IPL 2021, RCB vs MI Highlights: The match was held in Dubai.IPL 2021, RCB vs MI Highlights: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) consolidated their third spot on the IPL 2021 points table after beating defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by 54 runs at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
After being sent to bat first, RCB recovered well early on after losing Devdutt Padikkal as Virat Kohli (51) and Srikar Bharat (32) built a 68-run partnership. After their dismissals, Glenn Maxwell’s 37-ball 56 powered RCB to 165/6 at the end of 20 overs. Chasing, MI got off to a brilliant start as Rohit Sharma (43) and Quinton de Kock (24) stitched a fifty-run opening stand in no time. But Mumbai crumbled under pressure and went from 79/1 to 106/8 in just six overs. Harshal Patel (4/17) and Yuzvendra Chahal (3/11) ended MI’s innings on 111-all out after 18.1 overs.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
165/6 (20.0)Mumbai Indians
111 (18.1)Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Mumbai Indians by 54 runs
RCB win by 54 runs after Chahal scalps the wicket of Bumrah and Harshal ends the defending champions' innings by dismissing Milne. What a win! On the other hand, MI lose three matches on the trot. MI: 111-all out (18.1 overs)
Hardik, Pollard and Rahul Chahar fall one after another to the brilliance of Harshal! While Kohli took a smart catch to dismiss Hardik (3) on the first ball of the over, Harshal completely bowls over Pollard (7) and traps Rahul (0) between the wickets. And that should be the game for RCB. Mumbai need 60 runs in 21 balls now. MI: 106/8 (16.3 overs)
From 79/1 to 97/5! Mumbai are in deep trouble now as the balance shifts towards Kohli's side. Siraj takes the wicket of Suryakumar (8) and concedes just two runs in his over. All up to Pollard and Hardik now. MI: 99/5 (15 overs)
Jubilation in the RCB dugout! Maxwell gets his second of the night as he removes Krunal (5) from the middle. The delivery went across the line, flicked the pad on the way to hitting the stumps. Next up, Pollard. MI: 93/4 (13.1 overs)
Ever since Ishan's dismissal by Chahal, it has been a bit quiet from Mumbai. Krunal (5*) and Suryakumar (6*) are taking it easy through the middle overs as RCB attempt to ride on their newfound momentum. MI: 93/3 (13 overs)
After his fifty earlier on, Maxwell impresses with the ball too! He scalps a big wicket as Rohit falls on 43. The Australian bowls a quicker outside off and Rohit's shot is caught by Padikkal at the long-on boundary. MI: 79/2 (10 overs)
Rohit carries on in the same vein of form as Ishan provides good support with a fine boundary. MI: 75/1 (9 overs)
Breakthrough for RCB! Chahal comes into the attack and on his fourth delivery, he removes de Kock on 24. The spinner entices the South African to go for the big shot but it's well taken by Maxwell running in. MI: 57/1 (6.4 overs)
After punishing Christian with three boundaries in his opening over, Rohit (29*) and de Kock (24*) stitch a 50-run opening stand. Harshal comes into the attack and slows down MI's run-rate. Just five runs off his over. MI: 56/0 (6 overs)
A no ball by Jamieson brings the game to life! Rohit takes initiative and smacks the pacer for three consecutive boundaries afterwards. He keeps his momentum and punishes Siraj with confidence. MI: 36/0 (4 overs)
Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock walk out to start the chase as Kyle Jamieson opens the attack. The openers start off nice and easy, not going for adventurous shots in the beginning. Just ones and twos so far. MI: 5/0 (1 over)
What a turnaround by MI! Bumrah and Boult bowl two brilliant overs right at the very end, claiming three wickets and conceding just nine runs. On the back of Kohli and Maxwell's fifties, RCB end on 165/6 after 20 overs.
How the tables have turned around! Bumrah removes both Maxwell (56) and ABD (11) in back-to-back deliveries! Boult and de Kock come clutch for MI with their catches. Just six runs off the over. Brilliant bowling! RCB: 162/5 (19 overs)
The floodgates have opened! ABD comes on and instantly chooses violence! A six on his second ball and a four on his fourth, all while facing Bumrah. The South African passes on the baton to Maxwell, who then keeps the momentum going with a massive reverse-hit six. The Australian punishes Milne even more with two boundaries. RCB: 156/3 (18 overs)
Big, big wicket for MI! Milne removes Kohli (51) at a crucial time! The bowler pitched a slower ball into the pitch after seeing Kohli charge down... a mistimed pull guides the ball into the hands of Anukul Roy. RCB: 126/3 (15.5 overs)
Fifty up for the outgoing captain! 40 balls, three fours and three sixes. RCB: 118/2 (14.1 overs)
Bangalore manage to stitch yet another vital partnership in the middle! Maxwell takes his time to settle down and then, he takes on the economical Krunal to punish him with a six. A four off Milne and 100's up! RCB: 101/2 (12.1 overs)
The solid Kohli-Bharat partnership comes to an end! After being hit for two sixes in two overs, Rahul Chahar exacts his revenge. He dismisses Bharat on 32. Suryakumar with the catch at wide long-off. RCB: 75/2 (8.5 overs)
After smacking Milne for a four and a six, Kohli (31*) moves on to punishing another new bowler. But he takes it easy against Krunal. Four singles in the all-rounder's opening over. Bharat is on 13* on the other side. RCB: 48/1 (6 overs)
Kohli ups the ante after the early blow in some style! He takes on Bumrah and slaps him for a one-bounce boundary... and then doubles the pain with a massive pull for a six! Bharat joins the party too with a four. RCB: 31/1 (4 overs)
Kohli has now crossed 10,000 runs in T20s. He has five centuries and 73 fifties in the format.
Breakthrough for MI as Bumrah strikes early! The pacer starts off brilliantly, putting the pressure on Padikkal... and he finally reaps rewards. An away swinger and the batsman's outside edge is caught by de Kock. RCB: 7/1 (1.4 overs)
Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal walk out to open for RCB while Trent Boult gets the new ball. And drama right from the start! Kohli hits a maximum on the second ball courtesy of a Rahul Chahar dropped catch. RCB: 7/0 (1 over)
CSK continue their winning streak with a two-wicket win against KKR in Abu Dhabi. A last-ball thriller!
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Playing XI): Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Srikar Bharat(w), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Shahbaz Ahmed, Daniel Christian, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Adam Milne, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult
MI win the toss and elect to field first. "We are gonna bowl first. We have tried everything in the two games we played and I think a score in front us would be ideal. It's important to focus on the game at hand," says Rohit Sharma.
CSK are currently chasing 172 against KKR. They still need 66 runs from 48 balls. Follow live updates here.
Hello and welcome to the live commentary of the IPL 2021 contest between RCB and MI, taking place at the Dubai International Stadium. Both the teams will be looking to register their first win of the UAE leg. Stay tuned!