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23:50 Dhoni's heroics in vain as CSK lose to Punjab
CSK 193-5 (20 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni blasted an unbeaten 79 from 44 balls but Kings XI Punjab managed to pip Chennai Super Kings by four runs in Mohali on Sunday.
CSK needed 17 from the final over but Mohit Sharma delivered under pressure to help Punjab clinch a narrow victory.
Dhoni, batting a back injury, battled hard till the end as he hit 12 from the final over but his team fell just short.
Earlier, Chris Gayle hammered 66 off 33 balls and raced to his half-century off 22 balls, putting a 96-run opening partnership alongside the in-form K L Rahul (37 off 22), to power Punjab to 197 for seven.
CSK 193-5 (20 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni blasted an unbeaten 79 from 44 balls but Kings XI Punjab managed to pip Chennai Super Kings by four runs in Mohali on Sunday.
CSK needed 17 from the final over but Mohit Sharma delivered under pressure to help Punjab clinch a narrow victory.
Dhoni, batting a back injury, battled hard till the end as he hit 12 from the final over but his team fell just short.
Earlier, Chris Gayle hammered 66 off 33 balls and raced to his half-century off 22 balls, putting a 96-run opening partnership alongside the in-form K L Rahul (37 off 22), to power Punjab to 197 for seven.
23:47 Dhoni's heroics in vain as CSK lose to Punjab
CSK 193-5 (20 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
Mohit to bowl the final over. He starts with a good yorker as Bravo digs it out to fine leg for a single.
Mohit bowls a superb delivery under pressure, full and wide, making Dhoni reach for it which he misses.... 16 needed from 4 balls.
Mohit tries it again but this time he ends up bowling a wide.
He follows it up with a wide yorker which Dhoni steers past point for a four... 11 needed from 3 balls
Can CSK script another magical come from behind victory?
Mohit continues his wide yorkers as Dhoni is beaten again by a delivery which narrowly misses being called a wide.... 11 from 2 balls
Dhoni slaps the last ball square but can't find the boundary as the issue is all but done with Mohit bowling a dot ball.
CSK 193-5 (20 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
Mohit to bowl the final over. He starts with a good yorker as Bravo digs it out to fine leg for a single.
Mohit bowls a superb delivery under pressure, full and wide, making Dhoni reach for it which he misses.... 16 needed from 4 balls.
Mohit tries it again but this time he ends up bowling a wide.
He follows it up with a wide yorker which Dhoni steers past point for a four... 11 needed from 3 balls
Can CSK script another magical come from behind victory?
Mohit continues his wide yorkers as Dhoni is beaten again by a delivery which narrowly misses being called a wide.... 11 from 2 balls
Dhoni slaps the last ball square but can't find the boundary as the issue is all but done with Mohit bowling a dot ball.
23:40 Dhoni on fire; CSK need 17 from last over for victory
CSK 181-5 (19 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
Dhoni's movements may have been hampered by the injury to his back but there is no hampering his big hitting.
Mohit gifts him a full toss which he chips over midwicket but the fielder in the deep is slow to react and puts down a tough chance diving forward, while also giving away a four.
Singles from the next two balls before Dhoni clobbers the fourth ball over midwicket for a six and then takes one to bring up his fifty, from 34 balls.
Jadeja revives CSK's hopes further with a six off the last ball of the over from Mohit, which goes for 19 runs.
But the experienced Tye checks CSK's progress with the wicket of Jadeja in the next over, caught by Ashwin on the leg side for 19.
Dhoni though is not ready to give up as he hammers a length ball from Tye over midwicket for a six.
The next ball drops short as Dhoni ramps it over the short thirdman fielder for a four and then drives the next ball to long-off for two runs.
Dhoni swings the last ball over square leg for another six as CSK get 19 from the 19th over.
An unbelievable comeback from CSK, hitting 50 runs from the last three overs, all down to their captain MSD.
They need 17 runs from the last over for victory.
CSK 181-5 (19 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
Dhoni's movements may have been hampered by the injury to his back but there is no hampering his big hitting.
Mohit gifts him a full toss which he chips over midwicket but the fielder in the deep is slow to react and puts down a tough chance diving forward, while also giving away a four.
Singles from the next two balls before Dhoni clobbers the fourth ball over midwicket for a six and then takes one to bring up his fifty, from 34 balls.
Jadeja revives CSK's hopes further with a six off the last ball of the over from Mohit, which goes for 19 runs.
But the experienced Tye checks CSK's progress with the wicket of Jadeja in the next over, caught by Ashwin on the leg side for 19.
Dhoni though is not ready to give up as he hammers a length ball from Tye over midwicket for a six.
The next ball drops short as Dhoni ramps it over the short thirdman fielder for a four and then drives the next ball to long-off for two runs.
Dhoni swings the last ball over square leg for another six as CSK get 19 from the 19th over.
An unbelievable comeback from CSK, hitting 50 runs from the last three overs, all down to their captain MSD.
They need 17 runs from the last over for victory.
23:26 CSK need 55 from 3 overs for victory
CSK 143-4 (17 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
Ashwin to bowl his fourth and final over as he starts with two dot balls to Dhoni, who goes down on one knee and clobbers the third ball square on the leg side for a six followed by three singles.
Ashwin gives away nine in his final over to finish with one for 32 in four overs.
The task keeps getting difficult for CSK, who need 76 from five overs for victory.
Left-arm pacer Sran continues as Dhoni punches the first ball to sweeper cover for one and Jadeja is beaten by a wide yorker.
He bowls a wide before Jadeja gets the next on the leg side for two runs and the pacer gives another wide.
Jadeja miscues another pull shot for two runs and gets another couple from the last ball as he strokes a full toss through the covers.
Tye comes back into the attack and beats Dhoni with the slower ball followed by two singles.
Tye tries the slower ball again but loses the radar for a wide before Dhoni smashes it straight for a four.
He takes a single before Jadeja smashes the last ball over the off-side for another four to get 12 from the over.
CSK need 55 from three overs for victory.
CSK 143-4 (17 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
Ashwin to bowl his fourth and final over as he starts with two dot balls to Dhoni, who goes down on one knee and clobbers the third ball square on the leg side for a six followed by three singles.
Ashwin gives away nine in his final over to finish with one for 32 in four overs.
The task keeps getting difficult for CSK, who need 76 from five overs for victory.
Left-arm pacer Sran continues as Dhoni punches the first ball to sweeper cover for one and Jadeja is beaten by a wide yorker.
He bowls a wide before Jadeja gets the next on the leg side for two runs and the pacer gives another wide.
Jadeja miscues another pull shot for two runs and gets another couple from the last ball as he strokes a full toss through the covers.
Tye comes back into the attack and beats Dhoni with the slower ball followed by two singles.
Tye tries the slower ball again but loses the radar for a wide before Dhoni smashes it straight for a four.
He takes a single before Jadeja smashes the last ball over the off-side for another four to get 12 from the over.
CSK need 55 from three overs for victory.
23:09 Rayudu run out for 49, CSK 4 down
CSK 113-4 (14 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
CSK need a couple of big overs to bring the asking rate under control but so far Dhoni and Rayudu are resisting taking the attack to the bowlers.
They are content to milk spinner Mujeeb around the field for ones and twos, getting just seven from his third over.
CSK are 101 for three in 12 overs, needing 97 runs from eight overs for victory.
With the asking rate going over 12, one of the two batsmen needs to change gears and hit some boundaries in the next over or two.
Ashwin comes back into the attack and builds up the pressure, giving away six runs from his third over.
Pacer Sran comes back and he makes the mistake of dropping it short as Rayudu pulls it over square leg for a six.
He follows it up with a very slow ball as Rayudu is way too early into the shot and is completely deceived.
Rayudu strokes the next ball straight to Ashwin and sets for a quick runs before he is sent back. But Ashwin is quick to get to the ball and runs out Rayudu with a direct hit as the CSK right-hander walks back after scoring 49 from 35 balls.
A superb comeback from Bran as he bowls four dot balls in a row and ends up conceding six runs from the over.
The match is slipping away from CSK, who need 85 runs from six overs for victory.
CSK 113-4 (14 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
CSK need a couple of big overs to bring the asking rate under control but so far Dhoni and Rayudu are resisting taking the attack to the bowlers.
They are content to milk spinner Mujeeb around the field for ones and twos, getting just seven from his third over.
CSK are 101 for three in 12 overs, needing 97 runs from eight overs for victory.
With the asking rate going over 12, one of the two batsmen needs to change gears and hit some boundaries in the next over or two.
Ashwin comes back into the attack and builds up the pressure, giving away six runs from his third over.
Pacer Sran comes back and he makes the mistake of dropping it short as Rayudu pulls it over square leg for a six.
He follows it up with a very slow ball as Rayudu is way too early into the shot and is completely deceived.
Rayudu strokes the next ball straight to Ashwin and sets for a quick runs before he is sent back. But Ashwin is quick to get to the ball and runs out Rayudu with a direct hit as the CSK right-hander walks back after scoring 49 from 35 balls.
A superb comeback from Bran as he bowls four dot balls in a row and ends up conceding six runs from the over.
The match is slipping away from CSK, who need 85 runs from six overs for victory.
22:52 Rayudu, Dhoni build CSK in middle overs
CSK 94-3 (11 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
Quick thinking from Ashwin as he brings on part-time spinner Yuvraj to send down a few overs with CSK looking to rebuild their innings.
Three singles from the first three balls before Dhoni strokes a boundary through the off-side followed by a wide and two singles to get 10 from the over.
After a good first over, Ashwin goes for runs in his second over. He bowls a full toss which Rayudu sweeps behind square for a four followed by two leg side wides and he then takes one.
Dhoni smashes the last ball through the off-side for a four to get 13 from the over.
Mujeeb comes back, replacing Yuvraj, who concedes 10 runs from his first over.
Mujeed sends down a quick over, giving away just four singles as Punjab look to build the pressure with some tight overs.
Tye, who has three overs in hand, comes back. Three singles from the first three balls before Rayudu hits the fourth ball for a much-needed four followed by two singles to pick up nine runs from the over.
CSK are 94 for three in 11 overs, needing another 104 from 54 balls.
CSK 94-3 (11 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
Quick thinking from Ashwin as he brings on part-time spinner Yuvraj to send down a few overs with CSK looking to rebuild their innings.
Three singles from the first three balls before Dhoni strokes a boundary through the off-side followed by a wide and two singles to get 10 from the over.
After a good first over, Ashwin goes for runs in his second over. He bowls a full toss which Rayudu sweeps behind square for a four followed by two leg side wides and he then takes one.
Dhoni smashes the last ball through the off-side for a four to get 13 from the over.
Mujeeb comes back, replacing Yuvraj, who concedes 10 runs from his first over.
Mujeed sends down a quick over, giving away just four singles as Punjab look to build the pressure with some tight overs.
Tye, who has three overs in hand, comes back. Three singles from the first three balls before Rayudu hits the fourth ball for a much-needed four followed by two singles to pick up nine runs from the over.
CSK are 94 for three in 11 overs, needing another 104 from 54 balls.
22:37 Billings falls for 9, CSK in trouble
CSK 58-3 (7 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
Spin from both ends as captain Ravichandran Ashwin brings himself into the attack.
Billings goes across a long way to the third ball and attempts the sweep but fails to make connection as the ball strikes the pads and goes fine as the umpire turns down the LBW appeal and rules it a four off the bat.
Ashwin is unhappy with the decision and immediately asks for the DRS and rightly so as the ball hits the batsman on line and is going on to hit the stumps.
Umpire CK Nandan has to overturn his decision as Billings is given out leg before wicket for nine.
CSK in a spot of bother on 58 for three in seven overs, needing 140 runs from 13 overs for victory at over 10 runs per over.
CSK 58-3 (7 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
Spin from both ends as captain Ravichandran Ashwin brings himself into the attack.
Billings goes across a long way to the third ball and attempts the sweep but fails to make connection as the ball strikes the pads and goes fine as the umpire turns down the LBW appeal and rules it a four off the bat.
Ashwin is unhappy with the decision and immediately asks for the DRS and rightly so as the ball hits the batsman on line and is going on to hit the stumps.
Umpire CK Nandan has to overturn his decision as Billings is given out leg before wicket for nine.
CSK in a spot of bother on 58 for three in seven overs, needing 140 runs from 13 overs for victory at over 10 runs per over.
22:28 Vijay out for 12, CSK 2 down
CSK 53-2 (6 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
Ambati Rayudu gets off the mark with a boundary, punching a full delivery from Sran straight back past mid-off for a four.
The left-arm pacer drops short as Vijay pulls the last ball over midwicket for a six to get 14 from the over.
With the asking rate of around 10, CSK need to continue the momentum with regular boundaries.
A single each to Rayudu and Vijay off Mohit before the former lofts the fourth ball over mid-on for a four followed by two more singles.
Andrew Tye is introduced into the attack and he strikes with his first delivery.
Vijay comes down the track but is foxed by the slower ball as Sran takes another catch to send back the CSK opener for 12.
But the next ball is down the leg side as Rayudu nudges it fine for a four and then takes one.
Sam Billings gets off the run with two runs from the last ball, through square leg.
Afghanistan mystery spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman comes into the attack. Billings hits the second ball behind square for a four as seven runs come from the over.
CSK have lost both their openers but managed to reach 53 for two in six overs, with Rayudu on 18 and Billings on seven.
CSK 53-2 (6 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
Ambati Rayudu gets off the mark with a boundary, punching a full delivery from Sran straight back past mid-off for a four.
The left-arm pacer drops short as Vijay pulls the last ball over midwicket for a six to get 14 from the over.
With the asking rate of around 10, CSK need to continue the momentum with regular boundaries.
A single each to Rayudu and Vijay off Mohit before the former lofts the fourth ball over mid-on for a four followed by two more singles.
Andrew Tye is introduced into the attack and he strikes with his first delivery.
Vijay comes down the track but is foxed by the slower ball as Sran takes another catch to send back the CSK opener for 12.
But the next ball is down the leg side as Rayudu nudges it fine for a four and then takes one.
Sam Billings gets off the run with two runs from the last ball, through square leg.
Afghanistan mystery spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman comes into the attack. Billings hits the second ball behind square for a four as seven runs come from the over.
CSK have lost both their openers but managed to reach 53 for two in six overs, with Rayudu on 18 and Billings on seven.
22:07 CSK lose early wicket after Punjab post 197
CSK 17-1 (2 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
Chennai Super Kings have a new opening pair out in the middle as Murali Vijay walks out to open with Shane Watson.
Barinder Sran will open the bowling for Kings XI Punjab. He starts with a poor delivery down the leg side, as wicketkeeper Rahul is unable to stop it, to give away three wides.
Watson gets off the mark with a single before Vijay picks up a leg bye followed by three more singles, to pick up nine from the first over.
Mohit Sharma will operate from the other end. He gives Watson some width, which the Australian hits over point for a four and then steers the next fine on the off-side for the same result.
Mohit foxes the veteran Australian with the slower ball as Watson looks to turn it on the leg side but gets a top edge and is caught at fine leg for 11.
CSK 17-1 (2 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard
Chennai Super Kings have a new opening pair out in the middle as Murali Vijay walks out to open with Shane Watson.
Barinder Sran will open the bowling for Kings XI Punjab. He starts with a poor delivery down the leg side, as wicketkeeper Rahul is unable to stop it, to give away three wides.
Watson gets off the mark with a single before Vijay picks up a leg bye followed by three more singles, to pick up nine from the first over.
Mohit Sharma will operate from the other end. He gives Watson some width, which the Australian hits over point for a four and then steers the next fine on the off-side for the same result.
Mohit foxes the veteran Australian with the slower ball as Watson looks to turn it on the leg side but gets a top edge and is caught at fine leg for 11.
21:41 Gayle's blast propels Punjab to 197
Punjab 197-7 (20 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Chris Gayle hammered a quickfire 33-ball 63 to propel Kings XI Punjab to a huge 197 for seven against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.
Gayle gave Punjab a flying start as he put on 96 runs from 48 balls for the opening wicket with KL Rahul, who slammed 37 from 22 balls.
Mayank Agarwal hit 30 from 19 balls to continue the momentum in the middle overs, while Karun Nair provided the flourish at the end as he stroked 29 from 17 balls.
Punjab 197-7 (20 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Chris Gayle hammered a quickfire 33-ball 63 to propel Kings XI Punjab to a huge 197 for seven against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.
Gayle gave Punjab a flying start as he put on 96 runs from 48 balls for the opening wicket with KL Rahul, who slammed 37 from 22 balls.
Mayank Agarwal hit 30 from 19 balls to continue the momentum in the middle overs, while Karun Nair provided the flourish at the end as he stroked 29 from 17 balls.
21:40
Punjab 197-7 (20 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Ashwin breaks free as he flicks pacer Shardul over the fine leg fielder on the fence for a six.
He tries to pull the next ball but gets a top edge and is caught by Dhoni for 14.
Nair drives the last ball through the covers to pick up three runs and keep strike for the final over.
Bravo to bowl the final over. He bowls from round the wicket as Karun swings it to deep midwicket and takes a single before Andrew Tye is beaten by the slower ball.
Tye gets bat to ball, collecting a single off the third ball to long-off.
Karun heaves the last ball but only skies it high on the leg side as Jadeja completes a simple catch at deep midwicket.
Tye has another mighty swing but fails to make connection before he hits the last ball, a full toss, to deep midwicket for two runs as Jadeja ends up conceding just five runs in the final over.
Punjab 197-7 (20 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Ashwin breaks free as he flicks pacer Shardul over the fine leg fielder on the fence for a six.
He tries to pull the next ball but gets a top edge and is caught by Dhoni for 14.
Nair drives the last ball through the covers to pick up three runs and keep strike for the final over.
Bravo to bowl the final over. He bowls from round the wicket as Karun swings it to deep midwicket and takes a single before Andrew Tye is beaten by the slower ball.
Tye gets bat to ball, collecting a single off the third ball to long-off.
Karun heaves the last ball but only skies it high on the leg side as Jadeja completes a simple catch at deep midwicket.
Tye has another mighty swing but fails to make connection before he hits the last ball, a full toss, to deep midwicket for two runs as Jadeja ends up conceding just five runs in the final over.
21:40
Punjab 197-7 (20 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Ashwin breaks free as he flicks pacer Shardul over the fine leg fielder on the fence for a six.
He tries to pull the next ball but gets a top edge and is caught by Dhoni for 14.
Nair drives the last ball through the covers to pick up three runs and keep strike for the final over.
Bravo to bowl the final over. He bowls from round the wicket as Karun swings it to deep midwicket and takes a single before Andrew Tye is beaten by the slower ball.
Tye gets bat to ball, collecting a single off the third ball to long-off.
Karun heaves the last ball but only skies it high on the leg side as Jadeja completes a simple catch at deep midwicket.
Tye has another mighty swing but fails to make connection before he hits the last ball, a full toss, to deep midwicket for two runs as Jadeja ends up conceding just five runs in the final over.
Punjab 197-7 (20 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Ashwin breaks free as he flicks pacer Shardul over the fine leg fielder on the fence for a six.
He tries to pull the next ball but gets a top edge and is caught by Dhoni for 14.
Nair drives the last ball through the covers to pick up three runs and keep strike for the final over.
Bravo to bowl the final over. He bowls from round the wicket as Karun swings it to deep midwicket and takes a single before Andrew Tye is beaten by the slower ball.
Tye gets bat to ball, collecting a single off the third ball to long-off.
Karun heaves the last ball but only skies it high on the leg side as Jadeja completes a simple catch at deep midwicket.
Tye has another mighty swing but fails to make connection before he hits the last ball, a full toss, to deep midwicket for two runs as Jadeja ends up conceding just five runs in the final over.
21:28 Yuvraj out for 20; Punjab 5 down
Punjab 180-5 (18 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Tahir bowls a tight over, giving away just five runs in his final over to finish with two for 34 in his four overs.
The leggie made a good comeback after the initial onslaught, taking two for 10 in his last two overs to check Punjab's charge.
Karun whips a full toss from Bravo over midwicket as Jadeja running to his left at deep midwicket gets to the ball and makes a valiant effort leaping high with his left hand outstretched but can only palm it over the ropes for a six.
The next ball is on the pads as Karun flicks it fine for a four and then clips the fourth ball through midwicket for two runs followed by two singles.
15 from Bravo's third over takes Punjab to 180 for five in 18 overs, well on course for a 200-plus total.
Punjab 180-5 (18 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Tahir bowls a tight over, giving away just five runs in his final over to finish with two for 34 in his four overs.
The leggie made a good comeback after the initial onslaught, taking two for 10 in his last two overs to check Punjab's charge.
Karun whips a full toss from Bravo over midwicket as Jadeja running to his left at deep midwicket gets to the ball and makes a valiant effort leaping high with his left hand outstretched but can only palm it over the ropes for a six.
The next ball is on the pads as Karun flicks it fine for a four and then clips the fourth ball through midwicket for two runs followed by two singles.
15 from Bravo's third over takes Punjab to 180 for five in 18 overs, well on course for a 200-plus total.
21:21 Yuvraj out for 20; Punjab 5 down
Punjab 160-5 (16 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Yuvraj looking in very good knick. Shardul drops slightly short as Yuvraj cuts it past point for a couple but he is dismissed off the very next ball.
Shardul gets one to bounce extra as Yuvraj slashes at it but gets a thin outside edge to be caught behind for 20 from 13 balls.
Three wickets from nine balls as Punjab are reduced to 157 for five in the 16th over.
Punjab 160-5 (16 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Yuvraj looking in very good knick. Shardul drops slightly short as Yuvraj cuts it past point for a couple but he is dismissed off the very next ball.
Shardul gets one to bounce extra as Yuvraj slashes at it but gets a thin outside edge to be caught behind for 20 from 13 balls.
Three wickets from nine balls as Punjab are reduced to 157 for five in the 16th over.
21:16 Tahir's double strike checks Punjab's progress
Punjab 154-4 (15 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Yuvraj also getting back his groove. The left-hander flicks a full toss through the leg side for two runs before he pulls the next ball square for a four.
The last ball is full as Yuvraj gets an outside edge for another boundary to get 13 from the over.
Tahir makes the breakthrough with the wicket of Agarwal, who holes out to long-on after a fine innings of 30 from 19 balls.
The South African leg-spinner strikes again with his next delivery. Aaron Finch is trapped leg before wicket for a golden duck as his review is also turned down.
Finch played all over a straight drive, trying to turn it across the line on the leg side but missed and was dead in front of the wickets.
Karun Nair gets off the mark with a boundary, flicking the fifth ball through midwicket for a four to take Punjab past the 150-run mark, in the 15th over.
Punjab 154-4 (15 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Yuvraj also getting back his groove. The left-hander flicks a full toss through the leg side for two runs before he pulls the next ball square for a four.
The last ball is full as Yuvraj gets an outside edge for another boundary to get 13 from the over.
Tahir makes the breakthrough with the wicket of Agarwal, who holes out to long-on after a fine innings of 30 from 19 balls.
The South African leg-spinner strikes again with his next delivery. Aaron Finch is trapped leg before wicket for a golden duck as his review is also turned down.
Finch played all over a straight drive, trying to turn it across the line on the leg side but missed and was dead in front of the wickets.
Karun Nair gets off the mark with a boundary, flicking the fifth ball through midwicket for a four to take Punjab past the 150-run mark, in the 15th over.
21:02 Gayle out for 33-ball 63; Punjab 2 down
Punjab 136-2 (13 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Part-timer Dwayne Bravo comes into the attack. He bowls a tidy over first up, conceding just five singles from his first over.
Agarwal not willing to let the momentum slip as he lofts Watson straight down the ground for a six and then takes one.
Watson picks up the key wicket of Gayle, who tries to guide a short ball fine but ends up hitting it straight to the fielder at short fine leg.
Gayle walks back after an entertaining knock of 66 from 33 balls, having hit seven fours and four sixes.
Veteran Yuvraj Singh gets off the mark with a single off Watson and Agarwal takes a single.
Tahir comes back as Agarwal takes one before Yuvraj lofts the spinner back over his head for a six.
Punjab 136-2 (13 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Part-timer Dwayne Bravo comes into the attack. He bowls a tidy over first up, conceding just five singles from his first over.
Agarwal not willing to let the momentum slip as he lofts Watson straight down the ground for a six and then takes one.
Watson picks up the key wicket of Gayle, who tries to guide a short ball fine but ends up hitting it straight to the fielder at short fine leg.
Gayle walks back after an entertaining knock of 66 from 33 balls, having hit seven fours and four sixes.
Veteran Yuvraj Singh gets off the mark with a single off Watson and Agarwal takes a single.
Tahir comes back as Agarwal takes one before Yuvraj lofts the spinner back over his head for a six.
20:54 Gayle's blast puts Punjab in control
Punjab 115-1 (10 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Shane Watson comes into the attack. Mayank Agarwal makes his intent clear early on as he lofts the second ball over the off-side for two runs followed by three singles as Watson concedes six in his first over.
Agarwal goes after Harbhajan in the next over, lofting the veteran spinner straight back over his head for a six. He slashes the next ball through the off-side for a four to get 13 from the over.
Harbhajan finishes with one for 41 in four overs as Punjab race to 115 for one in 10 overs, with Gayle unbeaten on 61 from 30 balls and Agarwal on 16 from eight balls.
Punjab 115-1 (10 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Shane Watson comes into the attack. Mayank Agarwal makes his intent clear early on as he lofts the second ball over the off-side for two runs followed by three singles as Watson concedes six in his first over.
Agarwal goes after Harbhajan in the next over, lofting the veteran spinner straight back over his head for a six. He slashes the next ball through the off-side for a four to get 13 from the over.
Harbhajan finishes with one for 41 in four overs as Punjab race to 115 for one in 10 overs, with Gayle unbeaten on 61 from 30 balls and Agarwal on 16 from eight balls.
20:42 Rahul out for 37, Punjab lose 1st wicket
Punjab 96-1 (8 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Harbhajan comes back into the attack. He makes the breakthrough with the wicket of Rahul with the final ball of his third over.
Rahul misses out a full toss as he tries to loft it over the covers, but fails to get enough elevation as Dwayne Bravo leaps high and takes a well judged catch.
Rahul walks back after a good innings of 37 from 22 balls, having put on 96 runs for the opening wicket with Gayle from 48 balls.
A good over from Harbhajan under the circumstances, giving away just four runs while making the breakthrough.
Punjab 96-1 (8 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Harbhajan comes back into the attack. He makes the breakthrough with the wicket of Rahul with the final ball of his third over.
Rahul misses out a full toss as he tries to loft it over the covers, but fails to get enough elevation as Dwayne Bravo leaps high and takes a well judged catch.
Rahul walks back after a good innings of 37 from 22 balls, having put on 96 runs for the opening wicket with Gayle from 48 balls.
A good over from Harbhajan under the circumstances, giving away just four runs while making the breakthrough.
20:40 Gayle slams 22-ball fifty; Punjab off to a flier
Punjab 92-0 (7 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Leg-spinner Imran Tahir comes into the attack. He starts with a full toss which Rahul clips through midwicket for a four and then cuts the next ball for two runs followed by one.
Gayle lofts the fourth ball straight down the ground for a four to race to his half-century from just 22 balls.
Two balls later, he lofts it even higher and it goes the distance for a huge six as Punjab race to 92 for no loss in seven overs.
Punjab 92-0 (7 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Leg-spinner Imran Tahir comes into the attack. He starts with a full toss which Rahul clips through midwicket for a four and then cuts the next ball for two runs followed by one.
Gayle lofts the fourth ball straight down the ground for a four to race to his half-century from just 22 balls.
Two balls later, he lofts it even higher and it goes the distance for a huge six as Punjab race to 92 for no loss in seven overs.
20:30 Gayle, Rahul give Punjab a quickfire start
Punjab 75-0 (6 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Gayle has had enough of the defending as he goes after Harbhajan, in his second over.
The first ball is short as Gayle slaps it through the covers for a four. He plays the inside out lofted shot to the next ball, for a six over the off-side and then takes a single.
Harbhajan then gifts Rahul a full toss and the in-form opener eases it through the covers for a four.
He steps down to the next ball but can't find the gap but Rahul places the last ball perfectly in the gap for another majestic cover driven four.
Harbhajan has gone for 19 in his second over as Punjab race to 39 from four overs.
Pacer Shardul Thakur comes into the attack. He gets an edge off the very first ball but it flies between the wicketkeeper and first slip for a four. How costly could this slip prove for CSK?
Shardul then drops short as Rahul pulls it for a boundary and Gayle slams the last ball past mid-on for the third four of the over as CSK race past 50 in the fifth over.
Chahar comes under heavy attack from Gayle. The tall West Indian clubs the second ball over long-on for a huge six and then clips the next ball square on the leg side for a four.
Gayle cutting loose as he punches the third ball past mid-off for a four and lofts the fifth ball over that fielder for a six.
Gayle has blasted his way to 46 from 21 balls, having hit six fours and three sixes, while Rahul has stroked 28 from 15 balls.
Punjab have raced to 75 from six overs, having smashed 36 from the last two overs.
Punjab 75-0 (6 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Gayle has had enough of the defending as he goes after Harbhajan, in his second over.
The first ball is short as Gayle slaps it through the covers for a four. He plays the inside out lofted shot to the next ball, for a six over the off-side and then takes a single.
Harbhajan then gifts Rahul a full toss and the in-form opener eases it through the covers for a four.
He steps down to the next ball but can't find the gap but Rahul places the last ball perfectly in the gap for another majestic cover driven four.
Harbhajan has gone for 19 in his second over as Punjab race to 39 from four overs.
Pacer Shardul Thakur comes into the attack. He gets an edge off the very first ball but it flies between the wicketkeeper and first slip for a four. How costly could this slip prove for CSK?
Shardul then drops short as Rahul pulls it for a boundary and Gayle slams the last ball past mid-on for the third four of the over as CSK race past 50 in the fifth over.
Chahar comes under heavy attack from Gayle. The tall West Indian clubs the second ball over long-on for a huge six and then clips the next ball square on the leg side for a four.
Gayle cutting loose as he punches the third ball past mid-off for a four and lofts the fifth ball over that fielder for a six.
Gayle has blasted his way to 46 from 21 balls, having hit six fours and three sixes, while Rahul has stroked 28 from 15 balls.
Punjab have raced to 75 from six overs, having smashed 36 from the last two overs.
20:15 Rahul, Gayle give Punjab a good start
Punjab 20-0 (3 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Kings XI Punjab have a new opening pair as the in-form KL Rahul walks out to open with the 'Universe Boss' -- Chris Gayle.
Pacer Deepak Chahar's second ball is driven through the covers for a four as Rahul gets off the mark in grand style.
He inside edges the next ball for two runs to square leg before he is hit on the body, trying to play the pull shot.
The last ball is in the slot, full and wide, and Rahul brings out his favourite cover drive for the second four of the over.
Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh to bowl the second over. The first ball is a wide half-volley and Chris Gayle gets a boundary off the first ball he faces in IPL-11.
Gayle defends the next three balls before he takes a single off the fifth ball as Harbhajan gives away five in his first over.
Gayle looking to get his eye in as he plays another three dot balls before taking one against pacer Chahar.
Chahar tries the short ball against Rahul, who pulls it square on the leg side for a four to take Punjab to 20 for no loss in three overs.
Punjab 20-0 (3 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard
Kings XI Punjab have a new opening pair as the in-form KL Rahul walks out to open with the 'Universe Boss' -- Chris Gayle.
Pacer Deepak Chahar's second ball is driven through the covers for a four as Rahul gets off the mark in grand style.
He inside edges the next ball for two runs to square leg before he is hit on the body, trying to play the pull shot.
The last ball is in the slot, full and wide, and Rahul brings out his favourite cover drive for the second four of the over.
Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh to bowl the second over. The first ball is a wide half-volley and Chris Gayle gets a boundary off the first ball he faces in IPL-11.
Gayle defends the next three balls before he takes a single off the fifth ball as Harbhajan gives away five in his first over.
Gayle looking to get his eye in as he plays another three dot balls before taking one against pacer Chahar.
Chahar tries the short ball against Rahul, who pulls it square on the leg side for a four to take Punjab to 20 for no loss in three overs.
19:40 CSK elect to bowl vs Punjab; Rajasthan down RCB
In the second match of the day, Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has won the toss and elected to bowl against Kings XI Punjab.
The big news is that Chris Gayle has made it to the playing eleven as he replaces Marcus Stoinis, while pacer Barinder Sran comes in for Axar Patel.
For Chennai, veteran Suresh Raina misses out because of injury as Murali Vijay is picked in his place.
In the first match of the day, Rajasthan Royals outclassed Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 19 runs.
The big news is that Chris Gayle has made it to the playing eleven as he replaces Marcus Stoinis, while pacer Barinder Sran comes in for Axar Patel.
For Chennai, veteran Suresh Raina misses out because of injury as Murali Vijay is picked in his place.
In the first match of the day, Rajasthan Royals outclassed Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 19 runs.
19:34 Samson's 45-ball 92 powers Royals to victory
RCB 198-6 (20 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
The youngsters are providing some entertainment to the local fans. Sundar clubs a length ball from Laughlin over long-on as Gowtham misjudges the catch and gifts the hosts a six.
RCB are 170 for five in 18 overs, needing 48 runs from 12 balls for victory.
Stokes comes back with RCB needing a boundary off every delivery for victory.
Sundar revives RCB's hopes as he slashes the first ball past point for a four and then lofts the next over the covers for a six.
Sundar and Mandeep have smashed 54 from 27 balls for the sixth wicket to keep their team interested.
Stokes switches to over the wicket as Sundar makes room and is beaten by one that slants across the left-hander.
The fourth ball is a yorker which Sundar drives down the ground for two runs. He shuffles across a long way to the next ball and tries to paddle it fine but ends up hitting the full toss straight into the middle stump.
An entertaining innings of 35 from 19 balls from the young Sundar ends as RCB slip to 182 for six, in the 19th over.
The last ball is again a full toss as Chris Woakes plays and misses.
RCB need six sixes from the last over for victory.
Laughlin to bowl the final over. Mandeep smashes the first ball down to long-off for two runs as the target goes beyond RCB's reach with 34 needed from five balls for victory.
The pacer tries the slower bouncer which Mandeep pulls over short fine leg for a four.
The next ball is full and wide as Mandeep gets a thick outside edge for another four.
Mandeep drives the fourth ball powerfully down the ground to make it a hat-trick of boundaries.
He carves the fifth ball square on the off-side for two runs to take his score to 47 from 24 balls but is beaten off the last ball and misses up on his half-century.
Rajasthan Royals secure a convincing 19-run victory as RCB finish on 198 for six in their 20 overs in a high-scoring T20 encounter.
RCB 198-6 (20 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
The youngsters are providing some entertainment to the local fans. Sundar clubs a length ball from Laughlin over long-on as Gowtham misjudges the catch and gifts the hosts a six.
RCB are 170 for five in 18 overs, needing 48 runs from 12 balls for victory.
Stokes comes back with RCB needing a boundary off every delivery for victory.
Sundar revives RCB's hopes as he slashes the first ball past point for a four and then lofts the next over the covers for a six.
Sundar and Mandeep have smashed 54 from 27 balls for the sixth wicket to keep their team interested.
Stokes switches to over the wicket as Sundar makes room and is beaten by one that slants across the left-hander.
The fourth ball is a yorker which Sundar drives down the ground for two runs. He shuffles across a long way to the next ball and tries to paddle it fine but ends up hitting the full toss straight into the middle stump.
An entertaining innings of 35 from 19 balls from the young Sundar ends as RCB slip to 182 for six, in the 19th over.
The last ball is again a full toss as Chris Woakes plays and misses.
RCB need six sixes from the last over for victory.
Laughlin to bowl the final over. Mandeep smashes the first ball down to long-off for two runs as the target goes beyond RCB's reach with 34 needed from five balls for victory.
The pacer tries the slower bouncer which Mandeep pulls over short fine leg for a four.
The next ball is full and wide as Mandeep gets a thick outside edge for another four.
Mandeep drives the fourth ball powerfully down the ground to make it a hat-trick of boundaries.
He carves the fifth ball square on the off-side for two runs to take his score to 47 from 24 balls but is beaten off the last ball and misses up on his half-century.
Rajasthan Royals secure a convincing 19-run victory as RCB finish on 198 for six in their 20 overs in a high-scoring T20 encounter.
19:20 Rajasthan Royals close in on victory
RCB 157-5 (17 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Stokes comes back into the attack. He does well with the change of pace as Sundar and Mandeep can only pick six runs from his second over.
Unadkat comes back as he attempts the slower ball but Sundar lofts it down the ground, over long-on for a six.
His slower balls are become a bit too predictable. Mandeep hammers the third ball square on the off-side for a four as he drops short yet again.
Unadkat tries the full delivery, this time at normal speed, and Mandeep opens the face of the bat and steers it past point for another four.
He drives the next ball through the covers for two runs as Unadkat concedes 17 runs in his third over.
Mandeep and Sundar trying to make a match of this but it is nearly impossible for RCB at this stage, with 61 needed from three overs for victory.
RCB 157-5 (17 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Stokes comes back into the attack. He does well with the change of pace as Sundar and Mandeep can only pick six runs from his second over.
Unadkat comes back as he attempts the slower ball but Sundar lofts it down the ground, over long-on for a six.
His slower balls are become a bit too predictable. Mandeep hammers the third ball square on the off-side for a four as he drops short yet again.
Unadkat tries the full delivery, this time at normal speed, and Mandeep opens the face of the bat and steers it past point for another four.
He drives the next ball through the covers for two runs as Unadkat concedes 17 runs in his third over.
Mandeep and Sundar trying to make a match of this but it is nearly impossible for RCB at this stage, with 61 needed from three overs for victory.
19:09 Kohli and AB perish; RCB in trouble
RCB 134-5 (15 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Karnataka's spin twins -- Gowtham and Gopal -- have played an integral in keeping RCB in check.
Mandeep heaves Gowtham over midwicket for a six followed by four singles to concede 10 in his final over and end with figures of one for 36 in his four overs.
Laughlin cripples RCB further with the wicket of Pawan Negi, who gets an outside edge and is caught by Buttler diving to his left.
Mandeep Singh steers the third ball square on the off-side for a four.
RCB are 134 for five in 15 overs, needing 84 from five overs for victory.
RCB 134-5 (15 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Karnataka's spin twins -- Gowtham and Gopal -- have played an integral in keeping RCB in check.
Mandeep heaves Gowtham over midwicket for a six followed by four singles to concede 10 in his final over and end with figures of one for 36 in his four overs.
Laughlin cripples RCB further with the wicket of Pawan Negi, who gets an outside edge and is caught by Buttler diving to his left.
Mandeep Singh steers the third ball square on the off-side for a four.
RCB are 134 for five in 15 overs, needing 84 from five overs for victory.
18:58 Kohli and AB perish; RCB in trouble
RCB 116-4 (13 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Unadkat comes back as AB and Mandeep pick up five singles and a boundary for the South African through the thirdman region.
Gopal deals RCB's hopes a big blow with the wicket of AB, who also perishes to the short ball. He attempts the pulls shot but miscues it on the leg side as Unadkat takes a simple catch at fine leg.
AB is dismissed for 20 from 18 balls as RCB are reduced to 116 for four in 13 overs, needing another 102 from 42 balls for victory.
Fantastic spell from Gopal, who picks up two for 22 in his four overs.
RCB 116-4 (13 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Unadkat comes back as AB and Mandeep pick up five singles and a boundary for the South African through the thirdman region.
Gopal deals RCB's hopes a big blow with the wicket of AB, who also perishes to the short ball. He attempts the pulls shot but miscues it on the leg side as Unadkat takes a simple catch at fine leg.
AB is dismissed for 20 from 18 balls as RCB are reduced to 116 for four in 13 overs, needing another 102 from 42 balls for victory.
Fantastic spell from Gopal, who picks up two for 22 in his four overs.
18:58 Kohli and AB perish; RCB in trouble
RCB 116-4 (13 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Unadkat comes back as AB and Mandeep pick up five singles and a boundary for the South African through the thirdman region.
Gopal deals RCB's hopes a big blow with the wicket of AB, who also perishes to the short ball. He attempts the pulls shot but miscues it on the leg side as Unadkat takes a simple catch at fine leg.
AB is dismissed for 20 from 18 balls as RCB are reduced to 116 for four in 13 overs, needing another 102 from 42 balls for victory.
Fantastic spell from Gopal, who picks up two for 22 in his four overs.
RCB 116-4 (13 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Unadkat comes back as AB and Mandeep pick up five singles and a boundary for the South African through the thirdman region.
Gopal deals RCB's hopes a big blow with the wicket of AB, who also perishes to the short ball. He attempts the pulls shot but miscues it on the leg side as Unadkat takes a simple catch at fine leg.
AB is dismissed for 20 from 18 balls as RCB are reduced to 116 for four in 13 overs, needing another 102 from 42 balls for victory.
Fantastic spell from Gopal, who picks up two for 22 in his four overs.
18:58 Kohli and AB perish; RCB in trouble
RCB 116-4 (13 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Unadkat comes back as AB and Mandeep pick up five singles and a boundary for the South African through the thirdman region.
Gopal deals RCB's hopes a big blow with the wicket of AB, who also perishes to the short ball. He attempts the pulls shot but miscues it on the leg side as Unadkat takes a simple catch at fine leg.
AB is dismissed for 20 from 18 balls as RCB are reduced to 116 for four in 13 overs, needing another 102 from 42 balls for victory.
Fantastic spell from Gopal, who picks up two for 22 in his four overs.
RCB 116-4 (13 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Unadkat comes back as AB and Mandeep pick up five singles and a boundary for the South African through the thirdman region.
Gopal deals RCB's hopes a big blow with the wicket of AB, who also perishes to the short ball. He attempts the pulls shot but miscues it on the leg side as Unadkat takes a simple catch at fine leg.
AB is dismissed for 20 from 18 balls as RCB are reduced to 116 for four in 13 overs, needing another 102 from 42 balls for victory.
Fantastic spell from Gopal, who picks up two for 22 in his four overs.
18:49 Kohli out for 57, RCB 3 down
RCB 105-3 (11 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Gopal strikes with the big wicket of Kohli, who is caught at deep midwicket after a quickfire 57 from 30 balls.
Kohli pulls a short ball from the leg-spinner but fails to clear the midwicket fence as Short takes a well judged catch close to the ropes.
Kohli's dismissal has dealt RCB's hopes a big blow as they are reduced to 105 for three in 11 overs, needing 113 from nine overs for victory at an asking rate of above 12.
RCB 105-3 (11 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Gopal strikes with the big wicket of Kohli, who is caught at deep midwicket after a quickfire 57 from 30 balls.
Kohli pulls a short ball from the leg-spinner but fails to clear the midwicket fence as Short takes a well judged catch close to the ropes.
Kohli's dismissal has dealt RCB's hopes a big blow as they are reduced to 105 for three in 11 overs, needing 113 from nine overs for victory at an asking rate of above 12.
18:46 Kohli's half-century keeps RCB on course
RCB 100-2 (10 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Kohli picks a single on the leg side to race to his fifty, from just 26 balls, his fastest half-century in T20 cricket.
Ab de Villiers sweeps the third ball to deep square leg for two runs before he gets a lifeline.
He comes down the track to Gopal but is beaten in the flight and wicketkeeper Buttler misses an easy stumping.
The last ball is trifle short as Kohli pulls it over the midwicket fence for a six.
Pacer Ben Laughlin comes into the attack. AB de Villiers gets a lifeline as he comes down to steal a quick run as Kohli sends him back but wicketkeeper Buttler is unable to collect the ball cleanly.
AB de Villiers makes most of the opportunity as he slashes the fourth ball over the covers for a six.
RCB are 100 for two in 10 overs with Kohli on 57 from 29 balls and AB on 10 from eight balls.
RCB 100-2 (10 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Kohli picks a single on the leg side to race to his fifty, from just 26 balls, his fastest half-century in T20 cricket.
Ab de Villiers sweeps the third ball to deep square leg for two runs before he gets a lifeline.
He comes down the track to Gopal but is beaten in the flight and wicketkeeper Buttler misses an easy stumping.
The last ball is trifle short as Kohli pulls it over the midwicket fence for a six.
Pacer Ben Laughlin comes into the attack. AB de Villiers gets a lifeline as he comes down to steal a quick run as Kohli sends him back but wicketkeeper Buttler is unable to collect the ball cleanly.
AB de Villiers makes most of the opportunity as he slashes the fourth ball over the covers for a six.
RCB are 100 for two in 10 overs with Kohli on 57 from 29 balls and AB on 10 from eight balls.
18:37 De Kock out for 26, RCB 2 down
RCB 81-2 (8 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal comes into the attack. A single for de Kock before Kohli pulls a short ball over square leg for a four before he is beaten by the googly and hit on the pads.
A single to Kohli before de Kock pulls a short ball on the bounce to deep midwicket for one.
Part-time left-arm spinner D'Arcy Short comes into the attack. De Kock picks one before Kohli slams the next ball over long-on for a six followed by one to deep midwicket.
However, the move to bowl Short works as he makes the breakthrough with the wicket of de Kock. The left-hander, who scored 26 from 19 balls, pulled a short ball straight into the hands of Unadkat at deep square leg.
RCB 81-2 (8 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal comes into the attack. A single for de Kock before Kohli pulls a short ball over square leg for a four before he is beaten by the googly and hit on the pads.
A single to Kohli before de Kock pulls a short ball on the bounce to deep midwicket for one.
Part-time left-arm spinner D'Arcy Short comes into the attack. De Kock picks one before Kohli slams the next ball over long-on for a six followed by one to deep midwicket.
However, the move to bowl Short works as he makes the breakthrough with the wicket of de Kock. The left-hander, who scored 26 from 19 balls, pulled a short ball straight into the hands of Unadkat at deep square leg.
18:26 Kohli, De Kock rally RCB after early wicket
RCB 64-1 (6 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Gowtham continues as de Kock picks a single before Kohli again breaches the gap through the covers for another boundary, his fourth from 10 balls faced so far.
A single to Kohli before de Kock punches the last ball through the off-side for his first boundary.
Left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat comes into the attack in place of Kulkarni, who is taken off after an expensive first over.
Kohli collects a single before de Kock clips the second ball through midwicket for two runs. The third ball is pitched right up as Unadkat hammers it down the ground for a four followed by two singles.
Gowtham continues as RCB get three singles from the first three balls before de Kock comes down and plays the inside out lofted shot for a four and he sweeps the next ball for the same result.
Ben Stokes comes into the attack as Kohli clips the first ball over midwicket for a four. A single each to the two batsmen before Kohli turns the fourth ball on the leg side for two runs and then drives a full toss square on the off-side for a four.
Stokes bowls a wide before Kohli punches the last ball past point for two runs as 15 come from the over.
RCB have bounced back after the early wicket to reach 64 for one in six overs with Kohli on 36 from 19 balls and de Kock on 23 from 13 balls.
RCB 64-1 (6 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Gowtham continues as de Kock picks a single before Kohli again breaches the gap through the covers for another boundary, his fourth from 10 balls faced so far.
A single to Kohli before de Kock punches the last ball through the off-side for his first boundary.
Left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat comes into the attack in place of Kulkarni, who is taken off after an expensive first over.
Kohli collects a single before de Kock clips the second ball through midwicket for two runs. The third ball is pitched right up as Unadkat hammers it down the ground for a four followed by two singles.
Gowtham continues as RCB get three singles from the first three balls before de Kock comes down and plays the inside out lofted shot for a four and he sweeps the next ball for the same result.
Ben Stokes comes into the attack as Kohli clips the first ball over midwicket for a four. A single each to the two batsmen before Kohli turns the fourth ball on the leg side for two runs and then drives a full toss square on the off-side for a four.
Stokes bowls a wide before Kohli punches the last ball past point for two runs as 15 come from the over.
RCB have bounced back after the early wicket to reach 64 for one in six overs with Kohli on 36 from 19 balls and de Kock on 23 from 13 balls.
18:09 RCB lose early wicket after Rajasthan post 217
RCB 19-1 (2 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Brendon McCullum and Quinton de Kock to open the batting for RCB, while Krishnappa Gowtham will take the new ball for Royals.
The first ball is punched in the covers by McCullum but Samson, who played a fantastic knock with the bat, lets one go through his legs to gift RCB a four.
Two dot balls before McCullum pulls the next ball powerfully but straight into the hands of Ben Stokes at deep midwicket, who does well to take a sharp catch flying over his head, timing his jump to perfection.
Virat Kohli gets off the mark with a single from the last ball as Gowtham makes the perfect start with the ball.
With a huge target to chase, Kohli wastes no time in looking to get after the bowlers.
Pacer Dhawal Kulkarni's first ball is driven through the covers for a boundary before he repeats the shot two balls later for another boundary.
Kohli then shuffles across and whips the fourth ball over midwicket for the third four of the over, followed by two singles to get 14 from the second over.
RCB 19-1 (2 ovs) vs Rajasthan 217-4 | Scorecard
Brendon McCullum and Quinton de Kock to open the batting for RCB, while Krishnappa Gowtham will take the new ball for Royals.
The first ball is punched in the covers by McCullum but Samson, who played a fantastic knock with the bat, lets one go through his legs to gift RCB a four.
Two dot balls before McCullum pulls the next ball powerfully but straight into the hands of Ben Stokes at deep midwicket, who does well to take a sharp catch flying over his head, timing his jump to perfection.
Virat Kohli gets off the mark with a single from the last ball as Gowtham makes the perfect start with the ball.
With a huge target to chase, Kohli wastes no time in looking to get after the bowlers.
Pacer Dhawal Kulkarni's first ball is driven through the covers for a boundary before he repeats the shot two balls later for another boundary.
Kohli then shuffles across and whips the fourth ball over midwicket for the third four of the over, followed by two singles to get 14 from the second over.
17:46 Samson slams 45-ball 92 to power Royals to 217
Rajasthan 217-4 (20 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Umesh to bowl the final over. Rahul Tripathi clips the first ball through midwicket for two runs before he clubs the second ball over long-on for a six.
Umesh drops short and Tripathi is quick to rock back and pull it over square leg for a four to take Rajasthan past the 200-run mark.
Umesh oversteps to gift Rajasthan a free hit as Tripathi clips it through midwicket for a single.
Samson makes most of the free hit delivery as he sends it flying back over the bowler's head for a straight six to take his score into the 80s.
Umesh spraying it all over, this time he gifts Samson some width and the young right-hander lofts it over the covers for another six and ends the innings with a single from the last ball.
Samson finishes unbeaten on a splendid innings of 92 from 45 balls, hitting 10 sixes and two fours, while Tripathi hit 14 from five balls as Rajasthan post a huge 217 for four in their 20 overs.
Umesh was hit for 27 runs in the final over, with RCB struggling to contain the flow of the runs at the end, giving away 88 from the last five overs.
Rajasthan 217-4 (20 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Umesh to bowl the final over. Rahul Tripathi clips the first ball through midwicket for two runs before he clubs the second ball over long-on for a six.
Umesh drops short and Tripathi is quick to rock back and pull it over square leg for a four to take Rajasthan past the 200-run mark.
Umesh oversteps to gift Rajasthan a free hit as Tripathi clips it through midwicket for a single.
Samson makes most of the free hit delivery as he sends it flying back over the bowler's head for a straight six to take his score into the 80s.
Umesh spraying it all over, this time he gifts Samson some width and the young right-hander lofts it over the covers for another six and ends the innings with a single from the last ball.
Samson finishes unbeaten on a splendid innings of 92 from 45 balls, hitting 10 sixes and two fours, while Tripathi hit 14 from five balls as Rajasthan post a huge 217 for four in their 20 overs.
Umesh was hit for 27 runs in the final over, with RCB struggling to contain the flow of the runs at the end, giving away 88 from the last five overs.
17:39 Buttler falls for 23, Rajasthan 4 down
Rajasthan 190-4 (19 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Samson turns Khelroliya through midwicket for two runs followed by two singles.
Samson then attacks the left-arm pacer with back to back sixes straight down the ground to get 16 runs from the 18th over.
Samson has changed gears quite efficiently, smashing his way to 65 from 39 balls, while Buttler has stroked 21 from 12 balls.
Woakes checks Rajasthan's progress with the wicket of Buttler, who hits a low full toss straight into the hands of Kohli at mid-off to perish for 23.
Samson continues to deal in sixes. A slower ball from Woakes is hit straight down the ground, over long-on for a six, his eighth of the innings.
The next ball is steered last, fine past the wicketkeeper as he opens the face of the bat at the last minute for a four.
Samson slashes at the last ball as the fielder at sweeper cover dives forward but is unable to take the catch and also ends up giving away a four.
Rajasthan are looking good for a 200-plus total as they reach 190 for four in 19 overs.
Rajasthan 190-4 (19 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Samson turns Khelroliya through midwicket for two runs followed by two singles.
Samson then attacks the left-arm pacer with back to back sixes straight down the ground to get 16 runs from the 18th over.
Samson has changed gears quite efficiently, smashing his way to 65 from 39 balls, while Buttler has stroked 21 from 12 balls.
Woakes checks Rajasthan's progress with the wicket of Buttler, who hits a low full toss straight into the hands of Kohli at mid-off to perish for 23.
Samson continues to deal in sixes. A slower ball from Woakes is hit straight down the ground, over long-on for a six, his eighth of the innings.
The next ball is steered last, fine past the wicketkeeper as he opens the face of the bat at the last minute for a four.
Samson slashes at the last ball as the fielder at sweeper cover dives forward but is unable to take the catch and also ends up giving away a four.
Rajasthan are looking good for a 200-plus total as they reach 190 for four in 19 overs.
17:29 Samson's half-century lifts Rajasthan
Rajasthan 157-3 (17 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Umesh comes back and he oversteps to give Royals a no-ball. Samson deposits the free hit delivery, a full toss on the stumps, over midwicket for a six.
Buttler flicks the fourth ball through midwicket for two runs and then picks a single before Samson steals a quick run to square leg to get 13 from the over.
Woakes comes back as Samson picks the second ball and deposits it over the square leg boundary for a six. He has not hit a single four so far, hitting 48 from 32 balls with the help of five sixes.
Woakes quick to adjust his length, bowling three yorkers in a row. Samson, meanwhile, brings up his half-century from just 34 balls with a single on the off-side.
The last ball is short as Buttler pulls it over midwicket for a six to get 15 from the over as Rajasthan reach 157 for three in 17 overs.
Rajasthan 157-3 (17 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Umesh comes back and he oversteps to give Royals a no-ball. Samson deposits the free hit delivery, a full toss on the stumps, over midwicket for a six.
Buttler flicks the fourth ball through midwicket for two runs and then picks a single before Samson steals a quick run to square leg to get 13 from the over.
Woakes comes back as Samson picks the second ball and deposits it over the square leg boundary for a six. He has not hit a single four so far, hitting 48 from 32 balls with the help of five sixes.
Woakes quick to adjust his length, bowling three yorkers in a row. Samson, meanwhile, brings up his half-century from just 34 balls with a single on the off-side.
The last ball is short as Buttler pulls it over midwicket for a six to get 15 from the over as Rajasthan reach 157 for three in 17 overs.
17:18 Stokes dismissed for 27, Royals 3 down
Rajasthan 129-3 (15 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Left-arm spinner Pawan Negi comes into the attack. Samson miscues the first ball over the covers for two runs before he pulls the third ball over midwicket for a six.
Buttler edges the last ball but it goes through the vacant slip region for another four as Negi concedes 13 in his first over.
Chahal ends his spell with another tight over, giving away just four, to finish with excellent figures of two for 22 in four overs.
Samson looking good on 34 from 25 balls, while Buttler has made 10 from seven balls as Royals reach 129 for three in 15 overs.
Rajasthan 129-3 (15 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Left-arm spinner Pawan Negi comes into the attack. Samson miscues the first ball over the covers for two runs before he pulls the third ball over midwicket for a six.
Buttler edges the last ball but it goes through the vacant slip region for another four as Negi concedes 13 in his first over.
Chahal ends his spell with another tight over, giving away just four, to finish with excellent figures of two for 22 in four overs.
Samson looking good on 34 from 25 balls, while Buttler has made 10 from seven balls as Royals reach 129 for three in 15 overs.
17:14 Stokes dismissed for 27, Royals 3 down
Rajasthan 112-3 (13 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Samson also looking to lift the tempo as he lofts Sundar down the ground for a six.
Sundar goes for 10 runs in his final over to finish with 30 runs from his four overs, without picking up a wicket.
Stokes warming up nicely as he cuts a short ball from Khejroliya for a four past point. The next ball is clipped behind square on the leg side for a six as the visitors start to lift the tempo in the middle overs.
Stokes flicks the last ball square on the leg side as Woakes does well on the boundary to stop the boundary and keep it down to two.
Rajasthan get 15 from the over to go past the 100-run mark, in the 12th over.
Chahal checks Rajasthan's progress as he grabs the key wicket of Stokes. The left-hander looks to sweep it from outside the off-stump but only manages the inside edge to be bowled for 27 from 21 balls.
Jos Buttler gets off the mark in spectacular fashion. He reverse sweeps the first ball he faces, from Chahal, through the vacant thirdman region for a four.
Two singles before Buttler attempts the paddle sweep but misses and even the wicketkeeper goes down the leg side as it goes straight through between the keeper and the slip fielder for four byes.
Rajasthan 112-3 (13 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Samson also looking to lift the tempo as he lofts Sundar down the ground for a six.
Sundar goes for 10 runs in his final over to finish with 30 runs from his four overs, without picking up a wicket.
Stokes warming up nicely as he cuts a short ball from Khejroliya for a four past point. The next ball is clipped behind square on the leg side for a six as the visitors start to lift the tempo in the middle overs.
Stokes flicks the last ball square on the leg side as Woakes does well on the boundary to stop the boundary and keep it down to two.
Rajasthan get 15 from the over to go past the 100-run mark, in the 12th over.
Chahal checks Rajasthan's progress as he grabs the key wicket of Stokes. The left-hander looks to sweep it from outside the off-stump but only manages the inside edge to be bowled for 27 from 21 balls.
Jos Buttler gets off the mark in spectacular fashion. He reverse sweeps the first ball he faces, from Chahal, through the vacant thirdman region for a four.
Two singles before Buttler attempts the paddle sweep but misses and even the wicketkeeper goes down the leg side as it goes straight through between the keeper and the slip fielder for four byes.
16:55 Benjamin Stokes of the Rajasthan Royals bats during match eleven
Rajasthan 76-2 (10 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Left-arm pacer Kulwant Khejroliya comes into the attack. Ben Stokes misses the first ball, full and on the pads, before he gets one off the next ball.
Sanju Samson clips the fourth ball over square leg and gets good timing on it as the ball flies over the fence for a six.
Two singles from the last two balls as the pacer goes for nine in his first over.
Sundar comes back as he sends down a tidy over, giving away five runs as Rajasthan reach 68 for two in nine overs, with Stokes on five and Samson on 11.
Umesh comes back as Stokes punches a full delivery through the covers for two runs and slaps the last ball through midwicket for a four.
At the halfway stage, Rajasthan have reached 76 for two in 10 overs, with both Stokes and Samson on 12 each.
Rajasthan 76-2 (10 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Left-arm pacer Kulwant Khejroliya comes into the attack. Ben Stokes misses the first ball, full and on the pads, before he gets one off the next ball.
Sanju Samson clips the fourth ball over square leg and gets good timing on it as the ball flies over the fence for a six.
Two singles from the last two balls as the pacer goes for nine in his first over.
Sundar comes back as he sends down a tidy over, giving away five runs as Rajasthan reach 68 for two in nine overs, with Stokes on five and Samson on 11.
Umesh comes back as Stokes punches a full delivery through the covers for two runs and slaps the last ball through midwicket for a four.
At the halfway stage, Rajasthan have reached 76 for two in 10 overs, with both Stokes and Samson on 12 each.
16:39 Rajasthan lose both openers
Rajasthan 54-2 (7 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Chahal strikes in the next over as both Rajasthan openers are back in the hut.
Just a single from the first four balls before Short misses out on a short ball as he tries the cut shot but ends up getting an edge and is caught behind.
Another disappointing outing for Short as he walks back after scoring 11 from 17 balls.
After a good start, Rajasthan have hampered by the loss of both their openers within the space of nine deliveries to be reduced to 54 for two in seven overs.
Rajasthan 54-2 (7 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Chahal strikes in the next over as both Rajasthan openers are back in the hut.
Just a single from the first four balls before Short misses out on a short ball as he tries the cut shot but ends up getting an edge and is caught behind.
Another disappointing outing for Short as he walks back after scoring 11 from 17 balls.
After a good start, Rajasthan have hampered by the loss of both their openers within the space of nine deliveries to be reduced to 54 for two in seven overs.
16:33 Rahane out for 36, Rajasthan lose 1st wicket
Rajasthan 52-1 (6 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Rahane's leg injury is hampering his running between the wickets and he is looking to hit as many boundaries as possible in the Powerplay and avoid taking singles.
Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal comes into the attack. Short content to take singles as he picks one on the leg side before Rahane sweeps Chahal uppishly over square leg for a four and then takes a single.
Short misses the short ball as he can't beat the fielder in the covers but he lofts the last ball back over Chahal's head for a four.
Woakes comes back as Rahane goes hard at the first ball but only for a single to the man in the deep on the off-side.
Short pulls the next ball powerfully but Mandeep Singh's outstanding diving effort at deep square leg saves the boundary and keeps it down to just a single.
Woakes tries the slower ball but Rahane is able to pick it up early as he lofts it behind square on the leg side for a four.
But Woakes gets revenge off the very next delivery as Rahane looks to loft it straight but holes out to Umesh at mid-on. It was again the slower ball as Rahane got it off the toe end of the bat.
Rahane walks back looking in some discomfort after a quickfire 36 from 20 balls as Rajasthan are reduced to 52 for one in six overs.
Rajasthan 52-1 (6 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Rahane's leg injury is hampering his running between the wickets and he is looking to hit as many boundaries as possible in the Powerplay and avoid taking singles.
Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal comes into the attack. Short content to take singles as he picks one on the leg side before Rahane sweeps Chahal uppishly over square leg for a four and then takes a single.
Short misses the short ball as he can't beat the fielder in the covers but he lofts the last ball back over Chahal's head for a four.
Woakes comes back as Rahane goes hard at the first ball but only for a single to the man in the deep on the off-side.
Short pulls the next ball powerfully but Mandeep Singh's outstanding diving effort at deep square leg saves the boundary and keeps it down to just a single.
Woakes tries the slower ball but Rahane is able to pick it up early as he lofts it behind square on the leg side for a four.
But Woakes gets revenge off the very next delivery as Rahane looks to loft it straight but holes out to Umesh at mid-on. It was again the slower ball as Rahane got it off the toe end of the bat.
Rahane walks back looking in some discomfort after a quickfire 36 from 20 balls as Rajasthan are reduced to 52 for one in six overs.
16:22 Rahane's attack gives Rajasthan a good start
Rajasthan 33-0 (4 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Sundar continues as Short and Rahane pick a single each before the latter is down with some injury in his leg and calls for the physio.
Short picks another single before Rahane sweeps the fourth ball over square leg for a four.
Rahane continues to target Sundar as he takes a step down and lofts Sundar over long-on for a six before taking one to keep strike.
RCB's hero with the ball in the last match Umesh Yadav comes into the attack as he replaces Woakes.
Two singles from the first three balls before Rahane again gets a boundary through his favoured midwicket region to race to 22 from 12 balls.
Rahane makes room as Umesh goes outside the off-stump but ends up giving away a wide.
But the last ball is on the stumps as Rahane again crashes it again through the midwicket region for a four.
Rajasthan 33-0 (4 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Sundar continues as Short and Rahane pick a single each before the latter is down with some injury in his leg and calls for the physio.
Short picks another single before Rahane sweeps the fourth ball over square leg for a four.
Rahane continues to target Sundar as he takes a step down and lofts Sundar over long-on for a six before taking one to keep strike.
RCB's hero with the ball in the last match Umesh Yadav comes into the attack as he replaces Woakes.
Two singles from the first three balls before Rahane again gets a boundary through his favoured midwicket region to race to 22 from 12 balls.
Rahane makes room as Umesh goes outside the off-stump but ends up giving away a wide.
But the last ball is on the stumps as Rahane again crashes it again through the midwicket region for a four.
16:11 Rajasthan off to a steady start vs RCB
Rajasthan 8-0 (2 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Off-spinner Washington Sundar to open the bowling for RCB. Ajinkya Rahane tries to reverse the first ball but can't get it off the middle.
Rahane looking to target Sundar rightaway as he comes down to the next ball and whips him across the line through midwicket but AB de Villiers does well at long-on to keep it down to one.
D'Arcy Short, who has failed in the last two games and has been run out both times, is content to defend as he plays four dot balls in a row.
A tidy start from Sundar as he concedes just a single in the first over of the match.
Chris Woakes starts his spell with a wide down the leg side to Rahane, who lofts the second ball over midwicket for a four.
Rahane picks a leg bye before Short plays another dot ball and then gets off the mark from the sixth ball he faces, with a single on the off-side.
Rajasthan 8-0 (2 ovs) vs RCB | Scorecard
Off-spinner Washington Sundar to open the bowling for RCB. Ajinkya Rahane tries to reverse the first ball but can't get it off the middle.
Rahane looking to target Sundar rightaway as he comes down to the next ball and whips him across the line through midwicket but AB de Villiers does well at long-on to keep it down to one.
D'Arcy Short, who has failed in the last two games and has been run out both times, is content to defend as he plays four dot balls in a row.
A tidy start from Sundar as he concedes just a single in the first over of the match.
Chris Woakes starts his spell with a wide down the leg side to Rahane, who lofts the second ball over midwicket for a four.
Rahane picks a leg bye before Short plays another dot ball and then gets off the mark from the sixth ball he faces, with a single on the off-side.
15:50 RCB win toss, elect to bowl vs Rajasthan
Check out the playing XIs of the two teams:
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli (captain), Quinton de Kock (w/k), Brendon McCullum, AB de Villiers, Mandeep Singh, Washington Sundar, Chris Woakes, Pawan Negi, Kulwant Khejroliya, Umesh Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Rajasthan Royals: Ajinkya Rahane (captain), D'Arcy Short, Ben Stokes, Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler (w/k), Rahul Tripathi, Krishnappa Gowtham, Shreyas Gopal, Dhawal Kulkarni, Jaydev Unadkat, Ben Laughlin
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli (captain), Quinton de Kock (w/k), Brendon McCullum, AB de Villiers, Mandeep Singh, Washington Sundar, Chris Woakes, Pawan Negi, Kulwant Khejroliya, Umesh Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Rajasthan Royals: Ajinkya Rahane (captain), D'Arcy Short, Ben Stokes, Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler (w/k), Rahul Tripathi, Krishnappa Gowtham, Shreyas Gopal, Dhawal Kulkarni, Jaydev Unadkat, Ben Laughlin
15:36 RCB win toss, elect to bowl vs Rajasthan
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has won the toss and elected to bowl against Rajasthan Royals.
"Batting second is an advantage especially on this ground where one partnership can get you through," says Kohli about his decision.
The hosts have made one change with left-arm spinner Pawan Negi replacing Sarfaraz Khan.
On the other hand, Rajasthan have opted their winning combination from the last match.
"Batting second is an advantage especially on this ground where one partnership can get you through," says Kohli about his decision.
The hosts have made one change with left-arm spinner Pawan Negi replacing Sarfaraz Khan.
On the other hand, Rajasthan have opted their winning combination from the last match.
15:21 RCB, Royals hope to continue momentum
Welcome to the coverage of the 11th match of the Indian Premier League between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Both teams will be keen to continue the momentum, having won their previous matches after starting the tournament with losses.
RCB are placed fifth and Royals sixth on the points table with two points each, with both teams having won their last games after starting the tournament with defeats.
They had lost their opening games to Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively.
RCB notched up their first victory of the season, riding on South African star AB de Villiers' brilliant half-century to beat Kings XI Punjab by four wickets.
RR celebrated their return to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium with a 10-run win over Delhi Daredevils in the rain-hit match, getting past a revised target of 71 runs in six overs as per the Duckworth-Lewis method.
Captain Virat Kohli, who has 52 runs under his belt so far, will be itching to make a mark by getting a big knock.
Brendon McCullum also would like to get into the thick of things, especially after getting a golden duck.
Ben Stokes, the most-expensive signing at the IPL Player Auction 2018, hasn't been in the best of batting form recently, but RR will hope he can start hitting a few balls out of the park soon. He has just managed 21 runs in two games.
Both teams will be keen to continue the momentum, having won their previous matches after starting the tournament with losses.
RCB are placed fifth and Royals sixth on the points table with two points each, with both teams having won their last games after starting the tournament with defeats.
They had lost their opening games to Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively.
RCB notched up their first victory of the season, riding on South African star AB de Villiers' brilliant half-century to beat Kings XI Punjab by four wickets.
RR celebrated their return to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium with a 10-run win over Delhi Daredevils in the rain-hit match, getting past a revised target of 71 runs in six overs as per the Duckworth-Lewis method.
Captain Virat Kohli, who has 52 runs under his belt so far, will be itching to make a mark by getting a big knock.
Brendon McCullum also would like to get into the thick of things, especially after getting a golden duck.
Ben Stokes, the most-expensive signing at the IPL Player Auction 2018, hasn't been in the best of batting form recently, but RR will hope he can start hitting a few balls out of the park soon. He has just managed 21 runs in two games.
00:30 Williamson stars with the bat with a 50
SRH 139-5 (19 ovs) vs KKR 138-8 (20 ovs) | Scorecard
Sunrisers Hyderabad got back to winning ways after defeating KKR by 5 wickets in a rain-interrupted match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.
Pathan slams the winning runs and Hyderabad win with an over to spare.
13 needed off the last two overs and with Pathan at the crease that is very much gettable.
Russell comes back into the attack.
He starts with a dot.
Hooda then plays a single to covers.
Slower ball and Pathan just hammers it over cover for a boundary.
Russell then bowls a yorker that is well dug out by Pathan.
The batsmen then run a single each.
6 needed off 7 balls and Pathan gets the winning runs by sending the ball over backward square leg for a six.
Yusuf Pathan is the new batsman in.
Johnson peppers him with a bouncer.
Full ball and Pathan just latches on to it and caresses it through covers for a four.
Pathan then gets a couple to deep cover.
Johnson comes back into the attack and he starts with a single.
Tossed up and Williamson flicks it to Andre Russell who is positioned at square leg. He is gone for 50 and another game is going down the wire here.
Narine comes back into the attack for his last over.
Williamson starts with a single.
Hooda gets a single after 2 dot balls.
Williamson gets to his 50 after a single.
Hooda gets another single off the last ball of the over. 4 runs come off it.
Chawla brought back into the attack and he first has the wicket of the set Shakib, he is bowled for 27 off 21.
2 runs and a wicket come in the over.
00:05 Hyderabad cruising now
Hyderabad need 27 off the last five overs.
Mavi brought into the attack.
Williamson uses the pace and just spanks him to long leg for a six!
Williamson nearly chops it on but he just scampers through for a single.
Single off the last ball as 10 runs come off the over.
Kuldeep comes back into the attack and Hyderabad bring up their 100.
Shakib and Williamson building on well here. 5 runs come off the over.
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