Is Mukesh Kumar Ruled Out Of Next Match Against SRH? Injury Update

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are facing Delhi Capitals in the 26th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 18. The game saw a worrying moment in the 2nd delivery of the 17th over of the first innings when pacer Mukesh Kumar was struck on the face while fielding.

The bowler immediately walked off the field, raising concerns about a possible injury ahead of DC's upcoming crucial fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Mukesh has been a key part of DC's bowling plans and has been taking the new ball regularly this season.

Is Mukesh Kumar Ruled Out Against SRH?

Mukesh Kumar, one of the best bowlers in India at the moment, bowls in the powerplay and also comes in handy in the death overs. So, missing his services against a mighty batting lineup of SRH isn't something that Delhi Capitals would be hoping for.

As of now, there is no official confirmation that Mukesh Kumar has been ruled out of the next match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. There have been no reports from the team management or IPL sources confirming any serious injury or concussion.

Mukesh Kumar injury looked concerning in real time, but such blows are often treated under concussion protocols before a final call is made. If the injury is serious, he could be rested for the SRH clash as a precaution, but if he clears medical checks, he remains available for selection.

Later during the second innings, Karun Nair replaced Mukesh Kumar as the DC's Impact Player. Nair walked in to bat at No. 3 but was unable to contribute much in the RCB vs DC IPL 2026 match. He was dismissed for just 5 runs by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the bowler with most wickets in IPL after Yuzvendra Chahal.

Mukesh Kumar Continues His Good Form

Before getting injured on the field, the right-arm pacer did his job for the team by contributing well enough with the ball. Started in the powerplay, Mukesh Kumar provided a decent start to the team, not letting the RCB openers score easily. The star bowler bowled well throughout the innings and ended up with impressive figures of 1-32 in four overs against a top team like Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Mukesh Kumar IPL 2026 performance has been decent so far. The pacer has featured in five matches so far, and has picked up 5 wickets. He has been exceptional with the new ball and constantly troubled the batters.