IPL 2022

nd Innings Rajasthan Royals

BATTING

Yashasvi Jaiswal c Virat Kohli b Josh Hazlewood

Jos Buttler not out

106

Sanju Samson st Dinesh Karthik b Wanindu Hasaranga

Devdutt Padikkal c Dinesh Karthik b Josh Hazlewood

Shimron Hetmyer not out

Riyan Parag

Ravichandran Ashwin

Trent Boult

Obed McCoy

Prasidh Krishna

Yuzvendra Chahal

Fall of Wickets

1-61 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 5.1 ov), 2-113 (Sanju Samson, 11.4 ov), 3-148 (Devdutt Padikkal, 16.5 ov)

BOWLING

Mohammed Siraj

Josh Hazlewood

Glenn Maxwell

Shahbaz Ahmed

Harshal Patel

3.1

Wanindu Hasaranga

st Innings Royal Challengers Bangalore

BATTING

Virat Kohli c Sanju Samson b Prasidh Krishna

Faf du Plessis c Ravichandran Ashwin b Obed McCoy

Rajat Patidar c Jos Buttler b Ravichandran Ashwin

Glenn Maxwell c Obed McCoy b Trent Boult

Mahipal Lomror c Ravichandran Ashwin b Obed McCoy

Dinesh Karthik c Riyan Parag b Prasidh Krishna

Shahbaz Ahmed not out

Wanindu Hasaranga b Prasidh Krishna

Harshal Patel b Obed McCoy

Josh Hazlewood not out

Mohammed Siraj

Fall of Wickets

1-9 (Virat Kohli, 1.5 ov), 2-79 (Faf du Plessis, 10.4 ov), 3-111 (Glenn Maxwell, 14 ov), 4-130 (Rajat Patidar, 15.3 ov), 5-141 (Mahipal Lomror, 17.4 ov), 6-146 (Dinesh Karthik, 18.1 ov), 7-146 (Wanindu Hasaranga, 18.2 ov), 8-154 (Harshal Patel, 19.1 ov)

BOWLING

Trent Boult

Prasidh Krishna

Obed McCoy

Ravichandran Ashwin

Yuzvendra Chahal

nd Innings Rajasthan Royals

That concludes the proceedings for the penultimate game of this season. Rajasthan have set a date with Gujarat for the ultimate glory. The final is on Sunday, the 29th of May, at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT) in Ahmedabad. Don't worry we have your Saturday evening sorted as well. The final of the Women's T20 Challenge 2022 between Supernovas and Velocity is coming your way at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). You can join us in advance for the build-up. Until then, it's goodbye and cheers!

Jos Buttler (106* off 60 balls) collects the Player of the Match award! The Englishman says that he came in this season with great excitement and to get into the final is incredibly exciting. Adds that he has had a tournament of two halves and has had really honest conversations with the people close to him. Admits that he was feeling the pressure but he went to Kolkata a lot more relaxed. Shares that he always tries to react to the game situation. Shares that Kumar Sangakkara has advised him by saying that the longer he will stay there, the more runs will come. On his celebration after scoring a ton, Jos replies that after two years of playing on empty grounds, he was very excited in front of a capacity crowd. Talks about Shane Warne who was an influential figure for Rajasthan and say that the great man will be looking down on them with a lot of pride.

Sanju Samson, the victorious captain of Rajasthan, says that it was really tough for them after the last loss but they are used to bouncing back. Adds that the pitch was a bit sticky and helping the fast bowlers. Mentions that his fast bowlers executed the plans really well and they closed the innings superbly. Tells that they believed in their skills and that got them through. Smiles and says that toss plays a role definitely as the wicket plays differently in the second innings. On Obed McCoy, Samson replies that he is a tough character and very calm and composed who backs his strengths. Regarding Jos Buttler, Samson hopes that he has one more big knock left in him. Talks about the final of the first Indian T20 League and shares that he was very young at that time.

Kumar Sangakkara, the director of cricket and head coach of Rajasthan, comes up for a chat! The Sri Lankan legend says that all the hard work and training paid off with this victory. Adds that the way guys picked themselves up after the last match was pretty special. Regarding Jos Buttler, Kumar replies that he has got some very potent strength and manoeuvres the bowling smartly, he is great against spin and has all the shots, and chooses his shots wisely. Adds that he can accelerate at any time which is a big bonus. Praises his bowlers and calls the entire bowling group amazing. Lauds Prasidh Krishna for the way he bounced back after his last match where he got hit for three sixes by David Miller and talks about the commitment of Obed McCoy whose mother is ill back home. For the Rajasthan spinners, Kumar replies that they have been running the show for them, and as a unit, they stood up in this match. Mentions about the auction strategy and tells that they worked hard in picking the players, and their core is a group of seasoned international players. Signs off by saying that they will look to do the basics right against Gujarat and the team that plays better on that evening will win.

Faf du Plessis, the captain of Bangalore, says that they were a few runs short. Feels that the start against the new ball was a bit tough but then they got the momentum. Admits that Rajasthan bowled very well in the end overs. Shares that there was plenty of bounce on the surface and it perhaps eased out in the second innings. Adds that he is proud of his team and thanks all the fans for supporting them. Talks about Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga and Dinesh Karthik for their performances this season, and expresses his disappointment for not making it to the final. Lauds the effort of the backroom staff and is grateful for the kindness shown to them. Further says that they have a few young boys who can turn into superstars and they have a great future. Signs off by thanking the Bangalore fans and says that the support they got is truly remarkable.

Stay tuned for the interviews...

Bangalore will be deeply disappointed. Another season has gone and their trophy cabinet remains empty. They showed plenty of promise but failed to cross the last hurdle to get into the final. Their batting didn't operate at full strength once again. After the kind of start they had, Bangalore were in a good position to maximize the death overs but their innings nosedived and they managed just a below-par total. With the ball, the start from them was mediocre in the Powerplay and the writing was on the wall very early. They did try to create pressure later on but the damage was already done.

The start to the chase was bright and breezy from Rajasthan. Yashasvi Jaiswal hammered Mohammed Siraj for 16 runs to set the tone, and then Jos Buttler capitalized. He started in the top gear, contrastingly to his last knock, and notched up a quickfire fifty. Rajasthan enjoyed a great Powerplay and brought the asking rate down to 6.5. Samson also played a handy knock, but his departure slowed the scoring rate. The victory though was never in doubt, and Rajasthan eventually crossed the line in the 19th over. Jos Buttler struck yet another century and stayed till the end.

Rajasthan have decimated Bangalore and stormed into the final! Very clinical show from the Pink team, both with the bat and ball, and they deserve to contest for the trophy in the final - first time since 2008.

18.1

over

18.1 | 6 Runs | HH: 161/3

18.1

Harshal Patel to Jos Buttler, SIX! Jos Buttler finishes off in style! Short in length and around off. Jos Buttler stands tall and pulls it all the way over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. Rajasthan are in the final as they win by 7 wickets.

over

18 | 7 Runs | HH: 155/3

17.6

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, CENTURY FOR JOS BUTTLER! The man for the big moment! Take a bow, Jos! What an innings this has been from the Englishman! Fuller and outside off. Jos drives it through covers and takes a single. He removes his helmet and soaks all the applause from this huge Ahmedabad crowd. He deserves it all!

17.5

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, Tossed up, on off. Buttler heaves it in the gap to wide long on. The long on fielder gives up but sees the ball hold in the surface and then gives a chase again. Two runs taken! Jos Buttler is on 99 now.

17.4

Glenn Maxwell to Shimron Hetmyer, Shorter ball, on off. Hetmyer punches off the back foot to long on for a single.

17.3

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, Quicker one, slanting on middle. Buttler tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. He moves to 97.

17.2

Glenn Maxwell to Shimron Hetmyer, Too full and angling on middle. Hetmyer tucks it to deep square leg for one more.

17.1

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, Tossed up, spinning around middle and leg. Buttler flicks it in front of square on the leg side for a single.

over

17 | 8 Runs | HH: 148/3

16.6

Josh Hazlewood to Shimron Hetmyer, On a length and on off. Blocked out to cover.

Shimron Hetmyer walks in next with 10 needed more.

16.5

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Short ball, on middle, steep bounce as well. Devdutt Padikkal tries to play it over the keeper but gets cramped for room and the ball goes off the gloves and to Dinesh Karthik, behind the sticks who pouches it. A wicket but too late for Bangalore!

16.4

Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, Fuller and on off. Buttler mistimes his heave to deep mid-wicket for a single.

16.3

Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Innovative! Around off, on a length. Buttler shuffles across and laps it over short fine leg for a boundary. Jos is eyeing the triple-digit score now. He deserves it.

16.2

Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, In the air but falls safely! Short of a length, outside off. Buttler looks to hoick it away but gets a top edge. The ball falls behind backward point and they get two. Jos moves to 90. Can he score yet another hundred?

16.1

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, On a length and on middle. Padikkal dabs it to third man for a single.

Josh Hazlewood is back on to bowl his last.

over

16 | 14 Runs | HH: 140/2

15.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jos Buttler, SIX! Second of the over and Rajasthan are nearing the victory line! Tossed up again, in the slot. Jos Buttler opens his body and heaves it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. 18 needed now.

15.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jos Buttler, Flatter ball, on off. Jos stays back and pushes it off the leading edge to point and looks for a quick single. But he is sent back as the fielder makes a good stop there.

15.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jos Buttler, SIX! A welcome biggie for Rajasthan! Tossed up, full and on middle. Buttler waits and smashes it over long off for a biggie. This was always coming at some point. It was just a matter of when!

15.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jos Buttler, Quicker one, on middle. Buttler punches it to the left of Hasaranga who does well to stop it.

15.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Devdutt Padikkal, Flatter and around leg. Padikkal clears his front leg and works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

15.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jos Buttler, Tossed up, on middle. Buttler nudges it past mid-wicket for a single.

over

15 | 4 Runs | HH: 126/2

14.6

Harshal Patel to Jos Buttler, On a length and around off, Buttler stays back and crunches it to deep cover one. Another quiet over. 32 needed off 30 balls.

14.5

Harshal Patel to Jos Buttler, Play and a miss! Back of a length, around off, some extra bounce, Jos stands back to force it on the off side but misses.

14.4

Harshal Patel to Devdutt Padikkal, Fullish and wide outside off, Padikkal drills his drive to deep cover for one.

14.3

Harshal Patel to Jos Buttler, Width there outside off, Buttler slaps it from the back foot to deep cover and takes a run.

14.2

Harshal Patel to Jos Buttler, Shortish and on off, Buttler punches it from the back foot but finds the point fielder.

14.1

Harshal Patel to Devdutt Padikkal, Harshal delivers it a bit short and close to off, Devdutt Padikkal chops it down to third man and picks up a single.

Change in bowling! Harshal Patel (2-0-19-0) to bowl now.

over

14 | 5 Runs | HH: 122/2

13.6

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, Short and wide outside off, Buttler cuts but finds extra cover. 5 from the over.

13.5

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, A long hop around off, Buttler forces it to the right of sweeper cover. He takes the first run slowly and then hurries back for the second.

13.4

Glenn Maxwell to Devdutt Padikkal, Quicker and on off, punched to deep cover for one. That's all needed now for Rajasthan.

13.3

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, A touch short and on off, Buttler goes back and works it with the spin to deep square leg for a run.

13.2

Glenn Maxwell to Devdutt Padikkal, Tossed up, around off, played down to the left of point for a quick run.

13.1

Glenn Maxwell to Devdutt Padikkal, Starts with a dot. Full and on off, driven back to the bowler.

Strategic break! Things have slowed down a bit after the fall of Sanju Samson's wicket but this is still Rajasthan's game. With Jos Buttler in the middle and plenty of batting left, it would be a big surprise if they miss out on the ticket to the finale. 41 needed off 42 balls and Bangalore need a miracle. Glenn Maxwell is back into the attack.

over

13 | 3 Runs | HH: 117/2

12.6

Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, Back of a length, around off, Buttler walks across a bit and tries to guide it down to third man but finds backward point.

12.5

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, Shortish and on off, Padikkal hangs on the back foot and punches it through cover-point for a single.

12.4

Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, Uses the angle of the bowler and works a length ball to deep mid-wicket for a run. 42 needed off 44 balls.

12.3

Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, Beats the outside edge! Slightly short and outside off, Jos Buttler tries to punch from the back foot but gets beaten.

12.2

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, Identical to the last delivery, this time Devdutt Padikkal runs it down to third man for a run.

12.1

Josh Hazlewood to Devdutt Padikkal, Beaten! Josh Hazlewood angles across a length ball outside off, Devdutt Padikkal pushes inside the line and misses.

Josh Hazlewood is back on.

over

12 | 2 Runs | HH: 114/2

11.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jos Buttler, Fuller and around off, Buttler drives through the line and Wanindu Hasaranga moves across to his left to stop the ball with a dive.

Halt in play! There is some issue with one of the bails and the umpire is getting it replaced.

11.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Devdutt Padikkal, Quicker and flatter on middle, Devdutt Padikkal helps it towards square leg and takes a quick run.

Devdutt Padikkal is the new man in!

11.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sanju Samson, OUT! STUMPED! Needless from Samson. Hasaranga manages to lure the batter there. He tosses it up and lands it around off, Samson dances down the track for a big shot but misses the ball completely. A simple stumping for Dinesh Karthik. A wicket perhaps too late for Bangalore but they at least have an opening from one end. 45 needed off 50 balls.

11.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sanju Samson, Floated and full, around off, Samson defends it off his front foot.

11.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sanju Samson, Slower through the air, a touch short and around off, Samson chops it down towards short third man. Wants a run but is sent back.

11.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jos Buttler, Flighted and full, on middle, Buttler dances down the track and clobbers it to long on for a single.

over

11 | 9 Runs | HH: 112/1

10.6

Harshal Patel to Jos Buttler, Pace off, on a length and close to off, Buttler plays it with soft hands towards mid on. Takes a single, sees no one rushing towards the ball, and wants the second run. Samson declines the offer.

10.5

Harshal Patel to Sanju Samson, Short in length, around off, Samson goes back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

10.4

Harshal Patel to Sanju Samson, SIX! High and handsome! Back of a length, around middle, Sanju Samson finds this one in his range and spanks it over wide long on. Sanju flashes a smile. Rajasthan are smelling victory here. Below 50 needed now.

10.3

Harshal Patel to Sanju Samson, Play and a miss! Short and wide outside off, Samson tries to cut but misses.

10.2

Harshal Patel to Sanju Samson, Around off, on a length and angling in, Samson defends it to the off side.

10.1

Harshal Patel to Jos Buttler, DROPPED! This is that kind of evening for Bangalore. Harshal Patel delivers it on a length and outside off, Buttler tries to drive but edges it behind. Dinesh Karthik drops a sitter and they cross for a single. The body language of Bangalore suggests that they have already resigned.

Harshal Patel returns. His first over went for 10 runs.

over

10 | 6 Runs | HH: 103/1

9.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sanju Samson, Flatter and on middle. Sanju blocks it out on the deck. 6 runs off the over but the runs are flowing from the other side. Bangalore need wickets now, and that too in a heap.

9.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jos Buttler, Quicker and around middle, Jos rocks back and tucks it to deep square leg for a single.

9.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sanju Samson, Outside off, it is slapped to deep point for a single.

9.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sanju Samson, A loopy ball, outside off. Samson cuts it to backward point.

9.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sanju Samson, A googly, outside off. Blocked out.

9.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Streaky! This is way outside off, shorter and Samson cuts it hard way past short third man for a boundary.

over

9 | 16 Runs | HH: 97/1

8.6

Shahbaz Ahmed to Jos Buttler, Around off, pushed straight to covers. 16 runs off the over.

8.5

Shahbaz Ahmed to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Everything is going against Bangalore right now! Tossed up, outside off. Buttler looks to punch but it goes off the splice to point and beats the diving man in the deep for a boundary.

8.4

Shahbaz Ahmed to Jos Buttler, EDGED AND FOUR! Ahmed slows it up and serves it short and outside off. Jos looks to cut it but gets an outside edge fine to third man for a boundary.

8.3

Shahbaz Ahmed to Sanju Samson, Tossed up, way outside off, driven to deep cover for a single.

8.2

Shahbaz Ahmed to Sanju Samson, SIX! Straight as an arrow! An arm ball, on a length and on middle. Samson comes down the track and dispatches it straight down over the bowler's head for a maximum.

8.1

Shahbaz Ahmed to Jos Buttler, Angles it on the pads. Buttler nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Strategic break! It's one-way traffic at the moment. Rajasthan have taken the bull by the horns and pushed Bangalore deep on the back foot. Jos Buttler is looking at his fluent best and the asking rate is just 6.41 at the moment. Bangalore need wickets, that too in a heap, to make a comeback. Can they still do it? Here is Shahbaz Ahmed...

over

8 | 4 Runs | HH: 81/1

7.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jos Buttler, Too full and on the pads, it is flicked to deep square leg for a single to end the over. Tidy start by Wanindu Hasaranga.

7.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jos Buttler, Slower through the air, around off. Buttler skips down and tucks it to mid-wicket before looking for a run. He is sent back. The fielder has a shy but Buttler gets back to his crease quickly.

7.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sanju Samson, Flatter and on off, eased down to long off for one more.

7.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jos Buttler, Serves it slow, on a length and around off. Buttler paddles it behind towards fine leg for a single.

7.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sanju Samson, Fuller and around off. Samson drives it to the left of long off for an easy single.

7.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sanju Samson, Tossed up, full and outside off. Samson blocks it out.

Wanindu Hasaranga comes into the attack. The required rate is just 6.23, so Rajasthan have the luxury to play him out safely.

over

7 | 10 Runs | HH: 77/1

6.6

Harshal Patel to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Not the best start from Harshal Patel! This is a freebie! A full toss, around the waist. Buttler helps it past the diving man at short fine leg for yet another boundary. 10 from the over!

6.5

Harshal Patel to Jos Buttler, Fuller and on off, it's pushed to mid off. No run there.

6.4

Harshal Patel to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Fifty for Jos Buttler! What a season this Englishman is having! He has given the perfect start to his team! Too full and too wide by Patel and Buttler drives it to deep cover for a boundary. His strike rate is above 200 at the moment, sizzling!

6.3

Harshal Patel to Sanju Samson, Pitched up on off at 138 clicks. It is driven to mid off for a quick single.

6.2

Harshal Patel to Jos Buttler, A full toss, slanting and dipping around middle and off. Buttler forces it to mid-wicket and rotates the strike.

6.1

Harshal Patel to Jos Buttler, A full ball, outside off at 118.6 kph. Buttler looks for a big booming drive but misses.

Harshal Patel comes into the attack.

over

6 | 6 Runs | HH: 67/1

5.6

Josh Hazlewood to Sanju Samson, On a length, on off. Samson drops it with gentle hands to covers. Rajasthan end the Powerplay at 67 for 1. Just the start they wanted! 91 needed in 84 balls.

5.5

Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, On middle, on a length. Buttler plays with a straight bat to mid on and scampers across for a quick single.

5.4

Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Buttler is dictating terms here! A length ball, on middle. Buttler looks to work on the leg side but it goes off the inside-half, past mid-wicket for a boundary. Siraj from mid on tries to chase it but fails to keep it away.

5.3

Josh Hazlewood to Sanju Samson, MISFIELD! A length ball, outside off. Samson rocks back and punches it to mid off where Faf du Plessis fumbles and releases the pressure by allowing a single.

5.2

Josh Hazlewood to Sanju Samson, Full and on middle. Samson drives it off the front foot, back towards the bowler.

Will Sanju Samson bat at number 3? Yes, the Rajasthan skipper has walked out.

5.1

Josh Hazlewood to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! TAKEN! Finally, Bangalore break the partnership! Overpitched and angling outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to drive it on the up but hits at a catchable height. Virat Kohli at cover-point leaps a bit and holds onto it. Bangalore will look to build on this. They have already leaked too many runs in the Powerplay! 97 needed off 89 balls.

over

5 | 19 Runs | HH: 61/0

4.6

Shahbaz Ahmed to Jos Buttler, FOUR! 19 from the over! Flatter and shorter on middle, Jos Buttler goes deep inside the crease and hammers it over wide mid on. Rajasthan have raced to 61 in no time, needing under 100 now.

4.5

Shahbaz Ahmed to Jos Buttler, SIX! Jos is in overdrive! He is firing tonight and determined to take Rajasthan home. Flighted again, full and outside off, Buttler fetches it from there and rockets it over long on for a maximum.

4.4

Shahbaz Ahmed to Jos Buttler, Quicker and shorter, on middle, Jos gets back and punches but finds the cover fielder.

4.3

Shahbaz Ahmed to Jos Buttler, SIX! In the slot and dispatched! Floated and full, around off, Jos Buttler shows no mercy and launches it over long on for a biggie. Effortless. 50 comes up!

4.2

Shahbaz Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter and around leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal punches it to long on and takes a single.

4.1

Shahbaz Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, IN THE AIR... Falls safely! Flighted and full, outside off, Jaiswal mistimes his slog-sweep over mid-wicket. Faf du Plessis runs across to his left from long on but it lands away from him. Two runs taken. The intent from both the batters is clear.

Shahbaz Ahmed is into the attack.

over

4 | 5 Runs | HH: 42/0

3.6

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, Shortish and on off, Buttler forces it from the back foot to cover-point. Two dots to end the over, 5 from it.

3.5

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, Skidding into the batter from around off, Jos shows a straight bat and it goes off the inner edge to mid-wicket.

3.4

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, Fires it in, on middle, Jos moves back and works it to deep mid-wicket for another couple of runs.

3.3

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, AERIAL BUT SAFE! Flatter again, short and on off, Buttler goes deep back inside the crease and punches it over mid off. Siraj runs back and dives but it falls wide of him. They get two.

3.2

Glenn Maxwell to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal walks forward and pushes it down to long off for a run.

3.1

Glenn Maxwell to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter and shorter, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes back and cuts but finds the point fielder.

over

3 | 15 Runs | HH: 37/0

2.6

Mohammed Siraj to Jos Buttler, SIX! THAT'S COLOSSAL! Just the kind of shot to deflate the bowling side. Siraj bowls it on a length, around leg and angling down, Buttler again clears his front leg and this time he towers it deep into the crowd at deep square leg. 15 from the over!

2.5

Mohammed Siraj to Jos Buttler, EDGY FOUR! Fortune favours the brave. Siraj goes full again, this time around off, Buttler clears his front leg for a big heave across the line but gets a massive inside edge. It beats the stumps and races away to fine leg for a boundary.

2.4

Mohammed Siraj to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Bang! This time Siraj is too full with his length, Buttler attacks it with all his might and bludgeons it over extra cover for a boundary.

2.3

Mohammed Siraj to Jos Buttler, Slightly short and on off, Buttler goes on his toes and pushes it defensively to covers.

2.2

Mohammed Siraj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller and around off, Jaiswal drives it firmly, to the right of mid off, and gets a single.

2.1

Mohammed Siraj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Beaten! A good start from Siraj. He gets the line and length perfect. Delivers it a bit short and around off, shaping away with extra bounce, Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to punch from the back foot but misses.

over

2 | 6 Runs | HH: 22/0

1.6

Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, On a length, around off, it's defended back to the bowler.

1.5

Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, Delivers it very full and on off, Buttler inside-edges his attempted shot and it beats the mid-wicket fielder. Mohammed Siraj chases it down from mid on and the batters get two runs.

1.4

Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, Well left! Full and outside off, holding its line, Buttler shoulders arms. The ball swings a lot after going past the batter.

1.3

Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, Angles in a length ball on middle, Buttler helps it away off his pads to mid-wicket.

1.2

Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Crisp! Josh Hazlewood puts it on a fuller length around off, Jos Buttler leans into the drive and caresses it through the gap at cover-point.

1.1

Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, Starts with a full ball, around off, Buttler covers the line and defends it to the off side.

Who will bowl from the other end? It is Josh Hazlewood. One slip in place.

over

1 | 16 Runs | HH: 16/0

0.6

Mohammed Siraj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! Dismissed! WHAT A START FOR RAJASTHAN! Mohammed Siraj once again tries to test the young man with a short ball. It's on middle and sits up nicely for the batter. Yashasvi Jaiswal rides the bounce and muscles his pull shot over mid-wicket. 16 from the opening over, Rajasthan have set a perfect tone for this chase!

0.5

Mohammed Siraj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller and on middle, angling away, Jaiswal strokes it off his front foot but finds the cover fielder.

0.4

Mohammed Siraj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Excellent timing this time! Siraj serves a length ball on the pads, Yashasvi Jaiswal picks it up and flicks it delightfully in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.

0.3

Mohammed Siraj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! Into the crowd! That is some way to open your account. Two great shots found the fielder, so Jaiswal goes aerial and sends it many a mile. Mohammed Siraj digs it in short, around leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal turns and pulls it over fine leg for a maximum.

0.2

Mohammed Siraj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length, around middle and off, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes on the back foot and punches it through the line but finds backward point.

0.1

Mohammed Siraj to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Starts with a full ball, around off, Jaiswal drives confidently through the line but finds the fielder at cover-point.

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We are back for the chase. The players of Bangalore are out in the middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler are the openers for Rajasthan. A quick pep talk from Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli before they spread out. Mohammed Siraj to start with the ball.

... The Chase...

Right then, 157 runs on the board, although below-par, it's still challenging with the surface offering extra bounce. Bangalore have some great bowlers in their ranks to utilize the conditions to their advantage. By no means this game is over. Should be a cracker of a chase with the ticket to the finale on the line. Stay tuned...

Obed McCoy (4-0-23-3) comes up for a quick word. The West Indian says that the wicket has extra bounce and is seaming as well. Adds that he was very focused for this match and worked in the nets after not having a good last game. Tells that he loves the challenge of bowling in the end overs. Feels that their batters have to watch the ball a bit longer and play the normal shots. He has a great feeling that they will chase this easily.

Earlier, Bangalore were happy despite losing the toss as they got to do what they anyway wanted. The start with the bat was not ideal after Virat Kohli got out cheaply but the 70-run stand between Faf du Plessis and Rajat Patidar took the innings forward at a steady pace. Once Faf was dismissed, Glenn Maxwell came out and batted with intent, and Bangalore looked set for a big finish. However, Trent Boult and Ravichandran Ashwin removed both the set batters in the final overs of their spells to steal the momentum away from Bangalore's innings. Obed McCoy was the pick of the bowlers, claiming a 3-fer, and Prasidh Krishna impressed as well with his three wickets which included the prized scalp of Dinesh Karthik towards the end.

What a fall! Bangalore's innings nosedived at the backend! They lost 5 wickets for just 34 runs in the last five overs. It was an exceptional bowling display at the death from Rajasthan, and they have restricted the star-studded Bangalore batting line-up to a gettable total on this surface.

over

20 | 3 Runs | HH: 157/8

19.6

Obed McCoy to Shahbaz Ahmed, Two runs to end the innings! Fuller again, on off. Ahmed strokes it to long off and calls for a couple of runs. He completes the second run safely with an incredible dive. Bangalore end on 157/8.

19.5

Obed McCoy to Shahbaz Ahmed, Too full and on off. Ahmed gets low and sweeps it to deep mid-wicket. Ahmed is halfway down for a run but Josh Hazlewood sends him back. Rightly, so. Shahbaz Ahmed has a better chance of hitting the last ball for a boundary.

19.4

Obed McCoy to Shahbaz Ahmed, Serves it short and outside off. Ahmed looks to slash at it but misses.

19.3

Obed McCoy to Josh Hazlewood, Fuller again, around off. Josh Hazlewood pushes it to backward point for a single.

19.2

Obed McCoy to Josh Hazlewood, Fuller ball, outside off. Josh Hazlewood looks to drive but misses.

Josh Hazlewood is the number 10 batter.

19.1

Obed McCoy to Harshal Patel, OUT! BOWLED! Yet another wicket falls. Obed McCoy has been superb this evening. Clever change in pace once more. A length ball, around off. Harshal Patel steps way across the stumps and tries to lap it over but fails to connect. The stumps are disturbed.

over

19 | 8 Runs | HH: 154/7

18.6

Prasidh Krishna to Shahbaz Ahmed, A yorker, around leg. Ahmed fails to squeeze it out. Dot to end the over.

18.5

Prasidh Krishna to Shahbaz Ahmed, SIX! Slow again but it was on a length this time, around off. Ahmed swings across and connects cleanly to dismiss it over long on for a biggie. Crucial runs for Bangalore.

18.4

Prasidh Krishna to Shahbaz Ahmed, This is slow and on a length, around off. Ahmed steps forward and plays it back to the bowler. Krishna has shy at the striker's end but misses.

18.4

Prasidh Krishna to Shahbaz Ahmed, Wide! A sharp bouncer, slanting on middle. Ahmed leaves it. Good take from Sanju Samson, behind the sticks.

18.3

Prasidh Krishna to Harshal Patel, A length ball, outside off. Patel hits it aerially but well wide of the man at covers. A single.

Harshal Patel is the new batter to face the hat-trick ball.

18.2

Prasidh Krishna to Wanindu Hasaranga, OUT! TIMBER! Two in two for Prasidh Krishna! Wonderful follow-up ball to Hasaranga! Nails the yorker, on middle at 147.6 kph. Wanindu Hasaranga tries to squeeze it out but fails to get his bat down quickly and the ball goes on to shatter the stumps. Prasidh Krishna is on a hat-trick!

Wanindu Hasaranga walks in next.

18.1

Prasidh Krishna to Dinesh Karthik, OUT! CAUGHT! Dinesh Karthik goes! Big, big wicket this for Rajasthan as we all know how dangerous DK can be at the backend! A length ball, around off, it holds a bit in the surface. Dinesh Karthik tries to loft it through the line of the ball but mistimes it completely and Riyan Parag takes a sitter at long on.

Prasidh Krishna to bowl the penultimate over.

over

18 | 7 Runs | HH: 146/5

17.6

Obed McCoy to Shahbaz Ahmed, Off-pace this time, short and outside off. Ahmed swings across but misses. 7 runs and a wicket off this over.

17.5

Obed McCoy to Shahbaz Ahmed, FOUR! Much needed! Short ball, way outside off. Ahmed frees his arms and hits it flat over covers for a boundary.

17.5

Obed McCoy to Shahbaz Ahmed, Wide! Full ball but over the tramline. Ahmed leaves.

Shahbaz Ahmed joins DK in the middle.

17.4

Obed McCoy to Mahipal Lomror, OUT! TAKEN! Mahipal Lomror was struggling to hit and departs now! The true bounce is helping the bowlers quite nicely! Short of a length, slower in pace and outside off. Lomror tries to cut it away but spoons it instead to point where Ravichandran Ashwin moves across to his left and takes an easy catch. Once again, the onus is on Dinesh Karthik to propel Bangalore's total in the end overs.

17.3

Obed McCoy to Mahipal Lomror, Good bowling from McCoy! A length ball, around off. Lomror pre-meditates and shuffles across as he tries to paddle it away but fails to connect.

17.2

Obed McCoy to Dinesh Karthik, A low dipping full toss, on middle. Karthik hangs back and pulls it in front of square on the leg side for a single.

17.1

Obed McCoy to Mahipal Lomror, Short in length and outside off. Mahipal plays it along the ground and to sweeper cover for a single.

Change in bowling. Obed McCoy (2-0-13-1) returns to bowl at the death.

over

17 | 7 Runs | HH: 139/4

16.6

Yuzvendra Chahal to Dinesh Karthik, Two runs taken, still a tidy over from Chahal! Slightly full, outside off. Karthik cuts it to deep point for a brace. Not the best of spells from Chahal!

16.5

Yuzvendra Chahal to Mahipal Lomror, Short and around off. Lomror slaps it to deep cover for another single. Five singles off the over till now.

16.4

Yuzvendra Chahal to Dinesh Karthik, Karthik shuffles in his crease and Chahal serves it full and quicker. It is hit to long on for a single.

16.3

Yuzvendra Chahal to Mahipal Lomror, On middle, drilled down to long on for a run.

16.2

Yuzvendra Chahal to Dinesh Karthik, Floats this one, on middle. Karthik sweeps it aerially and to deep square leg where Boult does the sweeping work. A single.

16.1

Yuzvendra Chahal to Mahipal Lomror, A low full toss, on the pads, swept to short fine leg and the batters take a quick single.

over

16 | 9 Runs | HH: 132/4

15.6

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mahipal Lomror, TAP AND RUN! Tossed up, around off. Lomror gets low and knocks it to point for a quick single. Ashwin ends his spell with the big wicket of Patidar.

15.5

Ravichandran Ashwin to Dinesh Karthik, Tossed up, outside off. Karthik drives it to deep point for a single.

15.4

Ravichandran Ashwin to Dinesh Karthik, Flighted, outside off, spinning in. Karthik pushes it to point.

Strategic break. Yet another timely breakthrough for Rajasthan. They have got rid of both Maxwell and Patidar in quick succession and have the chance to limit the damage in the end overs. That said, here comes Dinesh Karthik, arguably the best finisher of the season.

15.3

Ravichandran Ashwin to Rajat Patidar, OUT! TAKEN! Superb catch from Jos Buttler in the deep and that is the end of a fine knock from the man in form, Rajat Patidar! Flatter ball, length and outside off, Patidar stands tall and tries to loft it over long off but fails to power this time. Buttler stations himself near the rope and calmly takes the catch over his head. To be on the safer side, he lobs the ball as the momentum was taking him close to the rope, and then catches it again. The third umpire is called in to check and the replays confirm Buttler didn't touch the rope. A good phase of play for Rajasthan as they now have two new batters at the crease.

Rajat Patidar is caught at the edge of the rope. Jos Buttler has taken it. The onfield umpire though wants to get it checked. It's clean, Rajasthan have dismissed the danger man.

15.2

Ravichandran Ashwin to Rajat Patidar, SIX! MUSCLED! Too full from Ashwin, around middle and leg. Patidar clears his front leg and dispatches it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

15.1

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mahipal Lomror, Tossed up, quicker around leg. Lomror flicks it wide of long on for a single.

Change in bowling! Ravichandran Ashwin is back on.

over

15 | 12 Runs | HH: 123/3

14.6

Yuzvendra Chahal to Rajat Patidar, SIX! Fifty for Rajat Patidar and he continues his merry way! This young man is showing the talent to bat under pressure. Tossed up, full and outside off, Rajat Patidar goes down the ground and smashes it over long off for a biggie.

14.5

Yuzvendra Chahal to Mahipal Lomror, Too full and around leg, Mahipal Lomror sweeps it through backward square leg for a single.

14.4

Yuzvendra Chahal to Rajat Patidar, Fuller and on off, Rajat firmly hits it straight back and his partner ducks at the other end. It goes down to long on and they cross.

14.4

Yuzvendra Chahal to Rajat Patidar, Wide! This time Chahal fires it down the leg side. Rajat Patidar leaves again.

14.4

Yuzvendra Chahal to Rajat Patidar, Wide! Turning away from the outside off, very wide, Rajat leaves.

14.3

Yuzvendra Chahal to Mahipal Lomror, Flighted and around off, Mahipal Lomror goes on the back foot and eases it down to long on for a run.

14.2

Yuzvendra Chahal to Rajat Patidar, Short and wide outside off, Rajat Patidar slaps it down to long off and takes a single.

14.1

Yuzvendra Chahal to Rajat Patidar, Fuller and on off, driven back to the bowler.

Mahipal Lomror comes in.

over

14 | 4 Runs | HH: 111/3

13.6

Trent Boult to Glenn Maxwell, OUT! SPLENDID CATCH! Trent Boult has done the job on the last ball of his spell. He has removed the dangerous Aussie. Boult digs it in short, around leg at 110.1 kph, Glenn Maxwell hangs on the back foot to pull but it takes the bottom half of his bat and flies towards fine leg. It's dying in front of Obed McCoy who does well to go down low and snap it inches above the surface. A timely breakthrough for Rajasthan!

13.5

Trent Boult to Glenn Maxwell, Sharp delivery, short and around leg, Glenn Maxwell clears his front leg and swings his bat at it but fails to connect again.

13.4

Trent Boult to Glenn Maxwell, Swing and a miss! Short in length and outside off, slower in pace, Glenn Maxwell tries his best to power his reverse-batted shot but fails to connect.

13.3

Trent Boult to Glenn Maxwell, Boult nails his yorker outside off, Glenn Maxwell digs it out to covers.

13.2

Trent Boult to Rajat Patidar, Fuller in length on middle, clipped through mid-wicket for a single.

13.1

Trent Boult to Glenn Maxwell, EXCELLENT FIELDING! Short in length, close to off, Maxwell goes back to create room and whacks it through point. It speeds away to the fence but Shimron Hetmyer intervenes with a dive and stops it from touching the rope. The third umpire is referred and the replays confirm that the West Indian has saved one run for his team.

Trent Boult to bowl his final over.

over

13 | 15 Runs | HH: 107/2

12.6

Yuzvendra Chahal to Glenn Maxwell, Shortish and on middle, Glenn Maxwell goes back and forces it to wide long on for one. 15 from the over, 26 from Chahal's two. He has not been allowed to settle down so far.

12.5

Yuzvendra Chahal to Glenn Maxwell, FOUR! Another boundary for Glenn Maxwell but again the connection was not crisp. Flighted and around off, turning away, Glenn Maxwell brings out the reverse-batted shot and it flies off the shoulder of the bat. Clears short third man and speeds away to the fence.

12.4

Yuzvendra Chahal to Rajat Patidar, Fine shot but only for a run. Full and flighted, outside off, Rajat Patidar sweeps it to deep mid-wicket.

12.4

Yuzvendra Chahal to Rajat Patidar, Wide! Chahal again goes quicker through the air but delivers it way wide outside off. Rajat leaves.

12.3

Yuzvendra Chahal to Glenn Maxwell, Quicker and around leg, hit down to long on for a run.

12.2

Yuzvendra Chahal to Glenn Maxwell, SIX! JUST OVER! Short in length, around off, Maxwell camps back and goes for the pull shot. He doesn't get it from the middle of the bat and it flies over mid-wicket. Shimron Hetmyer jumps at the edge of the fence but it just eludes his hands. Risk pays off this time for the Aussie.

12.1

Yuzvendra Chahal to Rajat Patidar, Quicker through the air, a touch short and on middle, Rajat forces it down to long off and takes a single.

Yuzvendra Chahal is back into the attack. Went for 11 runs in his first over.

over

12 | 11 Runs | HH: 92/2

11.6

Ravichandran Ashwin to Rajat Patidar, Slightly short and on off, Rajat Patidar punches it off the back foot to sweeper cover. Takes a single. 11 from the over.

11.5

Ravichandran Ashwin to Glenn Maxwell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Maxwell pushes it down through mid off and picks up a single.

11.4

Ravichandran Ashwin to Rajat Patidar, Skidding down the leg side, Patidar turns it behind square leg and rotates the strike.

11.3

Ravichandran Ashwin to Glenn Maxwell, Maxwell steps back and Ashwin follows him with a flatter delivery. It's eased down to long on for a run.

11.2

Ravichandran Ashwin to Glenn Maxwell, SIX! Boom! Flighted delivery, it's too full though, outside off, Glenn Maxwell attacks it and muscles it over the bowler's head for a maximum.

11.1

Ravichandran Ashwin to Rajat Patidar, Floated and around off, Rajat Patidar helps it gently to mid-wicket and crosses for a run.

over

11 | 7 Runs | HH: 81/2

10.6

Obed McCoy to Rajat Patidar, A low full toss on middle, Rajat nudges it through mid-wicket and retains strike.

10.5

Obed McCoy to Glenn Maxwell, That's a nasty welcome to Glenn Maxwell. A well-directed bouncer, Maxwell fends it off uncomfortably to square leg. It goes in the gap and they cross for a run.

Glenn Maxwell is the new man in.

10.4

Obed McCoy to Faf du Plessis, OUT! CAUGHT! Rajat Patidar escaped but Faf du Plessis doesn't have the same luck. Obed McCoy delivers it a shade fuller, around off, Faf du Plessis hangs deep inside the crease and attempts to power it through the line. But it takes the outside edge and flies towards Ravichandran Ashwin at short third man who jumps and takes a fine catch over his head. The dangerous stand has been broken.

10.3

Obed McCoy to Faf du Plessis, Shortish and outside off, angling away, Faf du Plessis flashes his bat at it but fails to connect.

10.2

Obed McCoy to Rajat Patidar, On a length and around leg. Patidar works it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

10.1

Obed McCoy to Rajat Patidar, FOUR! Lucky runs! Back of a length and on top of off. Rajat Patidar makes room and looks to cut but the ball bounces extra and takes the outside edge. It speeds past short third man. No chance for the man there. A boundary.

over

10 | 5 Runs | HH: 74/1

9.6

Ravichandran Ashwin to Rajat Patidar, Flatter ball, on off. Rajat Patidar mistimes his pull wide of long on and the ball falls well short of the fielder there. A single.

9.5

Ravichandran Ashwin to Faf du Plessis, Slides it on the pads, it is flicked to deep mid-wicket for one more.

9.4

Ravichandran Ashwin to Rajat Patidar, Shorter and on off. Rajat Patidar pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

9.3

Ravichandran Ashwin to Rajat Patidar, Shout for an lbw! Not given. Ravichandran Ashwin is interested and Sanju Samson goes for the referral. Flighted delivery, a carrom ball around leg, Rajat Patidar fails to work it around and is hit on the pads. They appeal but the finger stays down. DRS is taken. No bat is involved and the Ball Tracker shows that the impact is outside the line of the leg stump.

9.2

Ravichandran Ashwin to Rajat Patidar, Shorter and outside off, a bit quicker. Patidar cuts it but straight to backward point.

9.1

Ravichandran Ashwin to Rajat Patidar, Darted on the pads. Rajat Patidar wrists it to mid-wicket with soft hands and comes back for the second run with ease.

over

9 | 11 Runs | HH: 69/1

8.6

Yuzvendra Chahal to Rajat Patidar, Drops it short and on off, it is pulled away to long on for a single.

Strategic break. It's been steady going from Bangalore after losing Virat Kohli early. Faf du Plessis and Rajat Patidar have formed an alliance which is worth 60 runs at the moment. Rajasthan will be feeling some pressure now as these two batters are able to switch gears at any time. Both offered a chance when they were on 13 but Rajasthan failed to cash in. Can they pull things back in the middle period?

8.6

Yuzvendra Chahal to Rajat Patidar, Wide! Chahal tries to stay away from the arc but bowls it way outside off. Rajat Patidar leaves it alone.

8.5

Yuzvendra Chahal to Faf du Plessis, Length ball around off. Faf du Plessis pushes it to covers for a single. Another slight fumble there.

8.4

Yuzvendra Chahal to Rajat Patidar, On middle, Rajat works it to down towards long on for a single.

8.3

Yuzvendra Chahal to Rajat Patidar, SIX! What a shot! Chahal flights this one, in the slot and Rajat Patidar stays back to muscle it over long on for a huge biggie. He loves to play down the ground and Chahal served him a freebie there.

8.2

Yuzvendra Chahal to Faf du Plessis, Tossed up, full and around off. Faf du Plessis drives it on the up and to long off for a single. The 50-run stand comes up!

8.1

Yuzvendra Chahal to Faf du Plessis, Very full and around middle and off, it is pushed straight to the cover fielder.

Spin from both ends now. The leading wicket-taker of this season, Yuzvendra Chahal, comes into the attack.

over

8 | 6 Runs | HH: 58/1

7.6

Ravichandran Ashwin to Faf du Plessis, Now targets the stumps and Faf nudges it to deep mid-wicket for one more. Rajasthan have done well to bowl two quite overs in a row.

7.5

Ravichandran Ashwin to Faf du Plessis, Floats this one, fuller and outside off, spins a bit away. Faf du Plessis leans and looks to drive but misses. Good stuff from Ashwin.

7.4

Ravichandran Ashwin to Rajat Patidar, Flatter, on a length and just around off. Rajat Patidar works it through covers for a single.

7.4

Ravichandran Ashwin to Rajat Patidar, Wide! Ashwin slides this one down the leg side. Rajat Patidar lets it through for a wide.

7.3

Ravichandran Ashwin to Faf du Plessis, On middle, eased down to long on for a single.

7.2

Ravichandran Ashwin to Rajat Patidar, Flatter, outside off, slower this time. Patidar punches it to extra cover where Shimron Hetmyer dives but fails to make a clean stop. He parries it towards mid off and they cross for a run.

7.1

Ravichandran Ashwin to Faf du Plessis, Tossed up, around off. Faf du Plessis turns it to long on for a run.

Time for some spin! Ravichandran Ashwin is in action now.

over

7 | 6 Runs | HH: 52/1

6.6

Obed McCoy to Faf du Plessis, Fuller ball on middle. Faf du Plessis uses his wrists and hits it to deep mid-wicket. Thinks of two but settles with a single. 6 runs off the over!

6.5

Obed McCoy to Rajat Patidar, Around off, on a length. Patidar punches it to the right of mid off and rotates the strike.

6.4

Obed McCoy to Faf du Plessis, Touch fuller and around off. Faf du Plessis rocks back and drops it to covers with gentle hands for a quick single. 50 up for Bangalore!

6.3

Obed McCoy to Rajat Patidar, On middle, on a length. Patidar glances it in front of square on the leg side for a single.

6.2

Obed McCoy to Rajat Patidar, Length ball, outside off. Rajat mistimes his shot on the off side.

6.1

Obed McCoy to Rajat Patidar, A length ball, angling outside off. Rajat Patidar slaps it to deep cover-point and Yuzvendra Chahal runs to his left in the deep, dives and does brilliantly to save a couple of runs.

Change in bowling. Obed McCoy to run in now...

over

6 | 9 Runs | HH: 46/1

5.6

Prasidh Krishna to Faf du Plessis, Outside off, on a length, it's driven to point. At the end of the Powerplay, Bangalore are 46/1.

5.5

Prasidh Krishna to Rajat Patidar, DROPPED! Riyan Parag is the culprit and he has dropped a prized wicket. Short in length and outside off. Rajat Patidar opens the face of the bat and tries to slap through the line but spoons it straight to backward point. Riyan Parag drops a dolly over his head and parries it away for a single. Both batters have got a life each now. Will that cost Rajasthan?

5.4

Prasidh Krishna to Rajat Patidar, FOUR! This is even better! Krishna drags his length back and keeps it outside off. Rajat Patidar punches off the back foot and hits it through covers for a boundary. Timed it really well there.

5.3

Prasidh Krishna to Rajat Patidar, FOUR! This is a shot from a man who is full of confidence! A length ball, outside off. Patidar hangs back and punches it past point for a boundary.

5.2

Prasidh Krishna to Rajat Patidar, Length and on middle, it is tucked straight to the man at mid-wicket.

5.1

Prasidh Krishna to Rajat Patidar, Bangs a pacy bouncer, around off. Patidar tries to ramp it away but misses. Samson collects it at a very good height.

Change in bowling? Nope, Prasidh Krishna will bowl another one.

over

5 | 12 Runs | HH: 37/1

4.6

Trent Boult to Faf du Plessis, FOUR! Shot! Short in length and outside off, Faf du Plessis hangs on the back foot and whacks it through extra cover for a cracking boundary. 12 from the over!

4.5

Trent Boult to Faf du Plessis, Shortish and on off, shaping in, Faf is cramped for room and ends up pushing it defensively towards the bowler.

4.4

Trent Boult to Faf du Plessis, FOUR! A tough chance for Samson goes begging. Back of a length, around leg, Faf du Plessis tries to glance it across the line but gloves it behind. Sanju Samson dives across to his left but it takes his fingertips and scoots behind for a boundary at fine leg.

4.3

Trent Boult to Faf du Plessis, Boult goes fuller but the line is around leg, Faf takes a step down and wrists it through square leg for a couple of runs.

4.2

Trent Boult to Rajat Patidar, Fraction short and outside off, Patidar uses the angle of the bowler and dabs it down to third man for one.

4.1

Trent Boult to Faf du Plessis, Fuller in length and outside off, Faf du Plessis drives it square of the wicket on the off side for a run.

over

4 | 8 Runs | HH: 25/1

3.6

Prasidh Krishna to Rajat Patidar, Slightly fuller this time, outside off, Rajat Patidar drives but finds the fielder at wide mid off.

3.5

Prasidh Krishna to Rajat Patidar, Angling in, on a length, it's defended from the back foot to the leg side.

3.4

Prasidh Krishna to Rajat Patidar, In the zone outside off, left alone.

3.3

Prasidh Krishna to Rajat Patidar, FOUR BYES! That's so unlucky for the bowler. It's a peach of a delivery. Prasidh Krishna clocks 148 kph and delivers it on a length around off. It lands and jags back in to beat the inside edge and keeps on swinging away from the diving keeper. A boundary at fine leg results.

3.2

Prasidh Krishna to Rajat Patidar, A touch short again, outside off, Rajat Patidar plays late but finds the backward point fielder.

3.1

Prasidh Krishna to Rajat Patidar, FOUR! Short in length and outside off, Rajat Patidar stands tall inside the crease and throws his bat at it. It takes a thick outside edge and flies over the slip cordon for a boundary.

over

3 | 4 Runs | HH: 17/1

2.6

Trent Boult to Faf du Plessis, A cracking yorker from Boult. It's swerving into the batter, around middle, Faf du Plessis does well to have his bat down in time as he digs it out safely to square leg.

2.5

Trent Boult to Faf du Plessis, Too full and around off, du Plessis drills his drive but finds the mid off fielder.

2.4

Trent Boult to Faf du Plessis, FOUR! Poor line and length from the Kiwi on this occasion and he pays for it. Serves it full and wide outside off, Faf du Plessis gets the chance to free his arms and pumps it over covers for a boundary.

2.3

Trent Boult to Faf du Plessis, Presses forward and pushes a full ball to covers.

2.2

Trent Boult to Faf du Plessis, Another delivery on off, du Plessis stays back to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It deflects to covers and Rajat Patidar comes out in search of a run. He is sent back as the fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end.

2.1

Trent Boult to Faf du Plessis, Excellent line from Trent Boult. Serves it on a length around off, gets it to bend back in a bit, Faf is caught inside the crease as he blocks.

over

2 | 5 Runs | HH: 13/1

1.6

Prasidh Krishna to Rajat Patidar, FOUR LEG BYES! Wrong line from Prasidh Krishna. Slips a length ball down the leg side, it beats Patidar's bat, clips his thigh pad and races away to the fine leg fence.

Rajat Patidar is the new batter in. He is fresh from a sublime century and would look to play another crucial knock here.

1.5

Prasidh Krishna to Virat Kohli, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! That line to Kohli outside off has worked. Back of a length, around off and shaping away with some extra bounce. Virat Kohli sticks on the back foot and has a lazy waft inside the line. It takes the outside edge and Sanju Samson holds on to the catch. Kohli departs much to the disappointment of the capacity crowd. Needless to say, this is a big breakthrough for Rajasthan but they can't afford to relax as Bangalore have an in-form batting group.

1.4

Prasidh Krishna to Virat Kohli, Length delivery around off, angling in, Kohli defends it from the front foot.

1.3

Prasidh Krishna to Virat Kohli, Lands it on a good length and in the channel outside off, this one holds its line and Kohli shoulders arms.

1.2

Prasidh Krishna to Faf du Plessis, Around leg, helped behind square leg for a single.

1.1

Prasidh Krishna to Faf du Plessis, Prasidh Krishna goes very full and in the line of the stumps, du Plessis tries flicking but misses. He is rapped on the pads, the bowler appeals but the umpire turns it down. Two noises there, it's of the ball hitting both the pads, shows the replay. Would have missed the leg stump, anyway.

Who will bowl from the other end? It is Prasidh Krishna.

over

1 | 8 Runs | HH: 8/0

0.6

Trent Boult to Virat Kohli, SIX! Virat Kohli advances down the track and makes his intentions clear. Boult hurls across a length ball around off, Virat shimmies down the track and dismisses it in front of square on the leg side for a biggie. The crowd erupts.

0.5

Trent Boult to Virat Kohli, Angling away from the batter, outside off, Kohli taps it down to point and looks for a run but is sent back.

0.4

Trent Boult to Virat Kohli, That's the line and length. Around off, with a good seam position, the ball nips back in a shade, Kohli covers his stumps and makes a watchful leave.

0.3

Trent Boult to Faf du Plessis, Serves it on a length and around leg, du Plessis eases it down to fine leg for a single.

0.2

Trent Boult to Virat Kohli, Kohli is away with a single and the crowd roars! Boult delivers it on a length around leg, Virat works it behind square leg and crosses for a run. The throw comes towards the bowler's end and deflects off Kohli's leg. He decides not to take advantage of it.

Halt in play! Looks like we already have a pitch invader.

0.1

Trent Boult to Virat Kohli, The Kiwi speeds in and delivers a length ball in the channel outside off. It lands and goes on with the angle as Kohli allows it through to the keeper.

We are all set for Qualifier 2! Out come the Rajasthan players and so are the openers of Bangalore - Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. Trent Boult to start with the ball. Here we go...

Faf du Plessis, the captain of Bangalore, says that he would have batted anyway as it looks like a good wicket. Feels that runs on the board in a big game are always crucial. Adds that they have rested well and turned up fresh. Mentions that it's quite big for the team to reach this stage and they are only a game away. He wants his boys to keep doing the right things. Further adds that it's an amazing ground, and it's incredible to play in front of so many people.

Sanju Samson, the captain of Rajasthan, says that they want to bowl first as the pitch looks a bit sticky and hopes that it will help his bowlers. Shares that they had a good practice session and everyone is happy and chilled out. Tells that it's an unbelievable atmosphere here and everyone is excited about the game. Further says that everyone is connected to the team and they want to play good cricket and put smiles on the faces of the fans. Feels that it's important to keep calm and cut the noise from outside. Informs that they don't have any changes.

Bangalore (Unchanged playing XI) - Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (C), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj.

Rajasthan (Unchanged playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Obed McCoy.

TOSS - Up goes the coin and it lands in the favour of Rajasthan. They have elected to BOWL first!

Pitch report - Matthew Hayden is near the playing area and starts by saying that this place is amazing and over 100,000 people are expected to watch this game in the stadium. Adds that the boundaries are not as big as the ground looks but the boundary pockets are a little bit bigger. Shares that it's been too hot out there and the groundsmen have done well to prepare a pitch which is devoid of any cracks and it has an even covering of grass. The Aussie feels that it's a good one for batting and ends by informing us that the average winning score here is 175.

All roads will lead to the Narendra Modi Stadium - the venue for the last two games of the season. This is the place where the endgame will begin in a short while. Considered to be the largest stadium in the world, it's going to be jam-packed and excitement will be touching the roof. Let's see how the pitch is expected to play...

Bangalore received a big lifeline from Mumbai to get a backdoor entry into the playoffs, but they earned one for themselves by edging out Lucknow. They have reached this stage but are yet to hit the top gear. There is a lot more they can achieve as a batting group, and against the bowling arsenal of Rajasthan, the famed Bangalore batting will have to put its best foot forward. Kohli and du Plessis versus Boult, Maxwell and Karthik versus the spin duo of Ashwin and Chahal, Buttler versus Hazlewood - there are so many match-ups to look forward to this evening.

Rajasthan have been doing great things in this edition. At the start, not many would have given them the tag of favourites, but they earned it with their consistent display. Jos Buttler has been the nucleus of their batting, but it has its advantages and disadvantages. Jos' failure often led to Rajasthan's failure, and in a team sport, this should be avoided. Their batting depth doesn't offer much confidence, and that puts extra pressure on the top order. This area will be under the scanner this evening, as picking early wickets will put Bangalore in the driver's seat. Can the Pink team avoid that situation?

Here we go! After experiencing all the ups and downs of the season, going through the excitement and thrill of the league stage, facing loss and receiving favours, Rajasthan and Bangalore are standing at the cusp of booking their ticket to the finale. Plenty riding on this all-important Qualifier 2, and the change in venue will add more drama and challenges. Are you ready to witness this mega clash? We surely are, as we welcome you all for the coverage. Stay tuned for more...

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