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And just like that, another IPL weekend fades into the rearview as the tournament charges headlong into a fresh week of battles. Earlier in the day, Mumbai Indians executed a clinical win at home, over Lucknow Super Giants, which marked their fifth win on the trot and the sixth overall. In the night game, RCB avenged their loss at home and maintained their unblemished record on the road. Now then, the spotlight falls on a tasty clash between the neighbours, as the desperate Rajasthan Royals throw open the gates of a pulsating Sawai Mansingh Stadium to welcome the high-flying Gujarat Titans. For Rajasthan, it's now win-or-bust territory after squandering golden opportunities, with their playoff dreams hanging by a thread as they chase for momentum. GT, meanwhile, sit pretty comfortably in the top four, with 12 points already banked, eyeing that coveted top-two finish. This neighbourhood showdown ignites on 28th April, Monday, and the first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). But do make sure to tune in a bit earlier for the pre-match analysis and build up. Take care, cheers.
A review taken by Tim David for a waist height No Ball. Looks to be dipping on the batter, but the Ball Tracking shows it to be just marginally above the waist level. NO BALL called.
Tim David is in at number 6.
Dushmantha Chameera is back on. He replaces Mitchell Starc and is 2-0-15-0 so far with figures.
Strategic Break! RCB have not only weathered the early storm with caution but have also shifted gears brilliantly. A booming partnership of 99 runs and counting between Kohli and Krunal has firmly put them in control of the chase. With just 38 runs needed off the last 4 overs, and plenty of firepower still waiting in the wings, RCB are cruising toward the target. On the flip side, Delhi Capitals have been inconsistent with their lines and lengths, allowing both batters to settle in far too comfortably. The pressure has completely eased off, and DC desperately need a couple of quick wickets to claw their way back, or this game might slip away faster than they can react. Last five overs went for 52 runs, and Porel dropping Krunal Pandya's crucial catch, just before the break, has compounded the worries for the home side. Here's Mukesh Kumar (2-0-20-0) into the attack.
Mitchell Starc comes back into the attack now.
A change of ball for Delhi Capitals. The two umpires converge and select a replacement ball from the box that the fourth umpire brought onto the field.
Dushmantha Chameera is back on the field.
Dushmantha Chameera was spotted off the field during the previous over, sitting in the dugout with an ice pack strapped to his left arm. Replacing him, Mukesh Kumar comes into the attack now.
Strategic Break. It has been a very cagy start for RCB with the bat. They have lost three early wickets in the fielding restrictions, which has compelled the middle order to play the anchor role. However, with Virat Kohli in the middle, they would be assured to get the job done by the chase master. But one of these two will now have to switch gears and inflate the scoring rate to stay in the game. Of what has appeared so far, there has been a good grip and bite for the tweakers, and the DC spinners have feasted on it so far, making strokeplay a bit challenging. However, the biggest hurdle for DC is Virat Kohli, and they would like to get him out as soon as possible to hold all the aces. Here's Kuldeep Yadav into the attack again.
Mitchell Starc comes back into the attack now.
Krunal Pandya walks in at number 5 for RCB.
A direct hit at the bowling end and Delhi Capitals feel they have their man! Karun Nair with an absolute bullseye of a hit at the bowling end. Rajat Patidar dives but still cannot make it back in time.
Mukesh Kumar is introduced into the attack. He replaces Mitchell Starc!
The skipper, Rajat Patidar, walks in at number 4 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Devdutt Padikkal, the impact substitute, walks in at number 3 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
It will be Mitchell Starc to share the attack from the other end.