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IPL: RCB set for massive win vs KXIP
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23:52
KXIP: 59-4 (6 overs) vs RCB: 213-13 (15 overs)
Kings XI seem to have given up after the fall of top four wickets. The target looks next-to-impossible for them.
23:47
KXIP: 54-4 (5.1 overs) vs RCB: 213-13 (15 overs)
That's unfortunate for David Miller. He hits right from the middle of his bat but finds AB de Villiers at long-on boundary.
With this wicket, KXIP's hopes are severely dented in this massive chase.
RCB are poised for another massive win.
23:40
KXIP: 53-3 (4.4 overs) vs RCB: 213-13 (15 overs)
Hashim Amla mis-hits one straight to Jordan at mid-off, who takes a splendid diving catch. The target looks far-off for KXIP now.
23:34
KXIP: 44-2 (4 overs) vs RCB: 213-13 (15 overs)
W Saha, who was dealing in boundaries gets a low bounce and is given LBW off Chahal.
23:30
KXIP: 31-1 (3 overs) vs RCB: 213-13 (15 overs)
Saha is attempting a fight here. He hits two boundaries off the third over bowled by Jordan. However, the target is too massive.
23:24
KXIP: 17-0 (1.4 over) vs RCB: 213-13 (15 overs)
Murali Vijay, who was looking good chips one on the stumps. Aravind picks the first wicket for RCB.
23:21
KXIP: 11-0 (1 over) vs RCB: 213-13 (15 overs)
Scorecard:
11 runs scored off the first over bowled by Stuart Binny with Murali Vijay hitting two boundaries.
23:12
RCB: 211-3 (15 overs) vs KXIP
That's a huge target for KXIP. RCB finish at a mammoth 211 for 3 in their allotted 15 overs. Truly sensational from Kohli and Gayle.
Kohli struck 113 off 50 balls, Gayle hit 73 off 32. Both batsmen smashed a staggering 8 sixes respectively.
Kohli entered this season without a single hundred and now he has most number of 4 in the IPL. Spectacular from the RCB skipper.
22:55 IPL: Kohli's magnificent century comes to an end
RCB: 199-2 (14 overs) vs KXIP
It was raining sixes and boundaries, Kohli finally mis-hits one and it goes straight in the hands of Miller at long-off.
A fantastic innings comes to an end. Super Kohli: 113 (50 balls)
22:53 IPL: Unstoppable Kohli hits 4th century in IPL 9
RCB: 189-2 (13.3 overs) vs KXIP
This man is on top of the world! Kohli hits his 4th century in IPL 9. It comes off only 47 balls. Truly special from this genius. Unfathomable!
22:43
RCB: 160-2 (11.5 overs) vs KXIP
Two quick wickets for KXIP as AB de Villiers departs for a duck. He chipped a delivery from Abbott on his leg-stump.
But, the damage is already done. RCB will be very much happy with this score with three more overs to go in this rain-curtailed match.
22:37
RCB: 147-1 (11 overs) vs KXIP
After hitting three sixes in an over off Axar Patel, Chris Gayle hits one straight to long-off in the same over.
Gayle hit 73 off 32 which included 8 towering sixes.
Finally some relief for KXIP bowlers. But wait AB de Villiers joins Kohli now.
22:32
RCB: 135-0 (10.2 overs) vs KXIP
They are hitting sixes at will here in Bengaluru. Kohli hits three more of Cariappa's over. Fantastic hitting from Gayle and Kohli.
Kohli has half a dozen sixes and Gayle has five. Wait Gayle has hit one more here.
22:28 IPL: Kohli, Gayle slam quick-fire half centuries
RCB: 97-0 (8.3 overs) vs KXIP
Gayle reaches his fifty in style with a towering six. He is on 55 off 26 balls and has hit five sixes till now.
Both Kohli and Gayle are trying to outdo each other here. Glorious hitting from the RCB duo.
22:25
RCB: 97-0 (8.3 overs) vs KXIP
Kohli cracks his fastest fifty in this IPL and it's come off only 28 balls. He is going greats guns in this tournament.
22:23
RCB: 93-0 (8 overs) vs KXIP
It's mayhem in Bengaluru with Gayle and Kohli going berserk on KXIP bowlers.
22:19
RCB: 82-0 (7 overs) vs KXIP
Kohli and Gayle are making a mockery off Kings XI Punjab's bowler here at Chinnaswamy. Kohli hits two sixes and a boundary in the seventh over bowled by Cariappa.
19 runs scored off the over.
Kohli has raced away to 44 off 23 balls, Gayle is on 37 off 21 balls.
22:14
RCB: 63-0 (6 overs) vs KXIP
10 scored off the 6th over bowled by Axar Patel with Kohli stroking two boundaries. Fantastic start for RCB in this rain curtailed match.
22:10
RCB: 53-0 (5 overs) vs KXIP
Another huge over for RCB with two sixes and a boundary conceded by Cariappa. 18 runs scored off it.
22:05
RCB: 35-0 (4 overs) vs KXIP
Two consecutive sixes and a boundary by Chris Gayle. RCB's favourite entertainer gets going at their home ground.
Massive over from Kyle Abbott with 18 runs being conceded.
21:56
RCB: 11-0 (2 overs) vs KXIP
Gayle hits one for a boundary but still a good over by Mohit Sharma (6 runs) looking at the context of the game.
KXIP are keeping it tight here.
21:51
RCB: 5-0 (1 over) vs KXIP
A riveting stroke by Kohli through covers fetches the first boundary for RCB. Sandeep Sharma concedes five runs in the first over.
In this 15 overs match, 5 overs will be mandatory powerplays and each bowler can bowl a maximum 3 overs.
21:43 IPL: KXIP opt to field vs RCB in 15-over game
RCB vs KXIP
Kings XI skipper Murali Vijay has won the toss and elected to field in this must-win game for Kohli's RCB at Bengaluru.
It's a 15-over game owing to the rain delay.
Kohli is 'extremely happy' to get a game here.
For RCB: Varun Aaron is back for Iqbal Abdulla.
Punjab will miss Maxwell and Stoinis, who have returned to Australia.
Royal Challengers Bangalore XI: Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli(c), AB de Villiers, Shane Watson, Lokesh Rahul(wk), Sachin Baby, Stuart Binny, Chris Jordan, Varun Aaron, Sreenath Aravind, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Kings XI Punjab XI: Hashim Amla, Murali Vijay(c), David Miller, Wriddhiman Saha(wk), Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Kyle Abbott, Axar Patel, Mohit Sharma, Sandeep Sharma, Farhaan Behardien, KC Cariappa
21:30
RCB vs KXIP
The crucial game between RCB and KXIP is about to start and it's toss time in Bengaluru.
It's a must-win game for RCB as they need to win their remaining two matches.
We will tell you soon, how many overs are reduced owing to this rain delay.
21:10
RCB vs KXIP
There is good news from Bengaluru as the rain has stopped and we can expect play with the number of overs being curtailed.
Remember, it's a must-win game for RCB and they cannot afford to take a point due to rain.
20:45
RCB vs KXIP
Heavy rain has delayed the start of the crucial IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Rain lashed the stadium before the match and though it has become little steady now, the covers
are still on and super-soppers are at work.
"Let the rain stop, give me 45 minutes and we'll have at least 15 overs in," said KSCA's chief curator.
The Royal Challengers, who are placed fifth with 12 points, need to win this match to keep their play-off hopes alive.
Kings XI are already out of contention in IPL 9.
19:22 IPL: Rain threatens RCB's qualifying chances
RCB vs KXIP
It is raining heavily in Bangalore and the covers are out on M Chinnaswamy Stadium. This seriously threatens RCB's play-off chances, who are in must-win situation.
A wash-out is likely at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
00:00 IPL Updates! Match called off, Pune win by D/L method
Pune: 76-1 (11 overs)
Delhi: 121-6
The match has been called off.
Pune have won by 19 runs as per the Duckworth-Lewis method.
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