{"id":2909,"date":"2026-04-15T14:15:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/rcb-rest-kohli-in-xi-vs-lsg-use-ankle-concern-as-impact-option"},"modified":"2026-04-15T14:15:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:15:28","slug":"rcb-rest-kohli-in-xi-vs-lsg-use-ankle-concern-as-impact-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/rcb-rest-kohli-in-xi-vs-lsg-use-ankle-concern-as-impact-option","title":{"rendered":"RCB Rest Kohli in XI vs LSG, Use Ankle Concern as Impact Option"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Virat Kohli was left out of Royal Challengers Bengaluru\u2019s starting lineup against Lucknow Super Giants in Bengaluru, but he remained available as an Impact Player, giving the franchise the option to bring him in if the situation demands. The move follows an ankle problem picked up in RCB\u2019s most recent game versus Mumbai Indians, a match the hosts won by 18 runs. With Kohli and Philip Salt previously settling into a reliable opening rhythm, his reduced early role slightly shifts RCB\u2019s batting structure.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants (Bengaluru)<\/li>\n<li>Virat Kohli: not in the starting XI; available as an Impact Player<\/li>\n<li>Reason for change: Kohli reported an ankle injury in RCB\u2019s previous match vs Mumbai Indians<\/li>\n<li>RCB result before this game: beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs<\/li>\n<li>RCB captain at toss: Rajat Patidar chose to bowl first<\/li>\n<li>RCB change: Josh Hazlewood brought in; replaces Duffy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar said the decision was straightforward, citing what he expected from the surface. He indicated that bowling first would let them make use of early conditions and apply pressure through the first innings. Patidar also referenced the nature of the track, contrasting it with the previous match that featured more grass, and suggested this wicket should play differently.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side, Lucknow skipper Rishabh Pant projected confidence despite the team\u2019s uneven form so far. He described the pitch as a good batting wicket and stressed that whether Lucknow bat first or second, they need to execute their plans. Pant also urged the group not to overthink, pointing to the leadership depth inside the squad while emphasizing that performance is the priority. He added that the team would stick with the same combination.<\/p>\n<p>RCB\u2019s playing XI included a single alteration, with Josh Hazlewood coming into the side and Duffy making way. Patidar framed it as a straightforward reshuffle, saying the overall group is already contributing well and highlighting that the change was primarily about Hazlewood\u2019s inclusion.<\/p>\n<h3>Line-ups and Impact Players<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI):<\/strong> Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (w\/c), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lucknow Super Giants Impact Subs:<\/strong> Manimaran Siddharth, George Linde, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh, Mayank Yadav.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI):<\/strong> Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact subs:<\/strong> Virat Kohli, Venkatesh Iyer, Jordan Cox, Kanishk Chouhan, Mangesh Yadav.<\/p>\n<p>With Kohli still on the Impact list despite his recent ankle issue, and both teams keen to improve their position on the table, the match setup remains delicately poised. 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