old couple Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma was among the high-profile spectators at Lord’s on Sunday when India faced Australia in a crucial Group A clash of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.The couple was seen enthusiastically cheering for the Indian women’s team from the stands, applauding key moments and soaking in the action. Harmanpreet KaurHis team wanted to secure a place in the semi-finals.
Virat, Anushka joined cricket stars at Lord’s
Adding to the star-studded atmosphere at the iconic venue is the former head coach of India Ravi Shastri Virat and Anushka sat side by side during the match. Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan And his wife Sophie Shine was also in attendance, with the group posing together for a photo afterwards.Sharing the moment on X, Royal Challengers Bangalore captioned the post, “Virat, Ravi Bhai, and Shikhi Paaji: Full house at Lord’s today.”For the outing, Virat opted for a brown shirt paired with white trousers, while Anushka kept it casual in a simple outfit, which she styled with comfy flats and a cap.
India’s 170 against Australia
In the field, India posted a competitive total of 170/4 after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led with a flurry from the front.After winning the toss, Harmanpreet opted to bat first on the batting-friendly surface, with India needing a win to keep their semi-final hopes alive after South Africa’s win over Bangladesh earlier in the day.Openers Smriti Mandhana (38) and Shefali Verma (34) got India off to a fast start, making full use of the powerplay with aggressive strokeplay and quick runs between the wickets.Harmanpreet then provided the finishing flourish with three consecutive sixes in the final over before being dismissed off the last ball. The skipper scored 56 off just 27 deliveries, punctuating his innings with six boundaries and three sixes.The match held significant significance for India’s Women’s T20 World Cup campaign, with Harmanpreet Kaur’s side securing a place in the semi-finals with a win over the unbeaten Australians.
