Virat Kohli watched India Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match at Lord's Cricket Ground on June 28. He attended the match with his wife Anushka Sharma and former India head coach Ravi Shastri.
What happened?
The match saw Australia Women seal a six-wicket win over India Women, eliminating them from the tournament.
Virat Kohli was spotted in the pavilion stands, cheering on Harmanpreet Kaur's side.
Why it matters for Virat Kohli
The India Women's team put up a total of 170/4, but it proved insufficient against Australia's strong batting lineup.
Sophie Dhawan, wife of Shikhar Dhawan, shared photos from the match on Instagram, featuring herself with Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, and Ravi Shastri.
What comes next?
The loss means India Women are out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, while Australia Women advance to the semi-finals.
The match drew a record-breaking crowd of 27,163 fans at Lord's Cricket Ground.
Virat Kohli's presence at the match shows his support for the India Women's team and the growth of women's cricket.
On June 28, Australia Women reached 172/4 in the 19th over, powered by unbeaten half-centuries from Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner.
Harmanpreet Kaur scored an explosive 56 off 27 balls for India Women, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.