It has been a week of immense celebration, adrenaline, and deep gratitude for star batsman Virat Kohli. Just two days after leading the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a legendary consecutive title win in the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), Virat and his actor-wife, Anushka Sharma, chose a peaceful path to celebrate. On Tuesday, the beloved star couple was spotted arriving in the sacred town of Vrindavan to seek the blessings of the revered spiritual guru, Premanand Maharaj, before returning home to Mumbai.
A Ritual of Faith and Gratitude
For Virat and Anushka, visiting Vrindavan is not a sudden plan. The couple has been visiting Premanand Maharaj regularly over the last two to three years, finding spiritual solace and grounding away from the chaotic spotlight of cricket and cinema.
Several videos and photographs quickly surfaced online, capturing the couple leaving the peaceful ashram after their personal meeting. Dressed in simple, respectful attire, the duo showed that despite achieving ultimate professional glory on Sunday night, their first priority was to ground themselves in faith and express their gratitude for the blessings received.
A Historic Achievement for RCB
The spiritual visit comes on the heels of an unforgettable cricket match in Ahmedabad, where RCB achieved what many thought was impossible. Under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, RCB successfully defended their IPL crown by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets with two overs to spare. This historic victory makes RCB only the third franchise in IPL history—joining the elite ranks of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI)—to win back-to-back IPL trophies.
While Gujarat Titans struggled to put up a score of 155/8 in the first innings, the chase was guided beautifully by an incredible, match-winning knock of 75* off just 42 balls by Virat Kohli. Hitters like Venkatesh Iyer gave a flying start with 32 runs, but it was Kohli’s masterclass, featuring nine boundaries and three sixes, that anchored the tricky chase and sealed the championship trophy.
Reflecting on Back-to-Back Glory
The victory was sweet, especially considering the pressure of expectation hanging over the squad. A day after the final, an emotional Virat Kohli took to Instagram to share his reflections on Bengaluru’s magnificent triumph. He revealed how the team pushed themselves after last year’s victory. “We asked ourselves a question last year—can we go back to back? Here we are again,” Kohli wrote, celebrating the team’s internal drive and dedication.
Kohli ended the IPL 2026 tournament in spectacular form, finishing as the fourth-highest run-scorer overall. He smashed a whopping 675 runs across 16 innings at an incredible average of 56.25 and a blazing strike rate of 165.84, including one century and five half-centuries.
Global Praise for Cricket’s Icon
The historic performance did not just capture the hearts of Indian cricket fans; it resonated globally. Renowned international football star Harry Kane took to social media to praise the Indian icon. Sharing an Instagram story, the England football captain congratulated the team and wrote, “What a player and what a knock @virat.Kohli. Congrats @royalchallengers.bengaluru on making it back-to-back IPL titles.”
With a major trophy secured, historic records broken, and spiritual blessings locked in, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have now returned to Mumbai, leaving behind an unforgettable week of sport, faith, and family.
