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IPL updates: Watson, Binny help Royals thrash Super Kings
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23:11
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A brilliant counter-attacking cricket from Rajasthan Royals have ensured that they beat Chennai Super Kings by five-wickets.
Blitz from Shane Watson and Stuart Binny virtually killed the contest for the visitors as they reached the target with 17 balls to spare.
Watson made a 34-ball 70, which included six boundaries and six sixes, while Binny was unbeaten on 41 off 23.
Chennai bowlers were in the shout after their new ball bowlers had reduced Royals to 19-3 at one stage.
But Watto and Dravid put on a decent partnership, before the onslaught on Chennai bowlers.
22:59
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Shane Watson has suddenly exploded for Rajasthan Royals smashing Chennai bowlers to all corners off the park.
Watson clipped four boundaries off Chris Morris' fourth over as Royals were quickly wiping off the runs.
Prior to the Morris over, Watson smoked three sixes off Dwayne Bravo to turn the game on its head.
At the end of 16 overs Royals were 133-4. Watson is on 66 off 31 balls, while Binny is on 34 off 20 balls.
Royals require 9 runs off 24 balls to script a memorable win.
22:47
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Jason Holder returns now as Watson gets a single off the second ball.
Binny guides back of a length delivery from Holder for a single.
Watson rounds off the over with a maximum as Royals gain momentum in the last few overs.
Royals were 92-4 after 13 overs. Watson is on 36, while Binny is on 23.
22:33
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Rahul Dravid and Shane Watson has found life tough in seaming conditions here in Jaipur.
Chennai bowlers have on the mark and they have been helped by some brilliant fielding.
Chris Morris now into the attack after the strategic time out.
Dravid manages to get a streaky couple courtesy of an inside edge.
Morris has Dravid walking back as he induced an edge from the Royals skipper.
At the half way stage, Royals were 49-4. Royals still require 93 from 60 balls.
22:10
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Mohit Sharma has struck for Chennai as he had young Sanju Samson walking back to the pavillion for nought.
Samson slashed at couple of deliveries before he inside edged one to Dhoni behind the stumps. Royals now in a spot of bother here.
Royals were 19-3 after 5 overs.
22:03
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Rajasthan Royals are off to a sedate start in the chase courtesy of some good bowling.
And as we speak, Jason Holder accounts for Ajinkya Rahane, who hit one straight to Murali Vijay at mid on.
Rahane was looking to clear the fielder got the bottom of the bat.
James Faulkner comes in at No. 3 but the move fails as he is castled by Holder for 1.
Poor shot from the Australian as he went in for a rash shot -- the ball crashed on the offstump.
Royals 18-2.
21:31
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James Faulkner to bowl the final over as the first ball is hit straight down the ground by Ravindra Jadeja.
Bravo flicks one on the legside -- collects a couple.
Bravo creams one through the offside -- another couple.
Not a single six has been hit in the Chennai innings. Jadeja gets a single as boundary continues to elude Chennai batsmen.
But as we speak, Bravo finishes off with a boundary as Chennai reach 141-4. Bravo is unbeaten on 23, while Jadeja is on 12.
21:18
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Murali Vijay slams a fighting half-century to keep Chennai in contention for the 140-run mark.
Chennai were off to a great start before losing three quick wickets checked the visitors' charge.
Vijay reached the landmark with a flick towards fine leg for a boundary.
At the end of 17 overs Chennai were 113-3.
21:14
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James Faulkner returns with five overs to go as Vijay collects a brace with hit towards long on.
Vijay dabs one and shoots off without realising that the ball is not far away from the bowler. Luckily for him, the bowler misses the stumps.
Vijay crunches one to long-on for a single.
A good yorker from Faulkner limits the runs to a single.
At the end of 16 overs, Chennai were 105-3. Vijay is on 48, while Jadeja is on 7.
20:58
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Stuart Binny has provided the much-needed breakthrough for Royals as he castles Mike Hussey for 41.
Hussey looking to pull one through midwicket, missed the ball altogether as the ball crashed on the leg and middle stump.
Suresh Raina, who came in at the fall of Hussey, played an unnecessary lofted shot, giving a simple catch to Sanju Samson off Kevon Cooper.
Cooper then had Chennai skipper MS Dhoni walking back after he edged one to Shane Watson in slips for 2.
Chennai in a spot of bother now as they were 89-3 in 12.5 overs.
20:34
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Siddharth Trivedi into the attack as the first one nipped away from Mike Hussey.
Hussey rocks back on the backfoot and pull it for a boundary through midwicket.
Hussey helps himself with a single with a hit through covers.
Murali Vijay opens the face of the bat and guides the ball for a boundary through third man.
Vijay finishes the over with a slap towards point for the third boundary of the over.
Chennai were 59-0 after 8 overs. Vijay is on 30, while Hussey is on 25.
20:16
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Shane Watson runs in as first change. First up is a lovely out-swinger.
Vijay punches one off the backfoot through the off-side -- gets three runs -- good work in the deep by Stuart Binny.
Watson is getting the ball to swing as Hussey dabs one on the offside and shoots off for a single.
A dot to end the over as Chennai were 22-0 after 4 overs. Hussey is on 10, while Vijay is on 9.
20:07
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James Faulkner into the attack -- first up is a indipper from the Australian as Hussey collects a single.
Vijay finally gets off the mark with a uppish drive towards third man.
A leg bye to end the over as Chennai were 7-0 after 2.
20:03
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Mike Hussey and Murali Vijay walk out in the middle as Rajasthan are going in with the debutant Vikaramjeet Malik.
Malik starts off with a gentle loosner -- hits Hussey on the pads as Chennai get off the mark courtesy of a flick towards fine-leg.
Good seaming delivery goes across Hussey.
Hussey shoulders a dangerous inswinging delivery from Malik -- a loud appeal, but umpire is unmoved.
A push towards mid-on gives Hussey a single.
Couple of dots to the right-handed Vijay as Chennai were 3-0 after the 1st over.
19:41
Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid has won the toss and elected to bowl against Chennai Super Kings in Jaipur.
The hosts bring in Vikramjeet Malik and Stuart Binny to replace S Sreesanth and Ajit Chandila.
Meanwhile, Chennai retained the same team that beat Hyderabad in their previous match.
The hosts bring in Vikramjeet Malik and Stuart Binny to replace S Sreesanth and Ajit Chandila.
Meanwhile, Chennai retained the same team that beat Hyderabad in their previous match.
19:26
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KOLKATA WIN BY 5 RUNS!!!
Kolkata 116-5 (19.2 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Five needed from six balls for victory and Vinay will bowl the final over.
The first ball is a low full toss which Bhatia taps it to mid-off for one. Vinay tries a slower ball which ten Doeschate calmly chips back over the bowler's head for a boundary to win the match in some style.
A crucial innings from ten Doeschate in the final overs as he made 11 from seven balls with the help of two boundaries.
KOLKATA WIN BY 5 RUNS!!!
Kolkata 116-5 (19.2 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Five needed from six balls for victory and Vinay will bowl the final over.
The first ball is a low full toss which Bhatia taps it to mid-off for one. Vinay tries a slower ball which ten Doeschate calmly chips back over the bowler's head for a boundary to win the match in some style.
A crucial innings from ten Doeschate in the final overs as he made 11 from seven balls with the help of two boundaries.
19:24
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Kolkata 111-5 (19 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Unadkat to bowl the 19th over. He starts with a slower ball beating ten Doeschate who tries to steer it to thirdman. 11 needed from 11 balls. And again the next ball is a slower ball and yet again the right-hander is beaten.
The third ball is full and straight and ten Doeschate lofts it over mid-on for a crucial boundary. The right-hander then walks across his stump but can only get a single to square leg.
Bhatia tries to swing it on the leg side but misses before a single on the leg side.
Kolkata 111-5 (19 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Unadkat to bowl the 19th over. He starts with a slower ball beating ten Doeschate who tries to steer it to thirdman. 11 needed from 11 balls. And again the next ball is a slower ball and yet again the right-hander is beaten.
The third ball is full and straight and ten Doeschate lofts it over mid-on for a crucial boundary. The right-hander then walks across his stump but can only get a single to square leg.
Bhatia tries to swing it on the leg side but misses before a single on the leg side.
19:19
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Kolkata 105-5 (18 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Vinay Kumar to bowl the 18th over. Ryan ten Doeschate tries to flick it through the leg side but Karthik is unable to hold on to a tough chance at short midwicket, to give away a single.
Tiwary is struggling to get it away as he play two dot balls before he tries to blast a full toss through the off-side but ends up being caught by Kohli in the covers.
Tiwary is dismissed for 24 from 27 balls as RCB continue to fight with the ball.
And KKR seem intent on making this interesting as they continue to take risks. Rajat Bhatia drops one to point and ten Doeschate calls him for a quick single and makes his ground despite a direct hit from Gayle.
Ten Doeschate steers the last ball to thirdman for one as three runs come from that over.
Kolkata 105-5 (18 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Vinay Kumar to bowl the 18th over. Ryan ten Doeschate tries to flick it through the leg side but Karthik is unable to hold on to a tough chance at short midwicket, to give away a single.
Tiwary is struggling to get it away as he play two dot balls before he tries to blast a full toss through the off-side but ends up being caught by Kohli in the covers.
Tiwary is dismissed for 24 from 27 balls as RCB continue to fight with the ball.
And KKR seem intent on making this interesting as they continue to take risks. Rajat Bhatia drops one to point and ten Doeschate calls him for a quick single and makes his ground despite a direct hit from Gayle.
Ten Doeschate steers the last ball to thirdman for one as three runs come from that over.
19:14
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Kolkata 102-4 (17 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Kallis top edges the pull shot against Mithun as it flies over the keeper's head for a four. He crashes the next delivery behind square on the leg side for another boundary to put KKR in control.
Mithun is feeling the pressure as he bowls a wide down the leg side.
Kallis seems in a hurry as he tries to heave it down the ground but holes out to Henriques at mid-on. Kallis is dismissed for 41 from 44 balls to give RCB slight hope with runs difficult to come on a slow pitch.
Tiwary then makes room and smashes it over the cover for the third four of the over. The next delivery is a slower bouncer which Tiwary pulls behind square on the leg side for a couple to get 15 runs from the over.
KKR are 102 for four in 17 overs, needing 14 runs from 18 balls for victory.
Kolkata 102-4 (17 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Kallis top edges the pull shot against Mithun as it flies over the keeper's head for a four. He crashes the next delivery behind square on the leg side for another boundary to put KKR in control.
Mithun is feeling the pressure as he bowls a wide down the leg side.
Kallis seems in a hurry as he tries to heave it down the ground but holes out to Henriques at mid-on. Kallis is dismissed for 41 from 44 balls to give RCB slight hope with runs difficult to come on a slow pitch.
Tiwary then makes room and smashes it over the cover for the third four of the over. The next delivery is a slower bouncer which Tiwary pulls behind square on the leg side for a couple to get 15 runs from the over.
KKR are 102 for four in 17 overs, needing 14 runs from 18 balls for victory.
19:06
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Kolkata 87-3 (16 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Karthik in the middle of a good spell. Tiwary hits the first ball to the fielder at covers before he is beaten off the next ball but has got his foot down at the right time as keeper de Villiers' whipped off the bails.
Tiwary chips down the track and hits a full toss to midwicket.
Karthik has again stopped in his bowling stride and warns Kallis for backing up too early, the second time he has done it in this over.
Tiwary then takes one to the covers before Kallis comes down and hits it to long-on for one.
Tiwary then attempts to heave it over the leg side but fails to connect as just two runs come from that over with Karthik registering good figures of one for 17 in four overs.
Kolkata 87-3 (16 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Karthik in the middle of a good spell. Tiwary hits the first ball to the fielder at covers before he is beaten off the next ball but has got his foot down at the right time as keeper de Villiers' whipped off the bails.
Tiwary chips down the track and hits a full toss to midwicket.
Karthik has again stopped in his bowling stride and warns Kallis for backing up too early, the second time he has done it in this over.
Tiwary then takes one to the covers before Kallis comes down and hits it to long-on for one.
Tiwary then attempts to heave it over the leg side but fails to connect as just two runs come from that over with Karthik registering good figures of one for 17 in four overs.
19:02
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Kolkata 85-3 (15 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Rampaul to bowl his final over as RCB's hopes keeping running out. He starts with a wide down the leg side to Kallis, who plays out two dot balls before taking a single to thirdman.
Three more singles make it five runs from the over as Rampaul finishes with impressive figures one for 17 in four overs.
Kolkata 85-3 (15 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Rampaul to bowl his final over as RCB's hopes keeping running out. He starts with a wide down the leg side to Kallis, who plays out two dot balls before taking a single to thirdman.
Three more singles make it five runs from the over as Rampaul finishes with impressive figures one for 17 in four overs.
18:56
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Kolkata 80-3 (14 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Mithun comes back, to bowl his third over of the innings. Tiwary steers the first ball fine and gets two runs before a single on the leg side. Three more singles as KKR continue to milk the bowling.
KKR need 36 runs from six overs for victory.
Kolkata 80-3 (14 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Mithun comes back, to bowl his third over of the innings. Tiwary steers the first ball fine and gets two runs before a single on the leg side. Three more singles as KKR continue to milk the bowling.
KKR need 36 runs from six overs for victory.
18:52
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Kolkata 74-3 (13 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Karthik warns non-striker Tiwary against leaving his crease too early before he has delivered the ball. Kallis continues to keep the scoreboard moving as he picks another easy single on the off-side.
Tiwary is the one who will take the risks as he chips it over long-on for a boundary. He chips down the track but is forced to defend before taking a single from the last ball.
Kolkata 74-3 (13 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Karthik warns non-striker Tiwary against leaving his crease too early before he has delivered the ball. Kallis continues to keep the scoreboard moving as he picks another easy single on the off-side.
Tiwary is the one who will take the risks as he chips it over long-on for a boundary. He chips down the track but is forced to defend before taking a single from the last ball.
18:48
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Kolkata 68-3 (12 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Unadkat looking to build the pressure with some disciplined bowling. Just two singles from the first five balls before Tiwary lofts one straight down the ground for a boundary.
KKR are 68 for three in 12 overs, needing 48 runs from as many balls for victory.
Kolkata 68-3 (12 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Unadkat looking to build the pressure with some disciplined bowling. Just two singles from the first five balls before Tiwary lofts one straight down the ground for a boundary.
KKR are 68 for three in 12 overs, needing 48 runs from as many balls for victory.
18:46
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Kolkata 62-3 (11 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Karthik brings RCB back in the contest with the wicket of Pathan, who is given out leg before wicket as he attempted the sweep but was beaten. The ball was clearly heading down the leg side and even the impact looked on and around the leg stump but Pathan has to walk back after scoring 18 from 16 balls.
Manoj Tiwary has a nervy moment off the first ball as he tries for a quick single but is sent back in time by Kallis. He then gets off the mark with a single to long-off.
Just a single from that over from Karthik, while he got the wicket of Pathan.
Kolkata 62-3 (11 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Karthik brings RCB back in the contest with the wicket of Pathan, who is given out leg before wicket as he attempted the sweep but was beaten. The ball was clearly heading down the leg side and even the impact looked on and around the leg stump but Pathan has to walk back after scoring 18 from 16 balls.
Manoj Tiwary has a nervy moment off the first ball as he tries for a quick single but is sent back in time by Kallis. He then gets off the mark with a single to long-off.
Just a single from that over from Karthik, while he got the wicket of Pathan.
18:40
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Kolkata 61-2 (10 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Kallis charges down the track to Unadkat and hits him straight down the ground for a boundary. Pathan gets the second boundary as he upper cuts a short ball over the keeper's head before taking one from the last ball.
10 runs from the 10th over as KKR reach 61 for two, needing 55 runs from 60 balls for victory.
Kolkata 61-2 (10 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Kallis charges down the track to Unadkat and hits him straight down the ground for a boundary. Pathan gets the second boundary as he upper cuts a short ball over the keeper's head before taking one from the last ball.
10 runs from the 10th over as KKR reach 61 for two, needing 55 runs from 60 balls for victory.
18:36
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Kolkata 51-2 (9 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Vinay to bowl the 9th over. Kallis is looking determined to stay till the end as he flicks the first ball to the leg side for one. Pathan clips the third ball a low full toss through midwicket for three runs and Kallis hits the fifth ball down to long-on for one.
Kolkata 51-2 (9 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Vinay to bowl the 9th over. Kallis is looking determined to stay till the end as he flicks the first ball to the leg side for one. Pathan clips the third ball a low full toss through midwicket for three runs and Kallis hits the fifth ball down to long-on for one.
18:29
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Kolkata 46-2 (8 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Left-arm spinner Murali Karthik is brought into the attack. Pathan goes after him straightaway carting the first ball over long-on for a huge six. He hits the third ball on the leg side for one and Kallis is content to drive the last ball down the long on for one to get eight runs from that over.
Kolkata 46-2 (8 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Left-arm spinner Murali Karthik is brought into the attack. Pathan goes after him straightaway carting the first ball over long-on for a huge six. He hits the third ball on the leg side for one and Kallis is content to drive the last ball down the long on for one to get eight runs from that over.
18:23
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Kolkata 38-2 (7 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Rampaul comes back as Kallis flicks the first ball fine on the leg side for two runs before getting one to third man.
Yusuf Pathan pulls a short ball through square leg for a couple followed by a single to thirdman.
Seven runs from the over as KKR reach 38 for two after seven overs.
Kolkata 38-2 (7 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Rampaul comes back as Kallis flicks the first ball fine on the leg side for two runs before getting one to third man.
Yusuf Pathan pulls a short ball through square leg for a couple followed by a single to thirdman.
Seven runs from the over as KKR reach 38 for two after seven overs.
18:21
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Kolkata 31-2 (6 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Vinay Kumar comes into the attack as RCB look for a few wickets to make their way back in the match. Kallis drives the first ball through the covers for three runs before Gambhir pulls the next one but can't beat the fielder at short fine leg.
Vinay gets the key wicket of Gambhir, who is caught at first slip for 14 from 15 balls.
Kolkata 31-2 (6 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Vinay Kumar comes into the attack as RCB look for a few wickets to make their way back in the match. Kallis drives the first ball through the covers for three runs before Gambhir pulls the next one but can't beat the fielder at short fine leg.
Vinay gets the key wicket of Gambhir, who is caught at first slip for 14 from 15 balls.
18:11
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Kolkata 27-1 (5 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat comes into the attack now, replacing Rampaul, who bowled a good first spell of one for five in two overs.
Kallis gets a leading edge off the third ball as it falls behind square on the leg side for two runs. Three singles from the last three balls as KKR continue to make good progress.
Kolkata 27-1 (5 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat comes into the attack now, replacing Rampaul, who bowled a good first spell of one for five in two overs.
Kallis gets a leading edge off the third ball as it falls behind square on the leg side for two runs. Three singles from the last three balls as KKR continue to make good progress.
18:07
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Kolkata 22-1 (4 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Mithun beats Gambhir with the incoming delivery that passes very close to the stumps and does it again two balls later.
But Gambhir breaks the shackles with a hat-trick of fours. He cuts a short wide delivery over point for a four before smashing the next through the covers. The last ball is again a bit wide and Gambhir places in the gap through the covers for his third four.
Kolkata 22-1 (4 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Mithun beats Gambhir with the incoming delivery that passes very close to the stumps and does it again two balls later.
But Gambhir breaks the shackles with a hat-trick of fours. He cuts a short wide delivery over point for a four before smashing the next through the covers. The last ball is again a bit wide and Gambhir places in the gap through the covers for his third four.
18:03
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Kolkata 10-1 (3 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Kallis pulls a short ball from Rampaul but ends up top edging it high on the leg side but Mithun misjudges the catch as he comes in way too much and the ball lands behind him to get KKR the first boundary of their innings.
A single each for the two batsmen as six runs come from that over.
Kolkata 10-1 (3 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Kallis pulls a short ball from Rampaul but ends up top edging it high on the leg side but Mithun misjudges the catch as he comes in way too much and the ball lands behind him to get KKR the first boundary of their innings.
A single each for the two batsmen as six runs come from that over.
17:59
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Kolkata 4-1 (2 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Abhimanyu Mithun to bowl the second over. Gambhir clips the first ball on the leg side to get KKR off the mark before Kallis mistimes a short over the covers for a couple and then gets a single.
Kolkata 4-1 (2 overs) vs Bangalore 115-9
Abhimanyu Mithun to bowl the second over. Gambhir clips the first ball on the leg side to get KKR off the mark before Kallis mistimes a short over the covers for a couple and then gets a single.
17:54
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Kolkata 0-1 (1 over) vs Bangalore 115-9
Ravi Rampaul strikes in the first over of the innings. After defending the first ball, Manvinder Bisla tries to hit the second one through the off-side but ends up chipping it into the hands of Henriques at point to fall for a duck.
New batsman Jacques Kallis can only defend the next four balls as Rampaul makes the perfect start for RCB with a wicket maiden.
Kolkata 0-1 (1 over) vs Bangalore 115-9
Ravi Rampaul strikes in the first over of the innings. After defending the first ball, Manvinder Bisla tries to hit the second one through the off-side but ends up chipping it into the hands of Henriques at point to fall for a duck.
New batsman Jacques Kallis can only defend the next four balls as Rampaul makes the perfect start for RCB with a wicket maiden.
17:34
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Bangalore 115-9 (20 overs) vs Kolkata
Balaji to bowl the final over of the innings. Vinay drives the first ball to long-off and decides to take the second run and they do it easily in the end. He tries to reverse sweep but misses it all ends up and gets one bye from the next ball despite missing the big hit again.
Murali Karthik is bowled off the next delivery as he gives room and tries to hit it down the ground but fails to make any contact.
Jaydev Unadkat sensibly taps the fifth ball to point for a single to give the strike back to Vinay.
Vinay chops the last ball to sweeper cover for a couple to finish on 14 from 13 balls.
RCB finish on a disappointing 115 for nine in their 20 overs.
Bangalore 115-9 (20 overs) vs Kolkata
Balaji to bowl the final over of the innings. Vinay drives the first ball to long-off and decides to take the second run and they do it easily in the end. He tries to reverse sweep but misses it all ends up and gets one bye from the next ball despite missing the big hit again.
Murali Karthik is bowled off the next delivery as he gives room and tries to hit it down the ground but fails to make any contact.
Jaydev Unadkat sensibly taps the fifth ball to point for a single to give the strike back to Vinay.
Vinay chops the last ball to sweeper cover for a couple to finish on 14 from 13 balls.
RCB finish on a disappointing 115 for nine in their 20 overs.
17:29
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Bangalore 109-8 (19 overs) vs Kolkata
Narine strikes again, in his fourth and final over. Rampaul is trapped leg before wicket for a three-ball duck as he missed the sweep shot.
Abhimanyu Mithun tries to attack Narine but ends up holing out a simple catch to Tiwary at long-on to fall for two.
Narine finishes with wonderful figures of four for 22 in four overs to put KKR in control.
Bangalore 109-8 (19 overs) vs Kolkata
Narine strikes again, in his fourth and final over. Rampaul is trapped leg before wicket for a three-ball duck as he missed the sweep shot.
Abhimanyu Mithun tries to attack Narine but ends up holing out a simple catch to Tiwary at long-on to fall for two.
Narine finishes with wonderful figures of four for 22 in four overs to put KKR in control.
17:25
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Bangalore 105-6 (18 overs) vs Kolkata
Henriques decides to take on Kallis but ends up holing out to Manoj Tiwary at long-on to walk back after scoring 11 from as many balls.
Vinay is beaten off the next ball before he chops it over point for a couple and then takes a single on the leg side.
Ravi Rampaul fails to get a run from the last two balls as RCB reach 105 for six in 18 overs.
Bangalore 105-6 (18 overs) vs Kolkata
Henriques decides to take on Kallis but ends up holing out to Manoj Tiwary at long-on to walk back after scoring 11 from as many balls.
Vinay is beaten off the next ball before he chops it over point for a couple and then takes a single on the leg side.
Ravi Rampaul fails to get a run from the last two balls as RCB reach 105 for six in 18 overs.
17:20
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Bangalore 102-5 (17 overs) vs Kolkata
Narine cripples RCB further with the wicket of Saurabh Tiwary, who is trapped leg before wicket for one as he is beaten by the one that goes the other way.
New batsman Vinay Kumar paddles the last ball fine on the leg side for a boundary to take RCB past the 100-run mark.
Bangalore 102-5 (17 overs) vs Kolkata
Narine cripples RCB further with the wicket of Saurabh Tiwary, who is trapped leg before wicket for one as he is beaten by the one that goes the other way.
New batsman Vinay Kumar paddles the last ball fine on the leg side for a boundary to take RCB past the 100-run mark.
17:14
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Bangalore 96-4 (16 overs) vs Kolkata
Henriques hits the first ball from Balaji through the covers for two runs followed by a single.
De Villiers strokes it to sweeper cover and sprints across for two runs as the dive saves him despite a good throw from the fielder to keeper Bisla.
The South African then lofts it over the cover region for a six as RCB finally manage to get some momentum in their innings.
But he falls off the very next delivery as he tries to reverse sweep but gets an edge to be caught behind by Bisla. De Villiers walks back after a good innings of 28 from 22 balls, having hit a four and a six.
RCB reach 96 for four in 16 overs as the run rate touches the six-run mark for the first time.
Bangalore 96-4 (16 overs) vs Kolkata
Henriques hits the first ball from Balaji through the covers for two runs followed by a single.
De Villiers strokes it to sweeper cover and sprints across for two runs as the dive saves him despite a good throw from the fielder to keeper Bisla.
The South African then lofts it over the cover region for a six as RCB finally manage to get some momentum in their innings.
But he falls off the very next delivery as he tries to reverse sweep but gets an edge to be caught behind by Bisla. De Villiers walks back after a good innings of 28 from 22 balls, having hit a four and a six.
RCB reach 96 for four in 16 overs as the run rate touches the six-run mark for the first time.
17:08
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Bangalore 84-3 (15 overs) vs Kolkata
Bhatia comes back as Henriques and de Villiers look to deal in singles. The KKR medium pacer keeps the batsmen guessing with his good mix of pace and they can only get four singles from the first five balls. The last ball is wide down the leg side and de Villiers sweeps it fine for a much-needed boundary.
Bangalore 84-3 (15 overs) vs Kolkata
Bhatia comes back as Henriques and de Villiers look to deal in singles. The KKR medium pacer keeps the batsmen guessing with his good mix of pace and they can only get four singles from the first five balls. The last ball is wide down the leg side and de Villiers sweeps it fine for a much-needed boundary.
17:02
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Bangalore 76-3 (14 overs) vs Kolkata
Narine comes back from the other end. He starts with the big wicket of Gayle, who is stumped courtesy of a sharp piece of glove work from keeper Bisla.
Gayle walks back after an uncharacteristic innings of 33 from 36 balls to leave RCB in trouble at 70 for three.
Moises Henriques gets off the mark with two runs courtesy of an overthrow from short thirdman. He gets two runs again from the next delivery as the fielder at cover misfields before two singles end the over.
Bangalore 76-3 (14 overs) vs Kolkata
Narine comes back from the other end. He starts with the big wicket of Gayle, who is stumped courtesy of a sharp piece of glove work from keeper Bisla.
Gayle walks back after an uncharacteristic innings of 33 from 36 balls to leave RCB in trouble at 70 for three.
Moises Henriques gets off the mark with two runs courtesy of an overthrow from short thirdman. He gets two runs again from the next delivery as the fielder at cover misfields before two singles end the over.
16:57
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Bangalore 70-2 (13 overs) vs Kolkata
Senanayake comes on to bowl his fourth and final over. Five singles from the first five balls before de Villiers attempts the reverse sweep but mistimes it over the keeper's head for two runs.
Senanayake ends with superb figures of one for 18 in four overs.
Bangalore 70-2 (13 overs) vs Kolkata
Senanayake comes on to bowl his fourth and final over. Five singles from the first five balls before de Villiers attempts the reverse sweep but mistimes it over the keeper's head for two runs.
Senanayake ends with superb figures of one for 18 in four overs.
16:52
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Bangalore 63-2 (12 overs) vs Kolkata
Slow ball specialist Rajat Bhatia comes into the attack now. The first ball is a slow leg cutter which de Villiers hits to sweeper cover for one and Gayle nudges the next to short fine leg for one.
De Villiers picks another single to deep cover before Gayle drives it down to long-on for one.
De Villiers tries to loft it down the ground but fails to time it as it goes on the bounce to long-off. Gayle hits the last ball to long-off for another single to take his score to 30 from 32 balls.
Bangalore 63-2 (12 overs) vs Kolkata
Slow ball specialist Rajat Bhatia comes into the attack now. The first ball is a slow leg cutter which de Villiers hits to sweeper cover for one and Gayle nudges the next to short fine leg for one.
De Villiers picks another single to deep cover before Gayle drives it down to long-on for one.
De Villiers tries to loft it down the ground but fails to time it as it goes on the bounce to long-off. Gayle hits the last ball to long-off for another single to take his score to 30 from 32 balls.
16:47
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Bangalore 57-2 (11 overs) vs Kolkata
Kallis will continue as he starts with two dot balls to compatriot de Villiers before he takes a single on the off-side.
Gayle continues to calmly collect the singles as he takes one to midwicket. De Villiers takes one from the last ball to end another tight over from Kallis as the veteran concedes just three runs in that over.
Bangalore 57-2 (11 overs) vs Kolkata
Kallis will continue as he starts with two dot balls to compatriot de Villiers before he takes a single on the off-side.
Gayle continues to calmly collect the singles as he takes one to midwicket. De Villiers takes one from the last ball to end another tight over from Kallis as the veteran concedes just three runs in that over.
16:44
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Bangalore 54-2 (10 overs) vs Kolkata
Yusuf Pathan comes into the attack now as Gambhir continues to rotate his bowlers.
AB de Villiers and Gayle get five singles from the first five balls before the left-hander flicks the last ball on the leg side for two runs as RCB reach 54 for two in 10 overs.
Bangalore 54-2 (10 overs) vs Kolkata
Yusuf Pathan comes into the attack now as Gambhir continues to rotate his bowlers.
AB de Villiers and Gayle get five singles from the first five balls before the left-hander flicks the last ball on the leg side for two runs as RCB reach 54 for two in 10 overs.
16:42
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Bangalore 47-2 (9 overs) vs Kolkata
Kallis cripples RCB further with the key wicket of Kohli, who drags it back on to his stumps to be bowled for 17.
RCB are struggling at 46 for two in the ninth over with Gayle playing a watchful knock of 23 from 24 balls.
Bangalore 47-2 (9 overs) vs Kolkata
Kallis cripples RCB further with the key wicket of Kohli, who drags it back on to his stumps to be bowled for 17.
RCB are struggling at 46 for two in the ninth over with Gayle playing a watchful knock of 23 from 24 balls.
16:33
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Bangalore 42-1 (8 overs) vs Kolkata
Ryan ten Doeshcate comes into the attack now as Narine bowls just one over. Kohli cuts the second ball for a boundary through point and three balls later Gayle smacks it powerfully over the bowler's head for the first six of the match.
Ten Doeschate has been hit for 14 runs in his first over as RCB reach 42 for one after eight overs.
Bangalore 42-1 (8 overs) vs Kolkata
Ryan ten Doeshcate comes into the attack now as Narine bowls just one over. Kohli cuts the second ball for a boundary through point and three balls later Gayle smacks it powerfully over the bowler's head for the first six of the match.
Ten Doeschate has been hit for 14 runs in his first over as RCB reach 42 for one after eight overs.
16:29
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Bangalore 28-1 (7 overs) vs Kolkata
Kallis will have a bowl now, replacing Senanayake, who bowled a wonderful first spell one for 11 in three overs.
Kohli steers the first ball to thirdman for one and Gayle taps it on the leg side for another single. Two more singles before Kohli flicks it behind square on the leg side for two runs.
Bangalore 28-1 (7 overs) vs Kolkata
Kallis will have a bowl now, replacing Senanayake, who bowled a wonderful first spell one for 11 in three overs.
Kohli steers the first ball to thirdman for one and Gayle taps it on the leg side for another single. Two more singles before Kohli flicks it behind square on the leg side for two runs.
16:26
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Bangalore 22-1 (6 overs) vs Kolkata
Sunil Narine comes into the attack now after two tight overs from Balaji at the start, giving away just five runs.
Gayle continues to bat with caution as he takes a single from the second ball on the leg side. Kohli defends the third ball before sending the next one crashing through the covers for a four. Kohli ends the over with a single to midwicket.
RCB are 22 for one in six runs with Gayle on 11 from 16 balls and Kohli on five from six balls.
Bangalore 22-1 (6 overs) vs Kolkata
Sunil Narine comes into the attack now after two tight overs from Balaji at the start, giving away just five runs.
Gayle continues to bat with caution as he takes a single from the second ball on the leg side. Kohli defends the third ball before sending the next one crashing through the covers for a four. Kohli ends the over with a single to midwicket.
RCB are 22 for one in six runs with Gayle on 11 from 16 balls and Kohli on five from six balls.
16:20
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Bangalore 16-1 (5 overs) vs Kolkata
Senanayake will continue as KKR continue to dry up the runs as Gayle defends the first ball before taking one from the next ball. The pressure pays off as Pujara tries to hit over the off-side but ends up spooning an easy catch to the fielder in the covers for five from 14 balls.
Gayle takes a single to mid-on before Virat Kohli plays out the last two balls.
Bangalore 16-1 (5 overs) vs Kolkata
Senanayake will continue as KKR continue to dry up the runs as Gayle defends the first ball before taking one from the next ball. The pressure pays off as Pujara tries to hit over the off-side but ends up spooning an easy catch to the fielder in the covers for five from 14 balls.
Gayle takes a single to mid-on before Virat Kohli plays out the last two balls.
16:17
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Bangalore 14-0 (4 overs) vs Kolkata
Balaji continues to build the pressure with two dot balls to Pujara, who then steers it to thirdman for one to take his score to five from 13 balls.
Balaji then mixes his pace as he bowls two slower balls to Gayle, who lets it go before defending the next ball.
Balaji then bowls a wide before Gayle ends the over with a single to retain strike.
Bangalore 14-0 (4 overs) vs Kolkata
Balaji continues to build the pressure with two dot balls to Pujara, who then steers it to thirdman for one to take his score to five from 13 balls.
Balaji then mixes his pace as he bowls two slower balls to Gayle, who lets it go before defending the next ball.
Balaji then bowls a wide before Gayle ends the over with a single to retain strike.
16:11
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Bangalore 11-0 (3 overs) vs Kolkata
Gayle gets the first boundary of the innings in streaky fashion as he edges the second ball which flies past Kallis at first slip. He is looking to get his eye in as he watchfully plays the next two balls from Senanayake before taking a single and Pujara takes one from the last ball to retain strike.
Bangalore 11-0 (3 overs) vs Kolkata
Gayle gets the first boundary of the innings in streaky fashion as he edges the second ball which flies past Kallis at first slip. He is looking to get his eye in as he watchfully plays the next two balls from Senanayake before taking a single and Pujara takes one from the last ball to retain strike.
16:09
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Bangalore 5-0 (2 overs) vs Kolkata
Lakshmipathy Balaji to bowl the second over. Pujara is adopting a watchful approach at the start as he defends the first two balls before steering the next to thirdman for one. Gayle is beaten by one that leaves him before he takes one on the leg side and Pujara defends the last ball.
A slow start for RCB as they reach five for no loss after two overs.
Bangalore 5-0 (2 overs) vs Kolkata
Lakshmipathy Balaji to bowl the second over. Pujara is adopting a watchful approach at the start as he defends the first two balls before steering the next to thirdman for one. Gayle is beaten by one that leaves him before he takes one on the leg side and Pujara defends the last ball.
A slow start for RCB as they reach five for no loss after two overs.
16:03
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Bangalore 3-0 (1 over) vs Kolkata
Off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake to open the bowling for Kolkata. Cheteshwar Pujara is hit on the pads off the first ball before he defends the next two balls. He gets off the mark with a single to long-on.
Chris Gayle opens his account with a single to midwicket. The last ball is a full toss which Pujara flicks on the leg side for one.
Bangalore 3-0 (1 over) vs Kolkata
Off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake to open the bowling for Kolkata. Cheteshwar Pujara is hit on the pads off the first ball before he defends the next two balls. He gets off the mark with a single to long-on.
Chris Gayle opens his account with a single to midwicket. The last ball is a full toss which Pujara flicks on the leg side for one.
15:58
Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni seems to be missing playing in his home town -- at the Ranchi international stadium, which is making it's IPL debut today!
"Another big cricket match for Ranchi,beautiful stadium lovely wicket hope both the team entertain the people of Ranchi.I love my city," he wrote on Twitter.
"Another big cricket match for Ranchi,beautiful stadium lovely wicket hope both the team entertain the people of Ranchi.I love my city," he wrote on Twitter.
15:48
Teams:
Kolkata Knight Riders: Gautam Gambhir (captain), Manvinder Bisla, Jacques Kallis, Yusuf Pathan, Ryan ten Doeschate, Manoj Tiwary, Debabrata Das, Rajat Bhatia, Sachithra Senanayake, Sunil Narine, Lakshmipathy Balaji.
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli (captain), Cheteshwar Pujara, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Saurabh Tiwary, Moises Henriques, Vinay Kumar, Abhimanyu Mithun, Ravi Rampaul, Murali Kartik, Jaidev Unadkat.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Gautam Gambhir (captain), Manvinder Bisla, Jacques Kallis, Yusuf Pathan, Ryan ten Doeschate, Manoj Tiwary, Debabrata Das, Rajat Bhatia, Sachithra Senanayake, Sunil Narine, Lakshmipathy Balaji.
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli (captain), Cheteshwar Pujara, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Saurabh Tiwary, Moises Henriques, Vinay Kumar, Abhimanyu Mithun, Ravi Rampaul, Murali Kartik, Jaidev Unadkat.
15:40
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir has won the toss and elected to bowl against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 60th match of the Pepsi Indian Premier League in Ranchi, on Sunday.
Kolkata have made two changes to their team bringing in Sachithra Senanayake for Eoin Morgan, while Debabrata Das replaced Iqbal Abdulla.
RCB made just one change with Abhimanyu Mithun coming in for Syed Mohammad.
Kolkata have made two changes to their team bringing in Sachithra Senanayake for Eoin Morgan, while Debabrata Das replaced Iqbal Abdulla.
RCB made just one change with Abhimanyu Mithun coming in for Syed Mohammad.
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