Bengaluru: Virat Kohli missed his 66th IPL half-century by just one run in a match against Lucknow Super Giants. His dismissal left fans disappointed.

Kohli scored 49 runs from 34 balls. He hit six boundaries and one six. He looked in good form during the chase.

He got out while trying to reach his fifty. Avesh Khan bowled the ball. Nicholas Pooran took the catch.

Anushka Sharma was present in the stadium. She looked disappointed after Kohli got out. Her reaction quickly went viral on social media.

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In the match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by five wickets. The game was played in Bengaluru.

Lucknow Super Giants batted first. They scored only 146 runs. It was their lowest total this season.

Mitchell Marsh scored 40 runs. Ayush Badoni added 38 runs. No other batter made a big score.

RCB bowlers performed well. Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three wickets.

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Mangaluru: There is uncertainty over the availability of Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday.

Kohli is currently dealing with an ankle strain. He did not take the field in the previous match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.

During the latest training session, Kohli was seen at the nets. However, he mostly focused on light running drills. He also had strapping on his leg. This raised fresh concerns among fans.

Despite the injury, Kohli has been in good form this season. He has scored 179 runs in four matches. His average is 59.66. His strike rate stands at 162.72. He has also scored two half-centuries, with a best of 69 not out.

In the last match against Mumbai Indians, Kohli scored 50 runs from 38 balls. He hit five fours and one six. However, he did not look at his fluent best.

RCB had a strong batting performance in that game. Phil Salt scored 78 runs off 36 balls. Rajat Patidar added a quick 53 from 20 balls. The team posted a huge total of 240 for 4.

Mumbai Indians fought hard in reply. Sherfane Rutherford scored an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls. However, the team finished at 222 for 5. RCB won the match by 18 runs.

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Kohli did not return to the field during the second innings. He was seen sitting out while wearing a jacket.

RCB fans are now waiting for an official update. His availability for the upcoming match remains unclear.

T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer Munaf Patel has supported head coach Gautam Gambhir amid growing criticism about his role in the Indian team.

Gambhir became the head coach after replacing Rahul Dravid following India’s victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup. During his tenure, India has won major tournaments like the Asia Cup, Champions Trophy, and T20 World Cup.

However, the team has struggled in Test cricket, leading to calls for his removal. There are also claims that senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were pushed toward retirement from the format.

Munaf Patel warned the Board of Control for Cricket in India that removing Gambhir could create serious problems. He said managing top players is not easy and requires strong leadership.

He also said Gambhir is honest and speaks the truth, even if it makes people uncomfortable. According to Munaf, this quality may have created enemies but is important for team discipline.

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Munaf added that saying “no” to senior players like Kohli and Rohit is very difficult, and Gambhir has handled that responsibility bravely.

The situation around Gambhir’s future remains uncertain as debates continue over his performance as coach.