Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) had a slight scare after their 18-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Virat Kohli Was seen spending time on the sidelines due to an ankle problem.KohliWho had earlier played a 38-ball 50, was not active in the field during MI’s chase. Instead, Jacob Bethel came in as a substitute fielder while the former RCB skipper stayed away from the action. Interestingly, the MI skipper Rohit Sharma Having to leave the field after picking up a hamstring problem during the same game, both modern-day greats were dealing with fitness concerns in a high-pressure encounter.
Despite the concern, Kohli had already made a strong impact in the match. He scored an important century stand with Phil Salt and later reached a personal milestone by becoming the first player to score 1,000 runs in the IPL against Mumbai Indians. In total, Kohli now has 1,030 runs in 36 innings against MI at an average of 32.18 and a strike rate of 129.23, including a best of 92* and seven fifties.He also achieved another major record by registering his 47th century partnership in T20 cricket, the most by any batsman, surpassing Chris Gayle’s 46 such stands.RCB captain after the match Rajat Patidar Allayed concerns over Kohli’s fitness but gave an assurance. Speaking after the win, he said, “I don’t know yet, but I think he, I think he’s fine right now.”
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Patidar also highlighted the team’s performance, praising the batting effort and the atmosphere at the Wankhede Stadium. He highlighted the impact of a strong start provided by Kohli and Phil Salt, as well as his own knock and Tim David’s late cameo in taking RCB to 240/4, which ultimately proved decisive in the 18-run victory.
