Virat Kohli’s Century Leads India to Victory Over Pakistan: Anushka Sharma and Celebrities React

Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli delivered a spectacular unbeaten century, guiding India to a six-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday. The high-stakes match witnessed a dominant performance from the Indian team, with Kohli's exceptional innings becoming the highlight of the evening.

Among those celebrating this thrilling win was Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma, who expressed her excitement and admiration for her husband’s performance. Taking to social media, she shared a screenshot of Kohli winking and giving a thumbs-up to the camera, accompanied by folded hands and heart emojis, capturing her immense pride.

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar also applauded Kohli’s brilliance, sharing on X (formerly Twitter), “Virat Kohli, zindabad. !!! . We all are so so so proud of you !!!” Filmmaker Karan Johar added a humorous touch by reposting a reel of actor Kajol from his film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, celebrating India’s emphatic win.

South Indian megastar Chiranjeevi, who was in Dubai for the match, shared his exhilaration, posting, “Hurrahhhhhh!!! India spectacularly triumphs over Pakistan!!! What a match!!!! It’s been Absolutely Electrifying watching this super thrilling match Live with some dear friends!!! Kudos to the Entire Team!!!”

He further praised Kohli’s explosive innings, along with contributions from other key players, stating, “Such a treat to watch the Fireworks from the SENSATIONAL @imVkohli. Bravo @ShreyasIyer15 @shubmangill @imkuldeep18 & Captain @ImRo45 and the whole team !! More power to India!!! Jai Hind!!! #2025ICCChampionsTrophy #IndiaVsPakistan.”

With this triumph, India has once again demonstrated its dominance on the global stage, setting the tone for the tournament. As celebrations continue, Kohli’s masterclass remains the talk of the cricketing world, with fans and celebrities alike hailing his match-winning performance.