In the 2025 IPL final, Anushka Sharma watched as Virat Kohli's RCB faced Punjab Kings. Kohli, opening the batting, surpassed Shikhar Dhawan for the most IPL fours, reaching 769. However, his innings was cut short at 43, leading to a quiet reaction from the RCB camp and Anushka, highlighting the personal stakes for players and their families.
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