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LSG vs RCB Live Commentary
Match 70, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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LSG227/3 ((20.0))
Match 70Match EndedBangalore beat Lucknow by 6 wickets
RCB230/4 ((18.4))
RCB230/4 ((18.4)) Bangalore beat Lucknow by 6 wickets
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18.4
6
Ayush Badoni to Jitesh SharmaSIX! JITESH SHARMA HAS DONE IT IN STYLE! Incredible scenes here at Ekana as Royal Challengers Bengaluru pull off an absolute heist! This is their highest successful run chase in IPL history and also the third highest successful chase in this tournament now! Ayush Badoni serves this straight into the wheelhouse around the middle and leg stump. Jitesh Sharma reads the length perfectly and sits down on a knee to sweep it powerfully behind deep square leg for a massive six. RCB win by 6 wickets and 8 balls to spare. RCB has also become the only team to have won all their away games. They maintain a clean slate on the road winning seven out of sevenand the only team in the IPL to do so! The celebrations begin in the RCB dugout!
18.3
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Ayush Badoni to Jitesh SharmaFrom around the stumps angled across offon a length. Jitesh Sharma leaves it alone. Not a Wide as it is clearly inside the tramline.
18.2
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Ayush Badoni to Jitesh SharmaFlat and full again the line is on the leg stumpJitesh Sharma steers it between mid on and mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
18.1
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Ayush Badoni to Mayank AgarwalFired full and on legMayank Agarwal drills it down to long on for a single.
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Over 18
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17.6
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Will O'Rourke to Jitesh SharmaSIX! THAT HAS BEEN LAUNCHED! Offered right in the slot from Will O'Rourke at the stumpsJitesh Sharma picks the length in a trice and smokes this over deep mid-wicket for a mammoth six.
17.5
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Will O'Rourke to Jitesh SharmaSIX! LONG ENOUGH! This is just brilliant batsmanship! A slower bumper from Will O'Rourke around offJitesh Sharma hits it with a flat bat and clobbers it downtown for a cracking six.
17.4
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Will O'Rourke to Jitesh SharmaFOUR! SMASHED! Incredible shot from Jitesh! Pitched right up full and on offJitesh Sharma gets his front foot out of the way and carves it over cover for a cracking boundary.
17.3
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Will O'Rourke to Jitesh SharmaShort of a length around offJitesh Sharma looks to pull but misses.
17.2
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Will O'Rourke to Jitesh SharmaFOUR! Nicely done by Jitesh! Banged in short again and outside offJitesh waits back and ramps it over short third for a boundary.
17.1
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Will O'Rourke to Mayank AgarwalShort and wide outside offMayank Agarwal slaps it away flat and on the bounce to deep cover-point for a single.
Over 17
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16.6
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Digvesh Singh to Mayank AgarwalShortish length on the padsnudged away just wide of short fine leg for a single and the 200 is up for RCB. 28 needed now in 3 overs!
16.5
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Digvesh Singh to Jitesh SharmaDragged length on middle and legpunched away through mid off for a single.
16.4
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Digvesh Singh to Jitesh SharmaWell bowled! Or is it? Jitesh Sharma has reviewed it for a wide. Quicker one from around the wicketdarted well across off. Jitesh Sharma reaches out and then leaves it alone and a fair delivery is called. The third umpire checks the revised guideline and finds that some part of the ball is inside that line. No Wide!
16.3
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Digvesh Singh to Mayank AgarwalFuller one outside offdriven down to long off for one more by Mayank.
16.2
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Digvesh Singh to Jitesh SharmaInto the pitch bowled across offJitesh reaches out and taps it wide of covers for a single.
16.1
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Digvesh Singh to Jitesh SharmaSIX and FIFTY! Cricket can be an unforgiving game at times and LSG are learning that the hard way. This is bowled full and on middleright in the slot. Jitesh Sharma clears the front leg and whacks it deep into the stands over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. A maiden IPL 50 for Jitesh and it couldn't have come at a better time.
16.1
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Digvesh Singh to Jitesh SharmaNO BALL! Would you believe it? Digvesh Singh seemed to have sent Jitesh Sharma back to the pavilion but he's ended up bowling a back foot no ball and the stand-in skipper for RCB gets a huge life at a crucial stage. This is tossed up on the stumps. Jitesh brings out the reverse sweep but miscues it in front of point where the fielder Ayush Badonidives forward and takes the low catch. Free Hit loading...
Over 16
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15.6
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Avesh Khan to Jitesh SharmaFull and tailing it in towards middle and legJItesh hangs deep and nearly swings himself with the ball down to long on for a single.
15.5
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Avesh Khan to Jitesh SharmaA quick short ballbanged in outside off and flying through at a good height. Jitesh looks to uppercut but misses.
15.4
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Avesh Khan to Jitesh SharmaFOUR! Another slower oneslightly pitched up and outside off. Sharma waits well and hits it over the cover region for yet another boundary.
15.3
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Avesh Khan to Jitesh SharmaFOUR! That has been nailed! Misses the yorker on off by a few inches and Jitesh Sharma hits through the linehammering it to the right of long off for a boundary.
15.3
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Avesh Khan to Jitesh SharmaWide! Banged in halfway down the track and outside offJitesh Sharma tries to get under it and scoop but the ball flies over his head. Rishabh Pant has a real think about it and reviews the wide call. The third umpire checks the ball tracker and finds that the ball was well over the batter's head and it stays as a WIDE.
15.2
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Avesh Khan to Mayank AgarwalFull again in the blockhole and outside offsmacked away through covers for one more.
15.1
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Avesh Khan to Jitesh SharmaPitches the ball up straight and at the base of middle stumpSharma drills it down to long off for one.
Over 15
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14.6
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Mayank AgarwalMISFIELD FOUR! These lapses in the field are not helping LSG's cause here but what a cracking shot that is! A mighty expensive over as 21 runs come off it! Could be a game-changing one this! On a length and outside off Agarwal rocks back and cuts this through point. The fielder Will O'Rourke throws himself to his leftbut is a bit late to react to it. The ball races away into the fence at deep backward point.
14.5
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Jitesh SharmaA muted appeal for LBW from Pant but not given. The bowler Shahbaz Ahamad is not convinced and Pant walks to chat with him. The bowler gestures that the glove is involved. Landed fuller and on the stumps Jitesh Sharma switches the stance to play the reversebut only manages to get it grazed off the glove. The ball rolls between the backward point and the short third region for a single.
14.4
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Jitesh SharmaFOUR! Perfectly placed! On middle and full in lengthalmost a half volley. Jitesh Sharma sweeps it aerially over square leg and gets a boundary. Jitesh Sharma playing a true captain's knock here. 56 needed off 32 now!
14.3
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Jitesh SharmaSIX! Goodness gracious! This is a shot and a half from Jitesh! Slows it up does Shahbaz on a fuller length around offJitesh Sharma skips down the track and tonks it inside out over extra cover for a huge six.
14.2
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Jitesh SharmaFull ball at the stumpsJitesh Sharma sweeps it to deep fine leg for a couple of runs. A good save from Ravi Bishnoi this time as he sprints and slides to his right from deep backward square leg to intercept it.
14.1
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Jitesh SharmaFOUR! Dear oh dear! This is sloppy from LSG! Short of a length outside off Jitesh Sharma rocks back and cuts it through the point region. Will O'Rourke runs across to his left but just doesn't bend much low to pick up. The ball evades himthrough the legs and into the fence.
Over 14
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13.6
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Will O'Rourke to Mayank AgarwalLength ball on off lofted over mid off. A fumble at long off allows the batters to cross over for the second run. A frustrating over for Lucknow Super Giants to say the leastas 17 runs come off it. Royal Challengers Bengaluru need 72 runs in 36 balls.
13.5
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Will O'Rourke to Jitesh SharmaA comedy of errors from both sides! Back of a length outside off Jitesh Sharma cuts it late to short third. Mayank Agarwal rushes through for a single but there is a bit of a miscommunication between the batters as Jitesh Sharma is found ball-watching but soon realises and sprints to the other end. Meanwhile Digvesh Singh fires a flat throw towards the bowler where Will O'Rourke is almost halfway on the pitch. Also Jitesh Sharma is struggling to reach the other endbut Will O'Rourke's fumble to collect the throw allows him the room to get home safely. A single. Risky one.
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Will O'Rourke to Jitesh SharmaFOUR! Innovative and mighty effective. A low full toss on offJitesh Sharma switches the stance and reverse laps it over short third for a boundary.
13.3
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Will O'Rourke to Jitesh SharmaSIX! SMASHED! Full and on offJitesh Sharma prods forward and lofts it cleanly over cover for a cracking six.
13.2
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Will O'Rourke to Mayank AgarwalA good save from Ayush Badoni! Saves a certain boundary! Slower ball outside off full in length. Mayank Agarwal is early through his shot trying to loft it over mid offbut slices it off the outer half of the bat and goes over backward point. Ayush Badoni gives it a chase and dives forward as he flicks the ball in with his right hand before tumbling into the ropes. Three taken.
13.1
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Will O'Rourke to Jitesh SharmaOn that in-between length around offJitesh Sharma drives it on the up and wide of mid off for a single.
Over 13
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12.6
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Akash Singh to Jitesh SharmaGood length around offpatted away towards mid off for a quick single.
12.5
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Akash Singh to Mayank AgarwalGood length on leg tucked away neatly and in front of square leg for one. Uhoh! Akash Singh has pulled up on the follow-through and the physio is out to have a look.
12.4
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Akash Singh to Jitesh SharmaOh where's that going? A full toss angled across offJitesh Sharma brings out the reverse scoop but gets it off the handle of the bat to square leg for a single.
12.3
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Akash Singh to Jitesh SharmaLength again at the stumpsclipped away into the gap at mid-wicket for a couple of easy runs.
12.2
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Akash Singh to Mayank AgarwalShort of a length over offshort-arm jabbed off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for one more.
12.1
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Akash Singh to Jitesh SharmaSlower onefloated up on a dragged length on middle. This one stops on the batter as Jitesh pats it to mid off for a single.
Over 12
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11.6
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Avesh Khan to Mayank AgarwalTwo more! Slower one a bit full and outside offAgarwal waits back and cuts it past the diving backward point fielder to his left for a couple of runs.
11.5
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Avesh Khan to Mayank AgarwalGood length around the top of offAgarwal tucks it across through mid-wicket and picks up a couple of runs.
11.4
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Avesh Khan to Jitesh SharmaA full toss angling into middle and legpunched down to long on for a single.
11.3
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Avesh Khan to Jitesh SharmaFOUR! Up and running right away! Good length on the padsJitesh Sharma flicks it away wide of deep backward square leg and beats the chasing fielder to his left for a boundary.
11.2
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Avesh Khan to Virat KohliOUT! CAUGHT! Avesh Khan returns and gets the prized wicket of Virat Kohli. A fiery delivery again hammering it on a fuller length and around off. Kohli looks to get under the ball and loft it over long off but the bat turns in his hands and the ball gets lofted down to long off. Ayush Badoni takes a good low catch and Kohli has to depart for 54 (30) and RCB are 123/4! And as per Deep Dasgupta on-airAvesh Khan has picked Kohli's wicket for the third time in the last seven innings. Virat Kohli is fuming at himself as he makes a long way back to the dugout. A hush falls over Ekana!
11.1
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Avesh Khan to Mayank AgarwalFull and straight bowls a heavy ballAgarwal drives it through the cover region and turns the strike over.
Over 11
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10.6
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Digvesh Singh to Mayank AgarwalPushed through fuller and quickerAgarwal hops back and nudges it around the corner for one more.
10.5
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Digvesh Singh to Virat KohliOn a length pushed through at the stumpspunched off the back foot down to long on for one more.
10.4
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Digvesh Singh to Mayank AgarwalNot that short on middleAgarwal gets low again and pulls it wide of mid on for a single.
10.3
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Digvesh Singh to Mayank AgarwalFOUR! Nicely done! On the fuller side around off Agarwal gets low and cuts it very latefine of short third and picks up a boundary.
10.2
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Digvesh Singh to Mayank AgarwalFuller in length and just around offMayank Agarwal looks to sweep but misses.
10.1
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Digvesh Singh to Mayank AgarwalBowled a bit short and on offtapped away in front of point.
Over 10
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9.6
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Akash Singh to Mayank AgarwalA slower off-cutter full and on off Mayank gets ahead and pushes this wide of cover for a single. A very expensive over from Akash Singh as 18 runs come off it. At halfway stageRoyal Challengers Bengaluru are 115/3.
9.5
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Akash Singh to Mayank AgarwalFOUR! HAT TRICK OF BOUNDARIES! Angled across off on a lengthMayank Agarwal pins the gap between backward point and short third for a boundary.
9.4
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Akash Singh to Mayank AgarwalFOUR! Helped away! Short and on the bodyline on the leg stumpa poor one there to be hit. Mayank Agarwal swivels and pulls this towards deep fine leg for a boundary.
9.3
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Akash Singh to Mayank AgarwalFOUR! Delicately done! Short of a length across offMayank Agarwal plays it closely and cuts it past backward point for a boundary.
9.2
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Akash Singh to Virat KohliPitched on a length outside offKohli gets forward and drives to extra cover.
9.1
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Akash Singh to Virat KohliFOUR! FIFTY FOR VIRAT KOHLI! Number 8 of the season! Another inning of excellence and grit! Stand and deliver from the chase master! A fullish ball on middleKohli gets forward and places it to perfection between cover and mid off for a boundary. This is Kohli's 5th fifty this season in the run chases.
Over 9
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8.6
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Virat KohliFull and outside offKohli drills it past mid off for a single.
8.5
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Virat KohliFOUR! Easy pickings! Landed right into the slot on middleVirat Kohli picks this up and over the bowler for a boundary.
8.4
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Virat KohliLength ball on the stumps. Kohli punches after making room and hits it to cover. Ayush Badoni makes a good diving stop.
8.3
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Virat KohliFloated up full and outside off Kohli gets ahead and smothers itbut straight to the fielder at cover.
8.2
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Mayank AgarwalTossed up full and on offMayank gets ahead and pushes down to long on for one.
8.1
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Virat KohliQuick and flat on a length on middleKohli goes on the back foot and punches to long on for one.
Over 8
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7.6
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Will O'Rourke to Liam LivingstoneOUT! LBW! TWO IN TWO FOR O'ROURKE! RCB slipping down just at the wrong time here! Will O'Rourke attacks the stumps this time around and bowls it a lot straight as well. It is full in lengthdead at the center. Liam Livingstone looks to flick it across but misses and the ball rams his boot. The umpire raises his finger instantly on the appeal. Liam Livingstone chats a bit with Virat Kohli but walks away without challenging the decision. That's indeed pretty adjacent and Liam Livingstone departs for a golden duck!
7.5
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Will O'Rourke to Rajat PatidarOUT! GONE! CAUGHT! Rajat Patidar's lean patch with the bat in the second half of the season continues! Will O'Rourke bowls it wide of the off stump and keeps the length behind the fuller length. It pitches and nips away from the batter. Rajat Patidar looks to cut it through backward pointbut he fails to keep it along the ground and hits it flat and straight toward Abdul Samad stationed at the point region. Rajat Patidar departs for 14 (7) and RCB are 90/2.
7.5
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Will O'Rourke to Virat KohliFull toss going down the leg side Virat Kohli looks to flick and misses it Pant dives to his left making a half stop. The short fine leg fielder stops the balland batter rotates the strike on a wide.
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Will O'Rourke to Virat KohliFOUR! Trademark VK! With mid off inside the ring Will O'Rourke errs in line and goes too full around off Virat Kohli times to perfection and lofts it over the mid off fielder for a cracking boundary. Moves into the 40sdoes Virat!
7.3
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Will O'Rourke to Rajat PatidarOn a full length just outside offRajat Patidar tucks it towards backward point for a single.
7.2
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Will O'Rourke to Rajat PatidarSIX! He has made that look so easy! Back of a length and pace on this time around angling on the leg stump Rajat Patidar picks the length in a trice and whips it over deep backward square leg for a six. Oh wellthat has landed right at the podium of the car behind the ropes.
7.1
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Will O'Rourke to Virat KohliFrom over the wicket on a length outside off Virat Kohli comes down the track and reaches to the ballmistimes it towards long on for a single.
Over 7
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6.6
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Digvesh Singh to Virat KohliA bit too full on the stumpsVirat Kohli lunges with a huge stride forward and pushes it down to long on for a single.
6.5
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Digvesh Singh to Rajat PatidarLanded fuller and on middle and leg sloggedbut with no real timing. A single at widish long on.
6.4
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Digvesh Singh to Rajat PatidarOUTSIDE EDGE FOUR! Too fine! A quicker and flatter delivery on top of offshort in length. Rajat Patidar is surprised with the skid and is hurried to hit through. Gets a thick outside edge and the ball runs to deep third for a boundary.
6.3
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Digvesh Singh to Virat KohliSliding on the leg stump on a fullish lengthVirat Kohli leans ahead and pushes at it. Hits it off the inner half of the bat as the ball rolls to deep mid-wicket. A single taken.
6.2
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Digvesh Singh to Virat KohliDishes out a googly on a length around offVirat Kohli picks the wrong 'un and rocks back quickly. Cuts it past backward point for a couple of quick runs.
6.1
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Digvesh Singh to Rajat PatidarA slider around off on a lengthRajat Patidar prods ahead and knocks it to short cover. A fumble from Ravi Bishnoi there allows them to cross for a single.
Over 6
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5.6
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Akash Singh to Virat KohliFOUR! Misfield and goes through! On the back of a length across off Virat Kohli stands tall and taps it towards the point region where the fielder makes a meal of an easy stop and lets it through to the fence. Royal Challengers Bengaluru end their Powerplay at 66/1versus LSG's 55/1.
5.5
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Akash Singh to Rajat PatidarSlower one again angled on the pads on a lengthRajat turns it towards deep square leg for a single.
5.4
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Akash Singh to Phil SaltOUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! CAUGHT! The slower one does the trick for Akash Singh and LSG get their first wicket! Akash Singh dishes out a slower bouncer angling across the off stump and climbing on the batter around the shoulder height. Phil Salt hops in the air but has to really reach at it and is also way too early in the shot. The ball hence goes off the toe end of the bat and lobs straight toward Digvesh Singh at cover. He takes a simplestraightforward catch. A massive blow for RCB this as Salt departs on 30 (19). RCB are 61/1.
5.3
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Akash Singh to Phil SaltJust short! Gets away with it does Akash! Slips in a low full toss tailing just a tad bit into the batter Phil Salt backs away to open the off side swings through the line but miscues it and slices it from the bottom enda bit in the air. It lands just short of Digvesh Singh at cover.
5.2
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Akash Singh to Virat KohliAt just 108.3 kph full and outside legVirat Kohli clips it along the turf to deep mid-wicket for a single.
5.1
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Akash Singh to Virat KohliAkash Singh is back on. Bowls a slower one across off on a lengthVirat Kohli swings and misses.
Over 5
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4.6
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Avesh Khan to Phil SaltA dot to end the over but RCB are 60/0 after just 5 overs. This is bowled fuller and in towards the padsflicked away to backward square leg.
4.5
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Avesh Khan to Phil SaltFOUR! Nice adjustment from Salt! Back of a length and angled in towards the batter. Phil Salt manages to back away enough and forces it flat to the right of mid off for a boundary.
4.4
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Avesh Khan to Phil SaltBanged in well short now and angles it wide outside off as wellSalt reaches for it but it flies past the bat.
4.3
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Avesh Khan to Phil SaltGoes full and straight gets it into the blockholeSalt digs it out to mid off.
4.2
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Avesh Khan to Virat KohliBanged in on a hard length and outside offslapped away firmly to deep point for just a single.
4.1
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Avesh Khan to Virat KohliFOUR! A slower short ball outside offVirat Kohli gets on top of the bounce and uses the wrists to angle the pull in front of deep mid-wicket for a boundary. This brings up 9000 runs for Virat Kohli in the T20s alone! Astonishing from the chase master!
4.1
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Avesh Khan to Virat KohliWide! Begins with a loosener! Full and angled down legKohli misses the flick and a wide is called.
Over 4
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3.6
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Phil SaltFOUR! Through the gap this time! Marginally short and just outside offsits up nicely. Phil Salt backs away and slaps it in front of square on the off side for a boundary. The 50 is up for RCB in no real time!
3.5
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Virat KohliTossed up a bit full and on legKohli makes room and eases it in front of covers for one more.
3.4
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Phil SaltLength ball angled into leg stumpSalt backs away and punches it wide of mid off for a single.
3.3
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Phil SaltDrags the length a bit bowling it slower on off and middleSalt taps it down to covers.
3.2
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Phil SaltFOUR! Fired in on middle and leg in the slotSalt clears the front leg and swings it flat down to the left of mid on for a boundary. RCB are off to a real flier here.
3.1
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Shahbaz Ahamad to Virat KohliStarts from around the wicket bowling it full onto middleKohli eases it through extra cover for one.
Over 3
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2.6
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Digvesh Singh to Phil SaltQuicker delivery on a length around off and middleSalt cuts it in front of point but can't get it through the gap.
2.5
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Digvesh Singh to Phil SaltLength ball on off curving awaySalt stays back and swats it across to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs as there is a slight fumble in the deep from Ravi Bishnoi. The bowler isn't happy with it.
2.4
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Digvesh Singh to Phil SaltFOUR! Begging to be hit! Well short and down legPhil Salt rocks back and pulls it down to deep backward square leg for a boundary.
2.3
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Digvesh Singh to Phil SaltQuick and flat on offSalt backs away before jamming it firmly into covers.
2.2
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Digvesh Singh to Virat KohliFloated up on a length and on the padsclipped away through backward square leg for one more.
2.1
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Digvesh Singh to Phil SaltLength ball on middle and leg sits upSalt pushes it from the crease and through mid on for a single.
Over 2
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1.6
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Will O'Rourke to Virat KohliFOUR! That is a fine shot and 22 runs come off it. This is bowled well short and over middleVirat Kohli gets on top of the bounce and pulls it just in front of square leg for yet another boundary.
1.6
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Will O'Rourke to Virat KohliWide! Kohli is early to charge down the track but Will O'Rourke spears it wide outside off and for a wide.
1.5
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Will O'Rourke to Virat KohliFOUR! Make that a hat-trick of boundaries! Short of a length and over offKohli swivels back and pulls it down in front of square and into the fence.
1.4
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Will O'Rourke to Virat KohliFOUR! Up and away! Fractionally short and outside offVirat Kohli slashes the ball away over backward point and picks up yet another boundary.
1.3
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Will O'Rourke to Virat KohliFOUR! Erring in line! Floated up full and just down legKohli flicks it really fine and the ball rolls away into the fence.
1.2
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Will O'Rourke to Phil SaltLength again this time on the padsheaved away on the bounce to deep mid-wicket for a single.
1.1
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Will O'Rourke to Phil SaltFOUR! Nicely timed! Good-length ball not too wide eitherSalt just waits a touch before caressing it on the up and through the gap at covers for a boundary.
Over 1
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0.6
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Akash Singh to Virat KohliFOUR! Classic Kohli! Similar line and length around middleVirat Kohli steps inside the line and whips it away over mid-wicket for a boundary.
0.5
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Akash Singh to Virat KohliThree dots on the trot! Pitched-up delivery on middleKohli strides in to drive and hits it straight to mid on again.
0.4
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Akash Singh to Virat KohliFloats this one up on off trying to swing it back inKohli shows the full face of the bat and pushes it to mid on.
0.3
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Akash Singh to Virat KohliNagging length on off holding its lineVirat Kohli defends it under his eyes.
0.2
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Akash Singh to Phil SaltOh misfield! Length ball on the padsnudged away to short fine leg where Matthew Breetzke gets a bad bounce and the batters are able to pick up a single.
0.1
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Akash Singh to Phil SaltFOUR! Up and running in style! Full and straight to begin withPhil Salt smacks it back into the deck and gets it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
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Right then, 70 games over the course of well over 2 months and we finally have the final league standings. Punjab Kings take first place, separated only by net run rate from Royal Challengers Bengaluru, whom they will face in Qualifier 1. Gujarat Titans slip late and slip into third position and they now have to go up against a dangerous-looking Mumbai Indians side in the Eliminator. It is a quick turnaround and Qualifier 1 will be played on Thursday, May 30, in Mullanpur and will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), with the winner getting a direct entry into the Grand Finale. It will be an exciting contest and you can join us a lot sooner for the build-up as well. Till then, take care and goodbye!
Whoa, what happened there? Digvesh Singh stops right before delivering the ball. He sees Jitesh Sharma get out of the crease, loading up for the run. Digvesh Singh clips the stumps at the bowling end, with Jitesh Sharma clearly out of the crease and appeals for a MANKAD. The onfield umpire does go upstairs to have a look. The third umpire deems that Digvesh had completed his action before clipping the bails off. However, it turns out that Rishabh Pant has withdrawn the appeal and NOT OUT comes up on the screen. A good display of sportsmanship from the LSG skipper, and Jitesh Sharma, his opposite number, appreciates this as well by tapping on Pant's shoulder.
Is that a fair catch? Jitesh Sharma has been requested by the umpires to stay. Oh, HANG ON, it also looks like they are checking for a No Ball. DEAR ME! The siren goes off as it is a back foot No Ball. His foot cuts the line of the return crease, and Jitesh survives. What could probably have been a wicket, turns out to be an extra delivery. Digvesh Singh also brought out his signature celebration, but all in vain.
LSG just trying to slow down things here as Rishabh Pant is getting some physio attention. The RCB head coach, Andy Flower, seems to be a bit animated with this halt. Meanwhile, the players take some fluids in, and we are good to continue. Avesh Khan to bowl now.
A medical attention for Akash Singh as he is struggling with some cramps in his left leg. In the time the physio gets to tend to him, Rishabh Pant helps Akash with some stretching exercises. Looks fine to continue as he gets back on his feet.
Jitesh Sharma is in at 6 for RCB.
Mayank Agarwal is the new batter in.
Liam Livingstone is in next.
Strategic Break! In a chase of 228 runs, one needs a very big Powerplay and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have got just that. Both Phil Salt and Virat Kohli went ballistic and with just one wicket down RCB are going almost at the required rate. However, with that wicket of Salt, LSG have been just able to pull things back. Let's see how the middle phase pans out.
Rajat Patidar walks in at number 3 and he will be the Impact Player for RCB, replacing Suyash Sharma.
Fifth bowler in the fifth over for LSG! Here's Avesh Khan replacing Digvesh Singh.
The tall, lanky Kiwi, Will O'Rourke to operate from the far end.
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