Virat Kohli Fitness Update: Will he play for RCB vs LSG in IPL 2026 at Chinnaswamy Stadium?

RCB in strong form with thrilling win over Mumbai Indians

RCB are in good form coming into this game. They sit third on the points table with six points after winning three of their first four matches. Their last win against Mumbai Indians was a high-scoring thriller.

Salt and Patidar fire as RCB post massive 240 at Wankhede

Phil Salt smashed 78 off just 36 balls while Rajat Patidar blasted a quick 20-ball fifty as RCB posted a huge 240 for 4. They then defended the total by restricting MI to 222 for 5, winning by 18 runs.

Concern grows after Kohli sits out second innings vs MI

However, a worrying moment came during that match. Virat Kohli scored 50 off 38 balls but did not take the field in the second innings. He sat on the bench wearing a jacket, which immediately started fitness rumours.

Fevere, eye infection and ankle issue spark fitness rumours

There were reports that Kohli was suffering from fever, an eye infection, and an ankle issue. Some even said he stayed back in Mumbai for physio treatment instead of travelling with the team to Bengaluru.

Kohli spotted with knee strap at Chinnaswamy

But things looked much better on Tuesday. A video showed Kohli at Chinnaswamy Stadium with his left knee strapped. He had a long 45-minute net session and looked comfortable facing the bowlers.