4.6 overs (0 Run) Overpitched and outside off, Gayle nails the drive but straight to mid off.
4.5 overs (4 Runs) FOUR! There goes the Universe Boss! A good length ball, it is outside off, Gayle takes a step or two forward and thumps it over mid on for a boundary.
4.4 overs (0 Run) Length ball, around off, pushed to cover.
4.3 overs (1 Run) Short and outside off, Agarwal punches it to sweeper cover for one. Similar to the first ball.
4.2 overs (1 Run) Fullish and outside off, Gayle strokes it to deep cover for a run.
4.1 overs (1 Run) Shortish and just outside off, punched towards the off side for a run.
Change in bowling! Third over from this end and it is from three different bowlers. Siddarth Kaul is into the attack now.
3.6 overs (1 Run) Single to end the over! A fine one from Kumar, one that fetches them the massive wicket of KL. The last ball is around off, Agarwal taps it towards point and takes one.
3.5 overs (1 Run) Another single for Gayle. Good from Gayle. A fullish ball, Gayle pushes it to the lefrt of the bowler. Agarwal calls for the single and Chris responds and makes it easily in the end.
3.4 overs (1 Run) Good length and outside off, Agarwal pushes it towards point. He asks Gayle to wait and once the ball beats the diving point fielder, they take the single.
3.3 overs (1 Run) Good length and around off, Gayle tucks it towards the leg side and scampers back for one to get going in this game.
3.2 overs (0 Run) Lovely slower one from Bhuvneshwar Kumar to welcome the new man. It lands around off and moves away a touch. Gayle stays rooted in the crease and looks to defend but misses as the ball goes past the outside edge.
The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle walks out at number 3!
3.1 overs (0 Run) OUT! TAKEN! Bhuvneshwar strikes! Dangerous KL Rahul has been sent packing early in this game. He wanted to take the bowlers on but perishes. A length ball, it is just outside off, Rahul looks to hammer it down the leg side. He fails to hit it off the middle of the bat and the ball goes uppishly towards the left of Jadhav at mid-wicket. There has been a lot of discussion about KLR's strike rate in this season of the tournament and maybe that played on his mind. A rash shot from him and he falls trying to up the ante.
2.6 overs (1 Run) Single to end the over! A good one in the end from Khalee. Shrotish and outside off, Rahul cuts but the point fielder makes a half stop. A single taken.
2.5 overs (0 Run) Uppish but short! Fuller and wide outside off, Rahul reaches out and pokes it uppishly towards cover-point.
2.4 overs (1 Run) Shortish and just outside off, punched to deep cover for one. They wanted the second but Kedar was quick to return the throw to the keeper.
2.3 overs (0 Run) Good length and around off, clipped towards mid-wicket.
2.2 overs (4 Runs) FOUR! Slashed away! Short and wide outside off, easy pickings for Agarwal. Hecuts it over point and bags the boundary.
2.1 overs (0 Run) Full and wide outside off to begin from Khaleel. Agarwal drives it well but cannot get it past the cover fielder.
Change in bowling. Not sure if this is the right plan from Warner. He has taken off Abhishek Sharma after just one over. Khaleel Ahmed is introduced into the attack as the first change.
1.6 overs (1 Run) Length ball, just outside off, Agarwal punches it through covers and keeps the strike for the next over.
1.5 overs (1 Run) One more single! Fullish and around off, KLR drives it back to the bower. Bhuvneshwar makes a half stop. The ball goes behind down to mid off and they cross.
1.4 overs (1 Run) Length ball, it is around off. Mayank tucks it wide of mid-wicket and takes one.
1.3 overs (0 Run) Fullish and around middle, Agarwal defends it.
1.2 overs (2 Runs) Short and wide outside off, Agarwal pokes it wide of deep point for two.
1.1 overs (1 Run) Good length and just around off, KL pokes it towards point for one.
A very exciting first over from Abhishek Sharma. Who will start from the other? It will be Bhuvneshwar Kumar!
0.6 over (2 Runs) In the air... put down! Rashid was the man in the deep. He did all the hard work and got there but fails to hold on. A dragged down ball, it is on middle, Agarwal goes for the pull. He fails to middle it though and the ball goes to the left of the man at deep mid-wicket. Rashid runs to that side and as he gets closer, puts in a slide to take the catch. The ball lands in his hands but it pops out. Two taken.
0.5 over (0 Run) Full and wide, driven hard but straight to mid off. Fine over so far.
0.4 over (0 Run) Flatter and around off, Agarwal looks to defend but the ball turns a touch and takes the outside edge and goes to short third man.
0.3 over (0 Run) Full again and outside off, this one is pushed back to the bowler.
0.2 over (0 Run) Floated around off, pushed to mid off.
0.1 over (1 Run) Rahul is up and running on the first ball. Abhishek tosses the first ball but it is on the pads, Rahul flicks it to fine leg to open the scoring.
We are set to get underway for the first game of the doubleheader Wednesday! The two umpires make their way out to the middle. The Hyderabad players follow them out and disperse to take their respective positions in the field. Punjab skipper, KL Rahul walks out with Mayank Agarwal to open the innings for Punjab. Warner wants to start with spin so it will be Abhishek Sharma who will operate with the new ball first up.
Rashid Khan is caught for a little chat before the action. He says that the ball is coming out of the hand nicely. Tells that he enjoys this league and he is enjoying his game. Adds that he keeps watching himself and tries to learn from his mistakes. Rashid says that Gayle is one of the hardest hitters of the ball and clears the boundary easily. Tells getting a batter-like him out is difficult but he will look to do the basics right as if he misses his line against such batter they will punish you. Tells being consistent is what he looks to be. Tells if the ball is turning and if a bowler does not pitch in the right area then the batter can take advantage. Adds one cannot bowl back of a length as a spinner as the batter will hit him for a boundary.
Hyderabad (Playing XI) - David Warner (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), Kane Williamson (In for Mujeeb Ur Rahman), Virat Singh, Vijay Shankar, Abhishek Sharma, Kedar Jadhav (In for Abdul Samad), Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul (In for Manish Pandey), Khaleel Ahmed.
Hyderabad skipper, David Warner, starts by saying that it is not about just him keeping the positivity and adds that the entire team and the franchise are always positive. Tells that they made a few mistakes in the last game, including his run out, which he gives to Hardik for a superb run out. Informs that Williamson is fit to play this game and he replaces Mujeeb in the side. Also tells that Abdul Samad misses out due to a hamstring issue and Kedar Jadhav replaces him. Another change for them is that Pandey is out and Kaul is playing for him. Wants to bowl well and get back to winning ways.
Punjab (Playing XI) - KL Rahul (C/WK), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Shahrukh Khan, Moises Henriques (In for Jhye Richardson), Murugan Ashwin (In for Jalaj Saxena), Mohammed Shami, Fabian Allen (In for Riley Meredith), Arshdeep Singh.
KL Rahul, the Punjab skipper, says that the reason for him to bat first is that they want to put on a good score. Informs they have 3 changes in the side. Riley, Jhye and Jalaj Saxena miss out from this game and they are replaced by Moises, Allen and Murugan Ashwin. Says that they are clear about their plans and everyone in the side has been given responsibilities. Tells that they are doing everything that they can and adds it is only a matter of time to win a couple of games to get the belief back.
TOSS - We are all in readiness for the spin of coin. Hyderabad skipper, David Warner is out in the middle along with Punjab captain, KL Rahul. Rahul has the coin in hand. Up goes the coin. Warner calls Heads but it comes down as Tails. PUNJAB OPT TO BAT!
Team update! Hyderabad are also handing a cap and it is to Kedar Jadhav. He looks set to make his debut for Hyderabad. Who will he make way for?
Team update! Moises Henriques and Fabian Allen are being handed their Punjab caps they look set to make their debuts for today. It will be interesting to see which two foreign players make their way for them.
The Universe Boss Chris Gayle is caught for a chat. Gayle says that Rashid is a world-class bowler and this condition will suit him. Adds they need to be positive and not be too much on the back foot while playing against these guys. Gayle says that it is a tough game for both teams. Gayle says they need to be positive. Tells Hyderabad know the conditions better and they look to stick to their plans.
PITCH REPORT - Danny Morrison and Muralit Kartik are the pitch masters for the day. Morrison starts by telling it is hot and humid. Kartik says that this is the same track that was used for the second Test between India and England. Tells it looks dry and dark. Kartik says it is the same pitch that was used between Bangalore and Hyderabad.
Yay! It is a double-header on a weekday! The Indian T20 League has picked up the pace and we are back with a double-header. Two teams who have been struggling in this game face off to return to the winning ways. After a hat-trick of defeats, Warner's men will be eager to open their account on the points table. Similarly, KL Rahul's boys will look to avoid a hat-trick of defeat. Which side will manage to change their fortune in this game? Our guess is the same as yours. On that note, welcome along. Stay with us as we bring you the toss and team news.
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