Virat Kohli scores fastest IPL fifty in final as Anushka Sharma cheers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:39 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Virat Kohli scored the fastest half-century of his IPL career, achieving the milestone off 25 balls in the IPL 2026 final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. His performance, marked by seven fours and two sixes, played a critical role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chase of 156 runs against Gujarat Titans. Kohli's wife, Anushka Sharma, was seen giving him a standing ovation from the stands, celebrating his decisive innings. Earlier in the match, RCB set a record for the fastest team fifty in IPL final history, reaching 50 runs in just 3.3 overs. The match is currently ongoing.
- •Kohli reached his fifty in just 25 balls.
- •His innings included seven fours and two sixes.
- •RCB's team fifty was the fastest in IPL final history.
- •The match is still in progress with RCB chasing 156 runs.
- 11:39 PMYahoo Sports — Watch: Anushka Sharma gives Virat Kohli a standing ovation after his match-defining fifty in IPL final
"Virat Kohli delivered a match-winning performance in the IPL 2026 final, scoring his fastest-ever IPL half-century off 25 balls. His wife, Anushka Sharma, was seen giving him a standing ovation from the stands, celebrating his crucial knock that helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure back-to-back titles.
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