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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNEW DELHI: Virat Kohli delivered yet another commanding performance with a 34-ball 49 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a comfortable five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing 147, RCB cruised home in 15.1 overs, with Kohli once again setting the tone at the top.Despite the match-winning knock, Kohli made a striking admission about his physical condition. \u201cMuch better than the last game. I\u2019m still not 100%. My knee was a bit sore last game. Even health-wise, I\u2019ve been under the weather for four or five days now,\u201d he said after the match, adding a stark reflection on his current state: he is \u201cnot even 10% yet\u201d of where he wants to be in terms of fitness and rhythm.The former India captain, who was seen training with heavy strapping on his left knee, struck six fours and a six in another fluent innings that took his tournament tally to 228 runs, putting him in the Orange Cap race.\u2018Intensity was good, but I should have finished it\u2019<\/span>Kohli said he was pleased with his start but admitted he missed an opportunity to close out the chase himself. \u201cI started off well today, so I was happy with my intensity. Again, would have liked to carry on and finish the game off,\u201d he said.He also noted the slowing nature of the pitch. \u201cSometimes you have to take the conditions into account as well. The pitch slowed down considerably and I just wanted to keep going in the same manner.\u201dKohli praised RCB skipper Rajat Patidar for his clarity and aggression, calling him someone who assesses \u201cthe bowler\u2019s heart rate rather than the situation,\u201d highlighting the team\u2019s fearless batting approach. RCB\u2019s depth and adaptability driving momentum<\/span>Kohli underlined the flexibility in RCB\u2019s batting unit, crediting the depth provided by players like Romario Shepherd and Tim David. \u201cIt looks intimidating if you have Romario and Tim walking in even after five down. These guys can get you 50 runs in four overs,\u201d he said.Looking ahead, Kohli stressed adaptability as the key in the second half of the season. \u201cWhen pressure kicks in, that\u2019s when the smarts of the game have to be applied. Whoever adapts best will go a long way.\u201d<\/div>\n\n