Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, match number 23, between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has just concluded. RCB defeated LSG by 5 wickets with five overs to spare and moved to the top of the table. After the victory, Virat Kohli gave a speech while naming the Orange Cap.
Virat Kohli scored 49 runs in 34 balls and almost missed his half-century. The former RCB captain is in sensational form and has now scored 228 runs in 5 innings at an average of 57. Virat has scored two half-centuries in the season. He will look to add more runs under the belt and retain the orange cap for as long as possible.
Virat Kohli gave update on injury
Kohli also shared his update on the ankle issue, as the star batsman still believes that he is not fully fit. The former India captain also did not take the field due to injury and was used as an impact player in the game.
Virat said, “(How did it feel tonight?) Much better than the last game. I am still not 100%. I had a little pain in my knee in the last game. Even health-wise, I have been in this season for the last four or five days. So, just want to do my best. I started well today, so I am happy with my intensity. Again, I would love to continue and finish the game.”
Virat Kohli too
“Sometimes you have to take the conditions into account. The pitch became quite slow and I just wanted to carry on like this. But yes, in the end, probably should have finished that as well. (On the pitch) Yes, it was slower than usual. If you noticed, there was not enough grass on it. The last 3-4 days have been very, very hot.”
Many more to follow……
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