Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebrated Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma‘s eighth wedding anniversary on December 11 with a touching video tribute, highlighting their emotional moments from the franchise’s historic IPL 2025 triumph. The power couple, who tied the knot in 2017 at a scenic estate in Tuscany, Italy, have become synonymous with resilience in both personal and professional spheres. Parents to daughter Vamika, born January 11, 2021, and son Akaay, born February 15, 2024, they marked this milestone amid Kohli’s ongoing cricketing dominance.​

RCB shares a cute IPL title-winning moment of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma

RCB shared an endearing video capturing Kohli’s tearful embrace with Anushka after their maiden IPL title win against Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs on June 3, 2025, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The footage revives the raw emotion of Kohli, who scored 43 runs in the final, rushing to the stands for a heartfelt hug with his wife, ending RCB’s 18-year drought. This anniversary post from RCB underscores Anushka’s unwavering support through the franchise’s ups and downs, resonating deeply with fans who flooded social media with love and nostalgia.​​

Here’s the video:

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Kohli’s recent cricketing brilliance against South Africa

Kohli delivered a masterclass in India’s 2-1 ODI series victory over South Africa, ending December 6, 2025, with 302 runs across three innings at an average of 151 and strike rate near 117, earning Player of the Series honours. His haul featured two centuries – including his 52nd and 53rd in ODIs – and an unbeaten 65, marking his finest phase in two to three years as he emphasized mental freedom and situational mastery. The 37-year-old Delhi batter, last seen anchoring chases with poise, now eyes India’s home ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11, 2026, in Baroda.​

Kohli reflected post-series on overcoming doubts through self-awareness, noting how playing freely unlocked his boundary-pushing potential while contributing to team success. This form builds on his IPL contributions, blending longevity with peak performance at a seasoned age.

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