IPL News Bulletin April 13: Kohli Battles Illness, Rohit Injured, Patidar Creates History

Injuries, records, and unexpected slumps dominated the IPL headlines as Royal Challengers Bengaluru's clash with Mumbai Indians delivered drama on multiple fronts. From Virat Kohli battling illness to Rajat Patidar rewriting franchise history, and Jasprit Bumrah enduring an uncharacteristic dry spell, the tournament continues to produce defining moments both on and off the field.

Here are the top stories from the IPL today.

1. Virat Kohli battles illness to deliver gritty fifty against Mumbai Indians

Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli played through illness and physical discomfort to score a crucial half-century against Mumbai Indians.

Reports confirmed that Kohli had been dealing with a slight fever ahead of the match, with additional concerns around an eye infection and ankle discomfort. Despite visible struggles with timing, he anchored the innings with 50 off 38 balls, helping stabilise RCB's middle overs.

Kohli also achieved a historic milestone during the innings, becoming the first batter in IPL history to score 1,000 runs against Mumbai Indians - underlining his consistency even while not fully fit. His condition will remain a key concern for RCB as the tournament progresses.

2. Rohit Sharma retires hurt with hamstring concern during MI chase

Mumbai Indians suffered a setback when Rohit Sharma walked off retired hurt during their chase against RCB.

The veteran opener left the field in the sixth over after scoring 19 off 13 balls, with reports confirming a hamstring issue. While he remained eligible to return later in the innings, his absence disrupted Mumbai's momentum at a critical stage.

Given Rohit's history with recurring injuries, the development raises concerns about his availability for upcoming fixtures.

3. Rajat Patidar smashes fastest fifty in RCB history

RCB captain Rajat Patidar produced a sensational batting display to register the fastest fifty in franchise history.

Patidar reached his half-century in just 17 balls, becoming the first RCB batter to score two IPL fifties in under 20 deliveries. His explosive innings surpassed records previously associated with legends like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.

The knock provided crucial momentum to RCB's innings and reinforced Patidar's growing stature as a leader and aggressive middle-order force.

4. Prasidh Krishna leads Gujarat Titans to victory with four-wicket haul

Prasidh Krishna delivered a match-winning spell to guide Gujarat Titans to a convincing win over Lucknow Super Giants.

His disciplined short-ball strategy dismantled LSG's middle order, with key dismissals including Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran. The four-wicket performance also saw Prasidh reclaim the Purple Cap, highlighting his consistency and influence in Gujarat's bowling attack.

Supported by Rashid Khan and Mohammed Siraj, Gujarat maintained tight control to restrict Lucknow to a below-par total.

5. Jasprit Bumrah's wicketless streak raises questions

Mumbai Indians spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is facing an unusual slump, having bowled 90 deliveries in IPL 2026 without claiming a wicket.

The streak, spanning 15 overs, marks one of the most surprising statistical downturns for a bowler known for his reliability at both ends of the innings. Analysts suggest teams may be adopting cautious strategies against him, choosing survival over aggression.

While form slumps are not uncommon, Bumrah's prolonged wicket drought remains one of the season's most unexpected developments.

6. Nitish Rana fined after heated exchange with umpire

Delhi Capitals batter Nitish Rana has been fined 25 percent of his match fee and handed a demerit point for using audible obscenity during their clash against Chennai Super Kings.

The incident occurred after a dispute regarding Tristan Stubbs' request to change gloves mid-over, which officials denied as per playing conditions. Rana confronted the fourth umpire in frustration following the decision.

Rana later admitted to breaching the IPL Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction.

As IPL 2026 gathers pace, the league continues to blend high-performance cricket with intense physical demands and emotional flashpoints. With injury concerns mounting and records falling at regular intervals, the coming weeks could prove decisive in shaping both team momentum and individual legacies.