News India Live, Digital Desk: Today, in the 23rd match of IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). But before this high-voltage match, there is a stir in the Bengaluru camp. team’s star batsman Virat Kohli Suspense remains regarding his fitness. Ankle injury in the last match against Mumbai Indians has increased the concern of the management. The final decision on Kohli’s play in this match to be held at Chinnaswamy Stadium will be taken at the time of toss.
Virat was seen in net practice, but his leg was bandaged.
Virat Kohli took the field during the practice session at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday evening. He batted in the nets for about 45 minutes and faced the throw-down specialist. However, it was a matter of relief that he looked comfortable while batting, but there was a problem in his left leg. Heavy Strapping Was tied. According to reports, he is suffering from an ankle injury as well as mild fever. Team’s fast bowler Rashikh Salam Dar avoided giving a direct answer on Virat’s fitness in the pre-match press conference and said that the medical team is keeping an eye on him.
How has been the performance so far?
Virat Kohli is in tremendous form this season. He has played 4 matches so far Average of 59.66 And scored 179 runs at a strike rate of 162.72. In the last match against Mumbai also, he scored a brilliant 50 runs in 38 balls. If Kohli does not play today, then his place in the opening Venkatesh Iyer A chance can be given to B.C., who is currently part of the team as an impact player.
Lucknow’s difficult path in Chinnaswami
Talking about records, the Bengaluru ground has never been to the liking of Lucknow Super Giants. Till now, Lucknow has faced defeat in both the matches played on this ground. The Lucknow team, captained by Rishabh Pant, is currently ranked seventh in the points table and will have to work a lot on its bowling. On the other hand, RCB are full of confidence after defeating Mumbai in their last match and remain at the third position in the points table.
Bengaluru pitch and today’s weather
As always, the pitch of Bengaluru is being considered as ‘batsman’s paradise’. Scores of more than 200 have been scored in all the matches played here this season. Talking about today’s weather, there is no possibility of rain and the sky will be clear. In such a situation, fans may once again see rain of runs. The match will start at 7:30 PM and the team winning the toss can choose to bowl first.
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