Virat Kohli spills truth: ‘Risk of burnout always higher than being undercooked’
Royal Challengers Bengaluru began their IPL 2026 season with a strong six-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Virat Kohli led the chase with an unbeaten 69. Devdutt Padikkal also played a crucial role with a quickfire 61.
The team paid tribute to fans lost last year. This victory sets a positive tone for RCB's campaign.
Virat Kohli once again showed why he is the heartbeat of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, steering his side to a dominant six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 season opener on Saturday. The former India captain hit an unbeaten 38-ball 69 as RCB chased down 202 in just 15. 4 overs at the M.
Chinnaswamy Stadium. Reflecting on his performance, Kohli said, “It’s good to get back out there. The last T20 game I played was the final last year, but the way I batted in the recent one-day series really helped me stay in that momentum.
I wasn’t playing shots that I don’t usually play… these breaks help me mentally. I stay fresh, I stay excited. Whenever I come back to play, it’s 120%.