Virat Kohli Misses Second Innings Due to Injury as RCB Triumphs Over MI

RCB's Performance Against Mumbai Indians

In the IPL 2026 match held on April 12 at Wankhede Stadium, Virat Kohli, a key player for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), did not participate in the second innings against the Mumbai Indians (MI). Kohli managed to score 50 runs off 38 deliveries, hitting 5 fours and a six, achieving a strike rate of 131.38. His performance contributed to RCB's impressive total of 240 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs, setting a challenging target of 241 runs for MI.

Key Contributions to RCB's Total

RCB's innings was bolstered by outstanding performances from Phil Salt, who scored 78 runs, and captain Rajat Patidar, who added 53 runs. Additionally, Tim David's explosive 34 runs off just 16 balls during the death overs significantly enhanced RCB's score, putting MI under pressure right from the start.

Kohli's Absence in the Field

As RCB prepared to defend their total, Kohli was notably missing from the field. Instead, he remained in the dressing room after changing his kit. Commentator Ravi Shastri mentioned that Kohli had been feeling unwell since the previous match against the Rajasthan Royals, which affected his performance.

After RCB took the field for the second innings, it was confirmed by Shastri and fellow commentator Simon Doull that Kohli was sidelined due to an ankle injury. Jacob Bethell stepped in as a substitute fielder, while RCB opted not to use an impact substitute for Kohli, allowing Tim David to be replaced by Rashik Dar.

This marked the first instance in IPL history where Kohli did not take the field in the second innings due to injury concerns, as RCB managed his workload following his batting stint.

Kohli's Season Performance

Throughout the ongoing IPL season, Kohli has amassed a total of 179 runs, averaging 59.66 with a strike rate of 162.72 across four matches, including two half-centuries.

RCB's Victory Over MI

RCB clinched their third victory of IPL 2026 with an exhilarating 18-run win against MI. After setting a target of 240 runs, RCB's bowlers successfully restricted MI to 222 runs for 5 wickets, despite a valiant effort from Sherfane Rutherford, who scored 71 runs off 31 balls, featuring 9 sixes and a four.

Suyash Sharma led the bowling attack for RCB, achieving figures of 2 wickets for 47 runs in four overs. Other bowlers, including Rasikh Dar, Krunal Pandya, and Jacob Duffy, contributed by taking crucial wickets at key moments, ensuring MI fell short of the target.

With this victory, RCB climbed to third place in the standings, boasting three wins and one loss, totaling six points and a net run rate (NRR) of +1.148.