For years, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma faced undue criticism every time Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) underperformed in the IPL. Fans turn Anushka Sharma From ‘Bad Luck’ to ‘Lady Luck’ for RCB. Often, trolls blamed her presence at the stadium for RCB’s losses, and suggested that she was a “distraction” to her husband and should not attend IPL matches.
“RCB lost again, because Anushka was in the stands.”
“She is distracting Virat; she shouldn’t go to the matches.”
“Whenever she is there, something happens and RCB loses. Coincidence…not a chance.”
After RCB’s remarkable run to the IPL finals for the first time in nine years during IPL 2025, however, and now fans across the IPL are celebrating Anushka, and considering her RCB’s “Lady Luck.”
Anushka has always been a huge supporter of Virat Kohli, attending his matches and cheering on his performances, but when RCB would lose, fans would unfairly blame her.
Although there was a lot of negativity, Anushka never replied to the trolls, and continued to support her husband by attending matches.
The Shift in Fans’ Emotions in IPL 2025:
“Can we all agree Anushka Sharma is the Lady Luck of RCB?”
“Anushka Sharma’s joy when RCB qualified for finals is everything!”
“King Kohli captaincy had heart, fire, and complete dominance! Oh, and Anushka Sharma also proved to be his LUCKYCHARM again.”
Anushka was visible standing and cheering for almost 10 minutes during RCB’s Qualifier 1 win. As the video of her joyous reaction went viral, fans praised her unwavering support of Kohli and RCB.
Anushka Sharma reaction was pure delight seen standing and clapping. She was seen even hugging a friend to celebrate, which melted hearts online.
RCB’s path to the finals has been something special. After years of disappointment the team finally secured their spot in the IPL 2025 finals with Kohli at the forefront.
Key Matches:
Qualifier 1: RCB defeated Punjab Kings (by 8 wickets)
Final Match: One more match to be played vs Qualifier 2 winner
Will Anushka’s “Lady Luck” bring RCB their first IPL Trophy?
Now that RCB has come one win from their first ever IPL Championship, fans are excitedly anticipating that Anushka’s attendance and cheer will bring RCB good fortune, just like in Qualifier 1. Kohli’s signal after the victory stating, “One more to go!” added to the chaos.
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