For the first time in his IPL career, Virat Kohli will play as an impact sub in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s match against Lucknow Super Giants at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday night.
Kohli, one of the best fielders in the RCB outfit, will not take the field in the first innings after RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and chose to bowl first.
The 37-year-old did not field in RCB’s last match against Mumbai Indians as well, after facing an issue with his left ankle. It is understood that the decision to play Kohli as an impact sub was taken as a precautionary measure.
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Kohli is expected to open the batting in the second innings as Rajat Patidar confirmed only one change in the starting lineup at the toss- Josh Hazlewood for Jacob Duffy.
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Published on Apr 15, 2026
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