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Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 29 Match Summary

RCB vs KKR, 2018 - T20 Summary

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders Scorecard
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Match 29, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru , Apr 29, 2018
Royal Challengers Bangalore Royal Challengers Bangalore
175/4 (20.0/20)
Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight Riders
176/4 (19.1/20)
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Chris Lynn
RCB 175/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/967-virat-kohli-playerprofile>Virat Kohli</a>
Virat Kohli
68 (44)
  • 5x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 154.54SR
<a href=/cricket/players/290-brendon-mccullum-playerprofile>Brendon McCullum</a>
Brendon McCullum
38 (28)
  • 4x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 135.71SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Andre Russell
ECON 10.33
3
OVERS
31/3
R/W
Bowler
Kuldeep Yadav
ECON 5
4
OVERS
20/1
R/W
KKR 176/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1417-chris-lynn-playerprofile>Chris Lynn</a>
Chris Lynn
62 (52)
  • 7x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 119.23SR
<a href=/cricket/players/738-robin-uthappa-playerprofile>Robin Uthappa</a>
Robin Uthappa
36 (21)
  • 3x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 171.42SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Murugan Ashwin
ECON 9
4
OVERS
36/2
R/W
Bowler
Mohammed Siraj
ECON 10
4
OVERS
40/2
R/W
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Right then! That bring us to the end of another double-header. Earlier in the day, Hyderabad once again managed to defend a total whereas now, Kolkata have gotten the better of Bangalore for the second time this season. Tomorrow we have a single game and it will be Dhoni's Chennai hosting Shreyas Iyer's Delhi in Pune. Do join us at 2000 IST (1430 GMT) for all the action. Until next time, cheers!
Man of the Match has been adjudged to Chris Lynn for his rollicking 62 which had 7 boundaries and a maximum in it. He took full toll of the reprieve he got when he was on 7 and batted through to win it for his side.
Well, Bangalore have just not arrived it seems. They now have lost back-to-back games in their own den and things are going all downhill for them. Virat Kohli is fighting a lone battle but cricket is a team sport and one man cannot win you games every time. It's hard to fathom what has struck them as they are failing again and again, something no team would like.
Next was Uthappa who gave him good support as he came in and started to slaughter from the word go. His quickfire 36 from 21 balls put Kolkata firmly in the driver's seat. After his dismissal, Rana came in but unfortunately was retired hurt. Skipper Dinesh Karthik blazed his way and nearly got the job done. Remember, Lynn got a life when he was on 7 and boy, how well he has made it count. Batted through to take his side across the finish line with an unbeaten 62. Overall, it was a pretty much collective effort from Kolkata which has seen them bag 2 vital points.
If you would look at the scorecard, it would say a last-over finish but mind you, it was a rather comprehensive win for Kolkata. They have come out all guns blazing after that defeat against Delhi in their previous fixture. Chasing a stiff target of 176, both Narine and Lynn provided an electric start. They built a 59-run association for the opening wicket that set the tone for the chase. However, after a mini rain break, the West Indian departed but the Aussie didn't stop.
19.1
4
Umesh Yadav To Shubman Gill
FOUR! Shubman Gill adds the finishing touch! He removes the helmet and lets out a huge roar in delight. Lynn walks across to him and the entire Kolkata dugout is pumped. Short of a length delivery outside off, Gill gets on top of the bounce and dispatches it through point for a boundary to seal the deal with 5 balls to spare.
Umesh Yadav to bowl the final over. Four to get and this is Kolkata's game to lose now.
Over 19 : 172/4
11 Runs
  • 218.1
  • 618.2
  • 218.3
  • 018.4
  • W 18.5
  • 118.6
S. Gill
1 (1)
C. Lynn
62 (52)
M. Siraj
4-0-40-2
18.6
1
Mohammed Siraj To Shubman Gill
Very full on middle, Gill jams it out through mid-wicket and will keep strike for the final over.
Shubman Gill is the new man in.
18.5
W
Mohammed Siraj To Dinesh Karthik OUT!
OUT! What a catch from Virat Kohli. Absolutely stunning but he is fuming from within as he throws the ball back to the umpire after claiming that catch. Back of a length on middle, DK flat-bats it down towards long on. Kohli rushes across to his left, the ball was dying in front of him but he dives forward to snatch it inches above the ground.
18.4
0
Mohammed Siraj To Dinesh Karthik
Wants to finish it off in a cheeky manner. Sees that the third man is inside the ring so tries to play the reverse scoop but fails to connect.
18.3
2
Mohammed Siraj To Dinesh Karthik
Goes deep in the crease to a short ball and pulls it in front of square on the leg side. Yadav out in the deep mops it up but they take two by the time.
18.2
6
Mohammed Siraj To Dinesh Karthik
SIX! That should be the game! Superb strike! Another one on a length outside off, Karthik smashes it up and over long off for half a dozen. The crowd is silent and understandably so.
18.1
2
Mohammed Siraj To Dinesh Karthik
Good length delivery outside off, DK flashes at it but gets it off the toe end of the bat over backward point and comes back for a brace.
Over 18 : 161/3
14 Runs
  • 417.1
  • 117.2
  • 217.3
  • 417.4
  • 117.5
  • 217.6
C. Lynn
62 (52)
D. Karthik
13 (5)
T. Southee
4-0-34-0
17.6
2
Tim Southee To Chris Lynn
Doles out of a full toss, Lynn hits it down to long off and takes a couple of runs. 15 needed from 12 balls. This is in Kolkata's bag.
17.5
1
Tim Southee To Dinesh Karthik
Chips this fuller delivery towards long on and runs one.
17.4
4
Tim Southee To Dinesh Karthik
FOUR! Runs are coming thick and fast and Kolkata are cruising along now! Slower bumper on middle and leg, Karthik swivels a touch and helps it through backward square leg. The man at fine leg had no chance to cut that one off.
17.3
2
Tim Southee To Dinesh Karthik
Well in! Slower delivery on middle, DK comes down the track and works it in the gap at mid-wicket. He calls for two and Lynn responds. There is a direct hit scored at the striker's end and it's referred upstairs. Replays show Dinesh is well in. So two more added to the total.
There is a direct hit at the striker's end against Dinesh Karthik. The Kolkata skipper seems to be well home though...
17.2
1
Tim Southee To Chris Lynn
Very full outside off, squeezed square on the off side for a single.
17.1
4
Tim Southee To Chris Lynn
FOUR! All power! A dipping full toss, Lynn gets underneath it and slams it powerfully down the ground for a boundary. Brutal, really brutal hit!
Tim Southee to bowl his last over. Can he pick up a wicket?
Over 17 : 147/3
14 Runs
  • 1 WD 16.1
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • W 16.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 116.4
  • 216.5
  • 416.6
D. Karthik
6 (2)
C. Lynn
55 (49)
M. Siraj
3-0-29-1
16.6
4
Mohammed Siraj To Dinesh Karthik
FOUR! Brilliant way to end the over! That should release all the pressure. Full and outside off. It is a half-volley. Karthik drives it through covers and the ball races away. 29 needed from 18.
16.5
2
Mohammed Siraj To Dinesh Karthik
Direct needed but missed and an overthrow! Length ball around off, Karthik drives it towards point. The batsmen set off for a run. Southee collects the ball and misses his shy at the striker's end. Lynn had given up there and to his fortune the ball missed. There is nobody backing up and they go for a second. There is a chance for a run out at the non-striker's end also as the fielder fires a throw towards the bowler. But he fails to collect. Two in the end.
16.4
1
Mohammed Siraj To Chris Lynn
Excellent yorker outside off, Lynn squeezes it through point for a run.
16.4
wd
Mohammed Siraj To Chris Lynn
Slower ball outside off, Lynn lets it be and it is called a wide.
Dinesh Karthik is the new man in.
16.3
W
Mohammed Siraj To Andre Russell OUT!
OUT! Russell, the birthday boy goes for a golden duck! HUGE WICKET! The crowd here erupts. The short ball which has always been a problem for him does the trick. It is a well-directed bumper on middle, Russell clears his front let and goes for the pull. The ball takes the top edge and goes towards fine leg. De Kock runs back, judges it and takes an excellent catch. Never easy those. The Bangalore players are all pumped up. 37 in 21 needed.
The physio is out and now Rana is seen walking off the field. Not sure what the issue is but he is retired hurt for the time being. It's Andre Russell comes out to bat now, replacing him.
16.2
4
Mohammed Siraj To Nitish Rana
FOUR! Misfield! You can't just do that at this moment. You have to back your bowlers. Poor by Chahal. This is a good ball by Siraj full and outside off. Rana squeezes it through cover-point. Chahal in the deep runs to his left and then lets the ball through his legs. Rana is now down on the ground. He seems to be struggling, not sure about the exact reason.
Full Commentary
19 OV
11 Runs
M. Siraj to D. Karthik S. Gill
  • 218.1
  • 618.2
  • 218.3
  • 018.4
  • W 18.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
14 Runs
T. Southee to C. Lynn D. Karthik
  • 417.1
  • 117.2
  • 217.3
  • 417.4
  • 117.5
  • 217.6
17 OV
14 Runs
M. Siraj to C. Lynn N. Rana A. Russell D. Karthik
  • 1 WD 16.1
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • W 16.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 116.4
  • 216.5
  • 416.6
16 OV
9 Runs
M. Ashwin to C. Lynn N. Rana
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 215.3
  • 115.4
  • 1 B 15.5
  • 415.6
15 OV
4 Runs
T. Southee to N. Rana C. Lynn
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
8 Runs
Y. Chahal to C. Lynn N. Rana
  • 413.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 213.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
6 Runs
M. Ashwin to C. Lynn R. Uthappa N. Rana
  • 112.1
  • 1 WD 12.2
  • W 12.2
  • 112.3
  • 212.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
8 Runs
U. Yadav to R. Uthappa C. Lynn
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 611.6
11 OV
10 Runs
Y. Chahal to C. Lynn R. Uthappa
  • 110.1
  • 610.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
14 Runs
M. Ashwin to R. Uthappa C. Lynn
  • 09.1
  • 49.2
  • 49.3
  • 19.4
  • 49.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
7 Runs
M. Siraj to C. Lynn R. Uthappa
  • 1 WD 8.1
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 48.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
8 Runs
M. Ashwin to S. Narine R. Uthappa C. Lynn
  • W 7.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 67.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
8 Runs
M. Siraj to S. Narine C. Lynn
  • 1 WD 6.1
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 46.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
4 Runs
Y. Chahal to C. Lynn
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 45.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
11 Runs
U. Yadav to C. Lynn S. Narine
  • 44.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 64.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
7 Runs
Y. Chahal to C. Lynn S. Narine
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
11 Runs
T. Southee to S. Narine
  • 42.1
  • 42.2
  • 02.3
  • 1 WD 2.4
  • 02.4
  • 22.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
13 Runs
U. Yadav to S. Narine C. Lynn
  • 61.1
  • 41.2
  • 11.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
5 Runs
T. Southee to C. Lynn S. Narine
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 10.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 1 WD 0.6
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Chris Lynn
  • Umpire Nigel Llong (ENG), Anil Chaudhary (IND) and Virender Sharma (IND)
  • Referee Manu Nayyar (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Bangalore 175/4 in 20.0 overs
  • Bangalore 150/4 in 17.6 overs
  • V Kohli T20 fifty: 51 runs in 37 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 40 balls between V Kohli (36) and M Singh (12)
  • Strategic Time-out: Bangalore 100/3 in 14.0 overs
  • Bangalore 100/3 in 13.6 overs
  • M Singh dropped on 3 by N Rana in 11.4 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Bangalore 67/0 in 8.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 52 off 48 balls between de Kock (28) and B McCullum (21)
  • Bangalore 52/0 in 6.6 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Bangalore 40/0
  • Kolkata 151/3 in 17.1 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Kolkata 133/2 in 16.0 overs
  • C Lynn T20 fifty: 50 runs in 42 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • Kolkata 100/1 in 11.4 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Kolkata 55/0 in 6.3 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Kolkata 51/0 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Kolkata 51/0
  • Kolkata 51/0 in 5.4 overs
  • C Lynn dropped on 7 by M Ashwin in 3.4 overs
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