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Well then, another Saturday has gone by as this wraps up the 36th match of this season of IPL. Lucknow Super Giants pull off an unexpected heist in Jaipur, defeating RR by 2 runs, and registering their fifth win of the season. Earlier in the day game, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans got the better of Delhi Capitals, by chasing a big total of 204. We have seen two games of absolutely contrasting results this evening. But that's what IPL is known for. Next up is another thrilling double header coming your way as first, it’s the Punjab Kings who will host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Mullanpur, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). It will be followed by the rivalry of the ages as the Mumbai Indians welcome the Chennai Super Kings in Wankhede. That match will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) on Sunday, April 20th. But as you all know, our buildup begins much earlier. So make sure you tune in an hour earlier for that as well. But for now, we take your leave. Take care!
Shubham Dubey is in at number 7. RR need 6 off 3 now.
Is that a run out? Hettie saw the fielder, Shardul Thakur, fumble in the deep and called for the second run. He rushed and dived to get home at the striker's end. He is safe as he dragged his bat just before the keeper, Rishabh Pant whipped the bails off, but without the ball in hand.
Avesh Khan to bowl the final over of the match. He is 3-0-31-2 so far. Just cast your minds back a few moons. Same batters at the crease, in the form of Jurel and Hetmyer. It was Mitchell Starc who defended 9 runs and the match went into the super over. It is Avesh Khan this time around, with the same amount of runs needed. Can he turn the fortunes for LSG?
Shimron Hetmyer makes his way to the crease at number 6. Prince Yadav (3-0-28-0) to bowl the penultimate over, with RR needing another 20 runs to win.
Dhruv Jurel is in at number 5.
Probably the last throw at the dice from Pant. Here's Digvesh Singh to wrap his spell. He is 3-0-22-0 so far.
STRATEGIC BREAK. The game is well and truly under the arrest of the Rajasthan Royals, and they just need to play risk-free cricket to get the job done. For LSG, they have lacked the conviction this time around. Not that they have bowled too poorly. To turn the tide from here, they need to break this partnership, which has mounted 41 runs off 30 balls already. With 46 more needed off the last 5 overs, time is running out for LSG. Here's Avesh Khan into the attack. Went for 13 off his first over.
Ravi Bishnoi replaces Prince Yadav from this end.
Digvesh Singh (2-0-13-0) is back into the attack.
Change? Yes, Prince Yadav (1-0-6-0) is back into the attack.
Riyan Parag will bat at number four for RR. Also, Ravi Bishnoi replaces Aiden Markram from this end.
Shardul Thakur (2-0-26-0) comes back into the attack.
Nitish Rana is the new batter in for RR.
A stumping appeal has been referred upstairs. The third umpire sees the replays, and the youngster, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, will have to go back as his back foot was in the air when Rishabh Pant whipped off the bails.
Another change from LSG's skipper Rishabh Pant as he brings back Aiden Markram into the attack.
STRATEGIC BREAK! Royals are well ahead in this big chase at this point with a score of 71/0 after seven overs. The youngster, a 14-year-old old has smashed his very first ball for a six and is keeping well along with Yashasvi Jaiswal in this partnership. Jasiwal is looking in his best of touches today, and he holds the key for RR in the next couple of overs, as if he stays, he will definitely make this game one-sided pretty much, with the way he is playing at the moment. Rajasthan have found at least a boundary in most of the overs, and the pressure is on the bowlers of LSG to deliver. This wicket has something to offer to spinners, and Pant has called them in from both ends. Let's see how it goes as Digvesh Singh returns to the attack.
Rajasthan Royals are off to a flier after the Powerplay as their opening duo has added 61 runs in no time. With that, Ravi Bishnoi comes into the attack.
Rishabh Pant has called another change here. Prince Yadav comes into the attack to bowl the final over of the Powerplay.
Spin in tandem now. Aiden Markram is introduced into the attack. He replaces Shardul Thakur.
Time for spin now. Digvesh Singh comes into the attack. He replaces Avesh Khan.
Avesh Khan to operate from the far end. There's a stoppage, however, the reason for it is unknown. But before that, Avesh completed his run-up and was about to deliver the ball, but Jaiswal opted out just at the last moment. The reason for the stoppage is still unclear. The batters now walk mid-pitch to have a brief talk. All good to continue now.