In a thrilling IPL 2026 encounter at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) scored 49 runs off 34 balls, helping his team chase down 147 runs against Lucknow Super Giants. This performance elevated Kohli to the top of the Orange Cap leaderboard with a total of 228 runs this season, surpassing Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad), who has 224 runs. This match marked Kohli's debut as an Impact Player for RCB, as he had not been part of the starting XI due to health issues, including knee soreness. RCB captain Rajat Patidar also contributed with 27 runs, placing him third among run-scorers. Meanwhile, in the Purple Cap race, Anshul Kamboj (Chennai Super Kings) and Prasidh Krishna (Gujarat Titans) lead with ten wickets each, while Ravi Bishnoi (Rajasthan Royals) and Prince Yadav (LSG) follow closely with nine wickets.