Virat Kohli's participation in the upcoming IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is in doubt due to an ankle strain he sustained during a previous game against Mumbai Indians (MI). Kohli, who did not field in the last match, returned to the nets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) but was seen doing limited running tests with strapping on his left leg, raising concerns among fans. In the current IPL season, Kohli has scored 179 runs in four matches, maintaining an impressive average of 59.66 and a strike rate of 162.72. His last performance included a quick 50 runs against MI, contributing to RCB's total of 240 runs and an eventual victory by 18 runs. The match against LSG at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is crucial, and Kohli's fitness will be closely monitored leading up to the game.