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Meet Anushka Sharma's Friend Who Went Viral During Qualifier 1 - Here's What We Know

Rajgeeta Yadav

Anushka Sharma spotted with her friend [Source: @InstaBharat/x.com] Anushka Sharma spotted with her friend [Source: @InstaBharat/x.com]

Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stormed into the IPL 2025 final after a dominant 8-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 on Thursday. While fans were thrilled by RCB’s performance, another moment stole the spotlight; Anushka Sharma’s mystery companion in the stands.

Bollywood Actress, Anushka Sharma was seen enthusiastically cheering for the team from the stands. Sitting beside her was a woman who quickly grabbed the attention of fans and sparked a buzz on social media. Their joyful celebrations and close bond during the match left many wondering, who is she?

Who Is Anushka Sharma's Friend Caught During PBKS Vs RCB?

The mystery woman is Malvika Nayak, a long-time friend of Anushka Sharma. This isn’t her first appearance at an RCB match, Malvika was also seen with Anushka during the game against the Lucknow Super Giants. Their frequent outings together have caught the eyes of fans, and Thursday’s match only added to the curiosity.

According to a Times of India report, Malvika is an MBA graduate from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. She currently works in Business Development & Partnerships at Innoz Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Malvika is married to Nikhil Sosale, who heads Marketing & Revenue for RCB at Diageo India. Over time, the two couples, Anushka & Virat and Malvika & Nikhil, have often been spotted together, enjoying double dates and supporting RCB from the stands.

At Thursday’s match, fans also remembered Malvika from a recent viral moment, she was seen mouthing “stupid” during Rishabh Pant’s somersault celebration in a previous game, which drew laughs and reactions online.

RCB March Into IPL Final

RCB’s win over Punjab Kings was one-sided. Punjab were bowled out for just 101 runs in 14.1 overs. RCB chased the target in just 10 overs, thanks to a quickfire unbeaten 56 from opener Phil Salt. This marks RCB’s fourth time in an IPL final and the first in nine years.

Despite the loss, Punjab Kings still have a shot at the title. They will play the second qualifier against the winner of Friday’s eliminator between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans for another chance to reach the final.