Anushka Sharma's ₹25,700 Rhinestone Jeans Shine Bright at IPL 2025 Finale
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Anushka Sharma brought effortless glam to the IPL 2025 finale as she celebrated Virat Kohli's championship win in sparkling rhinestone denim.
It was a night of triumph in Ahmedabad as Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched the IPL 2025 title in a nail-biting final against Punjab Kings and cheering in style from the stands was none other than Anushka Sharma. The actress and producer, who's always been a quiet but powerful supporter of husband Virat Kohli, brought just the right mix of sparkle and swagger to the celebration.
Anushka, known for her effortless fashion game, skipped the expected dresses and leaned into elevated casualwear. She paired an Alexander Wang Oversized Organic Cotton Shirt, crisp, and coolly tucked in on one side with a scene-stealing pair of rhinestone-studded blue jeans. The dazzling denim, adorned with scattered pearls and shimmer accents, perfectly matched the celebratory mood of the night.
The jeans, from French label Sandro, retail at $308 (approximately ₹25,700), making them a glam-worthy splurge for fashion lovers looking to recreate Anushka's winning look.
She kept the accessories simple yet striking: a classic gold watch, stacked bangles, and statement earrings. With her hair styled in soft curls and parted down the middle, and makeup kept fresh with nude tones, blushed cheeks, and fluttery lashes, Anushka embodied understated elegance.
As RCB lifted the trophy and Virat soaked in the long-awaited win, Anushka stood by with pride — sparkling, stylish, and every bit the star of the stands.
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June 04, 2025, 08:11 IST
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