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Match 44, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow , Apr 27, 2024

Lucknow Super Giants

196/5 (20.0/20)

Rajasthan Royals

199/3 (19.0/20)

Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets

Player of the Match

Sanju Samson

71(33)

Right then, that is it from this encounter where the league leaders continue their winning momentum. We have another double-header lined up in the Indian T20 League on 28th April, Sunday. First, it will be Gujarat taking on Bengaluru at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). Then Chennai will seek revenge against Hyderabad and that will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to both matches. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Sanju Samson, the victorious skipper of Rajasthan is also the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning knock. He says that there was help for the new ball but later on it became good to bat on. Credits his bowlers for the way they bowled in the death overs and they know their responsibilities. Tells that batting at number 5 is a tough job but Dhruv Jurel is an excellent player and form is temporary. Mentions that mistakes are bound to happen in this format but the results are going their way and they want to stick to their plans.

KL Rahul, the captain of Lucknow says they left about 20 runs behind and didn't get off to a promising start. Adds him and Deepak Hooda then stitched a good partnership and says that they were in a good position in the mid-overs and reckons that they should've got 20 more on the board. Adds that the team that hits more sixes surely gets ahead in the game. Adds it is improtant to give extra cushion to the batters. Says the players love to practice range-hitting in the nets and Stoinis and Pooran are effortless to execute those big shots. Appreciates Amit Mishra and says he's an experienced campaigner and he felt he could be useful. Adds that the idea was to use Ravi Bishnoi in the latter half of the innings but that plan didn't work out for them and reckons that he was a bit late to bring him into the attack.

Presentation Time...

Dhruv Jurel, one of the architects for this win says that he intended to finish the game and he backed his shots. He says Sanju Samson calmed him down when he was struggling to time the ball initially and that helped him a lot. On being asked about the salute celebration after half-century, he says he dedicates his milestones to his father who is in the army and his father was present to watch him play today. Ends up by saying that he is very proud to do it in front of him.

Earlier in the game, Lucknow posted a big total on the board courtesy of a couple of fine fifties from the skipper KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda. Ayush Badoni and Krunal Pandya also contributed well towards the end. Sandeep Sharma picked up a couple of wickets for Rajasthan while Trent Boult, Avesh Khan and Ravichandran Ashwin chipped in with one each. While chasing it was a masterclass from Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel as they keep their unbeaten away streak intact.

Lucknow, on the other hand, couldn't execute their plans in the Powerplay but Yash Thakur managed get the huge wicket of Jos Buttler. Then Marcus Stoinis and Amit Mishra followed up with two big wickets but they just couldn't contain their opponents in the middle overs. The fielding was sloppy as well and they couldn't grab the chances that came their way which turned out to be the difference in the end.

Rajasthan knew that they needed to utilise the Powerplay as there was not much dew on the ground. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler made sure they take advantage in the initial overs and stitched up a good 60-run partnership but unfortunately lost Buttler just at the end of the Powerplay. They suffered a mini collapse as they lost three quick wickets and put themselves under pressure. Skipper Sanju Samson took the responsibility upon himself and steadied things along with Dhruv Jurel who was promoted up the order which worked like a treat for them. The duo added an unbeaten 121 runs with both of them scoring brilliant fifties and getting their side over the line with one over to spare.

RAJASTHAN KEEPS ON WINNING! They extend their unbeaten run to four games and maintain the top spot in the league. It was yet another clinical performance from the visitors. Lucknow will be disappointed as they could have done a lot better while defending this total but it wasn't meant to be for them.

End Of The Over 19 : 199/3

13 Runs

118.1
118.2
018.3
118.4
418.5
618.6

S. Samson

71 (33)

D. Jurel

52 (34)

Y. Thakur

4-0-50-1

18.6

Yash Thakur To Sanju Samson

SIX! The skipper finishes off in style and Rajasthan win by 7 wickets! A low full toss on the stumps, Sanju Samson moves across bending low before ramping it over deep fine leg for a maximum to register their eighth victory of this season. A comprehensive win for the team in pink. They have truly dominated this season. Sanju Samson is pumped and rightly so. He remains unbeaten on 71 off just 33 deliveries.

18.5

Yash Thakur To Sanju Samson

FOUR! As easy as it gets! Predictable short-pitched delivery on the off stump line, Sanju Samson has enough time to pull it well over mid-wicket for a boundary. Just four runs needed to win.

18.4

Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel

A knee-length full toss on the middle, Dhruv Jurel swipes across the line and works it towards deep square leg for a single.

18.3

Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel

Pace-off, outside off on a hard length, Dhruv Jurel flat-bats it straight toward mid-wicket.

18.2

Yash Thakur To Sanju Samson

Nails a perfect yorker on off, Sanju Samson digs it out toward deep third for a single.

18.1

Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel

Short, slow and on the body, Jurel pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

End Of The Over 18 : 186/3

16 Runs

217.1
017.2
617.3
117.4
117.5
617.6

S. Samson

60 (30)

D. Jurel

50 (31)

M. Khan

4-0-52-0

17.6

Mohsin Khan To Sanju Samson

SIX! Oh, goodness me! Length ball, on off and middle, Sanju Samson is deep inside the crease and picks it up over deep backward square leg and clears the ropes with ease.

17.5

Mohsin Khan To Dhruv Jurel

Dhruv Jurel accompanies his skipper with a fifty! A well-deserved one! Low full toss again, on off, Jurel leans and drives it to covers for a single. His maiden Fifty in the Indian T20 League.

17.4

Mohsin Khan To Sanju Samson

Low full toss on middle, Sanju Samson flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.

17.3

Mohsin Khan To Sanju Samson

SIX! A captain's knock of the highest order! Across off on a length, Sanju Samson predicts the length early and pulls it flat over deep mid-wicket for a six. He's been in a fine form!

17.2

Mohsin Khan To Sanju Samson

A comedy of errors! Outside off on a short length, Sanju Samson waits and cuts it to short third. Dhruv Jurel is already beyond the halfway mark but Sanju Samson denies for the run. Yash Thakur picks the ball and throws it to Mohsin Khan where he fumbles to collect it cleanly and has a shy at the non-striker's end. Jurel reaches home by the time.

17.1

Mohsin Khan To Sanju Samson

Across off on a length, Sanju Samson drives it on the up towards deep extra covers. Marcus Stoinis from long off sprints to his left and slides and cuts the ball before the ropes. Saves a certain boundary. Only two taken.

End Of The Over 17 : 170/3

10 Runs

216.1
016.2
416.3
216.4
116.5
116.6

S. Samson

45 (25)

D. Jurel

49 (30)

Y. Thakur

3-0-37-1

16.6

Yash Thakur To Sanju Samson

Banged short, on the top of the middle, Sanju Samson watches it closely and pulls it along the carpet for a single toward deep square leg. 27 needed off the last three overs.

16.5

Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel

Short, on off, Dhruv Jurel waits and pulls it along the ground for a single at deep square leg.

16.4

Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel

Another full toss on the middle, Dhruv Jurel flicks it to widish long on and hustles back for the double. Excellent running. Hooda slides to his right and cuts ball into the field.

16.3

Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel

FOUR! He's in wonderful form! Bowls a predictable short-pitched bumper, on the middle and off, Dhruv Jurel cllimbs on top of it and pulls it to perfection through deep square leg for a boundary.

16.2

Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel

Back of a length, outside off, Dhruv Jurel guides it to short third and denies for a run.

16.1

Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel

A low full toss on the middle, Dhruv Jurel flicks it to widish long on and scampers back for the second the fielder is a bit slow on the ball. They take two. KL Rahul is not happy at all and rightfully so.

Strategic-Break! The game is slightly tilted towards Rajasthan at the moment as they need 37 runs in the last four overs. Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel have batted well and will hope to stay there and finish it off for their side. Lucknow needs wickets and a couple of wickets here will change the momentum once again. Let's se how things pan out in the death overs.

End Of The Over 16 : 160/3

16 Runs

115.1
115.2
415.3
415.4
015.5
615.6

S. Samson

44 (24)

D. Jurel

40 (25)

R. Bishnoi

1-0-16-0

15.6

Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson

SIX! Punished strongly! Bishnoi goes back to bowl a short-pitched delivery, angling on the middle and leg, Sanju Samson gets in position quickly by rocking back before powering it over the deep mid-wicket fielder for a maximum. This has been some acceleration from Sanju Samson! Expensive from Bishnoi. 37 runs needed off the last 24 deliveries.

15.5

Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson

Slows the pace, outside off, full in length, Sanju Samson goes for a big shot but drives it back to the bowler off the inside half of the bat.

15.4

Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson

FOUR! Beautiful shot! Gifts a low full toss, just on off, Sanju Samson quickly lofts it inside out over covers for a boundary.

15.3

Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson

FOUR! One bounce and into the fence. Short, drifting on the pads, Sanju Samson rocks back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary. The fielder from long on runs to his right but fails to stop.

15.2

Ravi Bishnoi To Dhruv Jurel

Full, on the stumps, Dhruv Jurel drills it toward deep mid-wicket for a single.

15.1

Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson

Flatter, shorter and down the leg, Sanju Samson pulls it and loses the grip of the bat. The ball travels to deep backward square leg for one.

Ravi Bishnoi is introduced into the attack in the 16th over.

End Of The Over 15 : 144/3

9 Runs

114.1
114.2
414.3
114.4
014.5
214.6

D. Jurel

39 (24)

S. Samson

29 (19)

K. Pandya

4-0-24-0

14.6

Krunal Pandya To Dhruv Jurel

Darts this one fuller and on leg, Dhruv Jurel nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace. Krunal Pandya finishes a very economical spell conceding just 24 runs.

14.5

Krunal Pandya To Dhruv Jurel

Short again and angling into the batter, Dhruv Jurel misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.

14.4

Krunal Pandya To Sanju Samson

Short again and on off, Sanju Samson punches it to long off for one.

14.3

Krunal Pandya To Sanju Samson

FOUR! Excellent shot! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Sanju Samson switches his stance and connects with his reverse sweep well as the ball goes for a one-bounce four over the deep point fence.

14.2

Krunal Pandya To Dhruv Jurel

Flatter, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel forces it down to long off for a run.

14.1

Krunal Pandya To Sanju Samson

Quicker, short and on off, Sanju Samson uses his feet and punches it through covers for a single.

Ravi Bishnoi was about to bowl but the captain changed his mind and he calls back Krunal Pandya to complete his quota of four overs.

End Of The Over 14 : 135/3

20 Runs

413.1
613.2
413.3
113.4
113.5
413.6

D. Jurel

36 (21)

S. Samson

23 (16)

M. Khan

3-0-36-0

13.6

Mohsin Khan To Dhruv Jurel

FOUR! Great effort but it goes in vain! This is on a hard length and on off, shaping in, Dhruv Jurel tries to push it away but gets an outside edge wide of wide first slip, Yash Thakur puts in a full-length dive to his left and does well to get a hand to it, but it deflects away for a boundary.

13.5

Mohsin Khan To Sanju Samson

Back of a length and around off, Sanju Samson punches it to sweeper covers for one.

13.4

Mohsin Khan To Dhruv Jurel

DROPPED! A huge chance goes begging here! Overpitched and outside off, Dhruv Jurel throws his bat at it and slices it in the air towards short third man, Yash Thakur leaps up and gets both hands on it but spills it. They cross. Dhruv Jurel gets a life and this could prove to be very costly for Lucknow!

13.3

Mohsin Khan To Dhruv Jurel

FOUR! Another boundary! Dhruv Jurel is playing a blinder here! Mohsin Khan bangs this short of a length and on middle, Dhruv Jurel gets into a good position early on and pulls it away strongly towards the deep square leg fence for four more runs.

13.2

Mohsin Khan To Dhruv Jurel

SIX! Oh..wow! This one is fuller and just around off, Dhruv Jurel takes a page out of Jos Buttler's book, moves across and scoops it finely over the fine leg fence for a biggie.

13.1

Mohsin Khan To Dhruv Jurel

FOUR! Brilliant shot! Mohsin Khan goes short and wide outside off, Dhruv Jurel absolutely nails his cut and crunches it between sweeper covers and deep point for a boundary.

Mohsin Khan (2-0-16-0) is back.

End Of The Over 13 : 115/3

5 Runs

112.1
112.2
112.3
112.4
012.5
112.6

D. Jurel

17 (16)

S. Samson

22 (15)

K. Pandya

3-0-15-0

12.6

Krunal Pandya To Dhruv Jurel

Flatter, full and on leg, Dhruv Jurel tucks it through mid-wicket for one more.

12.5

Krunal Pandya To Dhruv Jurel

Pushed through quicker, short and on middle, angling in, Dhruv Jurel misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.

12.4

Krunal Pandya To Sanju Samson

Darts this one full and down the leg side, Sandeep Sharma swipes it towards deep square leg for one.

12.3

Krunal Pandya To Dhruv Jurel

Quicker, short and on middle, Dhruv Jurel punches it towards long on for another run.

12.2

Krunal Pandya To Sanju Samson

Tossed up, full and on middle, Sanju Samson tries to go inside out and lift it over covers but gets an inside edge to the leg side. They cross.

12.1

Krunal Pandya To Dhruv Jurel

Short and on middle, Dhruv Jurel works it towards long on for a single.

End Of The Over 12 : 110/3

17 Runs

111.1
111.2
411.3
111.4
411.5
1 WD 11.6
1 WD 11.6
411.6

S. Samson

20 (13)

D. Jurel

14 (12)

Y. Thakur

2-0-27-1

11.6

Yash Thakur To Sanju Samson

FOUR! Gets it through again! Yash Thakur lands this back of a length and around off, Sanju Samson stands tall and punches it sweetly through extra covers for another boundary. 17 runs off the over!

11.6

Yash Thakur To Sanju Samson

Slower, full and way outside off again, Sanju Samson lets it go. Another wide!

11.6

Yash Thakur To Sanju Samson

Goes fuller but well outside off, Sanju Samson leaves it alone. Wided.

11.5

Yash Thakur To Sanju Samson

FOUR! Put away this time! Yash Thakur misses his yorker once more and serves a full toss, on middle, Sanju Samson stays back and slaps it past the bowler for a boundary.

11.4

Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel

Yet another full toss, on off, Dhruv Jurel toe-ends it wide of mid off for a run.

11.3

Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel

FOUR! Fine shot! Yash Thakur pitches it up and on off again, Dhruv Jurel crouches low and uses his fast hands to smack it over extra covers for a boundary.

11.2

Yash Thakur To Sanju Samson

Another full toss around off, Sanju Samson swats it towards long off for a run.

11.1

Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel

A low full toss, outside off, Dhruv Jurel squeezes it through point for a single.

Yash Thakur (2-0-10-1) replaces Krunal Pandya.

End Of The Over 11 : 93/3

12 Runs

110.1
610.2
010.3
110.4
410.5
010.6

S. Samson

11 (10)

D. Jurel

8 (9)

A. Mishra

2-0-20-1

10.6

Amit Mishra To Sanju Samson

Flighted, full and on middle, Sanju Samson taps it to short covers.

10.5

Amit Mishra To Sanju Samson

FOUR! Poor delivery and rightly punished! This one is short and down the leg side, Sanju Samson moves back and paddles it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

10.4

Amit Mishra To Dhruv Jurel

Slows it up, shortish and on middle, turns away, Dhruv Jurel punches it towards long on for one.

10.3

Amit Mishra To Dhruv Jurel

Floated, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel knocks it back to the bowler.

10.2

Amit Mishra To Dhruv Jurel

SIX! BOOM! Dhruv Jurel goes big! Tossed up, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel skips down the track to get to the pitch of the ball and launches it over long on for a biggie.

10.1

Amit Mishra To Sanju Samson

Short and on middle, Sanju Samson backs away and cuts it through point for a single.

End Of The Over 10 : 81/3

3 Runs

19.1
09.2
09.3
09.4
19.5
19.6

S. Samson

6 (7)

D. Jurel

1 (6)

K. Pandya

2-0-10-0

9.6

Krunal Pandya To Sanju Samson

Short in length, pitching on the middle and off, Sanju Samson rocks back and works it towards long on for just one. What a terrific over from Krunal. Just 3 runs coming off this one.

9.5

Krunal Pandya To Dhruv Jurel

Fired in at 101 clicks on the top of the stumps, Dhruv Jurel tucks it to long on for a single.

9.4

Krunal Pandya To Dhruv Jurel

At middle and leg, on a fuller length, Dhruv Jurel drives it back to the bowler.

9.3

Krunal Pandya To Dhruv Jurel

Another dot, full in length, at the stumps, blocked.

9.2

Krunal Pandya To Dhruv Jurel

Length ball, drifting on the middle, Dhruv Jurel knocks it to mid-wicket.

9.1

Krunal Pandya To Sanju Samson

Flighted on the stumps, full in length, Sanju Samson gets it off the leading edge toward deep cover for one.

End Of The Over 9 : 78/3

8 Runs

18.1
18.2
68.3
W 8.4
08.5
08.6

D. Jurel

0 (2)

S. Samson

4 (5)

A. Mishra

1-0-8-1

8.6

Amit Mishra To Dhruv Jurel

Overpitched and flighted, outside off, Dhruv Jurel drives it straight to covers off the inside half of his willow. Another successful over for Lucknow.

8.5

Amit Mishra To Dhruv Jurel

Floated, on off and full, Dhruv Jurel leans ahead and blocks it off to the pitch.

Strategic-Break! Lucknow have pulled things back brilliantly here with three quick wickets and they will look to use the momentum to keep going like this. Rajasthan started well but are in a spot of bother now and the skipper Sanju Samson needs to take the bulk of responsibility in this chase with the big hitters playing around him. That match is hanging in the balance now. Also, Dhruv Jurel gets a promotion up the order and comes out to the middle now.

8.4

Amit Mishra To Riyan Parag OUT!

OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! AMIT MISHRA IS BACK IN STYLE! Pushes through and lands it fuller and slower, way outside off, Riyan Parag really has to reach out to that one and he lofts it a bit far away from his body with minimal footwork ahead. He doesn't generate the power and hence, slices off his willow and goes up in the air, carrying straight into the hands of Ayush Badoni who is patrolling the deep extra cover boundary. Lucknow are on the top.

8.3

Amit Mishra To Riyan Parag

SIX! Punished! Too slow and to short, on off, Riyan Parag detects the length early and rocks back before pulling it over long on for a maximum.

8.2

Amit Mishra To Sanju Samson

Provides a lot of revs by flighting it on off, and keeps the length the same, Sanju Samson drives it to long off to for a single.

8.1

Amit Mishra To Riyan Parag

A flipper to start with, on off and on a length, Parag turns it down to long on for a single.

Lucknow brings in Amit Mishra as the Impact Player who replaces Quinton de Kock.

End Of The Over 8 : 70/2

7 Runs

27.1
17.2
17.3
17.4
17.5
17.6

R. Parag

7 (8)

S. Samson

3 (4)

K. Pandya

1-0-7-0

7.6

Krunal Pandya To Riyan Parag

Quicker, on the pads, full in length, Riyan Parag turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single to end the over. A comparatively quiet over. Just 7 runs off it.

7.5

Krunal Pandya To Sanju Samson

Overpitched on off, floated, Sanju Samson leans and drives inside out to long off for another single.

7.4

Krunal Pandya To Riyan Parag

Slower, on the top of middle, Riyan Parag steers it to widish long on for a single.

7.3

Krunal Pandya To Sanju Samson

Pitching on the middle, and drifting on the leg stump, on a length, Sanju Samson goes back and across and tucks it to deep mid-wicket for another single.

7.2

Krunal Pandya To Riyan Parag

Pulls back his length does Krunal Pandya, on the middle, Riyan Parag nudges it with soft hands to deep mid-wicket for a single.

7.1

Krunal Pandya To Riyan Parag

Full, down the leg, Riyan Parag flicks it toward deep mid-wicket gently and gets back to the strike with a couple.

End Of The Over 7 : 63/2

3 Runs

W 6.1
06.2
16.3
16.4
06.5
16.6

R. Parag

2 (4)

S. Samson

1 (2)

M. Stoinis

1-0-3-1

6.6

Marcus Stoinis To Riyan Parag

Identical length, at off, Riyan Parag goes back into the crease and punches it to long on for a single to end the over.

6.5

Marcus Stoinis To Riyan Parag

On the back of a length, angling in from outside off, Riyan Parag pushes it back to the bowler.

6.4

Marcus Stoinis To Sanju Samson

Length delivery, angling in on middle and leg, Sanju Samson nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

6.3

Marcus Stoinis To Riyan Parag

Full in length at 131 clicks, angling in on the middle, Riyan Parag pushes it to long on for one.

6.2

Marcus Stoinis To Riyan Parag

On the back of a length, gently paced, Riyan Parag gets a leading edge of this back-of-a-length ball towards point.

Riyan Parag comes out to the middle now. He is also the Impact Player for Rajasthan and replaces Yuzvendra Chahal.

6.1

Marcus Stoinis To Yashasvi Jaiswal OUT!

OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Stoinis removes the dangerous-looking Jaiswal and now, both Rajasthan openers are back to the sheds in the span of three deliveries. Stoinis lands it on a good length, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal with no real foot work throws his bat at it to clear the off side boundary but he plays it too far from his body and doesn't generate the needed power and slices up in the air. Ravi Bishnoi stationed at deep extra cover takes a straightforward reverse-cup catch without moving an inch. Rajasthan two down now.

Marcus Stoinis has been introduced into the attack now.

End Of The Over 6 : 60/1

10 Runs

45.1
15.2
45.3
15.4
W 5.5
05.6

S. Samson

0 (1)

Y. Jaiswal

24 (17)

Y. Thakur

1-0-10-1

5.6

Yash Thakur To Sanju Samson

On the back of a length, on the middle and leg, Sanju Samson pats it back to the bowler off the back foot. A dot to end the mandatory Powerplay. Rajasthan cruising nicely at 60/1.

Sanju Samson walks out to bat number 3.

5.5

Yash Thakur To Jos Buttler OUT!

OUT! BULL'S EYE! Yash Thakur provides the much-needed breakthrough for Lucknow and Buttler is absolutely livid with himself! Yash Thakur fires in with pace-on and aims the leg stump, Jos Buttler moves to the right and covers his off stump, tries to chip it to the leg side but he moves way too across off and misses to connect the shot. The ball hits the base of the leg stump and Rajasthan lose their first wicket. Jos Buttler departs after providing another solid start for Rajasthan.

5.4

Yash Thakur To Yashasvi Jaiswal

Brings the angle closer to the body, on a length, Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks it off the back foot to mid on for one.

5.3

Yash Thakur To Yashasvi Jaiswal

FOUR! Jaiswal is in a sublime touch! Another poor one from Yash Thakur on a length, just around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal stays leg side of the ball and cuts it over backward point for a boundary.

5.2

Yash Thakur To Jos Buttler

Back of a length, on the top of off, Jos Buttler tucks it off the back foot to long on for one.

5.1

Yash Thakur To Jos Buttler

FOUR! Buttler showing his touch and class! Yash starts off with a loosener, down the leg side, fuller in length and there to be hit, Jos Buttler bends a bit low and flicks it neatly through square leg for a boundary.

Yash Thakur replaces Mohsin Khan.

End Of The Over 5 : 50/0

13 Runs

44.1
34.2
04.3
1 LB 4.4
44.5
14.6

J. Buttler

29 (15)

Y. Jaiswal

19 (15)

M. Henry

3-0-32-0

4.6

Matt Henry To Jos Buttler

Short again and around off, Jos Buttler mistimes his pull this time through square leg for one. That also brings up the 50-run partnership between the two openers.

4.5

Matt Henry To Jos Buttler

FOUR! Top shot! Matt Henry bangs this short of a length and on middle, sits up nicely for the batter, Jos Buttler gets on top of the bounce nicely and pulls it away towards the deep square leg fence for another boundary.

4.4

Matt Henry To Yashasvi Jaiswal

Pitched up and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal winds up for the scoop, but this one is too quick for him and hits him on the pads, rolls to the off side. Leg bye!

4.3

Matt Henry To Yashasvi Jaiswal

Swing and a miss! Matt Henry bravely goes fuller again and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal swings wildly across the line but only connects with thin air.

4.2

Matt Henry To Jos Buttler

Back of a length and around off, Jos Buttler backs away, opens the face of the bat and punches it through covers, the fielder chases it and keeps it inside but the batters run three.

4.1

Matt Henry To Jos Buttler

FOUR! Easy pickings! Matt Henry goes too full this time, on middle, Jos Buttler stays back snd slogs it towards the vacant long on fence for a one-bounce four.

End Of The Over 4 : 37/0

9 Runs

43.1
23.2
13.3
13.4
13.5
03.6

Y. Jaiswal

19 (13)

J. Buttler

17 (11)

M. Khan

2-0-16-0

3.6

Mohsin Khan To Yashasvi Jaiswal

Fiery stuff! Mohsin Khan follows the batter well here and bangs in a quick and sharp bouncer, on leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal backs a long way away and just manages to sway away from it.

3.5

Mohsin Khan To Jos Buttler

Slower one, short of a length and around off, Jos Buttler tries to pull but gets a bottom edge through square leg for one more.

3.4

Mohsin Khan To Yashasvi Jaiswal

Fuller again, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks it in front of mid off for a quick run.

3.3

Mohsin Khan To Jos Buttler

Touch fuller, on middle, Jos Buttler clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

3.2

Mohsin Khan To Jos Buttler

Back of a length and on off, Jos Buttler punches it past point for a brace.

3.1

Mohsin Khan To Jos Buttler

FOUR! Straight down the ground! Mohsin Khan overpitches it, on off, Jos Buttler stays back in his crease and drills it hard past the bowler for a boundary.

End Of The Over 3 : 28/0

8 Runs

02.1
02.2
12.3
62.4
02.5
12.6

J. Buttler

9 (7)

Y. Jaiswal

18 (11)

M. Henry

2-0-20-0

2.6

Matt Henry To Jos Buttler

On a length and on middle, Jos Buttler nudges it through mid-wicket for one.

2.5

Matt Henry To Jos Buttler

Fuller once more, on middle, Jos Buttler knocks it back to the bowler.

2.4

Matt Henry To Jos Buttler

SIX! Jos Buttler in a nutshell! Matt Henry pitches it up, on middle, Jos Buttler moves across a bit and scoops it smoothly over the fine leg fence for a biggie.

2.3

Matt Henry To Yashasvi Jaiswal

Back of a length and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal punches it through covers for a single.

2.2

Matt Henry To Yashasvi Jaiswal

Excellent bowling! Matt Henry hits the the hard length and just around off, nips away a bit, Yashasvi Jaiswal stays back and ties to steer it close from his body but misses.

2.1

Matt Henry To Yashasvi Jaiswal

Fuller and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it firmly but straight to mid off.

End Of The Over 2 : 20/0

7 Runs

01.1
41.2
11.3
01.4
21.5
01.6

J. Buttler

2 (4)

Y. Jaiswal

17 (8)

M. Khan

1-0-7-0

1.6

Mohsin Khan To Jos Buttler

BEATEN! Mohsin Khan pulls his length back a bit, on off, angling away, Jos Buttler goes for the drive on the up but gets beaten on the outside edge.

1.5

Mohsin Khan To Jos Buttler

Full again and on the pads, Jos Buttler flicks it away wide of deep square leg for a brace.

1.4

Mohsin Khan To Jos Buttler

Slower one, full and on middle, Jos Buttler blocks it out.

1.3

Mohsin Khan To Yashasvi Jaiswal

On a length and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes it wide of covers, Quinton de Kock dives to his right to make a good stop. They cross.

1.2

Mohsin Khan To Yashasvi Jaiswal

FOUR! A bit streaky! Mohsin Khan lands this on a good length and on off, angling in and then nips away a bit, Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to defend but gets an outside edge wide of third man for a boundary.

1.1

Mohsin Khan To Yashasvi Jaiswal

Mohsin Khan begins with a full delivery, on off, shaping in, Yashasvi Jaiswal miscues his drive to the right of the bowler.

Mohsin Khan to share the new ball.

End Of The Over 1 : 13/0

13 Runs

10.1
1 B 0.2
00.3
60.4
40.5
10.6

Y. Jaiswal

12 (5)

J. Buttler

0 (1)

M. Henry

1-0-12-0

0.6

Matt Henry To Yashasvi Jaiswal

Short of a length and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal stabs it towards point for one. 13 runs off the first over then!

0.5

Matt Henry To Yashasvi Jaiswal

FOUR! Up and over! Pitched up and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets the width to free his arms and lofts it nicely over mid off for a boundary.

0.4

Matt Henry To Yashasvi Jaiswal

SIX! BANG! Yashasvi Jaiswal gets going now! This is fuller again, on middle, in the slot as well, Yashasvi Jaiswal clears his front leg a bit and tonks it over the long on fence for a biggie.

0.3

Matt Henry To Yashasvi Jaiswal

Touch fuller and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal drives to go for the big drive but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

0.2

Matt Henry To Jos Buttler

SCREAMER OF A DELIVERY! Matt Henry hits the good length this time, on off, nips back in sharply, Jos Buttler looks to play but gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball goes through the gap between bat and pad, KL Rahul fails to collect it cleanly and allows a bye.

0.1

Matt Henry To Yashasvi Jaiswal

Rajasthan and Yashasvi Jaiswal are underway straightaway! Matt Henry starts with a hard-length delivery, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal punches it towards extra covers for a quick single.