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RCB vs LSG, IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart Virat Kohli created headlines by playing as an impact player for the first time in IPL history as he featured in that capacity against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 15, Wednesday at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Despite that, he made a telling contribution in yet another confident win for the defending champions as they powered through the Super Giants.
RCB vs LSG, IPL 2026: Why did Virat Kohli play as an impact player at the Chinnaswamy Stadium?
The 37-year-old, known for his stunning fitness levels, had surprisingly not taken the field against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Reports had suggested that the veteran was dealing with an ankle injury. Although there has been no official statement from the Royal Challengers’ camp, it is likely that Kohli is struggling with a niggle.
Nevertheless, the Delhi-born cricketer was near flawless despite losing Phil Salt for 7 in the very second over for 7. His 34-ball 49 contained six fours and a maximum, striking at 144.11 as RCB were set a modest 147 for victory. With 228 runs under his belt currently, Kohli is now the Orange Cap holder. As far as RCB’s bowling performance goes, Rasikh Salam was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 4-0-24-4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya snared three and two scalps, respectively, while Josh Hazlewood picked up 1.
RCB vs LSG, IPL 2026: What Did Virat Kohli say about his fitness?
Speaking to the host broadcaster after RCB’s comfortable five-wicket win, the 37-year-old said he is not 100% but is still happy with the intensity produced in this game, stating:
“Inch better than the last game, still not 100%, knee was sore last game, even health wise I was under the weather for the last four five days, happy with my intensity … wanted to take the game head on. Should have finished that game off as well. Not enough grass on the pitch, slower than normal, last few days have been very hot … it was different … the idea was to take the game away from the opposition in the powerplay.”
The Royal Challengers have also moved to the top of the table, dethroning Punjab Kings.
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