Virat Kohli admitted feeling knee discomfort during RCB's recent match but felt much better after his innings. Kohli's 34 off 14 deliveries led RCB to the top of the IPL 2026 run charts with 228 runs. RCB's top order chased 147 with pace, capitalizing on powerplay overs on a slow Bengaluru pitch. Kohli acknowledged his early aggression but felt he could have maintained momentum to finish the game. Kohli praised RCB's batting depth, allowing players to bat fearlessly with high intent.