Virat Kohli was unable to return to the field in the second innings due to an ankle issue as Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Mumbai Indians in Mumbai. Despite Kohli’s absence, RCB emerged victorious in the match. Skipper Rajat Patidar reassured fans that Kohli’s injury was not serious. Kohli struggled to maintain his usual form in the match, scoring 50 off 38 balls at a strike rate of 131.58, lower than his recent performances.
Patidar commended Kohli and Phil Salt for providing RCB with a strong start in their innings. The team effort led to a total of 240/4 in 20 overs. MI fell short of the target, scoring 222/5 in 20 overs, with Sherfane Rutherford’s unbeaten 71* not being enough. Salt was named Player of the Match for his impactful performance.
In the IPL 2026 standings, RCB currently holds the third position with 6 points from 4 matches, while MI is at the eighth spot with 2 points. Kohli ranks fifth in the Orange Cap race with 179 runs, while Patidar is second with 195 runs. RR leads the standings with eight points, followed by PBKS in second place.
Overall, RCB’s victory and individual performances have solidified their position in the league standings.
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