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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 23 Commentary, Live Updates

RCB vs LSG, 2026 - T20 Live Commentary

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Match 23, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru , Apr 15, 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru
149/5 (15.1/20)
Lucknow Super Giants Lucknow Super Giants
146 (20.0/20)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Josh Hazlewood
    1/20(4)
The journey continues - No rest days in the IPL as the caravan keeps moving along. Next up, we have another humdinger of a contest in the making. Wankhede will be in action once again as Mumbai Indians, searching for momentum and wins, face the only unbeaten team this season, Punjab Kings. The first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Our buildup, as usual, begins in advance. So do join us for that as well. Until then, we sign off. Ta-ta, stay safe. Cheers!
RCB outfox LSG - Fifth consecutive win at home for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and they are making a habit of winning with authority in their title defence. Interestingly, they have won their first game in last three against LSG at Chinnaswamy. They have the momentum as they go top of the table and will next host Delhi Capitals on Saturday, 18th April, at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, have a lot of soul-searching to do, especially with their batting approach. With too many players out of touch, they do look thin right now. They will get back to the drawing board and will travel to Mullanpur to face Punjab Kings on Sunday, 19th April, at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), aiming to get back to winning ways.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Josh Hazlewood wins the award for his excellent spell of 1/20 in 4 overs. On his rhythm and fitness, he says he feels much better and is pleased to be in good shape. On his ability to pick the right length, he details it was a combination of factors, including the opposition, the players at the other end, and the conditions. He notes that the surface was quite slow with variable bounce, so he focused on hitting the right areas consistently to get results. He also calls it an all-round team effort, adding that the other bowlers were outstanding. On not relying on too many variations, he admits that he would like to have more funky deliveries but says that with his rhythmic, more classical action, it can be challenging at times. He stresses that he continues to work on his slower balls and is always looking to add to his arsenal and keep improving.
The victorious captain of RCB - Rajat Patidar starts off by talking about the bowling and feels that the way the pacers hit the deck was amazing to watch. On Krunal Pandya, Rajat says that he's a courageous bowler and so is Suyash Sharma. On Bhuvneshwar Kumar, he says that when you have a T20 specialist like him, it gives you the peace of mind as a captain. On RCB's fielding, Rajat says that they always worked hard on that aspect and is happy with it. Ends by saying that they are taking it one game at a time and not thinking too far ahead for now.
... Time for the post-match Presentation ...
Here's the ORANGE CAP holder - RCB's Virat Kohli, on how he is feeling, says he is doing much better than the previous game. Though he admits that he is not yet 100 percent fit. He also admits to being under the weather over the past few days but is pleased with the way he started and the intensity he showed. Says that he would have liked to carry on and finish the game, but notes that the wicket had slowed down and required adjustment to conditions. Speaking about the surface, he observes that it was slower than usual, with little grass and hot weather in the lead-up contributing to the change. He underlines that the plan was to push the game away from the opposition and expresses satisfaction with his approach in putting the team in a strong position. On the batting unit, he highlights the presence of key players and the clarity in roles. He also mentions that Rajat Patidar was tasked with assessing situations and reading bowlers, adding that the team’s structure allowed players to operate with freedom. He also points out the intimidating depth which Romario Shepherd and Tim David provide down the order. Also notes how well the team has passed the baton between phases. On their approach moving forward in the tournament, he stresses that it would depend heavily on conditions and match situations, noting that every game won't be high scoring. He adds that when freedom is limited and pressure builds, smart cricket becomes crucial, and teams that adapt better will come out on top. He feels that he has done reasonably well in adjusting so far, even if he hasn’t been at his best in the last couple of matches, he reiterates to keep raising the bar.
The stand-in captain of LSG - Nicholas Pooran says that it was a tough evening for them and feels that 175 would have been competitive. Admits that they have been below par with the bat and adds that it is tough to stay consistent in T20 cricket, but feels that the guys are trying hard and just when the time comes, they need to take responsibility. On his own form, Pooran says that he is actually feeling good and hitting the ball well in the nets but it hasn't come off in the matches so far, and ends by saying that he has been in this position before and hopes to come back stronger.
A flight that never took off - On an uncharacteristic Chinnaswamy surface, the toss proved crucial. Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram couldn't put on a dominant opening stand yet again. While Marsh, Ayush Badoni and Mukul Chaudhary made useful contributions, none could shift the pressure back as RCB just kept mounting pressure, hunting in a pack with regular wickets. Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar set the tone by strangling the Powerplay, before Suyash and Krunal took over with clever variations through the middle. Rasikh's four-for and Bhuvneshwar’s three-wicket haul sealed the all-round bowling effort, while Hazlewood’s miserly 1/20 stood out despite just one wicket. Rishabh Pant’s injury after taking a couple of body blows and being retired hurt only compounded LSG’s struggles.
Enough resources to get the job done - Both Padikkal and Kohli departed after a Kohli-dominated 57-run stand, which truly broke the back of the chase. Patidar and Jitesh further twisted the knife with their breezy knocks. RCB did lose a couple of quick wickets, but with enough firepower in the ranks, the job to finish was done by Tim David and Romario Shepherd. That all-round depth is what makes RCB so dangerous. They were sharp with the ball, clinical with the bat. But more importantly, they were outstanding in the field, a clear point of difference between the two sides, while LSG lagged behind in that department and were left with plenty to ponder.
The chase-master shows how it's done - Despite losing Phil Salt early to uneven bounce, RCB remained in control through Virat Kohli’s proactive intent. On a surface where the ball held up, he showcased the ideal approach, staying composed and playing some sumptuous strokes by letting the ball arrive. LSG’s pacers lacked discipline, often dropping too short or straying too wide, and Kohli dined on those errors to keep RCB firmly in command. They were 60/1 after the Powerplay, with LSG's 35/1 at the same stage. And one feels the game was done then and there.
Royal Challengers rule Chinnaswamy - A comfortable win for RCB, another win at home and they move to the top of the points table with just one blip so far. An overall dominant performance by them to outclass the Super Giants, who looked like they never arrived in the contest. Yes, they picked a few quick wickets, but the fate was written on the wall by then. Honestly, they just didn't have enough runs on the board, which will bring their batting department under the scanner now.
15.1
4
George Linde To Romario Shepherd
FOUR! That's it, it's all over. George Linde bowls it slow and short, wide outside off. Romario Shepherd camps back and scythes the cut shot to the right of backward point and ends proceedings with a boundary. Royal Challengers Bengaluru win by 5 wickets and 29 balls to spare.
Possibly the last over of the match, then. George Linde to bowl.
End Of The Over 15 : 145/5
9 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 614.5
  • 114.6
R. Shepherd
10 (7)
T. David
14 (8)
A. Khan
4-0-23-2
14.6
1
Avesh Khan To Romario Shepherd
Full and straight, gets it full enough, does Avesh. Shepherd drives it to long off for a single. Still, 2 needed for the win for RCB.
14.5
6
Avesh Khan To Romario Shepherd
SIX! Shepherd wants to end proceedings in this over itself. Slower ball, on a length and around off, Romario Shepherd reads it early, waits for it and powers it across and over wide long on for a biggie. Just 3 needed for the win now.
14.4
1
Avesh Khan To Tim David
Pitched fuller on middle, David clears the front leg but fails to get under the ball and drills it down to long off for just one more.
14.3
1
Avesh Khan To Romario Shepherd
Back of a length and outside off, Shepherd glides the ball off the face of the ball and behind point for a single.
14.2
0
Avesh Khan To Romario Shepherd
Oh, a bit of yes and no between the batters, but the fumble from the fielder lets the batters off the hook again. Good length on off, Shepherd nudges it to the right of point and looks for the single. Abdul Samad moves to his right but fails to pick up the ball cleanly and the batters eventually backtrack and not go for the single.
14.1
0
Avesh Khan To Romario Shepherd
On a good length, around off, slanting it in. Shepherd gets forward and drives it towards mid off.
End Of The Over 14 : 136/5
13 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 613.4
  • 213.5
  • 413.6
T. David
13 (7)
R. Shepherd
2 (2)
D. Singh
4-0-51-0
13.6
4
Digvesh Singh To Tim David
FOUR! Misfield now from Linde. Flicks off the fingers, and lands it short, outside off. Tim David rocks back and executes the cut shot to perfection through the point gap. George Linde runs across to his left from deep cover. Puts in a dive, gets his hands on the ball, but ends up parrying it to the ropes behind.
13.5
2
Digvesh Singh To Tim David
IN THE AIR... PUT DOWN! A top effort, goes in vain. Short ball on middle stump. David rocks back and goes for a big heave towards cow corner, but mistimes and does not have the distance or the power to clear the ropes. Abdul Samad moves to his left from deep mid-wicket, takes the catch while running, but then realises he is going beyond the ropes, so he lobs it up casually towards Markram converging from long on. The timing between the two fielders is completely off, almost as if they’re in different time zones. Markram is nowhere near in a position to complete it as Samad runs over the ropes. Two taken.
13.4
6
Digvesh Singh To Tim David
SIX! Hit flat and clean! Overpitched and around off, Tim David reads the googly nicely, gets under it and pumps it behind long off for a cracking six.
13.3
0
Digvesh Singh To Tim David
Slows it up and slides it onto the pads. David gets on the front foot to push it straight back, but inside edges onto the pads.
13.2
0
Digvesh Singh To Tim David
Pushed full and on leg, clipped gently to mid-wicket.
13.1
1
Digvesh Singh To Romario Shepherd
The googly at 89.4 kph, around off and short. Romario Shepherd camps back and punches it through the vacant cover region for a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 123/5
8 Runs
  • 612.1
  • W 12.2
  • 112.3
  • W 12.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
T. David
1 (2)
R. Shepherd
1 (1)
P. Yadav
3-0-32-3
12.6
0
Prince Yadav To Tim David
Low full toss, on off, David drives it straight to short cover.
12.5
1
Prince Yadav To Romario Shepherd
Back of a length and on the pads. Shepherd rides the bounce and steers it to the deep square leg region for a single.
Another one bites the dust, and Romario Shepherd walks out to bat at number 7.
12.4
W
Prince Yadav To Jitesh Sharma OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Double strike by Prince as Jitesh bites the dust. Is there any twist left? Back of a length on a fourth stump line, jagging back in. Jitesh gets half forward and swings hard to go big down the ground, but only manages a faint outside edge. Mukul Choudhary gathers it safely in his gloves, goes up in an appeal instantly, joined by Prince Yadav, and the umpire raises the finger. RCB are 122/5, chasing 147.
12.3
1
Prince Yadav To Tim David
At the stumps, full, David works it to long on for a single.
The next batter is Tim David.
12.2
W
Prince Yadav To Rajat Patidar OUT!
OUT! STRAIGHT UP THE CHIMNEY AND TAKEN! An enterprising knock from Patidar comes to an end. Spears it full and on the stumps, does Prince. Rajat Patidar clears the front leg and looks to dump it behind deep mid-wicket, but only manages to get a thick top edge. The ball spoons high up in the night sky and swirls while descending. Digvesh Singh calls for his catch, moves to his right from cover and settles under it to take a fine catch. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are 121/4, needing only 26 runs from 46 balls.
12.1
6
Prince Yadav To Rajat Patidar
SIX! Played with ease and at will! Prince fires it full in length, just outside off. Patidar stays put, and just lets his hands through the shot. Launches it over wide long off fence for half a dozen runs.
End Of The Over 12 : 115/3
23 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 211.2
  • 611.3
  • 411.4
  • 611.5
  • 411.6
J. Sharma
23 (8)
R. Patidar
21 (11)
D. Singh
3-0-38-0
11.6
4
Digvesh Singh To Jitesh Sharma
FOUR! Digvesh is taken to the cleaners! Short and wide, Jitesh Sharma picks the length nicely, goes deep in the crease and cuts it late behind point, beating Mitchell Marsh to his left in the deep for another boundary. 23 runs from this over. A massive one for the hosts.
11.5
6
Digvesh Singh To Jitesh Sharma
SIX! Jitesh in a hurry now! Digvesh serves it full and on off. Jitesh Sharma again nails the inside out shot over deep extra cover for a comfortable six more runs.
11.4
4
Digvesh Singh To Jitesh Sharma
FOUR! Placed to perfection! Not that full and not too short either, somewhere in-between. Jitesh Sharma drops down to one knee and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for four more runs.
11.3
6
Digvesh Singh To Jitesh Sharma
SIX! Just over! Pitched full and around off. Jitesh Sharma takes the front foot forward, and lofts it inside out over the extra cover region. Himmat Singh, just for a moment, feels he is in the game, but sees the ball sail over his head. This is the 400th six in this season of the IPL.
11.2
2
Digvesh Singh To Jitesh Sharma
Short again, outside off. Jitesh rocks back and punches it wide of cover. Mitchell Marsh runs to his left from deep point and fumbles to pick it up cleanly. Two taken.
11.1
1
Digvesh Singh To Rajat Patidar
Drops it short, on the stumps. Patidar camps back and eases it down to long on for an easy run.
End Of The Over 11 : 92/3
6 Runs
  • W 10.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 410.5
  • 110.6
R. Patidar
20 (10)
J. Sharma
1 (3)
A. Khan
3-0-14-2
10.6
1
Avesh Khan To Rajat Patidar
Hard length, on leg, Patidar knocks it off the back foot through wide mid on for a single. RCB need 55 runs from 54 balls.
10.5
4
Avesh Khan To Rajat Patidar
FOUR! Easily done! Short of a good length, outside off, enough width to work with. Rajat Patidar uses the pace, opens the face of the bat and cuts it late, between and over the keeper and the short third fielder for a boundary.
10.4
1
Avesh Khan To Jitesh Sharma
Hits the good length, outside off, Jitesh cuts it uppishly over point for a single.
10.3
0
Avesh Khan To Jitesh Sharma
Hard length, over off. Jitesh lets the ball come and dabs it in front of point with soft hands.
10.2
0
Avesh Khan To Jitesh Sharma
Back of a length, on off, Sharma rides the bounce and eases it to the point region.
Jitesh Sharma is sent up the order, at number 4.
10.1
W
Avesh Khan To Virat Kohli OUT!
OUT! TAKEN EASILY! Kohli departs two short of his half century. Nonetheless, a well-compiled knock. Full length around the fourth stump at 133.1 kph, shaping back in a touch. Kohli leans into it, looking to loft it straight over the bowler, but the bat turns in his hands and he miscues it off the inner half. In fact, Kohli didn't complete his follow-through after hitting the shot. The ball goes high towards long on, where Pooran settles under it and completes a safe catch. Avesh has two to his name. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are 86/3, chasing 147 runs.
Halfway reached. RCB in a very comfortable position. They need 61 runs from 60 balls, with 8 wickets in hand. Switch of ends for Avesh Khan. 2-0-8-1 so far. He replaces Shami.
End Of The Over 10 : 86/2
5 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
V. Kohli
49 (33)
R. Patidar
15 (8)
G. Linde
1-0-5-0
9.6
1
George Linde To Virat Kohli
Slightly short on middle, pulled down to long on for a single. RCB are 86/2 after 10 overs, in a chase of 147 runs.
9.5
0
George Linde To Virat Kohli
Fuller this time, fired in a bit and just outside off. Kohli camps back and taps it down to point.
9.4
1
George Linde To Rajat Patidar
Linde goes quicker and bangs it into the pitch, taking a leaf out of Krunal Pandya's book, perhaps. This is short and around off, Patidar clubs it without much timing over mid off and gets a single.
9.3
1
George Linde To Virat Kohli
Flighted this time, full and outside off, caressed through the cover region for another single.
9.2
1
George Linde To Rajat Patidar
Flatter on off, stays a tad low, Patidar hops back and cuts it to the right of deep point for one.
9.1
1
George Linde To Virat Kohli
Full on middle, Kohli leans on and drives it along the turf to long off for a single.
George Linde, LSG's impact sub, is brought into the attack now, replacing Avesh Khan.
End Of The Over 9 : 81/2
13 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 68.4
  • 68.5
  • 08.6
R. Patidar
13 (6)
V. Kohli
46 (29)
M. Shami
3-0-30-0
8.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Rajat Patidar
Pitched up fuller on off and middle, punched back straight to the bowler with the full face of the bat.
8.5
6
Mohammad Shami To Rajat Patidar
SIX! It's been nearly impossible to tie down Rajat Patidar this season. Shami goes short and directs it in towards the batter's face. However, Patidar rides the bounce well, uses those quick hands and clobbers the pull shot over backward square leg for another biggie. This is Patidar's 20th six this season, the most by any batter so far (shown on the on-air graphic).
8.4
6
Mohammad Shami To Rajat Patidar
SIX! Picked up and dispatched. Slower ball, just too full, though. Patidar waits well before laying into the lofted shot and launching it over long on for a biggie.
8.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Rajat Patidar
Fuller this time, on middle, Patidar punches it across to short mid-wicket.
8.2
1
Mohammad Shami To Virat Kohli
Shortish length, on the pads, nudged down through backward square leg for one.
8.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Virat Kohli
That surprised Kohli. A quick bumper from Shami, actually, it is a cross-seamer as well and the ball climbs up quickly. Kohli looks to pull but is well beaten.
Mohammad Shami (2-0-17-0) returns into the attack, replacing Digvesh Singh.
End Of The Over 8 : 68/2
3 Runs
  • 17.1
  • W 7.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
V. Kohli
45 (27)
R. Patidar
1 (2)
A. Khan
2-0-8-1
7.6
1
Avesh Khan To Virat Kohli
Slower ball, wide outside off, Kohli has to wait for it before he reaches out and taps it in front of point for just a single.
7.5
0
Avesh Khan To Virat Kohli
Back of a length and outside off, Kohli looks to slap it through covers, but the ball doesn't quite come onto the bat, and Kohli chops it into the turf.
7.4
1
Avesh Khan To Rajat Patidar
Straighter in line this time, worked away on the leg side for a single.
7.3
0
Avesh Khan To Rajat Patidar
Nicely bowled. Good length in the channel, seams away after pitching as well. Rajat Patidar plays inside the line of the ball and gets beaten past the outside edge.
Out goes Padikkal and in walks the new batter. It is the RCB skipper, Rajat Patidar, in at number 4.
7.2
W
Avesh Khan To Devdutt Padikkal OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! A well-directed short ball from Avesh Khan and the 57-run stand is broken. Avesh comes around the wicket and hammers the shorter length, angling the ball into the body of the batter. Devdutt Padikkal tries to rock back and pull but the ball gets big on him and he forces the pull shot aerially over square leg. The ball goes straight to the substitute fielder, Himmat Singh, at deep square leg, and he makes no mistake. 81 more needed off 76 balls.
7.1
1
Avesh Khan To Virat Kohli
Back of a length from Avesh, following the batter towards the leg side. Kohli gets cramped for room as he tries to come forward and plays it through mid on for one.
End Of The Over 7 : 65/1
5 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
V. Kohli
43 (24)
D. Padikkal
10 (10)
D. Singh
2-0-15-0
6.6
1
Digvesh Singh To Virat Kohli
Flatter one on off and middle, swatted down to long on, off the back foot and for just another single.
6.5
1
Digvesh Singh To Devdutt Padikkal
Full and on leg stump, Padikkal goes on one knee, sweeping it towards deep backward square leg for a run.
6.4
1
Digvesh Singh To Virat Kohli
In and around off, nudged away with soft hands and past point for a run.
6.3
0
Digvesh Singh To Virat Kohli
Oh, a better throw and Kohli was a goner! Fuller one on off, Kohli blocks it to the left of cover and sets off for the single. Padikkal sends him back but VK is almost halfway down the track when he turns back. Nicholas Pooran is the one who gets to the ball but fires in a wide throw at the keeper's end as Kohli dives in to safety.
6.2
1
Digvesh Singh To Devdutt Padikkal
Quicker through the air, angled across off, Padikkal backs away and smacks it through the point region for one more.
6.1
1
Digvesh Singh To Virat Kohli
Dropped shorter and angled into the batter, Kohli rocks back to pull but snatches at it and mistimes it through square leg for a single.
STRATEGIC BREAK! RCB moving at exactly 10 runs per over, in a modest chase of 147. Just shows how commanding they have been through and through. Virat Kohli has displayed the ideal way to play on a surface where the ball is staying low or holding on the surface. He has waited on the ball, and to be fair, has been offered a bit of generosity by the LSG bowlers who have been wayward. With just 87 runs needed in 84 balls, the Super Giants need to keep picking wickets or else this will be over a lot sooner than one expects. Digvesh Singh will bowl after the break.
End Of The Over 6 : 60/1
5 Runs
  • 25.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
D. Padikkal
8 (8)
V. Kohli
40 (20)
A. Khan
1-0-5-0
5.6
0
Avesh Khan To Devdutt Padikkal
A tidy start from Avesh, 5 off his first over and RCB are 60/1 at the end of the Powerplay. Pace off delivery, dug in short and just outside off, Padikkal looks to pull but is undone by the lack of pace.
5.5
1
Avesh Khan To Virat Kohli
Excellent running yet again. Fuller than a good length, on off and slides onto the bat. Kohli drives it to the cover fielder and scampers through for a run.
5.4
1
Avesh Khan To Devdutt Padikkal
Back of a length, outside off, nudged down to the right of backward point for an easy single. The 50-run stand is also up between these two.
5.3
0
Avesh Khan To Devdutt Padikkal
Good-length delivery, angled into the off pole from around the wicket. Padikkal tucks it down to mid-wicket. Kohli is eager for the single which isn't there and DDP rightly sends him back.
5.2
1
Avesh Khan To Virat Kohli
Shorter this time, over middle, Kohli swivels back to pull it away towards deep square leg for a single.
5.1
2
Avesh Khan To Virat Kohli
Another misfield and the batters pinch an extra run. Bowled back of a length and outside off, smacked down back past the bowler, but without much timing. Nicholas Pooran at mid off runs to his right and dives but fumbles the ball away and concedes the second run.
A double bowling change? Yes. Avesh Khan comes in to bowl the last over of the Powerplay.
End Of The Over 5 : 55/1
10 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 64.2
  • 14.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
V. Kohli
36 (17)
D. Padikkal
7 (5)
D. Singh
1-0-10-0
4.6
1
Digvesh Singh To Virat Kohli
Around off, on a good length, Kohli punches the googly to the right of the mid off fielder and sprints for a single. 10 runs from the over, 27 from the last 2 overs for RCB.
4.5
0
Digvesh Singh To Virat Kohli
The wrong'un, at 96.1 kph, on the stumps. Virat Kohli gets squared up and tucks it to the mid on region.
4.4
1
Digvesh Singh To Devdutt Padikkal
Length ball, on off, Padikkal hangs back and drags it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
4.3
1
Digvesh Singh To Virat Kohli
Drags the length back, another googly on middle. Virat Kohli bunts it down to long on for an easy single.
4.2
6
Digvesh Singh To Virat Kohli
SIX! Goodness gracious, that is such a magnificent shot! Googly from Digvesh, on off, on a length. Virat Kohli picks the length and variation very early and camps back before pulling it into the deep mid-wicket region for a big six. 50 UP FOR RCB!
4.1
1
Digvesh Singh To Devdutt Padikkal
A drag-downer to start with, on leg. Devdutt pulls it on the bounce to square leg, where Prince Yadav fumbles a bit and allows a single.
Virat Kohli looks in sublime touch, and RCB have amassed 32 runs in the last 2 overs. Maybe it's time for a bowling change for LSG. Yes, it sure is, as Digvesh Singh has now been handed the ball.
End Of The Over 4 : 45/1
17 Runs
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 43.3
  • 03.4
  • 43.5
  • 1 WD 3.6
  • 43.6
V. Kohli
28 (13)
D. Padikkal
5 (3)
P. Yadav
2-0-24-1
3.6
4
Prince Yadav To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Not sure if he timed well, but still a calculated shot over the inner ring. Full now, outside off at 137.8 kph. Virat Kohli comes walking down the track and lofts it over the cover fielder and it races away to the fence for four more runs. Four number six for Kohli so far. 17 runs off the over.
3.6
wd
Prince Yadav To Virat Kohli
WIDE! Down leg, straightish delivery, on a length. Kohli misses the flick shot.
3.5
4
Prince Yadav To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Helped away! Loosener from Prince. Short and at the ribs of the batter. Virat Kohli gets inside the line, uses the pace and pulls it to the left of the short fine leg fielder for a boundary. Virat was onto it in a flash.
3.4
0
Prince Yadav To Virat Kohli
Slightly pitched up, on off, nips back in a bit. Kohli gets well forward and blocks it off.
3.3
4
Prince Yadav To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Right out of the coach's manual! Short of a good length, outside off. Virat Kohli uses the width, rises on the toes and knocks it with pure timing over the point fielder for another boundary. Kohli moves to 20 off 10.
3.2
0
Prince Yadav To Virat Kohli
Misses this time around. A slight appeal for caught behind, but only the keeper, Mukul Choudhary, is interested. Back of a length and it stops on the surface, on leg. Virat Kohli is tucked up for room but goes for the pull shot. It stays a tad low and beats the inside edge.
3.1
4
Prince Yadav To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Into the gap and in complete control! Way too short by Prince, on top of middle. Kohli takes a baby-step in front, and pulls it over mid-wicket for a cracking four.
End Of The Over 3 : 28/1
15 Runs
  • 4 LB 2.1
  • 42.2
  • 42.3
  • 12.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
V. Kohli
12 (7)
D. Padikkal
5 (3)
M. Shami
2-0-17-0
2.6
1
Mohammad Shami To Virat Kohli
Almost a yorker, on the toes, Kohli flicks it behind square on the leg side for a single. A very profitable over for the Royal Challengers. 15 runs from it.
2.5
1
Mohammad Shami To Devdutt Padikkal
Around the stump now. Hits the length hard, outside off, shaping away at 142.3 kph. Devdutt Padikkal camps back and cuts it to Linde at deep backward point for a run.
2.4
1
Mohammad Shami To Virat Kohli
Attacks the stumps, on leg. Kohli tucks it to the square leg region for an easy single.
2.3
4
Mohammad Shami To Virat Kohli
FOUR! All class! That's a Kohli special which gets the crowd go bonkers. Hard length and outside off. Virat Kohli shows patience for the ball to come at him, rides the bounce and slaps it over the wide cover fielder for a cracking boundary.
2.2
4
Mohammad Shami To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Kohli getting a move on! Much fuller than the previous ball, on off, Virat stays in the crease, brings his wrists in play and whips it across to the deep square leg region. George Linde rushes across to his left, slides to flick the ball back in, but his knee gets stuck in the outfield and the ball evades him into the fence.
2.1
lb
Mohammad Shami To Virat Kohli
FOUR LEG BYES! Goes very fine! Back of a length, on the pads. Kohli looks to tickle it behind but the ball goes off the thigh pad and squirrels away to the deep fine leg fence.
End Of The Over 2 : 13/1
7 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 21.2
  • 01.3
  • W 1.4
  • 41.5
  • 01.6
D. Padikkal
4 (2)
V. Kohli
2 (2)
P. Yadav
1-0-7-1
1.6
0
Prince Yadav To Devdutt Padikkal
Nagging length, around off, at 137 kph. Devdutt Padikkal is a bit late to play the cut shot and chops it to the point region.
1.5
4
Prince Yadav To Devdutt Padikkal
FOUR! Elegance personified! A little bit fuller, swinging in from middle to leg. Devdutt Padikkal flicks it off the pads to deep backward square leg for a boundary to get off the mark.
Just the start LSG would have wanted with the ball after the first innings. Devdutt Padikkal is in early at number 3.
1.4
W
Prince Yadav To Phil Salt OUT!
OUT! BOWLED'EM! Prince Yadav continues to impress this season and knocks Salt's off pole. Hits the deck hard, around off and it skids through the surface, nipping in a touch too. Salt is rushed on the back foot, trying to play the pull shot but misses it behind, and the off pole goes cartwheeling. RCB are 9/1, chasing a target of 147 runs.
1.3
0
Prince Yadav To Phil Salt
BEAUTY! Angles in and then straightens from the hard length, over off. Phil Salt loosely wafts at it and is beaten all ends up on the outside edge.
1.2
2
Prince Yadav To Phil Salt
Back of a length, on leg. Salt mistimes the pull shot to deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.
1.1
1
Prince Yadav To Virat Kohli
Length delivery outside off, this is guided with an open bat face to deep backward point for a single.
A bit of drama to end the first over of the chase. Harsha Bhogle on air has confirmed that Nicholas Pooran is the acting captain for LSG right now. Also, it will be Prince Yadav to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 6/0
6 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 10.6
V. Kohli
1 (1)
P. Salt
5 (5)
M. Shami
1-0-6-0
0.6
1
Mohammad Shami To Virat Kohli
Oh, goodness me! This could have been terrible for RCB. An outgoing delivery, full and around off. Kohli presses forward and bunts it to the point region and is off for a single. He is more than halfway through but Salt is parked at the other end and sends him back on a late call. The fielder though, fumbles to collect the ball as it spins past him and eventually allows the batters to cross over.
0.5
1
Mohammad Shami To Phil Salt
Back of a length, around off, at 137.6 kph, swinging away. Salt presses back and knocks it to the left of cover. Pooran dives to cut it off. Good stop. Just a single.
0.4
0
Mohammad Shami To Phil Salt
BEATEN! Hard length, shaping away from outside off, with extra bit of bounce. Salt stays back, attempts to knife it behind point but the ball whistles over his angled bat.
0.3
4
Mohammad Shami To Phil Salt
FOUR! Off the mark with a cracking shot! Shami offers width this time and the ball is a lot straighter as well. Short outside off. Phil Salt has enough time in the world to get on the back foot. Nails the square cut to deep point for a boundary.
0.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Phil Salt
This time, it tails back into the batter, short on leg. Phil Salt is a bit squared up and tucks it to square leg.
0.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Phil Salt
Swing straightaway! Shapes away from the right-hander, full and outside off. Phil Salt does not move his feet much and tries to crash it past covers, but misses as the ball zips past his outside edge.
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Match Info
  • Venue M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match Josh Hazlewood
  • Umpire Adrian Holdstock (SA), Bhavesh Patel (IND) and KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND)
  • Referee Prakash Bhatt (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Lucknow 146/10 in 20.0 overs
  • R Pant dropped on 0 by S Sharma in 16.2 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Lucknow 112/4 in 15.0 overs
  • Lucknow 100/4 in 13.5 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Lucknow 63/2 in 9.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (8.3 ovs): BLR against M Marsh (LBW) Unsuccessful (BLR: 2, LKO: 2) (Retained)
  • Lucknow 50/2 in 7.6 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Lucknow 35/1
  • Bengaluru 100/3 in 11.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Bengaluru 60/1
  • Strategic Time-out: Bengaluru 60/1 in 6.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 24 balls between V Kholi (37) and D Padikkal (8)
  • Bengaluru 50/1 in 4.2 overs
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