In the IPL 2026 match on April 15, Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) scored 49 runs, just one short of his 66th half-century, as RCB defeated Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets. Kohli's innings included six fours and one six, but he was caught by Nicholas Pooran off Avesh Khan while attempting a big shot. RCB chased down LSG's total of 146, which is their lowest score of the season, in 15.1 overs. Rasikh Salam Dar excelled with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 24 runs, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya also contributed with three and two wickets, respectively. Anushka Sharma, who was present at the stadium, expressed her disappointment at Kohli's dismissal.