The Rasikh Salam injury update from the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 match is a concern for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The young fast bowler went down during the 20th over of Gujarat Titans’ innings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 24, slowing down mid-run-up and collapsing to the ground before he could deliver his first ball. It appeared to be cramps — the physio rushed out and spent considerable time with Rasikh on the field, but the treatment did not work and the pacer had to walk off, unable to complete his quota of overs. Krunal Pandya stepped in to bowl the final over in his place.
(updated on April 24, 2026 during RCB vs GT first innings)
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What Happened to Rasikh Salam? Cramps End His Spell
So what happened to Rasikh Salam? The RCB seamer had been brought on to bowl the 20th and final over of GT’s innings, with the visitors having posted 179/3 after 19 overs. As Rasikh ran in to bowl his first delivery, he visibly slowed down, pulled up, and went to the ground. The physio was out immediately, spending a significant amount of time trying to get Rasikh back on his feet, but nothing worked — the cramps had locked up and the 21-year-old had to be assisted off the field.
It was an unfortunate end to what had been a difficult night for Rasikh with the ball. He went for runs earlier in the innings as B Sai Sudharsan — who smashed a brilliant 100 off 58 balls — targeted him with pulls and cuts during the powerplay. Rasikh finished with figures of 3-0-35-0 from his three completed overs before the cramps prevented him from bowling the fourth.
The Chinnaswamy conditions played a role — the Bengaluru heat and humidity, combined with the physical demands of bowling at high pace, can cause cramping, particularly late in an innings. Rasikh had also been expensive, which often means more effort balls and more physical exertion trying to execute under pressure.
Why Rasikh Salam Went Off the Field: The Match Context
Why Rasikh went off the field matters beyond just his fitness — it directly impacted RCB’s death bowling. With Rasikh unable to bowl the 20th over, captain Rajat Patidar had to turn to Krunal Pandya — a spinner — to close out the innings against set GT batters. This was far from ideal for RCB, who had been relying on Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to control the death overs.
The GT innings was dominated by Sudharsan’s century — the left-hander reached 2000 IPL runs in just 47 innings, the fastest ever, beating Chris Gayle’s record of 48 innings. Shubman Gill contributed 32 off 23 before falling to Suyash Sharma’s googly, and Jos Buttler made 25 off 16 before Bhuvneshwar had him caught at short third off a reverse scoop. GT posted a competitive total despite losing late momentum, with Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar conceding just 13 runs combined in overs 18 and 19.
RCB also had injury concerns with Suyash Sharma, who hurt a finger on his left hand attempting a caught-and-bowled chance off Sudharsan in the 13th over. The young legspinner continued bowling after treatment — it was not his bowling hand — but walked off the field after completing the 17th over, presumably for further medical attention. That left RCB managing two potential injury situations during the GT innings.
Rasikh Salam Injury Update: How Serious Is It?
The Rasikh Salam injury update suggests cramps rather than a muscular tear, which is the best-case scenario. Cramps are generally short-term and recover within 24 to 48 hours with hydration and rest. If this is confirmed as nothing more than cramping, Rasikh should be available for RCB’s next fixture.
However, the concern for RCB is the broader picture. Phil Salt is already out of tonight’s match with an unspecified injury, Suyash Sharma took a blow to the finger, and now Rasikh has gone off with cramps. For a team sitting near the top of the IPL 2026 points table and pushing for a top-two finish, managing the fitness of their fast bowlers through the second half of the season is critical.
This article will be updated with the confirmed Rasikh Salam injury update from the RCB camp and the final RCB vs GT match result. GT have also had their own fitness scare this season — GT qualification path depends on keeping their core players fit through May.
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