Virat Kohli grabbed headlines once again during the IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants on April 15, 2026. The match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium saw Virat Kohli deliver a strong start to RCB’s chase, but an unexpected dismissal on 49 left fans stunned. To make it more dramatic, Anushka Sharma’s reaction in the stands quickly went viral.
RCB went on to defeat LSG by five wickets, but the spotlight remained on Kohli’s rare moment. He missed his half-century by just one run, marking the first time in his IPL career that he was dismissed on 49.
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Virat Kohli Out At 49 Runs, Fans Shocked
Chasing 147, Virat Kohli looked in control as he anchored the innings with a fluent 49 off 34 balls. His knock included six boundaries and one six. He appeared set for his 66th IPL fifty before falling to Avesh Khan, caught by Nicholas Pooran at long-on.
The moment turned into a talking point as it broke a unique personal record for Kohli. Despite the setback, his innings gave RCB a strong platform in the chase. Eventually, the team completed the target comfortably, securing a five-wicket win.
Anushka Sharma’s Reaction To Virat Kohli’s Wicket Goes Viral
As soon as Virat Kohli was dismissed, cameras shifted to the stands. Anushka Sharma, who was present at the stadium, was seen reacting with clear disappointment and shock. Her expression quickly caught attention online.
The clip spread rapidly across social media, with fans sharing her reaction widely. Many described the moment as emotional, as it reflected the tension of the match and Kohli’s near-miss fifty.
Check out the video below:
Anushka Sharma Disappointed when Virat Kohli dismiss at 49 runs pic.twitter.com/cyYgIUND3M
— Learn-Survive (@pandu291190) April 15, 2026
Virat Kohli Leads RCB To Victory Despite Heartbreaking Moment
Even after the missed milestone, Virat Kohli played a key role in RCB’s win. Earlier, the bowlers had restricted LSG to 146, their lowest total of the season. Rasikh Salam Dar starred with 4/24, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya also delivered strong spells.
In reply, RCB reached 149/5 in 15.1 overs, with contributions from Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma supporting Kohli’s effort. The win pushed RCB to the top of the points table, while Kohli also climbed to the top of the Orange Cap race with 228 runs so far.
