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NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Anushka Sharma's Friend Leaves Internet Intrigued During IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 Clash
Bollywood star and Virat Kohli 's wife, Anushka Sharma, was in attendance as Royal Challengers Bengaluru qualified for the IPL 2025 final with a win over Punjab Kings on Thursday. However, it was her friend who made a lot of fans curious and even left the social media abuzz. The woman was seated beside Anushka throughout the match, and they celebrated together at the end of the encounter. The woman in question is Malvika Nayak, a long-time friend of Anushka. This was not the first time that Malvika attended a match with her as she was seen during the match against Lucknow Super Giants. According to a report by the Times of India, Malvika is an MBA graduate from Manipal Academy of Higher Education and currently oversees Business Development & Partnerships at Innoz Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Got it- her name is Malavika Nayak and her husband is Nikhil Sosale who has a Diageo background (that owns RCB) and also now he manages all brand and publicity for RCB. — KaustubhP (@causticcos) May 30, 2025 Coming to the match, A brilliant bowling show led by three-fers from Suyash Sharma and Josh Hazlewood took Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their fourth final in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, beating Punjab Kings by eight wickets in a one-sided Qualifier 1 clash in the 2025 season at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. On a pitch that had ample stitching and extra bounce, everything went RCB's way, right from the toss, as leg-spinner Suyash and a returning Hazlewood took 3-17 and 3-21 respectively to rip apart the PBKS' power-packed batting line-up and bundle them out for just 101 in 14.1 overs. The duo was also supported by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, and Romario Shepherd, taking four wickets collectively to set the base for a dominating RCB win. In the chase, opener Phil Salt scored a 23-ball fifty, his fastest half-century in the IPL, and sizzled with some exquisite stroke-play to be unbeaten on 56 off 27, as RCB completed the chase with 10 overs to spare. While RCB will now play their fourth IPL final on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, PBKS have another shot at making the final when they play Qualifier 2 against the winner of the Eliminator clash at the same venue on Sunday. (With IANS inputs)
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet girl spotted beside Anushka Sharma at PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1, her name is..., her link to Virat Kohli is...
In this collection of pictures we shall know about the mystery girl who was spotted beside Anushka Sharma at RCB vs PBKS Qualifier 1. Let's dive in. During the RCB vs PBKS game, viewers flocked to platforms like Google and X (formerly Twitter) asking, "Who's sitting beside Anushka Sharma?"—putting Malvika Nayak in the spotlight as the evening's most talked-about figure. Malvika shares a strong bond with Anushka Sharma and is the wife of Nikhil Sosale, who leads Marketing and Revenue at RCB—connecting her closely with both the team and Virat Kohli's inner circle. A graduate from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Malvika now heads Strategic Alliances and Growth at Innoz Technologies, showcasing her influence well beyond the spotlight of the cricketing world. With her husband holding a senior position at RCB and her close ties to Anushka Sharma, Malvika is frequently seen at RCB games—often sparking intrigue and buzz among fans whenever she's spotted. When RCB clinched a place in the IPL 2025 final, Anushka and Malvika were caught on camera celebrating with ecstatic hugs and cheers—quickly transforming the moment into a trending sensation on X (formerly Twitter). Phrases like "Malvika Nayak IG", "Anushka's companion at IPL 2025", and "woman next to Anushka at RCB match" surged online, as curious fans rushed to uncover details about the mystery woman capturing everyone's attention.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Malvika Nayak? Meet the woman sitting next to Anushka Sharma during IPL matches
is often seen cheering loudly for her husband, , during matches. But she isn't alone in the stands. There is usually a woman sitting right next to her, catching the eyes of many cricket fans. People have been curious, who is this woman sitting beside Sharma during the IPL games? Fans want to know: Who is she? During one of RCB's recent matches, social media exploded with questions. Viewers couldn't help but notice the woman sitting beside Anushka. They turned to AI tools like Grok and Perplexity, flooding them with searches like 'Who is she?' and 'Who is the woman next to Anushka?' Surprisingly, the answers they got weren't quite right. Some responses guessed it was Virat's sister-in-law Bhawna Kohli. Others suggested it was 's wife . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But it turns out, she's neither of them. Anushka Sharma's friend: Malvika Nayak According to Hindustan Times, the woman sitting next to Anushka is her good friend Malvika Nayak. They have been friends for a long time and often go to cricket matches together. Sometimes, they even go on double dates with their husbands. Malvika was also seen at the recent match between Lucknow Super Giants and RCB. During that game, she was spotted mouthing the word 'stupid' at Rishab Pant's somersault celebration after his century, which got some attention. Know more about Malvika Nayak Malvika isn't just known for her appearances in the stands. According to her LinkedIn profile, she is an MBA graduate from Manipal Academy of Higher Education. She currently handles Business Development and Partnerships at Innoz Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Malvika is married to Nikhil Sosale, who works as the Head of Marketing & Revenue (RCB) at Diageo India. This connection explains why Malvika often joins Anushka at RCB matches. The two couples have been seen spending time together outside the stadium too. Anushka's joy as RCB reached the IPL finals Recently, Virat Kohli's team qualified for the IPL finals, and Anushka was there in the stands, cheering with pride. A lovely moment was caught on camera when Kohli, after the match, looked towards Anushka and said, 'One more to go,' meaning the team had one final match to win. Anushka's smile and clapping showed her happiness and support. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visit Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who is the woman next to Anushka Sharma during last night's IPL match? Spare Grok and Perplexity, we have the answer
Anushka Sharma was once again in the stands to support and cheer for husband Virat Kohli and his Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) during Thursday's IPL finals qualifier match. The actor celebrated the team's win with a friend who sat right next to her. And now, the internet is buzzing with queries about latter's identity. Cricket fans who watched the match bombarded Grok and Perplexity on Twitter with questions about her. 'Who is she?' or 'Who is the woman next to Anushka?' Both the AI tools were mostly clueless. They suggested it was Virat's sister-in-law Bhawna Kohli or even Harbhajan Singh's wife Geeta Basra. However, it was neither. The woman next to Anushka is her friend Malvika Nayak. The two have been friends for a long while and often go on double dates with their husbands and to cricket matches. Malvika also accompanied Anushka for the last match between Lucknow Super Giants and RCB. She was spotted mouthing 'stupid' at Rishab Pant's somersault celebration. As per her LinkedIn profile, Malvika is an MBA graduate from Manipal Academy of Higher Education. She is now looking after Business Development & Partnerships at Innoz Technologies Malvika is married to Nikhil Sosale, Head of Marketing & Revenue - (RCB) at Diageo India. Anushka and Virat have previously been spotted hanging out with Nikhil and Malvika. RCB faced off Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, continuing their strong run in the ongoing tournament. Anushka Sharma has been a frequent presence at the ongoing IPL 2025 matches, showing her unwavering support for her husband. In a recent spiritual visit on May 25, Anushka and Virat visited Ayodhya, where they paid their respects at the Hanuman Garhi temple. The couple, who tied the knot in 2017, are parents to two children, Vamika and Akaay.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Sindhu, Prannoy advance to second round of Singapore Open
Two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu and H.S. Prannoy moved to the second round of the Singapore Open Super 750 tournament with contrasting victories in Singapore on Tuesday (May 27, 2025). Sindhu made light work of Canada's Wen Yu Zhang to notch a 21-14, 21-9 win in just 31 minutes. A far tougher challenge awaits the former world champion in the next round, where she will face Tokyo Olympic gold medallist and current world No.5 Chen Yu Fei of China. World No. 34 Prannoy, meanwhile, had to dig deep for his win. The 32-year-old battled past Denmark's higher-ranked Rasmus Gemke, fighting back from a game down to triumph 19-21, 21-16, 21-14. He will lock horns with France's Christov Popov in the round of 16. However, it was a disappointing day for the rest of the Indian contingent with Malvika Bansod, Anmol Kharb, Priyanshu Rajawat, and Kiran George all crashing out after suffering defeats in their respective opening round singles matches. Malvika and Priyanshu both let slip a one-game lead. Malvika lost 21-14, 18-21, 11-21 to Thailand's eighth seed Supanida Katethong, while Priyanshu fell 21-14, 10-21, 14-21 to seventh-seeded Japanese shuttler Kodai Naraoka in a match that lasted over an hour. Anmol was outclassed by Chen. The Indian showed grit in the second game before going down 11-21, 22-24. George, who reached the India Open quarterfinal earlier this year, was defeated by China's Weng Hong Yang 19-21, 17-21, while R. Santhosh Ramraj lost his men's singles opener 14-21, 8-21 to South Korea's Kim Ga Eun. In mixed doubles, the Indian pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto were beaten 18-21, 13-21 by China's Cheng Xing and Zhang Chi. Ashith Surya and Amrutha Parmuthesh also bowed out, losing 11-21, 17-21 to Japan's Yuichi Shimogami and Sayaka Hobara. The women's doubles duo of Kavipriya Selvam and Simran Singh was no match for Korea's Baek Ha Na and Lee So Hee, going down 4-21 9-21.
