IPL 2026: Virat Kohli not in XI as RCB opt to bowl against LSG

RCB batter Virat Kohli was left out of RCB’s starting XI against Lucknow Super Giants due to an ankle injury but remained available as an Impact Player. Captain Rajat Patidar chose to bowl first, while Rishabh Pant stayed confident. RCB brought in Josh Hazlewood as both teams looked to gain momentum.

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