Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma both suffered injury scares during the high-profile IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, with Kohli leaving the field due to an ankle issue after scoring a half-century and Rohit retiring hurt with a hamstring problem during the chase.
Virat Kohli, who had earlier scored 50 runs off 38 balls, did not take the field during Mumbai Indians’ batting innings. He was seen in the dressing room wearing a jacket, and commentators later confirmed that he was sidelined due to an ankle injury. Despite his absence, RCB did not opt for an impact substitution, instead using Jacob Bethell as a substitute fielder. Kohli appeared visibly frustrated after his dismissal by Hardik Pandya, throwing his gloves and helmet in anger inside the dugout.
Rohit Sharma, meanwhile, struggled with his hamstring during Mumbai’s chase. After receiving treatment from the physio before the sixth over, he continued to experience discomfort and eventually walked off the field, retiring hurt after scoring 19 runs from 13 balls. His departure brought Suryakumar Yadav to the crease, leaving Mumbai Indians under pressure in their pursuit of RCB’s imposing total.
Earlier in the match, RCB had posted a massive 240/4 in 20 overs, powered by half-centuries from Kohli, Phil Salt, and Rajat Patidar. While Kohli’s strike rate was comparatively lower, Salt, Patidar, and Tim David batted aggressively with strike rates exceeding 200. For Mumbai Indians, Jasprit Bumrah remained wicketless for the fourth consecutive game but was the most economical bowler, conceding 35 runs in his four overs. Hardik Pandya, Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner, and Shardul Thakur each picked up a wicket.
The injuries to Kohli and Rohit, two of the biggest names in Indian cricket, cast a shadow over the marquee fixture and raised concerns about their fitness going forward in the tournament.