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.
Published on Apr 15, 2026
For the first time in his IPL career, Virat Kohli will play as an impact…
The Wankhede Stadium has been a happy hunting ground for the RCB’s Virat Kohli and he will be looking to build on his impressive record at this ground when his side faces Mumbai Indians in an evening fixture on April 12.
IPL’s most prolific run scorer has scored 401 runs from 12 innings at an average of 45.55 at the Wankhede, which includes three half centuries, with a highest score of 92*.
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The last time RCB faced MI at the Wankhede, in 2025, Kohli scored 67 and was the top run scorer for his side. His knock helped RCB defeat MI by 12 runs in a high-scoring contest.
Kohli’s favourite away grounds in the IPL
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi- 534 runs from 11 innings @66.75, SR- 140.89
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad- 486 runs from 11 innings @48.60, SR- 133.88
Eden Gardens, Kolkata- 405 runs from 12 innings @45.00, SR- 136.36
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai- 401 runs from 12 innings @45.55, SR- 137.80
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai- 335 runs from 10 innings @33.50, SR- 112.04
Published on Apr 12, 2026
Kohli’s favourite away grounds in the IPL
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi- 534 runs from 11 innings @66.75, SR- 140.89
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad- 486 runs from 11 innings @48.60, SR- 133.88
Eden Gardens, Kolkata- 405 runs from 12 innings @45.00, SR- 136.36
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai- 401 runs from 12 innings @45.55, SR- 137.80
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai- 335 runs from 10 innings @33.50, SR- 112.04
The Wankhede Stadium has been a happy hunting ground for the RCB’s Virat Kohli and he will be looking to build on his impressive record at this ground when his side faces Mumbai Indians in an evening fixture on April 12.
IPL’s most prolific run scorer has scored 401 runs from 12 innings at an average of 45.55 at the Wankhede, which includes three half centuries, with a highest score of 92*.
ALSO READ | Virat Kohli signs Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s cap, pens sweet message
The last time RCB faced MI at the Wankhede, in 2025, Kohli scored 67 and was the top run scorer for his side. His knock helped RCB defeat MI by 12 runs in a high-scoring contest.
Kohli’s favourite away grounds in the IPL
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi- 534 runs from 11 innings @66.75, SR- 140.89
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad- 486 runs from 11 innings @48.60, SR- 133.88
Eden Gardens, Kolkata- 405 runs from 12 innings @45.00, SR- 136.36
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai- 401 runs from 12 innings @45.55, SR- 137.80
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai- 335 runs from 10 innings @33.50, SR- 112.04
Published on Apr 12, 2026
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