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Match 52, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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RCB
213/5 (20.0)
213/5 (20.0)Match 52Match EndedBangalore beat Chennai by 2 runs
CSK211/5 (20.0)
CSK211/5 (20.0)
Bangalore beat Chennai by 2 runs
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19.6
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Yash Dayal to Shivam DubeYash Dayal has done it for RCB! A low full toss around middleDube can only hit it towards wide long on and it will just be a single! ROYAL CHALLENGERS BENGALURU WIN BY 2 RUNS!
19.5
1
Yash Dayal to Ravindra JadejaExcellent yorker on middleRavindra Jadeja swings hard but gets a thick inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls towards cover and a single is taken.
19.4
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Yash Dayal to Shivam DubeA full toss on the Free HitDube pummels this to long off for a single. 5 needed from 2.
19.4
6
Yash Dayal to Shivam DubeNO BALL SIX! The game swings again! A high full toss around middle Shivam Dube pulls it mercilessly over deep mid-wicket. He immediately looks at the square leg umpire but gets no signal. Immediately signals for the review for the no ball and technology supports him! Well above the waist! 6 needed from 3 nowwith a Free Hit to boot!
19.3
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Yash Dayal to MS DhoniOUT! LBW! That's a big strike but Dhoni has reviewed. Bat involved? No as per UltraEdge. And three reds on Ball Tracking! Crucial strike by Dayal. It is not only a wicket but it is a dot ball which means Jadeja will be off strike. A full toss Dhoni swung but missed and was hit on the pads. It always looked dead and the umpire took little time in raising his finger. Dhoni took the review probably more in hope. But not to be. He departs for 12 (8) and Chennai Super Kings are 201/5needing 13 from 3 balls!
19.2
1
Yash Dayal to Ravindra JadejaAnother full toss aimed at the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja swings across the line but finds the fielder at deep mid-wicket. So farso good from Dayal. Just two singles off the first two balls.
19.1
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Yash Dayal to MS DhoniA low full toss on middle and leg. Dhoni does not get under this and only hits it along the ground to long on. Just a single.
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Over 19
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6
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18.6
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to MS DhoniLow full toss angling into off. Dhoni drags it towards deep midwicket. Just a single and CSK need 15 off the last over.
18.5
6
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to MS DhoniSIX! INTO THE WHEELHOUSE AND DHONI DEPOSITS IT INTO THE STANDS! A much-needed strike for CSK! Around off on a good lengthsits up well for MSD and he just swings hard at it. Launches it behind deep cover for a massive six.
18.4
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ravindra JadejaExcellent stuff this from Bhuvi! Using all his experience here! An attempted yorker around offJadeja can only power it down to long off for a single.
18.3
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to MS DhoniA low full toss on offMS Dhoni swings with all his might and heaves along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single.
18.2
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ravindra JadejaAn appeal for LBW but not given. Full toss on the stumpsRavindra Jadeja swings across the line and gets a thick inside edge onto the front pad. The ball rolls near the strip and they take a single.
18.1
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ravindra JadejaDROPPED FOUR! Out of all people Virat Kohli is the culprit! Couldn't have come at a better height for Kohli there. A superb start to this over for CSK! Full and around off Ravindra Jadeja picks it up and airs to long onwhere Virat Kohli runs across to his right from long on and just loses the ball in the lights and lets the ball through to the fence.
Over 18
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17.6
1
Suyash Sharma to Ravindra JadejaWhat a brilliant over! Fuller on middle Ravindra flicks it straight to wide long on and it will be just a single. Just 6 from the 18th over but overall a sad day for Suyash Sharmawho finishes with figures of 4-0-43-0.
17.5
2
Suyash Sharma to Ravindra JadejaDid that carry? Pace off this time short in length outside offJadeja swings hard for the pull but miscues it. The ball flies off the top edge but does not quite carry to Tim David charging across from long off to his right. He dives but the ball lands just in front. Two runs taken.
17.4
1
Suyash Sharma to MS DhoniBeautifully bowled. Sees Dhoni charge out and fires it outside offshort in length. Dhoni is forced to adjust and punches it through cover for one.
17.3
1
Suyash Sharma to Ravindra JadejaOutside off another long offhit down to long off for a run.
17.2
0
Suyash Sharma to Ravindra JadejaAnother googly short in length Ravindra Jadeja looks to pull but mistimes it back to the bowleron the bounce.
17.1
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Suyash Sharma to MS DhoniShort outside off the googlyMS Dhoni punches it through the covers for a single.
Over 17
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6
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16.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra JadejaLovely ball. A slower one on a length outside off Ravindra gets down to sweep but misses. What an over - 2 wickets2 singles and a six - Lungi Ngidi finishes with figures of 4-0-30-3.
16.5
6
Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra JadejaSIX! BELLIGERENT! That is a 109-metre monster! A full toss on middleRavindra Jadeja swings this into orbit over mid-wicket!
16.4
1
Lungi Ngidi to MS DhoniFull down the leg sideMS Dhoni flicks it uppishly and it lands just in front of short fine leg. A single taken.
16.3
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Lungi Ngidi to Dewald BrevisOUT! LBW! Controversy at the Chinnaswamy and Ngidi has 2 in 2! A full toss dipping onto the batter Dewald Brevis is not quite ready to face it and misses the ball getting hit on the pads. Ngidi appeals and the finger goes up. Now the batters take a single while the bowler was appealing and then Brevis has a chat with Jadeja regarding the review. He decides to take it but umpire Nitin Menon informs him that the clock for the review timer has run out! ApparentlyBrevis chose to discuss after completing the single while the clock started to tick once the umpire gave it out. Ball Tracking shows it to be MISSING LEG STUMP! What a waste of a wicket!
16.2
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Lungi Ngidi to Ayush MhatreOUT! CAUGHT! CSK will have to wait for a centurion this season. End of a wonderful knock though. A slower-ball bouncer around offAyush Mhatre goes for the pull but the extra bounce does him in. He miscues it off the top portion of the bat and Krunal Pandya takes it calmly at deep mid-wicket. The 114-run stand is broken and Mhatre departs for 94 (48) - the highest score by a CSK batter this season. Chennai Super Kings are 172/3 and need another 42 from 22 balls!
16.1
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra JadejaAround offswung towards deep mid-wicket. The ball goes on the bounce to the fielder. A single taken.
Over 16
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4
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15.6
1
Yash Dayal to Ravindra JadejaDROPPED! This is going from bad to worse for the home side. A slower-ball bouncer around leg stump going well above the head Ravindra Jadeja waits and waits and waits before deciding to go after the pull. He miscues it with the ball going off the top portion of the bat. Lungi Ngidi is stationed exactly for that shot and the ball goes straight to him and he takes the catch before shelling it down! And to rub salt into the injury wounds for his sideNgidi smiles while Dayal is not the least bit impressed. Single taken.
15.5
4
Yash Dayal to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! BANG! A length ball around middleJadeja hits this straight back over the bowler for a boundary down the ground!
15.4
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Yash Dayal to Ayush MhatreOutside offcreamed through the covers for a run.
15.3
2
Yash Dayal to Ayush MhatreDROPPED! Is that the match put down? A slower ball on a length around off Ayush Mhatre throws his bat at it but ends up slicing the ball. It goes over cover and Rajat Patidar does well to keep his eyes on it while running back. He does well till the final momentwhere he dives and tries to take the catch but the ball does not stick! Two more runs to the total.
15.2
1
Yash Dayal to Ravindra JadejaShort and wide outside offJadeja blasts it away but straight to deep point. Yells in frustration after missing out on that ball.
15.1
2
Yash Dayal to Ravindra JadejaExcellent fielding by Romario Shepherd! A low full toss around off Ravindra Jadeja swings it through mid-wicket. The ball races towards the ropes but Shepherd charges to his left from wide long on and dives towards the ballparrying it to deep mid-wicket. Keeps the batters to a couple.
Over 15
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6
14.6
6
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush MhatreSIX! Bhuvi cannot end the over well! The first 5 balls went for just 4. However on the last ball Bhuvi dishes out a half volley wide outside off. Ayush Mhatre reaches out and carves it over extra cover! Mhatre moves to 91 (45) and this is now the HIGHEST SCORE BY A CSK BATTER THIS SEASON! Alsothis beings up the 100-RUN STAND!
14.5
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ravindra Jadeja50 FOR JADEJA! In 29 balls. His second this season and just the 5th in the whole of IPL. The sword celebration comes out. He gets there with a swing towards long on.
14.4
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush MhatreOutside offpunched through cover for one more.
14.3
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ravindra JadejaOutside off pretty fullJadeja opens the face of his bat and steers it through point. Krunal Pandya hares to his right from sweeper cover and sweeps it off. A run taken.
14.2
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ravindra JadejaPerfect yorker on middle and legRavindra Jadeja can only dig it back to the bowler who stops it to his left.
14.1
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush MhatreFull outside off Ayush Mhatre strikes this crisplybut straight to Tim David at long off. It goes on the bounce. A single taken.
Over 14
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4
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13.6
2
Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra JadejaExcellent running again! Slower ball just short of full on the pads Ravindra is early into his defensive push and ends up chipping it into space near mid on. There is no one present in that position and by the time long on can get to the ball Jadeja hares back for the second! 150 UP FOR CSK. 64 needed from 36 balls. 10 from the over23 in the last 2!
13.5
4
Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! Much-needed boundary for CSK! Ngidi targets the yorker but misses his lengthtrying to follow the batter down the leg side. It is a low full toss and Jadeja tickles it to the fine leg fence. 66 more needed from 37 balls. The stand moves to 90 (49).
13.4
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ayush MhatreAround off pace off a full tossswung towards deep mid-wicket for another single.
13.3
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Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra JadejaFuller around offRavindra Jadeja punches this down the ground. Rajat Patidar gets across to his left from wide mid off and keeps the batters to one.
13.2
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ayush MhatreOutside offdriven towards long off for a run.
13.1
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Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra JadejaAhhh... Ngidi senses that Jadeja is going to scoop and fires it in the blockhole. HoweverJadeja manages to dig it to the off side and takes a quick single.
Over 13
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12.6
4
Suyash Sharma to Ayush MhatreFOUR! Another short ball around off Ayush Mhatre rocks back and pulls it between long on and deep mid-wicket! 13 from the over and Suyash Sharma's figures read 3-0-37-0. Ayush Mhatre has now hit 20 fours this seasonwhich is the most by any CSK player!
12.5
0
Suyash Sharma to Ayush MhatreIs that a drop? Another short ball outside off Ayush looks to punch it over the off side but misses. It might be my ears ringing but I heard a noise. The keeper Jitesh Sharmacould not hang on.
12.4
2
Suyash Sharma to Ayush MhatreA quicker ball on middleMhatre mistimes his shot through mid on. Excellent running by Jadeja to charge back for the second. 78 more needed from 44 balls.
12.3
2
Suyash Sharma to Ayush MhatreA touch short outside offAyush Mhatre hammers it down the ground. But Tim David covers good to his right from long off and gets there with a dive. Make a half stop and keeps the batters to a couple.
12.2
1
Suyash Sharma to Ravindra JadejaUnlucky for Jadeja! Full around middle Jadeja blasts this straight back. Unfortunately for himit hits the stumps at the other end and deflects towards long off. Just a single. Jadeja moves to 40 (22).
12.1
4
Suyash Sharma to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! Finds the gap. Outside off a touch shortRavindra Jadeja punches it between short third and backward point. Finds the gap and the boundary. The stand moves to 73 (39).
Over 12
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11.6
1
Yash Dayal to Ravindra JadejaExcellent fielding by Virat Kohli. Jadeja works this through wide long on and calls for two but Kohli is quick as a flash to attack the ball from the ropes. Keeps the batters to a single to ensure that this over goes for just 6.
11.5
1
Yash Dayal to Ayush MhatreAnother slower ball. Outside off on a lengthAyush slashes hard and gets a thick outside edge. Lands well in front of Krunal Pandya at deep third. Just a single.
11.4
1
Yash Dayal to Ravindra JadejaAround middleRavindra Jadeja works it through mid-wicket and takes a quick single. He turns blind for the second and comes halfway down but is sent back in time.
11.3
1
Yash Dayal to Ayush MhatreOutside offblasted through the covers for a single.
11.2
0
Yash Dayal to Ayush MhatreSlower ball outside off on a lengthMhatre looks to slice it away but misses.
11.1
2
Yash Dayal to Ayush MhatreA length ball outside offAyush Mhatre punches it through the covers. Jacob Bethell races across to his right from deep point but overruns the ball. Misfields but manages to stop the ball from rolling beyond into the ropes. Two runs taken. Mhatre moves to 71 (33).
Over 11
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10.6
1
Suyash Sharma to Ayush MhatreExcellent last ball. Slower through the air a googly Mhatre dabs it to short third and scampers a quick single. 15 from the over33 in the last 2!
10.5
1
Suyash Sharma to Ravindra JadejaA touch short around middle spinning downRavindra works it through mid-wicket for a run.
10.4
4
Suyash Sharma to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! Outside offJadeja blasts this through the covers. Rajat Patidar tries to stop it with a dive to his right at cover but the ball bursts through his hands and races towards the fence. Jadeja moves to 32 (17) with his 4th four. Much quicker than his other innings this season. This stand is now worth 61 (30).
10.3
2
Suyash Sharma to Ravindra JadejaJUST SHORT! A touch short outside off this time seam-up ball by SuyashJadeja looks to cut but gets an outside edge. The ball flies uppishly but just lands in front of the fielder at short third who dives to his left. Cannot stop it cleanly either and the batters get a couple. 99 more needed from 57 balls.
10.2
6
Suyash Sharma to Ravindra JadejaSIX! AUDACIOUS! 50-STAND UP IN 28 BALLS. A short ball around offRavindra Jadeja rocks back and pulls it over mid-wicket. Does not get much elevation but he finds the gap between deep mid-wicket and wide long on. The power takes the ball beyond the ropes as well.
10.1
1
Suyash Sharma to Ayush MhatreTossed up around middle and legAyush Mhatre works it down to long on for a single.
Over 10
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9.6
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Romario Shepherd to Ayush MhatreA short ball outside off Ayush throws his bat at it and gets a thick outside edgewhich flies down to Yash Dayal at deep third. He fumbles but the batters are happy with the single. 18 from Shepherd's opening over!
9.5
4
Romario Shepherd to Ayush MhatreFOUR! 17 from the over and it is not all about slogging! A length ball again outside offthis time Mhatre stands deep in his crease and punches it between mid off and cover! 109 more needed from 61 balls.
9.4
6
Romario Shepherd to Ayush MhatreSIX! Boy is Shepherd getting a taste of his own medicine? 100 UP FOR CSK and what a way to bring it up! A length ball around off Ayush Mhatre picks it up in a trice and swings it cleanly and mammothly over mid-wicket! Moves to 62 (28)with his 4th six. This stand is now worth 43 (24).
9.3
0
Romario Shepherd to Ayush MhatreSlower ball on a length around offMhatre defends it towards cover.
9.2
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Romario Shepherd to Ayush MhatreSIX! ADMONISHED! A short ball around middle and leg Ayush Mhatre gets inside the line and pulls it over long legbringing his wrists in play. 119 more needed from 64 balls.
9.1
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Romario Shepherd to Ravindra JadejaA short ball around middle and legRavindra Jadeja pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Over 9
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8.6
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Suyash Sharma to Ravindra JadejaLength flat and around offcut away through cover-point for a single.
8.5
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Suyash Sharma to Ayush MhatreFIFTY FOR AYUSH MHATRE! The march of India's young talent relentlessly continues in the IPL! What makes this fifty more special is that it has come off in just 25 balls at a strike rate of 200. He also becomes the third youngest batter in the IPL to get to fifty! Drifting into the leg stump on a fullish length Ayush Mhatre tucks it acrossbetween mid on and mid-wicket for a single.
8.4
1
Suyash Sharma to Ravindra JadejaBowled from a wider angle a googly outside offJadeja taps the ball to the cover-point region for a single.
8.3
4
Suyash Sharma to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! PULLED AWAY INTO THE GAP! A bit too short and spinning into the batter around offRavindra Jadeja goes deep in the crease and pulls it over square leg for a cracking boundary.
8.2
1
Suyash Sharma to Ayush MhatreOver the stumps to Mhatre. A googly on top of middle Ayush Mhatre stands tall and punches it down the ground for a single. Moves to 49does Mhatre!
8.1
1
Suyash Sharma to Ravindra JadejaAround the stumps slow and on a length outside offRavindra Jadeja lets it come and cuts it behind cover for a single.
Over 8
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7.6
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Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra JadejaSlows it up on the middle stumpRavindra Jadeja is take aback by the pace off but does well to gently push away to the left of mid off for a single. 11 off this over.
7.5
4
Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! TOP SHOT! Spears it in on a length and across middleRavindra Jadeja makes room for himself and cuts it past the diving backward point fielder to his right for a boundary.
7.4
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ayush MhatreAnother pace-pff delivery outside off full in length Ayush Mhatre goes for a booming shot down the ground but slices it off the batover cover. The ball lands between three fielders and the converging deep cover mops it up. A single taken.
7.3
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra JadejaPace off on middle and fullerRavindra Jadeja steers it beside the pitch into the leg side and calls for a single. Mhatre is quick to respond and gets home safely before the direct hit at the batter's end.
7.2
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra JadejaHard length around the leg stump worked across to short mid-wicket. Jadeja initially takes a few steps for the runbut Krunal does well to dive and stop to his right. Ayush Mhatre retreats and gets home as Krunal misses to hit the stumps at the bowling end.
7.1
4
Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra JadejaEDGED FOUR! Bowls it on a length across off Ravindra Jadeja backs away and tries to smash to the off side but gets a thick outside edge and it bounces off the grass and beats Bhuvneshwar Kumar's dive to his rightat deep third for a boundary.
Over 7
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6.6
6
Krunal Pandya to Ayush MhatreSIX! More of a top edge but young Mhatre won't mind one bit! That signature short delivery from Krunalon the leg stump. Sits up nicely for the batter. Ayush Mhatre swivels and just powers it behind deep fine leg for a six. He moves onto 47 off just 22 balls. CSK now need 146 more runs to win off 78 balls remaining.
6.5
1
Krunal Pandya to Ravindra JadejaLength ball on the padsworked across to deep square leg for a single.
6.4
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Krunal Pandya to Ayush MhatreFlat and full at 102.8 kph Ayush Mhatre smashes it straight down the ground for just a single as long on cuts it off. A huge cheer from the crowd and no second thoughtsit's Virat Kohli who shows alertness there.
6.3
1
Krunal Pandya to Ravindra JadejaInto the pitch on a length on offRavindra Jadeja guides off the back foot to the right of cover for a single.
6.2
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Krunal Pandya to Ayush MhatreAt just 89.8 kph fuller and on middleAyush Mhatre sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
6.1
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Krunal Pandya to Ayush MhatreNice and full on offpushed to cover.
Over 6
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5.6
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra JadejaAngles it across off full in length Ravindra Jadeja leans on it and drives it straight to the cover fielder. This has been an excellent comeback from RCB. Just one off this over 9 off the last two. Chennai Super Kings end their Powerplay at 58/2versus RCB's 71/0.
5.5
0
Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra JadejaGood-length delivery on the leg stumpRavindra Jadeja works across to the square leg region.
5.4
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Lungi Ngidi to Sam CurranOUT! IN THE AIR AND CAUGHT BEHIND! A great entry for Lungi Ngidi in the bowling attack. 88 in the last game and just a run-a-ball 5 for Sam Curran this time around. He continues to bowl that heavy ball on a nagging length around top of middle and off Sam Curran positions himself to play the pull shot in the air but the ball bounces a bit more off the deck and hence takes the top edge of the blade. Swirls up in the night sky behind the wickets. Jitesh Sharma stations himself under the ballcalls for the catch and snaffles it easily. CSK are reduced to 58/2.
5.3
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Lungi Ngidi to Sam CurranBanged in shorter and on middle at 133.8 kphSam Curran gets on the toes and tucks it across to mid-wicket. Denies for a single.
5.2
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Lungi Ngidi to Sam CurranPitched around the leg stump on a lengthSam Curran gets right behind it and blocks it off.
5.1
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Lungi Ngidi to Ayush MhatrePitched wide of off on a fuller length Ayush Mhatre expands his arms and lofts it over cover for a single. A slight fumble from the fielder in the deepbut the ball stays within his vicinity.
Over 5
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4.6
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Krunal Pandya to Ayush MhatreDrifting into the batter on the leg stumpAyush Mhatre works it off the back foot to the leg side for a single. A decent over from Krunal. Just 8 off it along with the wicket of Rasheed.
4.5
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Krunal Pandya to Sam CurranShort length again around the padsCurran nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
4.4
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Krunal Pandya to Sam CurranFOUR! Curran continues from where he left off in his last game! Short and on offSam Curran pounces on it and smashes the pull shot between long on and deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary.
4.3
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Krunal Pandya to Shaik RasheedOUT! HIT FLAT AND TAKEN! You just cannot keep Romario Shepherd out of this game! And it has bee a dream run for Krunal Pandya with the ball as he breaks the opening stand. Fires in a yorker wide of off Shaik Rasheed tries to carve it over the backward point fielder but doesn't get the bat properly under the ball and also one hand comes off the batand he just hits it flat over the fielder at backward point. Romario Shepherd takes a fine catch over his head. Shaik Rasheed departs for 14 (11).
4.2
1
Krunal Pandya to Ayush MhatreSlows it up full and around offAyush Mhatre checks his cover drive to the off side for a single.
4.1
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Krunal Pandya to Shaik RasheedInto the stumps on a lengthShaik Rasheed hangs back and tucks it to mid-wicket for a quick single. The 50 is up for CSK in 4.2 overs only!
Over 4
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6
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3.6
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush MhatreFOUR! 26 OFF THE OVER! Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowls around off on a length Ayush Mhatre half-blocks it and opens the bat face lateto guide the ball between backward point and short third for a boundary. This is by far the best start for CSK this season.
3.5
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush MhatreFOUR! MORE RUNS! What a start this has been for the young Mhatre after initially struggling to find the middle! Angling on the leg stump line on a good length Ayush Mhatre stays leg sidegives himself a bit of room and powers it through covers for a cracking boundary.
3.4
6
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush MhatreSIX! WOW THAT IS A BRILLIANT SHOT! Bhuvi pulls the length back now a knuckleball on off Ayush Mhatre stands tall waits for it to come at himand pulls it nonchalantly behind long on for a six.
3.3
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush MhatreFOUR! PUNISHED! A low full toss on middle and legAyush Mhatre just bludgeons it past the left of mid on for a cracking boundary.
3.2
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush MhatreFOUR! And again! In full control this time! Pitched right up full in length on offAyush Mhatre clears the front leg again and smashes it down the ground for a boundary.
3.1
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush MhatreFOUR! AUDACIOUS! Back of a length around offAyush Mhatre clears the front leg and strokes it straight behind the bowler for a cracking boundary.
Over 3
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6
2.6
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Yash Dayal to Shaik RasheedSIX! Even better and goes the distance! Another one that is pitched down the leg side on a shorter length Shaik Rasheed picks the length earlyand pulls it aerially. Clears deep fine leg with ease for a six. 12 off Dayal's opening over.
2.5
4
Yash Dayal to Shaik RasheedFOUR! A loosener from Dayal and he pays the price! A nothing delivery way down the leg stump on a lengthShaik Rasheed swivels and guides it with the pull to deep fine leg for a boundary.
2.4
0
Yash Dayal to Shaik RasheedPitched around the leg stump on a hard length at 140.2 kphShaik Rasheed charges forward to pull but inside edges it onto the thigh pad.
2.3
1
Yash Dayal to Ayush MhatreHard length around off Ayush Mhatre finds the ball a bit heavy on him and heaves it off the splice of the batbehind the bowler for a single.
2.2
1
Yash Dayal to Shaik RasheedOutside leg on a length Shaik Rasheed pulls it aerially and on the bounce to deep backward square leg for a single. The ball lands and nips away from Bethell in the deepbut he does well to stop it.
2.1
0
Yash Dayal to Shaik RasheedAcross off on a length Shaik Rasheed goes for a square cutbut inside edges it and the ball runs towards short third.
Over 2
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1.6
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush MhatreAn excellent over from Bhuvi. Just five off it. Back of a length around off with a variable bounce. Ayush Mhatre miscues the pull shotin front of mid on.
1.5
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush MhatreAims the stumps now does Bhuvi on a length Ayush Mhatre stays leg side of the balland blocks it off.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush MhatreFOUR! Confident! Nagging length not too full around off Ayush Mhatre waits for itand places it between backward point and short third for a boundary.
1.3
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shaik RasheedHard length just around offShaik Rasheed weighs on the back foot and punches it between cover and point for a single.
1.2
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shaik RasheedA bit of shape away from off on a length Shaik Rasheed looks to punch into the off side but chops off the inside edgeonto his boot.
1.1
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shaik RasheedBack of a length around offpunched to the cover-point fielder.
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Krunal Pandya to Shaik RasheedAround the hips on a lengthShaik Rasheed clips it to the left of short fine leg for a single.
0.5
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Krunal Pandya to Ayush MhatreFlatter and fuller around middleAyush Mhatre has an ugly swipe across the line and the ball rolls to square leg for a single.
0.4
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Krunal Pandya to Ayush MhatreFOUR! CSK and Mhatre are up and running. Fuller and on off Ayush Mhatre crouches and smashes it over the bowler for a boundary. Not timed quite wellbut has enough wheels to race away.
0.3
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Krunal Pandya to Ayush MhatreNice and full flatterpushed to the left of the bowler.
0.2
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Krunal Pandya to Ayush MhatreQuicker again around the leg stumpAyush Mhatre is again beaten for pace.
0.1
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Krunal Pandya to Ayush MhatreStarts off on the money. Quick and full at 116 kph on legAyush Mhatre looks to work it across but gets rapped on the front pad.
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Double-header Sunday coming up! 4th May, 2025 sees double the IPL action. In the afternoon game, Kolkata Knight Riders take on Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens, in the former's quest to stay alive in the tournament. In the evening game, Punjab Kings face Lucknow Super Giants as Dharamsala makes its debut this season. The first ball will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (1000 GMT) but our build-up will begin well in advance. Do join us early then. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
1 ball left. 4 runs needed.
No ball? The ball has gone over mid-wicket and Dube has reviewed for a waist-high no ball! And sure enough, it is a no ball!
Shades of 2023? Yash Dayal bowling, a left-hander on strike. Will Ravindra Jadeja do a Rinku Singh? Half the runs required. 3-0-29-0 so far. 14 runs to defend.
Milestone alert! 50th six for MS Dhoni against RCB in the IPL! Becomes just the third player after Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma to hit 50 sixes or more against an opposition in the IPL!
Dhoni has been striking at 148 in IPL 2025, which is decent, but that number was 204 in 2023 and 2024 combined. Bhuvneshwar Kumar to bowl the 19th over. 3-0-41-0 so far.
In the previous fixture against RCB this season, Dhoni scored an unbeaten 30 (16). Big gamble by the RCB skipper. Suyash Sharma to bowl the 18th over. 3-0-37-0 so far.
Ball changed. That has gone out of the Chinnaswamy and a replacement ball is being sought after!
Dube or Dhoni? The latter. MS Dhoni walks out at number 6, replacing Dewald Brevis, to face the hattrick ball.
Dewald Brevis walks in next at number 5, replacing Ayush Mhatre.
STRATEGIC TIMEOUT. Well, RCB have never defeated CSK twice in an IPL season. Seemed like 2025 was that chance to rewrite the record. But that 16th over might have well spilt water on those chances. Two dropped chances, of both the set batters have pushed Bengaluru to the brink. 43 needed from 4 overs, with the likes of Brevis, Dube and Dhoni to come. Another loss loading at home? The dew is making things tough for the hosts. Lungi Ngidi returns. 3-0-22-1 so far.
Unlike most spinners, Krunal has taken 3 of his 13 wickets this season using short balls and bouncers, showcasing a variation beyond his usual left-arm spin. Yash Dayal is back on. 2-0-18-0 so far.
Jadeja on 49...
In RCB's previous match against DC, Krunal Pandya delivered an all-round performance - he remained unbeaten on 73 with the bat and picked up a wicket while conceding just 28 runs in his 4-over spell. But Patidar has gone back to Bhuvneshwar Kumar. 2-0-31-0 so far.
Out of the 65 wickets taken by RCB, 42 (65 percent) have been by their pace unit. Skipper Rajat Patidar is back on the field now. Brings back Lungi Ngidi. 2-0-12-1 so far.
RCB have bowled well across all three phases and got wickets at a constant rate, with 40 percent of those coming in the middle overs (7-15). Meanwhile, RAJAT PATIDAR is off the field. Kohli is the stand-in skipper. Manoj Bhandage is the substitute fielder.
RCB's bowling unit has been exceptional this season; on average, they collectively pick at least 6 wickets in a match. Yash Dayal returns.1-0-12-0 so far.
Rajat Patidar gets his fingers some attention from the physio. That would have stung. Also, this can work as a nice way for RCB as well, if the break disturbs the concentration of the batters. Not much flinching from the Bengaluru skipper, so may not be that serious. Ready to resume.
Strategic Break. With nothing to lose, CSK has got off to an intent-laden start. Yes, they lost a couple of wickets inside the Powerplay, on yet another occasion, but they have somewhat maintained the tempo of this chase nicely. The run rate has hovered around 10s per over and they would like to keep it that way. Ayush Mhatre has got off to his fifty in some style and has batted with confidence, while Jadeja too, has got off the blocks in fine fashion. With dew settling in, it will be interesting to see how RCB bowlers stem the run flow from here. Here's Romario Shepherd into the attack. He replaces Lungi Ngidi.
RCB's Impact Sub, Suyash Sharma is into the attack now. He replaces Krunal Pandya.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru use their Impact Player as Suyash Sharma is swapped in for Devdutt Padikkal. Also, Krunal to continue after the powerplay phase.
Ravindra Jadeja is in at 4.
Here comes Lungi Ngidi into the attack, replacing Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Sam Curran is in at number 3.
Krunal Pandya is back on. He replaces Yash Dayal.
Yash Dayal replaces Krunal Pandya.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to operate from the far end.
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