Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma’s PDA goes viral as RCB lift trophy, but fans feel for Preity Zinta: 'Every year she gets heartbreak'

RCB finally lifted their first IPL trophy by defeating PBKS in a tense final, with emotional scenes featuring Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma going viral. Meanwhile, fans also empathized with Preity Zinta, who once again faced heartbreak despite years of loyal support to Punjab Kings.

Shivani NegiUpdated: Jun 04, 2025, 00:22 IST
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Virat-Anushka’s hug goes viral, but fans feel for Preity Zinta
Virat-Anushka’s hug goes viral, but fans feel for Preity Zinta| Credit: X

Royal Challengers Bangalore finally ended their long wait, lifting their maiden Indian Premier League trophy by defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a nail-biting final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. While RCB fans and players erupted in celebration, it was an emotional night filled with contrasting scenes—Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma shared a tearful hug on the field. In contrast, fans noticed Preity Zinta, co-owner of PBKS, trying to hold back disappointment after years of support for her franchise.

Virat and Anushka’s heartfelt moment steals the spotlight

After RCB’s historic win, former skipper Virat Kohli shared a deeply emotional moment with his wife, actor Anushka Sharma. The couple embraced on the field with tears in their eyes, soaking in the long-awaited victory together.

A video of the moment has gone viral as Virat was seen waiting for Anushka at the boundary line before pulling her in for a tight hug. Both were visibly emotional. Anushka later walked hand in hand with him as they congratulated the RCB players and staff, making it a moment to remember for fans everywhere.

‘She didn’t deserve this’: Fans laud Preity Zinta's efforts

Amid the celebration, many fans were quick to acknowledge the pain on Preity Zinta’s face. The PBKS co-owner has been part of the team since the very beginning and is often seen passionately cheering from the sidelines. As the camera panned to her during the final moments, fans noticed her trying to stay strong despite another heartbreaking finish. Social media lit up with comments expressing support and love for Zinta, with many saying she deserved to lift the trophy just as much.

It was a night that brought RCB fans the moment they had been dreaming of, but it also reminded everyone of the quiet heartbreaks in cricket, ones that don’t always make headlines but linger in fans' hearts.

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First Published: Jun 04, 2025, 00:21 IST
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