Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Dushmantha Chameera. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma. That brings us to the end of Delhi Capitals' innings, and they have posted a competitive total on the board. Lokesh Rahul top-scored with a well-crafted 41, while Tristan Stubbs provided a late blitz with a blistering knock. For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was exceptional with three wickets, ably supported by Josh Hazlewood, who claimed two scalps. Join us shortly as we gear up for what promises to be an exciting run chase!
19.5
OUT! Caught. Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Tristan Stubbs. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Hazlewood. Useful cameo comes to an end.
19.4
FOUR! Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Tristan Stubbs. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep square leg for 4 runs.
19.3
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Tristan Stubbs. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot reverse sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
19.2
OUT! Run Out. Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Tristan Stubbs. Yorker, to leg on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Kohli, by Singh, mis-fielded by Kohli. Seven down for Capitals.
19.1
APPEAL! Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Vipraj Nigam. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front Slog, hit pad to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Dayal, appeal made for L.B.W. Half-hearted appeal and the umpire signals leg bye.
18.6
FOUR! Yash Dayal to Tristan Stubbs. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
18.5
Yash Dayal to Tristan Stubbs. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
18.4
SIX! Yash Dayal to Tristan Stubbs. Full toss, middle stump deep in crease reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control over third man for 6 runs.
18.3
FOUR! Yash Dayal to Tristan Stubbs. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs.
18.2
Yash Dayal to Vipraj Nigam. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump backing away driving, mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Shepherd.
18.1
FOUR! Yash Dayal to Vipraj Nigam. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot driving, mis-timed past extra cover for 4 runs, shy attempt by Patidar, mis-fielded by Kohli.
End of Over 18
Over 18. 9 runs. Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 146/4 (rr 8.11)
17.6
Josh Hazlewood to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In yorker, middle stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
17.5
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
17.5
Wide Josh Hazlewood to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Sharma.
17.4
Josh Hazlewood to Vipraj Nigam. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side backing away driving, mis-timed to extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Patidar, run save by Sharma.
17.3
SIX! Josh Hazlewood to Vipraj Nigam. Seaming in short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control over third man for 6 runs.
17.2
Josh Hazlewood to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot working, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by David.
17.1
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
End of Over 17
Over 17. 12 runs. Bowler: Mukesh Kumar. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 137/3 (rr 8.06)
16.6
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Vipraj Nigam. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
16.5
OUT! Bowled. Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ashutosh Sharma. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, missed. Change of pace does the trick.
16.4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ashutosh Sharma. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Padikkal.
16.3
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ashutosh Sharma. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
16.2
OUT! Caught. Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Lokesh Rahul. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Bethell. Danger man departs.
16.1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Tristan Stubbs. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Bethell.
End of Over 16
Over 16. 11 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 125/3 (rr 7.81)
15.6
Krunal Pandya to Lokesh Rahul. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Bethell.
15.5
Krunal Pandya to Lokesh Rahul. Quicker length ball, down leg side backing away working, to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Bethell.
15.4
Krunal Pandya to Tristan Stubbs. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Shepherd.
15.3
Krunal Pandya to Lokesh Rahul. Arm length ball, to leg on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bethell.
15.2
Krunal Pandya to Lokesh Rahul. Quicker length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, well timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, run save by Bethell, fielded by Kohli.
FOUR! Mukesh Kumar to Tim David. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs. That wraps up this match as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru comfortably chase down the target with nine balls to spare! It was a rocky start as Axar Patel took two of the three wickets to fall inside the powerplay, but from there Krunal Pandya starred with a scintillating unbeaten 73, showcasing his class and composure under pressure. Virat Kohli played a steady anchor role with a crucial fifty, whilst Tim David's cameo finished things off. Aside from Patel, who delivered an economical spell, the rest of the Dehli Capitals bowlers struggled to make the required breakthroughs. Krunal Pandya is adjudged the Player of the Match for his match-winning heroics.
18.2
FREE HIT. FOUR! Mukesh Kumar to Tim David. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs.
18.2
FOUR! Mukesh Kumar to Tim David. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep backward square leg and it was a no ball.
18.1
SIX! Mukesh Kumar to Tim David. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
End of Over 18
Over 18. 9 runs. Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 146/4 (rr 8.11)
17.6
Dushmantha Chameera to Tim David. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Nair.
17.5
વિરાટ કોહલી c Mitchell Starc b Dushmantha Chameera 51 (47)
OUT! Caught. Dushmantha Chameera to Virat Kohli. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover, caught by Starc. Starc takes a calm catch close to the ropes.
17.4
Dushmantha Chameera to Krunal Pandya. Yorker, down leg side on the front foot working, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Porel.
17.3
Dushmantha Chameera to Virat Kohli. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep backward point for 1 run.
17.2
Dushmantha Chameera to Krunal Pandya. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Nair.
17.1
FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to Krunal Pandya. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Stubbs.
17.1
Wide Dushmantha Chameera to Krunal Pandya. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for 1 run, fielded by Rahul.
End of Over 17
Over 17. 12 runs. Bowler: Mukesh Kumar. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 137/3 (rr 8.06)
16.6
Mukesh Kumar to Krunal Pandya. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
16.5
FOUR! Mukesh Kumar to Krunal Pandya. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
16.4
FOUR! Mukesh Kumar to Krunal Pandya. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
16.3
Mukesh Kumar to Krunal Pandya. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Patel.
16.2
Mukesh Kumar to Virat Kohli. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Yadav.
16.1
Mukesh Kumar to Virat Kohli. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
End of Over 16
Over 16. 11 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 125/3 (rr 7.81)
15.6
Mitchell Starc to Krunal Pandya. Short, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, dropped catch by Porel, shy attempt by Starc.
15.5
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Sharma.
15.4
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli. Length ball, off stump backing away flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Nair.
15.3
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump backing away pulling, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
15.2
Mitchell Starc to Krunal Pandya. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Sharma.
15.1
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli. Length ball, off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Patel.
End of Over 15
Over 15. 9 runs. Bowler: Axar Patel. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 114/3 (rr 7.60)
14.6
FOUR! Axar Patel to Krunal Pandya. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, well timed past deep square leg for 4 runs. Lovely shot.
14.5
Axar Patel to Virat Kohli. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
14.4
Axar Patel to Virat Kohli. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Nigam.
14.3
Axar Patel to Krunal Pandya. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
14.3
Wide Axar Patel to Krunal Pandya. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Rahul.
14.2
Axar Patel to Virat Kohli. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Nigam.
14.1
Axar Patel to Krunal Pandya. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, well timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Nigam.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Dushmantha Chameera. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma. That brings us to the end of Delhi Capitals' innings, and they have posted a competitive total on the board. Lokesh Rahul top-scored with a well-crafted 41, while Tristan Stubbs provided a late blitz with a blistering knock. For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was exceptional with three wickets, ably supported by Josh Hazlewood, who claimed two scalps. Join us shortly as we gear up for what promises to be an exciting run chase!
OUT! Caught. Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Tristan Stubbs. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Hazlewood. Useful cameo comes to an end.
FOUR! Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Tristan Stubbs. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep square leg for 4 runs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Tristan Stubbs. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot reverse sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
OUT! Run Out. Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Tristan Stubbs. Yorker, to leg on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Kohli, by Singh, mis-fielded by Kohli. Seven down for Capitals.
APPEAL! Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Vipraj Nigam. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front Slog, hit pad to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Dayal, appeal made for L.B.W. Half-hearted appeal and the umpire signals leg bye.
FOUR! Yash Dayal to Tristan Stubbs. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
Yash Dayal to Tristan Stubbs. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
SIX! Yash Dayal to Tristan Stubbs. Full toss, middle stump deep in crease reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control over third man for 6 runs.
FOUR! Yash Dayal to Tristan Stubbs. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs.
Yash Dayal to Vipraj Nigam. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump backing away driving, mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Shepherd.
FOUR! Yash Dayal to Vipraj Nigam. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot driving, mis-timed past extra cover for 4 runs, shy attempt by Patidar, mis-fielded by Kohli.
Josh Hazlewood to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In yorker, middle stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Wide Josh Hazlewood to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Sharma.
Josh Hazlewood to Vipraj Nigam. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side backing away driving, mis-timed to extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Patidar, run save by Sharma.
SIX! Josh Hazlewood to Vipraj Nigam. Seaming in short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control over third man for 6 runs.
Josh Hazlewood to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot working, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by David.
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Vipraj Nigam. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
OUT! Bowled. Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ashutosh Sharma. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, missed. Change of pace does the trick.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ashutosh Sharma. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Padikkal.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ashutosh Sharma. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
OUT! Caught. Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Lokesh Rahul. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Bethell. Danger man departs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Tristan Stubbs. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Bethell.
Krunal Pandya to Lokesh Rahul. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Bethell.
Krunal Pandya to Lokesh Rahul. Quicker length ball, down leg side backing away working, to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Bethell.
Krunal Pandya to Tristan Stubbs. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Shepherd.
Krunal Pandya to Lokesh Rahul. Arm length ball, to leg on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bethell.
Krunal Pandya to Lokesh Rahul. Quicker length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, well timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, run save by Bethell, fielded by Kohli.
FOUR! Mukesh Kumar to Tim David. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs. That wraps up this match as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru comfortably chase down the target with nine balls to spare! It was a rocky start as Axar Patel took two of the three wickets to fall inside the powerplay, but from there Krunal Pandya starred with a scintillating unbeaten 73, showcasing his class and composure under pressure. Virat Kohli played a steady anchor role with a crucial fifty, whilst Tim David's cameo finished things off. Aside from Patel, who delivered an economical spell, the rest of the Dehli Capitals bowlers struggled to make the required breakthroughs. Krunal Pandya is adjudged the Player of the Match for his match-winning heroics.
FREE HIT. FOUR! Mukesh Kumar to Tim David. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs.
FOUR! Mukesh Kumar to Tim David. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep backward square leg and it was a no ball.
SIX! Mukesh Kumar to Tim David. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Dushmantha Chameera to Tim David. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Nair.
OUT! Caught. Dushmantha Chameera to Virat Kohli. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover, caught by Starc. Starc takes a calm catch close to the ropes.
Dushmantha Chameera to Krunal Pandya. Yorker, down leg side on the front foot working, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Porel.
Dushmantha Chameera to Virat Kohli. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep backward point for 1 run.
Dushmantha Chameera to Krunal Pandya. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Nair.
FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to Krunal Pandya. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Stubbs.
Wide Dushmantha Chameera to Krunal Pandya. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for 1 run, fielded by Rahul.
Mukesh Kumar to Krunal Pandya. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
FOUR! Mukesh Kumar to Krunal Pandya. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
FOUR! Mukesh Kumar to Krunal Pandya. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Mukesh Kumar to Krunal Pandya. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Patel.
Mukesh Kumar to Virat Kohli. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Yadav.
Mukesh Kumar to Virat Kohli. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Mitchell Starc to Krunal Pandya. Short, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, dropped catch by Porel, shy attempt by Starc.
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Sharma.
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli. Length ball, off stump backing away flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Nair.
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump backing away pulling, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
Mitchell Starc to Krunal Pandya. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Sharma.
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli. Length ball, off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Patel.
FOUR! Axar Patel to Krunal Pandya. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, well timed past deep square leg for 4 runs. Lovely shot.
Axar Patel to Virat Kohli. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
Axar Patel to Virat Kohli. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Nigam.
Axar Patel to Krunal Pandya. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
Wide Axar Patel to Krunal Pandya. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Rahul.
Axar Patel to Virat Kohli. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Nigam.
Axar Patel to Krunal Pandya. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, well timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Nigam.