Virat Kohli out of RCB’s playing 11. (Photo- PTI)
IPL 2026, RCB vs LSG, Virat Kohli: In the 23rd match of IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is facing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at their home ground MA Chinnaswamy Stadium. In this match, RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and decided to bowl first. For this match, RCB has also fielded a surprising playing 11 on the field, in which Virat Kohli has not been selected. Virat had to face injury in the last match.
Virat Kohli out of RCB’s playing 11
Virat was not given a place in the initial playing 11 of this match, although he can come out to bat as an impact player. Another change has been seen in the team, Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has returned in place of New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy. This decision is considered quite shocking for RCB because Virat is in excellent form this season.
Did you take care of Virat Kohli’s injury?
Virat Kohli was injured in the last match against Mumbai Indians. In that match, Virat played a useful inning of 50 runs in 38 balls, which included 5 fours and 1 six. But when it was the turn of fielding, he did not come on the field. He was kept out of caution due to an ankle problem. In such a situation, it is believed that the team management is taking this step to protect him from serious injury so that he can become completely fit.
Playing 11 of both teams
RCB- Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar, Josh Hazlewood.
LSG- Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Mukul Chaudhary, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav.
