CSK vs RCB, Indian Premier League, 2022: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Match 22 Squad Updates and Match Summary

nd Innings Royal Challengers Bangalore

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Shivam Dube is the Player of the Match. He says he definitely feels happy to contribute to the first win of his team. Adds, that he has been more focused on his basics. Says Mahi bhai helped him a lot to improve his game. Says, he aimed to time the ball really well and tries to maintain the balance. Further says, he will bat wherever the team needs him to bat.

Ravindra Jadeja the skipper of Chennai says that this is his first victory as a captain and he dedicates this victory to his wife since the first victory is always special and he feels good to win after losing the first four games. Mentions that all the staff and management never put pressure on him and he says that MS Dhoni is always on the field helping him. Further adds that there is plenty of experience in their dressing room, and they keep things calm and they don't panic.

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Robin Uthappa is in for a chat. Says everyone was just amazed as Ambati Rayudu was after the catch. After the match, he said that he was happy to contribute something to this victory. Mentions, he gave some time to Dube to settle down, but once he had his eye in both decided to take on from each end and that did wonders for them. Adds, Maheesh Theekshana is coming into his own and we see him grow in confidence as the game time increases. Mentions the side will be really relieved with the two points. Says the team really stuck together during the game and the result is the best part of it.

Faf du Plessis, the skipper of Bangalore, is in for a chat. He says that while bowling they were good till the 7th over, but post that Dube and Uthappa took the spinners on, and put together around 160 runs, and that partnership speaks for itself. Mentions that they had to be aggressive which they weren't, and Chennai used their spinners really well as well. Informs that they really missed the services of Harshal tonight, they lacked bowling variety towards the end. Says that they did not get a good start, but he is really impressed with the younger guys, it shows the batting depth they have.

Ravindra Jadeja would be a happier man after this victory without a doubt! This is the Chennai we all were familiar with. What a dominating performance by the men in yellow. Maheesh Theekshana stood out amongst the bowlers for Chennai. He grabbed four wickets and most of them came when the game was being taken away from them. It was an evening filled with mixed emotions for Mukesh Choudhary. A moment to savour as he took the wicket of Virat Kohli, but a night to forget with a couple of dropped catches in the field. Things could've gotten worse for Chennai but the experience of Dwayne Bravo came to the rescue, once he sent back Dinesh Karthik in the 18th over. All smiles for the people in yellow. They will try to capitalize on the winning momentum by their side.

It is never easy to chase down a huge target. Bangalore started out with a strategy of keeping the wickets in hand which would come in handy deep into the innings. The opening pair failed to find boundaries in the opening overs but did rack up runs at a good rate by running the hard yards. Although the plan took a U-turn, once Faf du Plessis perished. There was a mini collapse for Bangalore as they were four wickets down within 7 overs. The middle-order put up a solid counterpunch, which got hopes high for Bangalore but it wasn't enough. Suyash Prabhudessai and Shahbaz Ahmed did trouble the yellow army but Maheesh Theekshana got the better of the pair. In the end, it was a huge ask for Dinesh Karthik, he put a good cameo but could not provide his side with another match-winning knock.

What an enthralling match. The South Indian derby always delivers an entertaining contest. Nevertheless, Chennai continue their domination over Bangalore in the Indian T20 League. They also get their first win of the season.

over

20 | 12 Runs | HH: 193/9

19.6

Dwayne Bravo to Mohammed Siraj, FOUR! Mohammed Siraj ends the innings in fine fashion. Full length, on off. Mohammed Siraj drills it down the ground for a boundary. Chennai win by 23 runs!

19.5

Dwayne Bravo to Mohammed Siraj, Shorter ball, outside off, slower delivery. Mohammed Siraj looks to pull this but he misses.

19.4

Dwayne Bravo to Mohammed Siraj, FOUR! Good shot by Siraj! Very full, around middle and off. Mohammed Siraj lifts it over the bowler's head dor a boundary.

19.3

Dwayne Bravo to Mohammed Siraj, Yoker, wide of off. Mohammed Siraj swings his bat at it but he misses.

19.2

Dwayne Bravo to Josh Hazlewood, Slower ball, on a length, outside off. Josh Hazlewood taps it towards point and takes a single.

19.2

Dwayne Bravo to Josh Hazlewood, Wide! Fuller ball, wide of off. Josh Hazlewood leaves it alone. Wide called!

19.1

Dwayne Bravo to Josh Hazlewood, Fuller ball, outside off. Josh Hazlewood lifts it just over Ambati Rayudu at mid off, who backtracks but fails to get to the ball. Two taken!

over

19 | 7 Runs | HH: 181/9

18.6

Chris Jordan to Mohammed Siraj, FOUR! Outside off, on a length. Mohammed Siraj slashes it over cover for a boundary.

18.5

Chris Jordan to Josh Hazlewood, Another yorker, outside off. Josh Hazlewood pushes it toward long off for a single.

18.4

Chris Jordan to Josh Hazlewood, Wide of off, yorker-length delivery. Josh Hazlewood swings his bat at it but he misses.

18.3

Chris Jordan to Mohammed Siraj, Fuller ball, outside off. Mohammed Siraj drives it towards long off for a single.

18.2

Chris Jordan to Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Siraj tries to be innovative here! A low full toss, outside off. Mohammed Siraj shuffles across and tries to go scoop this, but he ends up chipping it on the off side. It lands safely.

18.1

Chris Jordan to Josh Hazlewood, On a length, angling in on the pads. Josh Hazlewood looks to flick this but the ball goes off the outside edge towards point for a single.

over

18 | 5 Runs | HH: 174/9

17.6

Dwayne Bravo to Josh Hazlewood, Fuller delivery, outside off. Josh Hazlewood knocks it towards long off for a single. 43 needed off 12 balls now.

17.5

Dwayne Bravo to Mohammed Siraj, Another yorker, around off. Mohammed Siraj pushes it towards cover and takes a single.

17.4

Dwayne Bravo to Mohammed Siraj, Yorker-length delivery, wide of off. Mohammed Siraj digs it out towards short third man.

17.3

Dwayne Bravo to Josh Hazlewood, A low full toss, outside off. Josh Hazlewood pushes it towards deep point for a single.

Josh Hazlewood is the last man in.

17.2

Dwayne Bravo to Dinesh Karthik, OUT! TAKEN! Dinesh Karthik perishes! This should be the game for Chennai now. Ravindra Jadeja is relieved! A low full toss, around off. Dinesh Karthik heaves it with th bottom half of his bat towards deep mid-wicket. Ravindra Jadeja keeps his eye on the bat and takes a good catch.

17.1

Dwayne Bravo to Dinesh Karthik, Fuller ball, around middle. Dinesh Karthik knocks it to long on. No run taken!

17.1

Dwayne Bravo to Dinesh Karthik, Wide! Slower delivery, down the leg side once again. Dinesh Karthik looks to heave this but he misses. Another wide called!

17.1

Dwayne Bravo to Dinesh Karthik, Wide! Full in length, down the leg side. Dinesh Karthik misses his flick. Wide given!

over

17 | 23 Runs | HH: 169/8

16.6

Mukesh Choudhary to Dinesh Karthik, Pitches it up, outside off. Dinesh Karthik drives it uppishly over cover. Just a single. He retains the strike. 48 needed off 18 balls!

16.6

Mukesh Choudhary to Dinesh Karthik, Wide! A yorker-length delivery, wide of off. Dinesh Karthik leaves it alone. Another wide in the over!

16.5

Mukesh Choudhary to Dinesh Karthik, A low full toss, outside off. Dinesh Karthik slices it aerially over cover once again. A couple of runs taken!

16.4

Mukesh Choudhary to Dinesh Karthik, Fuller ball, outside off. Dinesh Karthik lifts it over cover. Two taken!

16.4

Mukesh Choudhary to Dinesh Karthik, Wide! Wide of off, fuller ball. Dinesh Karthik leaves it alone. Wide given!

16.3

Mukesh Choudhary to Dinesh Karthik, FOUR! Innovation at its best! A length ball, outside off. Dinesh Karthik shuffles across, and flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary.

MS Dhoni quick to run across to the other side. He passes on some advice to Mukesh Choudhary, who seems to be a bit under pressure.

16.2

Mukesh Choudhary to Dinesh Karthik, SIX! Poor delivery and punished! A fuller ball, around the pads. Dinesh Karthik uses his wrists and flicks it over deep square leg for another maximum! Back-to-back sixes for Dinesh Karthik!

16.1

Mukesh Choudhary to Dinesh Karthik, SIX! Till Dinesh Karthik is here, Bangalore's hopes are still alive! A shorter ball, around middle. Dinesh Karthik pulls it over deep square leg for a biggie.

over

16 | 6 Runs | HH: 146/8

15.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Mohammed Siraj, Firing it in on middle, shorter ball. Mohammed Siraj misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.

15.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Mohammed Siraj, Shorter ball, drifting in on middle. Mohammed Siraj defends it out.

Mohammed Siraj comes in at number 10.

15.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Akash Deep, OUT! CAUGHT! WHAT A STUNNING CATCH! Unbelievable stuff from Ambati Rayudu! A fuller ball slower through the air, around middle. Akash Deep looks to flick this away, but the ball goes off the leading edge towards cover. Ambati Rayudu keeps his eyes on the ball, dives full-stretch to his right and takes a spectacular one-handed catch there! Bangalore are now 8 down!

15.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Akash Deep, Quicker, outside off, shorter ball. Akash Deep taps it towards point.

Strategic break! Dinesh Karthik holds the key for Bangalore but the task is too big for him to do alone and with the lower-order batters walking in, chances of any support from the other end are slim. But cricket is a funny game, so we can't rule anything out. Chennai have the game by the scruff of the neck and would hope to grab their first win of the season. Akash Deep is the new batter in for Bangalore.

15.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Wanindu Hasaranga, OUT! CAUGHT! Ravindra Jadeja brings himself into the attack and strikes and he grabs his second wicket of the match. A shorter ball again, around middle. Wanindu Hasaranga makes room and looks to go over long on this time. But he lifts this one with no timing and the ball goes to Chris Jordan at long on who pouches it safely. Wanindu Hasaranga walks back shaking his head, he feels he has missed out on this one!

15.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Wanindu Hasaranga, SIX! Wanindu Hasaranga has made that look so easy! A shorter ball, around middle. Wanindu Hasaranga swivels and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie!

over

15 | 9 Runs | HH: 140/6

14.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Dinesh Karthik, Full and on off. Dinesh Karthik blocks it out solidly.

14.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Dinesh Karthik, SIX! DK goes chasing the asking rate! It is floated, full and on leg. Dinesh Karthik gets low and slog-sweeps it over the square leg fence for a biggie.

14.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Wanindu Hasaranga, Tossed up, outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga pushes it to point for a single.

Wanindu Hasaranga walks out to bat.

14.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Shahbaz Ahmed, OUT! TIMBER! Maheesh Theekshana does the job himself and gets his fourth wicket of the innings. It is quicker, full and on off. This one hurries onto the batter. Shahbaz Ahmed stays back, fails to defend it out and gets beaten completely. The ball goes through to rattle the stumps.

14.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Dinesh Karthik, DROPPED! Mukesh Choudhary is having a bad evening in the field. He drops a sitter for the second time here. It is tossed up, full and outside off. Dinesh Karthik slashes hard at it. The ball flies high in the air off the outer half. Mukesh Choudhary settles under it but fails to grab it. They take one.

14.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Shahbaz Ahmed, Length ball, on the pads, Shahbaz Ahmed flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

over

14 | 15 Runs | HH: 131/5

13.6

Dwayne Bravo to Shahbaz Ahmed, Full toss, on off. Shahbaz Ahmed hits it to long off for a single. A good over for Bangalore, 15 runs off it.

13.5

Dwayne Bravo to Shahbaz Ahmed, Length ball, outside off, again a slower delivery. Shahbaz Ahmed punches it hard to sweeper cover for two runs.

13.4

Dwayne Bravo to Shahbaz Ahmed, Slower and fuller, on off. Shahbaz Ahmed drives it through covers for two runs.

13.4

Dwayne Bravo to Dinesh Karthik, NO BALL! Length ball, on off, angled across. Dinesh Karthik pushes it to cover for a single. The umpire signals a no ball, as Chennai had an extra fielder outside the 30-yard circle on the leg side. This is really poor from Chennai. The players crowd the umpire but in the end, it stays as a no ball.

13.3

Dwayne Bravo to Shahbaz Ahmed, Full length, outside off. Shahbaz Ahmed taps it to point for one.

13.2

Dwayne Bravo to Shahbaz Ahmed, Length ball, outside off. Ahmed punches it through covers for a brace.

13.1

Dwayne Bravo to Shahbaz Ahmed, FOUR! Full length, wide outside off. An off-pace delivery yet again. Shahbaz Ahmed slashes hard and it flies off the outside edge towards backward point. Maheesh Theekshana puts in a desperate dive but gets no where near the ball. It races away to the fence.

13.1

Dwayne Bravo to Shahbaz Ahmed, WIDE! Slow and full, wide outside off. Dwayne Bravo gets it all wrong this time. Shahbaz Ahmed does not bother. Wide called.

over

13 | 6 Runs | HH: 116/5

12.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Shahbaz Ahmed, Full, on middle and leg. Ahmed sweeps it to deep square leg for a single. Bangalore need 101 runs in 42 balls.

12.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Shahbaz Ahmed, Fuller, on off. Shahbaz Ahmed pushes it to mid off.

12.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Dinesh Karthik, Flatter, on off, Dinesh Karthik flicks it through mid-wicket for one run.

12.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Dinesh Karthik, FOUR! Dinesh Karthik off the mark in a fine fashion. It is full, angled down leg. Dinesh Karthik gets low and sweeps it to fine leg for four.

Dinesh Karthik walks out to bat now.

12.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Suyash Prabhudessai, OUT! TIMBER! Maheesh Theekshana bags his third wicket of the innings. He breaks a crucial stand here which was starting to hurt Chennai. It is full and on the stumps. Suyash Prabhudessai comes down the track and tries to heave it across the line but misses it completely. The ball goes through to rattle the stumps.

12.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Suyash Prabhudessai, Length ball, on off. Suyash Prabhudessai blocks it back to the bowler.

Maheesh Theekshana (2-0-18-2) comes back to bowl.

over

12 | 10 Runs | HH: 110/4

11.6

Dwayne Bravo to Suyash Prabhudessai, Full length, on off. Suyash Prabhudessai eases it to long on for a single. Should've been a wicket-taking over for Bravo but not to be.

11.5

Dwayne Bravo to Shahbaz Ahmed, Touch short, outside off. Shahbaz Ahmed cuts it hard to cover for a single.

11.4

Dwayne Bravo to Suyash Prabhudessai, DROPPED! Mukesh Choudhary drops a dolly this time. A short ball, angled into the batter. Suyash Prabhudessai pulls it to deep mid-wicket. Mukesh Choudhary comes forward to grab the catch but it spills out of his hands in the end.

11.3

Dwayne Bravo to Shahbaz Ahmed, A length ball, outside off. Shahbaz Ahmed guides it to third man for a single.

11.2

Dwayne Bravo to Shahbaz Ahmed, FOUR! Shahbaz Ahmed is taking the charge now. Short ball, outside off. Shahbaz Ahmed cuts it through covers for a boundary.

11.2

Dwayne Bravo to Shahbaz Ahmed, WIDE! Is Bravo under pressure? This is a slower delivery, wide outside off. The ball is outside the tramline. Shahbaz Ahmed leaves it alone. Wide called.

11.1

Dwayne Bravo to Shahbaz Ahmed, Good length, outside off. This one flies off the deck. Shahbaz Ahmed tries to chase it but misses.

11.1

Dwayne Bravo to Shahbaz Ahmed, WIDE! Full length, wide outside off. Shahbaz Ahmed slashes but misses. Wide called.

Dwayne Bravo comes into the attack.

over

11 | 14 Runs | HH: 100/4

10.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Suyash Prabhudessai, Nearly finds the gap this time. Short ball, outside off. Suyash Prabhudessai cuts it to point but straight to the fielder.

10.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Suyash Prabhudessai, SIX! KABOOM! Suyash Prabhudessai is on a roll here! Quicker, full and on off. Suyash Prabhudessai gets low and slogs it over the square leg fence for a maximum. 100 up for Bangalore.

10.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Suyash Prabhudessai, FOUR! Suyash Prabhudessai is not shying away from anything here. It is full and on off. Suyash Prabhudessai changes his stance quickly and reverse-hits it over backward point for a boundary.

10.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Shahbaz Ahmed, Tossed up, on off. Shahbaz Ahmed tucks it to the leg side for a single this time.

10.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Shahbaz Ahmed, Fuller, on middle and leg. Ahmed flicks it to square leg and the batters pick two with ease.

10.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Suyash Prabhudessai, Short ball, on off. Suyash Prabhudessai flicks it past mid on for a single.

over

10 | 13 Runs | HH: 86/4

9.6

Chris Jordan to Shahbaz Ahmed, Very full on this occasion, outside off. Shahbaz Ahmed gets down on his knee and drives it towards deep point for a brace. 13 runs off Chris Jordan's first over!

9.5

Chris Jordan to Suyash Prabhudessai, Slower ball, angling in, on the pads. Suyash Prabhudessai tucks it towards square leg for a single.

9.4

Chris Jordan to Suyash Prabhudessai, FOUR! WOW! What a shot! A fuller ball, around middle. Suyash Prabhudessai gets down on his knee and paddle and scoops it towards fine leg for a boundary. What a talented player! We saw him make great saves on the field, and now he is displaying his skills with the bat as well.

9.3

Chris Jordan to Shahbaz Ahmed, Fuller, taking the pace off now, outside off. Shahbaz Ahmed leans and pushes it towards point. Single taken!

9.2

Chris Jordan to Suyash Prabhudessai, On a length, outside off. Suyash Prabhudessai dabs it towards point and takes a quick single.

9.1

Chris Jordan to Suyash Prabhudessai, FOUR! Welcome to the attack, Chris Jordan! A shorter ball, outside off. Suyash Prabhudessai stands tall and slaps that past cover for a boundary.

Strategic break! A much-needed one for Bangalore. They have lost four wickets in quick succession and that is not a good sign at all while chase a huge target, Chennai are clearly on top in this match. They will be hoping to restrict the batters from building a solid stand. An enticing passage of play awaits. Chris Jordan comes into the attack for Chennai.

over

9 | 11 Runs | HH: 73/4

8.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Shahbaz Ahmed, FOUR! Nicely played. Full and outside off. Shahbaz Ahmed gets low and slog-sweeps it towards fine leg. The ball bounces over the ropes.

8.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Shahbaz Ahmed, Shorter ball, turning in, around middle. Shahbaz Ahmed looks to pull this, but he misses and gets hit on the pads.

8.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Shahbaz Ahmed, A dot now! Flatter, on the pads. Shahbaz Ahmed fails to pick it up and gets hit high on the pads.

8.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Shahbaz Ahmed, Another shorter ball, around middle. Shahbaz Ahmed flicks it towards deep mid-wicket. Two taken!

8.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Suyash Prabhudessai, Shorter ball now, around middle. Suyash Prabhudessai works it away towards deep square leg for a single.

8.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Suyash Prabhudessai, FOUR! Top shot! full, outside off. Suyash Prabhudessai makes room, and goes inside-out over cover for a boundary.

over

8 | 12 Runs | HH: 62/4

7.6

Moeen Ali to Suyash Prabhudessai, Shortish ball again, around middle. Suyash Prabhudessai works it away towards mid-wicket for a single.

7.5

Moeen Ali to Suyash Prabhudessai, FOUR! Slower through the air, full, around middle. Suyash Prabhudessai sweeps it towards deep mid-wicket. The fielder there dives forward and but fails to reach the ball. The ball goes behind towards the ropes for a boundary.

7.4

Moeen Ali to Shahbaz Ahmed, Shorter ball, around middle. Shahbaz Ahmed flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.

7.3

Moeen Ali to Suyash Prabhudessai, Fuller ball, around middle. Suyash Prabhudessai drives it aerially towards long on. The fielder there collects it on the bounce. Single taken!

7.2

Moeen Ali to Shahbaz Ahmed, Tad shorter, around middle. Shahbaz Ahmed stays in his crease and flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.

7.1

Moeen Ali to Shahbaz Ahmed, FOUR! Swept away! A fuller ball, slower through the air, around middle. Shahbaz Ahmed gets down on his knee and sweeps it towards deep square leg for a boundary.

over

7 | 8 Runs | HH: 50/4

6.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Suyash Prabhudessai, Fuller ball, quicker, around middle. Suyash Prabhudessai pushes it back to the bowler.

Suyash Prabhudessai comes out to bat at number 6.

6.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Ravindra Jadeja strikes in his first over! He gets the big fish, Glenn Maxwell. Spinners are doing the trick here for Chennai. An arm ball, much straighter, around off. Glenn Maxwell rocks back and tries to pull this but he misses and the ball goes on to hit the top of off. Bangalore are now 4 down!

6.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Shahbaz Ahmed, Shortish again, outside off. Shahbaz Ahmed pushes it towards point and takes a single.

6.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Shahbaz Ahmed, Width on offer, shorter ball. Shahbaz Ahmed cuts it towards deep backward point for a brace.

6.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, On the pads, Maxwell flicks it to long on for a single.

6.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, FOUR! Lovely shot! Shorter ball, outside off. Glenn Maxwell slaps it past cover for a boundary.

Shahbaz Ahmed is the new batter in. Also, Ravindra Jadeja takes the ball now.

over

6 | 15 Runs | HH: 42/3

5.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Anuj Rawat, OUT! LBW! The umpire thinks it is plumb but Anuj Rawat thinks otherwise and opts for a review. Bangalore though lose another wicket! Maheesh Theekshana strikes once again. Bangalore are in a spot of bother now. A fuller ball, this one comes back in, around middle. Anuj Rawat looks to whip this and but he misses and gets hit on his back pad. Anuj Rawat reviews the decision. Ball Tracking shows three reds. He has to walk back!

5.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Glenn Maxwell, In the air....but safe! A fuller ball, outside off. Glenn Maxwell lifts it over the fielder at mid off. Single taken!

5.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Glenn Maxwell, SIX! Back-to-back sixes! Glenn Maxwell is on the charge already! A shorter ball, around middle. Glenn Maxwell swivels and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

5.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Glenn Maxwell, SIX! Up and over! A fuller ball, around off. Glenn Maxwell tonks it way over mid off for a biggie.

5.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Glenn Maxwell, Fuller ball, much straighter, around middle. Glenn Maxwell gets down and tries to reverse-sweep this but he gets an inside edge back onto his pads.

5.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Glenn Maxwell, A shorter ball, around middle and leg. Glenn Maxwell tucks it towards deep square leg. Dwayne Bravo fumbles there and allows the batters to take two tuns.

over

5 | 7 Runs | HH: 27/2

4.6

Mukesh Choudhary to Glenn Maxwell, Direct hit and it could've been curtains for Glenn Maxwell. Full length, outside off. Glenn Maxwell drives it aerially to the left of mid off. The ball meets Ravindra Jadeja on a bounce. The batters scamper across for a single. Jadeja misses his throw at the non-striker's end.

4.5

Mukesh Choudhary to Glenn Maxwell, FOUR! Glenn Maxwell not wasting any time here. A short ball, on off. Glenn Maxwell pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

4.4

Mukesh Choudhary to Anuj Rawat, In the air but safe! A short ball, outside off. Anuj Rawat tries to pull it away. The ball goes to mid off off the top-edge but lands safely. They take one.

4.3

Mukesh Choudhary to Anuj Rawat, What a beauty! Mukesh Choudhary making the ball talk now. A length ball, on the fouth stump. Anuj Rawat tries to flirt away from his body but gets beaten on the outside edge.

4.2

Mukesh Choudhary to Glenn Maxwell, A length ball, outside off. Glenn Maxwell guides it to third man for one.

Glenn Maxwell comes to the crease.

4.1

Mukesh Choudhary to Virat Kohli, OUT! CAUGHT! Mukesh Choudhary gets the dream wicket of Virat Kohli. He is elated. Chennai right on top here. A short ball, on the bodyline. Virat Kohli pulls it to deep square leg. Shivam Dube moves to right and takes a solid catch. Virat Kohli walks back on just a single. This is huge for Chennai. They couldn't have asked for a better start.

Mukesh Choudhary comes back into the attack. He went for 10 runs in his first over!

over

4 | 6 Runs | HH: 20/1

3.6

Moeen Ali to Anuj Rawat, Fuller, on off. Rawat defends it to the left of the slip fielder.

3.5

Moeen Ali to Virat Kohli, Full and outside off. Virat Kohli defends it to cover on the front foot. The batters cross for a quick single.

3.4

Moeen Ali to Anuj Rawat, A quick single as this is worked to mid on.

3.3

Moeen Ali to Anuj Rawat, Fuller, on off. Anuj Rawat reverse-sweeps it to backward point, not in the gap though.

3.2

Moeen Ali to Anuj Rawat, FOUR! Nicely played. A short ball, outside off. Anuj Rawat goes back and pulls it through the gap at mid-wicket for a single.

3.1

Moeen Ali to Anuj Rawat, Length, angled into the off stump. Rawat taps it to backward point.

over

3 | 3 Runs | HH: 14/1

2.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Virat Kohli, Fuller, on the pads. Virat Kohli clips it to the leg side. A wicket-taking over of Maheesh Theekshana comes to an end.

Virat Kohli walks out to bat now.

2.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Faf du Plessis, OUT! CAUGHT! Maheesh Theekshana strikes in his very first over. He gets an early wicket for his side. Faf du Plessis fails to hurt his ex-franchise and walks back on 8. It is full and on the stumps. Faf du Plessis decides to free his arms this time and lofts it towards long on. He does not get the desired distance on it. Chris Jordan takes a solid catch there.

2.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Faf du Plessis, Touch short, on leg. Faf du Plessis goes back and pulls it to mid-wicket. Not in the gap though.

2.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Anuj Rawat, Tossed up, full and outside off. Anuj Rawat drives it down to long off for a single.

2.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Faf du Plessis, Fuller, on the pads, Faf du Plessis flicks it through mid-wicket for one.

2.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Anuj Rawat, Flatter and outside off. Anuj Rawat gets it to short third man off the outside edge. They take a single.

Maheesh Theekshana comes into the attack now.

over

2 | 10 Runs | HH: 11/0

1.6

Mukesh Choudhary to Faf du Plessis, Length ball, on middle. Faf du Plessis bunts it to the off side. No boundary off the over but Bangalore get 10 runs off it. The batters are running some hard yards out here.

1.5

Mukesh Choudhary to Anuj Rawat, Three again! This is solid running. Full length, angled into the pads. Anuj Rawat comes down the track and flicks it through the gap at mid-wicket. Chris Jordan stops it with his foot. They take three.

1.4

Mukesh Choudhary to Faf du Plessis, Full length, straight on the pads. Faf du Plessis flicks it through mid-wicket. Ravindra Jadeja pulls it back in time before the ropes. The batters take three runs again.

1.3

Mukesh Choudhary to Anuj Rawat, On a length, outside off, some swing this time. Anuj Rawat gets it to third man off the outer half.

1.2

Mukesh Choudhary to Faf du Plessis, Full length, on middle and leg. Faf du Plessis comes down the track and flicks it through mid-wicket. The batters take three comfortably.

1.1

Mukesh Choudhary to Faf du Plessis, Length ball, on off. Faf du Plessis drives it to cover.

Mukesh Choudhary will bowl from the other end.

over

1 | 1 Runs | HH: 1/0

0.6

Moeen Ali to Anuj Rawat, On off, defended out solidly. Just one run off the over. A great over by Moeen Ali to start with.

0.5

Moeen Ali to Anuj Rawat, Tossed up, full and angled down leg. Anuj Rawat tries to go for the reverse-sweep but fails to get any blade on it.

0.4

Moeen Ali to Anuj Rawat, Two on the trot now! This is flighted and outside off, turning away. Anuj Rawat leaves it alone.

0.3

Moeen Ali to Anuj Rawat, Second dot in the over! Angled into the pads. Rawat clips it to mid-wicket.

0.2

Moeen Ali to Faf du Plessis, Tossed up, full and on off. Faf du Plessis flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. Faf du Plessis and Bangalore are off the mark.

0.1

Moeen Ali to Faf du Plessis, Floated and on off. Faf du Plessis prods and flicks it to mid-wicket off the inner half.

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We are back for the chase! The players are out in the middle. Faf du Plessis and Anuj Rawat will open the batting for Bangalore. Moeen Ali will begin with the ball. Here we go...

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Shivam Dube is down for a chat. He says that he was keeping things simple, and he is used to this ground and he was disciplined in his batting. Mentions that MS Dhoni told him to keep calm and watch the last delivery and play accordingly. Says that it's been dry today, not much dew and that is good for them. Adds that Robin Uthappa and he were trying to attack the shorter side of grounds and were picking the right bowlers to hit.

Not the best day on the field for Bangalore! They were on top at the end of the Powerplay. But post that, it's been only Chennai. All the bowlers were taken to the cleaners tonight. It's been tough for them. Josh Hazlewood was exceptional in his first two overs, but coming back for his second spell even he was hit all over. Wanindu Hasaranga did manage to grab two wickets but it was all too late for them. They have a mountain to climb from here now. We have an exciting chase coming up! Do join us then!

A clinical performance from Chennai! After losing Moeen Ali and Ruturaj Gaikwad early in the innings. Chennai were in a spot of bother. Shivam Dube came in and started firing from the word go, he scored 95 runs off just 46 balls. Robin Uthappa took his time to settle in, but when once he was set, there was no stopping him and he went on to score 88 off just 50 deliveries. The duo put together 165 runs and guided Chennai to a score of over 200 runs. They have given the bowlers a lot to fight with now. Chennai have a golden opportunity now to clinch their first victory.

Carnage, absolute carnage! It was raining boundaries! This is exactly what they needed! After a disappointing start, they have put a mammoth total of 216 on the board. Bangalore needs something special now to chase this down.

over

20 | 15 Runs | HH: 216/4

19.6

Josh Hazlewood to Shivam Dube, It is in the air but Shivam Dube does not connect it cleanly this time. He looks at the heaven in agony but nonetheless he gets a single off it. It is full and outside off. Shivam Dube lofts it towards long off. He could not clear the fence this time. Faf du Plessis though drops the catch in the deep and the batters take single. Chennai end with 216/4 on the scoreboard.

19.5

Josh Hazlewood to Shivam Dube, A low full toss, on leg. Shivam Dube chips it to deep mid-wicket, although it lands safely. The batters take two. Shivam Dube on 94. Can he get a six off one delivery to rack his first ever Indian T20 League ton.

19.4

Josh Hazlewood to Shivam Dube, SIX! ALL THE WAY! Shivam Dube moves to 92. Can he make his ton with two balls remaining. It is a short ball, on off. Shivam Dube swivels and pulls it over the square leg fence for a biggie. Beautifully picked up.

19.3

Josh Hazlewood to Shivam Dube, A sharp bouncer, on leg stump. Shivam Dube swivels and tries to heave it away but misses.

19.2

Josh Hazlewood to Shivam Dube, Length ball, down leg. Shivam Dube looks to flick it away but misses. This one hits his pad strap which rules out the wide.

19.1

Josh Hazlewood to Shivam Dube, SIX! This is so effortless from Dube! Full length, on off. Shivam Dube stands tall and lofts it over the bowler's head for a biggie. He moves to 86. The crowd now chanting his name aloud. What an incredible moment for Dube.

MS Dhoni comes to the crease now. Also, Josh Hazlewood will bowl the final over of the innings.

over

19 | 14 Runs | HH: 201/4

18.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ravindra Jadeja, OUT! CAUGHT! Two wickets in two deliveries for Wanindu Hasaranga. Ravindra Jadeja walks back on a golden duck. With limited balls in hand counter-attack was the only way but Jadeja perishes. Tossed up, full and on off. Ravindra Jadeja gets low and slog-sweeps it to deep mid-wicket. Anuj Rawat runs to his right in the deep and takes a good flying catch.

Ravindra Jadeja comes to the crease now.

18.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Robin Uthappa, OUT! CAUGHT! A valiant knock of Robin Uthappa comes to an end. A short ball, on the pads. Robin Uthappa moves back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket. Virat Kohli runs forward and takes a solid catch in the deep.

18.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, Low full toss, on off. Shivam Dube hits it hard down the ground to long off for a single.

18.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, SIX! All the way! Shivam Dube in the form of his life. A short ball, on off. Shivam Dube rocks back and smokes it over the long on fence for a maximum. 200 up for Chennai.

18.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Robin Uthappa, LEG BYE! Flatter and on off. Robin Uthappa tries to reverse-hit it but misses. The ball goes to point off the pads. They cross for a leg bye.

18.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Robin Uthappa, SIX! Ruthless Robin! This is incredible hitting. Tossed up, full and on off. Robin Uthappa comes down the track and lofts it over the bowler's head for a maximum.

over

18 | 24 Runs | HH: 187/2

17.6

Akash Deep to Robin Uthappa, A full toss, on off. Robin Uthappa heaves it through mid-wicket for one. The agony finally comes to an end for Akash Deep. He ends his spell of 4 overs by giving away 58 runs. A night to forget for him.

17.6

Akash Deep to Robin Uthappa, WIDE! This is some stretching exercise for the umpire. Third umpire on the trot. Akash Deep is unable to end this over. This is full and outside the tramline.

17.6

Akash Deep to Robin Uthappa, WIDE! Full length, outside the tramline. Robin Uthappa does not bother this time. The umpire signals a wide.

17.6

Akash Deep to Robin Uthappa, WIDE! This is way, way wide. Not even on the cut strip. Robin Uthappa moves till the tramline only to leave this delivery. Wide called by the umpire. Deep under a lot of pressure.

17.5

Akash Deep to Shivam Dube, Touch short, on the bodyline. Shivam Dube tries to heave it across the line but gets it to square leg off his gloves. Just a single.

17.5

Akash Deep to Shivam Dube, WIDE! Fuller, down leg. Shivam Dube fails to flick it away. Wide called.

17.4

Akash Deep to Shivam Dube, SIX! Everything he touches is turning in gold at the moment. A full toss, outside off. Shivam Dube latches onto it and muscles it over the cover fence for a maximum. Shivam Dube moves to 72 this is his best ever score in the Indian T20 League.

17.3

Akash Deep to Shivam Dube, Length ball, on off. Shivam Dube tries to heave across the line. The ball goes to third man off the top-edge. It lands safely and the batters cross for two runs.

17.2

Akash Deep to Shivam Dube, FOUR! Cheeky! Shivam Dube playing with the field setup now. Deep bangs it short, on off. Shivam Dube waits for it and ramps it over the keeper's head for a boundary.

17.1

Akash Deep to Shivam Dube, SIX! What a shot! This is massive! Full length, angled into the pads. Shivam Dube shuffles to the leg side, clears his front leg and tonks it over the long on fence for a maximum.

Akash Deep (3-0-34-0) comes into the attack.

over

17 | 18 Runs | HH: 163/2

16.6

Mohammed Siraj to Shivam Dube, Full length, wide outside off. Shivam Dube punches it through the off side for a single.

16.6

Mohammed Siraj to Robin Uthappa, NO BALL! Drama continues. Robin Uthappa was on his way to the pavilion until the siren went on. The umpire signals a no ball and the Bangalore celebration had to be cut-short. Full ball, on middle and leg. Robin Uthappa whips it aerially towards deep mid-wicket. The fielder grabs a stunning catch by running to his left but Robin Uthappa survives. They take one and a Free Hit to follow.

16.5

Mohammed Siraj to Robin Uthappa, A short ball, on off. Robin Uthappa tries to heave it across the line but misses.

16.4

Mohammed Siraj to Robin Uthappa, NOT OUT! FOUR! A very simple decision for the third umpire. A length ball, on off. Robin Uthappa shuffles across the off stump and glances it down to fine leg for a boundary. Mohammed Siraj thinks it comes off his pads. Bangalore take a review and the replays are enough to confirm it comes off the bat.

Review! Bangalore have reviewed an LBW decision! The replay shows that it was clearly off the bat. The on-field decision stands.

16.3

Mohammed Siraj to Robin Uthappa, SIX! Robin Uthappa only dealing in sixes now! A good-length ball, on off. Robin Uthappa dances down the track and slams it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

16.2

Mohammed Siraj to Robin Uthappa, SIX! BANG! This flies off the top-edge but the luck goes Robin Uthappa's way. A full-length ball, on off. Robin Uthappa looks to heave it hard across the line. The ball takes the top-edge and flies over the third man fence.

16.1

Mohammed Siraj to Robin Uthappa, A length ball, angled down leg. Robin Uthappa heaves across the line but misses. The ball lobs to short fine leg off the pads. There is some noise but from the crowd.

over

16 | 12 Runs | HH: 145/2

15.6

Josh Hazlewood to Shivam Dube, Full-length ball, on off. Shivam Dube flicks it through mid-wicket. The batters pick two before the fielder cuts it out.

Mohammed Siraj (3-0-19-0) comes back into the attack.

15.6

Josh Hazlewood to Shivam Dube, WIDE! Full ball, down leg. Dube fails to clip it away. Wide called.

15.5

Josh Hazlewood to Robin Uthappa, Very full, outside off. Robin Uthappa drives it to sweeper cover for a single.

15.4

Josh Hazlewood to Robin Uthappa, Short ball again, on off. Robin Uthappa tries to pull it away but fails to connect this time.

15.3

Josh Hazlewood to Robin Uthappa, SIX! ALL THE WAY! Robin Uthappa has picked up the pace of his innings as well as this ball. It is short, on off. Robin Uthappa stands tall and smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

15.2

Josh Hazlewood to Shivam Dube, Length ball, on off. Dube whips it through mid-wicket for one.

15.1

Josh Hazlewood to Robin Uthappa, Great effort by Suyash Prabhudessai but this one just falls short. It is a length ball, angled into the pads. Robin Uthappa comes down the track and heaves it across the line to deep mid-wicket. Suyash Prabhudessai puts his body on the line by diving forward. It lands short but he does well enough to stop it from going through. Just a single.

over

15 | 15 Runs | HH: 133/2

14.6

Akash Deep to Shivam Dube, FOUR! And fifty for Shivam Dube as well! What an important knock this has been from him! A fuller delivery, outside off. Shivam Dube slices it over the point fielder for a boundary.

14.5

Akash Deep to Robin Uthappa, On a length, outside off. Robin Uthappa pushes it uppishly towards mid off for a single.

14.4

Akash Deep to Robin Uthappa, very full this time, outside off. Robin Uthappa looks to drive this but the goes off the inner half back onto the deck.

14.3

Akash Deep to Robin Uthappa, SIX! Robin Uthappa is on the charge! A shorter ball, around middle. Robin Uthappa pulls it over fine leg for a biggie!

14.2

Akash Deep to Robin Uthappa, FOUR! Robin Uthappa brings up his fifty in style! A fuller delivery, around middle. Robin Uthappa flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary. Top knock from him so far!

14.1

Akash Deep to Robin Uthappa, Yorker-length delivery, outside off. Robin Uthappa looks to drive but he misses.

over

14 | 13 Runs | HH: 118/2

13.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Robin Uthappa, Floated, around off. Robin Uthappa works it to long on for another single. A probing but yet an expensive over by Wanindu Hasaranga comes to an end.

13.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, Tossed up, on the pads, Shivam Dube tucks it to mid-wicket for a quick single.

13.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, WIDE! Full, angled down leg. Dube fails to chase it. Dinesh Karthik does well to not let it slip by this time.

13.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, FOUR BYES! A googly, around middle. Shivam Dube once again goes smash this but he misses. Dinesh Karthik behind the stumps misses it as well. The ball races away towards fine leg for a boundary.

13.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, DROPPED! A tough chance goes down! Great effort from Mohammed Siraj though! Another googly, full, around middle. Shivam Dube sweeps it towards deep square leg. Mohammed Siraj runs forward, dives, and gets his hands to it but fails to hold on to it. Two taken!

13.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, FOUR! Top effort from Glenn Maxwell in the deep! A fuller ball, around middle. Shivam Dube sweeps it wide of long on. Glenn Maxwell runs to his left, and keeps the ball away from the boundary with his left hand, but he has made contact with the boundary ropes in the process. Boundary given!

13.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, Beaten! A googly, tad quicker, around middle. Shivam Dube hangs back and looks to cut this but he misses.

Strategic break! Oh boy! It looks like Robin Uthappa is back in his peak. He is tearing apart the Bangalore bowlers along with Shivam Dube. The two batters have made sure Chennai do not lose the momentum in the middle overs. Bangalore though have a strong bowling pack and will look to make inroads in the match. An enticing passage of play awaits.

over

13 | 19 Runs | HH: 105/2

12.6

Glenn Maxwell to Robin Uthappa, SIX! Wow, make that three sixes in the over! Another fuller ball, outside off. Robin Uthappa gets down on his knee and once again smashes it over deep mid-wicket. 18 runs off the over!

12.5

Glenn Maxwell to Robin Uthappa, Flatter ball, outside off. Robin Uthappa pushes it towards cover.

12.4

Glenn Maxwell to Robin Uthappa, Quicker through the air, full, outside off. Robin Uthappa taps it towards short third man.

12.3

Glenn Maxwell to Robin Uthappa, SIX! Back-to-back sixes! Fuller delivery, outside off. Robin Uthappa gets down on his knee and slog-sweeps this over deep mid-wicket for another maximum.

12.2

Glenn Maxwell to Robin Uthappa, SIX! Robin Uthappa joins the party now! A shorter ball, around middle. Robin Uthappa swivels and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie!

12.1

Glenn Maxwell to Shivam Dube, Loopy ball, slower through the air, full, around middle. Shivam Dube drives it uppishly towards long on for a single.

over

12 | 13 Runs | HH: 86/2

11.6

Shahbaz Ahmed to Shivam Dube, Full again, outside off. Shivam Dube presses forward and taps it towards cover for a single. That brings up the 50-run partnership between these two!

11.5

Shahbaz Ahmed to Shivam Dube, SIX! KABOOM! Loopy delivery, outside off, fuller ball. Shivam Dube gets down on his knee and sweeps it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie!

11.4

Shahbaz Ahmed to Shivam Dube, Good fielder! Once again it's Suyash Prabhudessai! Outside off, fuller ball. Shivam Dube guides it past point. Suyash Prabhudessai runs across to his right, dives, and makes a good stop. Two taken!

11.3

Shahbaz Ahmed to Robin Uthappa, Short once again, outside off. Robin Uthappa pushes it off the back foot towards long off for a single.

11.2

Shahbaz Ahmed to Robin Uthappa, Spinning away, outside off, shorter ball again. Robin Uthappa rocks back and cuts it past point. Two taken!

11.1

Shahbaz Ahmed to Shivam Dube, Back of a length, spinning in, around middle. Shivam Dube knocks it towards square leg for a single.

over

11 | 13 Runs | HH: 73/2

10.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, Fuller ball, around middle. Shivam Dube flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. 13 runs off the over!

10.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, FOUR! Nicely done! This is good batting from Shivam Dube! A shorter ball, around middle. Shivam Dube uses the depth of his crease and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

10.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Robin Uthappa, Fuller delivery, another googly, around middle. Robin Uthappa leans and taps it towards square leg for a single.

10.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, Shorter ball, spinning away, outside off. Shivam Dube pushes it towards deep cover for single.

10.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, SIX! BOOM! Tosses it up, full, around middle. Shivam Dube tonks it high over long on for a biggie!

10.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, Starts off with a googly, outside off, full. Shivam Dube looks to sweep but he misses.

Wanindu Hasaranga comes into the attack.

over

10 | 5 Runs | HH: 60/2

9.6

Shahbaz Ahmed to Shivam Dube, Fuller, down leg, Dube clips it to square leg for a quick single. A tidy start by Shahbaz Ahmed. He goes only for five runs in his first over.

9.5

Shahbaz Ahmed to Robin Uthappa, Another single! Both the batters making sure to keep the runs ticking. It is short and wide outside off. This one turns away. Robin Uthappa cuts it hard to deep point for one.

9.4

Shahbaz Ahmed to Shivam Dube, Tossed up, full and outside off. Shivam Dube clips it to the leg side for one more.

9.3

Shahbaz Ahmed to Robin Uthappa, Short ball, outside off. Robin Uthappa cuts it through point for a single.

9.2

Shahbaz Ahmed to Shivam Dube, Darted on the pads. Dube flicks it to square leg for a single.

9.1

Shahbaz Ahmed to Shivam Dube, Floated and full, outside off. Dube steps across and flicks it to mid-wicket. Not in the gap though.

Strategic break! Chennai have lost two wickets till now, but Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube have looked solid till now. They have done well to steady the ship, and can probably carry on the same way for a few more overs. Bangalore will be looking to grab a few quick wickets and put some pressure back on the opposition. Also, Shahbaz Ahmed comes into the attack.

over

9 | 8 Runs | HH: 55/2

8.6

Glenn Maxwell to Shivam Dube, Shorter, outside off. Shivam Dube cuts it to sweeper cover for a single. Another good over for Chennai, 8 runs off it.

8.5

Glenn Maxwell to Shivam Dube, This is angled into the pads. Dube plays it back to the bowler.

8.4

Glenn Maxwell to Shivam Dube, SIX! BOOM! Shivam Dube continues on his merry way with Chennai. It is full and on off. Shivam Dube gets under it and slams it over the long on fence for a maxmimum.

8.3

Glenn Maxwell to Shivam Dube, Quicker, on the stumps. Dube taps it to backward point.

8.2

Glenn Maxwell to Robin Uthappa, Full, on middle and leg. Robin Uthappa eases it to long on for a single.

8.1

Glenn Maxwell to Robin Uthappa, Tossed up, on the pads. Robin Uthappa fails to pick it up. He gets pinged on his pads. Maxwell appeals but the umpire shows no interest.

over

8 | 10 Runs | HH: 47/2

7.6

Akash Deep to Shivam Dube, Good length, on off. Dube dabs it to point. A good end to the over, but still the most expensive of the innings. Chennai get 10 runs off it.

7.5

Akash Deep to Shivam Dube, Full length, on off. Dube drives it to cover but straight to the fielder.

7.4

Akash Deep to Shivam Dube, FOUR! Easy pickings! Shivam Dube gets his first boundary of the innings. A short ball, angled down leg. Shivam Dube helps it around the corner for a boundary.

7.3

Akash Deep to Robin Uthappa, Good length, just outside off. Robin Uthappa shuffles across and flicks it to mid on for one.

7.2

Akash Deep to Robin Uthappa, FOUR! Perfectly placed! It is a short ball, on the fourth-stump line. Robin Uthappa plays it late and steers it down to third man for a boundary.

7.1

Akash Deep to Shivam Dube, Length ball, outside off. Shivam Dube punches it to point for a single.

over

7 | 2 Runs | HH: 37/2

6.6

Glenn Maxwell to Shivam Dube, Outside off, Dube drives it through covers for a single. He gets off the mark.

6.5

Glenn Maxwell to Shivam Dube, Fuller, on off. Dube pushes it back to the bowler.

Shivam Dube walks out to bat now.

6.4

Glenn Maxwell to Moeen Ali, OUT! RUN OUT! This is sensational fielding. This will surely ease down some nerves of the debutant, Suyash Prabhudessai. He wastes no time in introducing himself. Coming to the delivery - It is short and outside off. Moeen Ali cuts it to the right of backward point. Suyash Prabhudessai makes a full-stretched dive to that side. Meanwhile, Ali thought he surely deserves a single for that shot and ventures out looking for a single. Robin Uthappa sends him back but is a little too late. Suyash Prabhudessai throws it to Dinesh Karthik, who flies into the stumps with the ball.

6.3

Glenn Maxwell to Moeen Ali, On off, blocked back to the bowler.

6.2

Glenn Maxwell to Robin Uthappa, Length, on off. Robin Uthappa flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

6.1

Glenn Maxwell to Robin Uthappa, Flatter and short, outside off. Robin Uthappa tries to cut it away but gets an inside edge on his pads.

Glenn Maxwell comes into the attack.

over

6 | 10 Runs | HH: 35/1

5.6

Akash Deep to Robin Uthappa, A nice delivery to end the over! Deep hits the hard length, outside off. Robin Uthappa shuffles across but fails to flick it away. The ball goes to short third man off his thigh pads. They cross for a leg bye. Chennai are 35/1 at the end of the Powerplay!

5.5

Akash Deep to Robin Uthappa, SIX! BANG! Robin Uthappa takes the aerial route now. It is overpitched, and on off. Robin Uthappa stands tall, lofts it over the bowler's head and sends it over the long off fence.

5.4

Akash Deep to Robin Uthappa, A loud appeal for lbw but turned down! Full length, outside off. Robin Uthappa walks across and tries to flick it away but misses. He gets struck on the pads. Clearly outside the line.

5.3

Akash Deep to Moeen Ali, Good length, on middle and leg. Ali gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls to the off side. They cross for a single.

5.2

Akash Deep to Robin Uthappa, Good length, on the pads. Robin Uthappa flicks it aerially towards deep square leg for one.

5.1

Akash Deep to Moeen Ali, A length ball, outside off. Moeen Ali pushes it to mid off and takes on Faf du Plessis stationed there. The Bangalore skipper fumbles and the batters take an easy single.

over

5 | 6 Runs | HH: 25/1

4.6

Mohammed Siraj to Robin Uthappa, FOUR! Top shot! Tad shorter, outside off. Robin Uthappa rocks back, and slashes it past cover-point for a boundary.

4.5

Mohammed Siraj to Robin Uthappa, Length, outside off. Robin Uthappa walks across and chips it towards mid on, who collects the ball on a bounce.

4.4

Mohammed Siraj to Robin Uthappa, Length delivery, outside off. Robin Uthappa defends it out. Robin Uthappa has been fairly quiet till now.

4.3

Mohammed Siraj to Moeen Ali, Fuller ball, outside off. Moeen Ali leans to drive but the ball goes off the outside edge towards third man for a single.

4.2

Mohammed Siraj to Moeen Ali, Good-length delivery, around off. Moeen Ali stays in his crease and pushes it back to the bowler.

4.1

Mohammed Siraj to Robin Uthappa, Length delivery, outside off. Robin Uthappa pushes it towards point and takes a single.

over

4 | 4 Runs | HH: 19/1

3.6

Josh Hazlewood to Moeen Ali, Another length delivery, outside off. Moeen Ali pushes it towards the fielder at mid off. End of a successful over from Josh Hazlewood!

3.5

Josh Hazlewood to Moeen Ali, On a length, outside off. Moeen Ali defends it out.

Moeen Ali comes in at number 3.

3.4

Josh Hazlewood to Ruturaj Gaikwad, OUT! LBW! Josh Hazlewood strikes and draws first blood! He gets his first wicket for Banglore and Ruturaj Gaikwad's poor run of form continues. A length ball, tailing back in, around middle. Ruturaj Gaikwad looks to heave this on the leg side but he misses and gets rapped on his pads. A huge appeal for LBW and the umpire raises his finger. Ruturaj Gaikwad reviews it but it does not go in his favour as Ball Tracking indicates it is the umpire's call on wickets hitting. He walks back with his best score of this season.

3.3

Josh Hazlewood to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Touch fuller, outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad steers it to the fielder at backward point.

3.2

Josh Hazlewood to Ruturaj Gaikwad, On a length, outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad taps it towards backward point.

3.1

Josh Hazlewood to Ruturaj Gaikwad, FOUR! Lovely shot! Marginally short, outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad opens the face of the bat and guides it past point for a boundary. Exquisite timings on that one!

over

3 | 7 Runs | HH: 15/0

2.6

Mohammed Siraj to Ruturaj Gaikwad, On a length, outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad hangs back and dabs it towards third man for a single.

2.5

Mohammed Siraj to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Back of a length, outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad taps it towards the off side. He leaves his crease as he wanted a single there, but Robin Uthappa sends him back in time.

2.4

Mohammed Siraj to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Angling in on a length, around middle. Ruturaj Gaikwad gently tucks it towards the vacant mid-wicket regions and takes two runs. Glenn Maxwell does fumble there, but the batters settle for two runs only.

2.3

Mohammed Siraj to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tad fuller, outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad presses forward and pushes it towards cover-point.

2.2

Mohammed Siraj to Ruturaj Gaikwad, FOUR! Crunched! A shorter ball, around middle and off. Ruturaj Gaikwad swivels and pulls it towards deep mid-wiclet for a cracking boundary.

2.1

Mohammed Siraj to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Overpitched delivery, outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad drives and finds the fielder at mid off.

over

2 | 2 Runs | HH: 8/0

1.6

Josh Hazlewood to Robin Uthappa, Fuller ball, outside off. Robin Uthappa drives it towards mid off. 2 runs off Josh Hazlewood's first over!

1.5

Josh Hazlewood to Robin Uthappa, Another length delivery, around middle. Robin Uthappa taps it towards mid on. No single this time!

1.4

Josh Hazlewood to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Length ball, outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad steers it towards third man for a single.

1.3

Josh Hazlewood to Robin Uthappa, Quick single! A fuller ball, around middle. Robin Uthappa pushes it on the left of mid off and scampers through to the other end. A direct hit from Faf du Plessis there would have been curtains for Robin Uthappa!

1.2

Josh Hazlewood to Robin Uthappa, Angling in, on a length, around middle and off. Robin Uthappa pushes it towards md on. No single there!

1.1

Josh Hazlewood to Robin Uthappa, Josh Hazlewood begins with a fuller delivery, around off. Robin Uthappa leans and defends it toward cover.

It is Josh Hazlewood to share the new ball. Also, a very nice gesture by Bangalore players. Every player is wearing a black band to pay their respects to the sad demise of Harshal Patel's family member. Hence the seamer is not featuring in this game.

over

1 | 6 Runs | HH: 6/0

0.6

Mohammed Siraj to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Another length delivery, around middle. Ruturaj Gaikwad taps it towards mid-wicket. 6 runs off the first over!

0.5

Mohammed Siraj to Ruturaj Gaikwad, On a length, around off. Ruturaj Gaikwad blocks it out.

0.4

Mohammed Siraj to Ruturaj Gaikwad, FOUR! Streaky! On a length, outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad looks to play this but decides to leave it at the end. The ball goes off the bat away from the slip fielder towards thrid man for a boundary. First boundary of the innings!

0.3

Mohammed Siraj to Robin Uthappa, Touch fuller, outside off, at 135.3 clicks. Robin Uthappa leans to defend this but the ball goes off the outside edge towards third man for a single. Robin Uthappa gets off the mark as well!

0.2

Mohammed Siraj to Ruturaj Gaikwad, On a length this time, shaping away a tad, outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad dabs it towards point and takes a quick single. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Chennai are underway!

0.1

Mohammed Siraj to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Mohammed Siraj begins with a fuller ball, around off. Ruturaj Gaikwad leans and taps it towards cover.

The game is set to begin. The Bangalore players stride out to the middle. Followed by Robin Uthappa and Ruturaj Gaikwad who walk out to open for Chennai. It will Mohammed Siraj to start with the new ball.

Ravindra Jadeja, the skipper of Chennai says that he would have bowled first as well, and further says that the pitch looks a bit dry today. Mentions that the toss is something that has not been going their way. But they are here to play competitive cricket and they will fight and hopefully clinch their first victory. Informs that they are playing with the same team.

Faf du Plessis, the Bangalore captain says they will bowl first. They are unsure how the dew will impact the game. Mentions, there is some knowledge shared but Chennai knows his game really well. Further says that it looks like playing against his brothers. Mentions a youngster is set to make his debut.

Chennai (Unchanged Playing XI) - Robin Uthappa, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (WK), Ravindra Jadeja (C), Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan, Maheesh Theekshana, Mukesh Choudhary.

Bangalore (Playing XI) - Faf du Plessis (C), Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Suyash Prabhudessai (In for Harshal Patel), Josh Hazlewood (In for David Willey), Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.

TOSS - Bangalore have won the toss and they have elected to BOWL first.

PITCH REPORT - Graeme Swann is near the pitch. He says that this is the same pitch that was used last night, and it is very very dry. Adds that the pitch will support spin and while it's not the best for seamers. Mentions that around 170-180 should be a good score.

Toss has also played an important factor in this edition. Ravindra Jadeja has not had the best of lucks with toss as well. We have witnessed the teams bowling first come out on top on most of the occasions at this venue and we could see the team winning the toss chase a target here. Stay tuned for the all important toss and other updates as well.

Chennai have some great quality in their ranks, but they have not clicked just yet. They are surely missing out on the services of their ace bowler Deepak Chahar and they will be hoping he returns to the side as soon as possible. But for now, they will want players like Ruturaj Gaikwad to step up. He has not displayed his true magic yet and it is time for him to provide Chennai with the desired start.

After losing their opening game, Bangalore have fought back well and have managed to win 3 back-to-back games. They are performing as a unit and will want to carry on the momentum. It will be interesting to see how Faf du Plessis plays against his former team. Also, Bangalore could be without their bowler Harshal Patel. Who would replace him? We will know soon!

Hello and a warm welcome folks to match number 22 of the Indian T20 League where Bangalore will lock horns with Chennai. Bangalore are coming into this game at the back of a victory and will be heading into this game high on confidence. While Chennai are yet to win a game in this tournament, nothing seems to be working for them right but they need to turn things around before it gets too late for them. Get ready for the battle of the south! Like every other game, this too promises to be a cracker.

... MATCH DAY ...

Chennai Super Kings

Robin Uthappa

Bat/Bow

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Bat/Bow

Moeen Ali

Bat/Bow

Shivam Dube

Bat/Bow

Ambati Rayudu

Bat/Bow

MS Dhoni

KEEPER/Bat/Bow

Ravindra Jadeja

CAP/Bat/Bow

Dwayne Bravo

Bat/Bow

Chris Jordan

Bat/Bow

Maheesh Theekshana

Bat/Bow

Mukesh Choudhary

Bat/Bow

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Faf du Plessis

CAP/Bat/Bow

Anuj Rawat

Bat/Bow

Virat Kohli

Bat/Bow

Glenn Maxwell

Bat/Bow

Dinesh Karthik

KEEPER/Bat/Bow

Suyash Prabhudessai

Bat/Bow

Shahbaz Ahmed

Bat/Bow

Wanindu Hasaranga

Bat/Bow

Mohammed Siraj

Bat/Bow

Josh Hazlewood

Bat/Bow

Akash Deep

Bat/Bow

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Indian Premier League 2022, Match 22 - Full Squad