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Bangalore vs Delhi Commentary
RCB • 1st innings
163/7
DC • 2nd innings
169/4
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17.1
1
Yash Dayal to KL Rahul
Over top of off, on a length, KL Rahul punches off the higher part of the bat, for a single wide of cover.
17.2
1
Yash Dayal to Tristan Stubbs
A slower one, at just 99 kph, on a good length, Tristan Stubbs waits and waits for it, and chips it through mid on for a single.
17.3
6
Yash Dayal to KL Rahul
SIX! Going for the kill now, is KL Rahul! Not that short from Dayal, angling over off, KL Rahul weighs on the back foot and cracks the pull shot, hoisting it over deep mid-wicket for a six.
17.4
4
Yash Dayal to KL Rahul
FOUR! This is range-hitting of the highest order! Also, the 100-run stand comes up between these two! On a length, across off, a slower one. KL Rahul switches his stances and reverse ramps it over short third for a boundary.
17.5
0
Yash Dayal to KL Rahul
FIVE WIDES! SCORES LEVEL! A freebie at a very inopportune moment from Dayal. Way too short from Dayal, over the batter's head. It keeps sailing over and beats the acrobatic wicket-keeper, Jitesh Sharma, to run behind to the fence. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have challenged the Wide call and have opted for a review. The side-on angle shows the ball passing well over KL Rahul's head. The decision of Wide stays.
17.5
6
Yash Dayal to KL Rahul
SIX! The Chinnaswamy is silenced as the DC juggernaut continues. Defeating CSK at Chepauk before, Delhi Capitals have now defeated RCB in their own backyard. The local lad, KL Rahul, does the job in style! This is the first ever time that Delhi Capitals have won their first four games in the history of their IPL journey. They remain unbeaten in this edition so far. Coming onto the delivery, Dayal spears in a full toss, wayward on the pads, KL Rahul picks it up and sails it behind deep fine leg for a six.
16.1
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Tristan Stubbs
A length ball, on top of off, Tristan Stubbs punches it down to long off for a single.
16.2
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul
Back of a length, on off, KL Rahul eases it to the left of backward point for a single.
16.3
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! Straight as an arrow! Back of a good length, outside off, Tristan Stubbs with an angled bat swats it straight back, past the bowler to his right for a boundary.
16.4
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Tristan Stubbs
On a length, on off, Stubbs knocks it to long on for one.
16.5
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul
Short of a good length, over top of off, KL Rahul stands tall and tucks it through mid on for a quick single.
16.6
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! In a hurry to finish this off now! That's hit with immense brute force from the Protea! Too full and on off, Tristan Stubbs prods half forward and smashes it gun-barrel straight down the ground for a cracking boundary. 18 needed off 18 now.
Till Now Score: 146/4
(17 Overs)
T Stubbs
37(22)
Rahul
76(49)
B Kumar
4-0-26-2
Over 17 ·146 Runs
1
1
4
1
1
4
15.1
1
Suyash Sharma to Tristan Stubbs
Pushed through, full toss on the pads, Tristan Stubbs pushes it away to the right of long on for a single.
15.2
0
Suyash Sharma to KL Rahul
Dragged down, on off, punched by KL Rahul, but straight to short cover.
15.3
1
Suyash Sharma to KL Rahul
On the shorter side, around off, KL Rahul goes deep inside the crease and drags it to the right of long on for a single.
15.4
4
Suyash Sharma to Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! Stubbs moves into the 20s now, and is playing a perfect foil from one end. Quick and flat, a yard behind full, at off, Tristan Stubbs backs away and smacks it through covers for a cracking boundary.
15.5
6
Suyash Sharma to Tristan Stubbs
SIX! Clears the ropes with ease, and at will! Dropped right into the wheelhouse, on middle, Tristan Stubbs crouches and launches it over long on for an 81-meter six.
15.6
1
Suyash Sharma to Tristan Stubbs
Quicker at 100.6 kph, full and around off, Tristan Stubbs smashes it to long off for a single. Another expensive over for RCB. 13 off it. And 35 runs in the last two overs for DC. Suyash Sharma ends his bowling spell with figures of 4-0-25-1.
Till Now Score: 134/4
(16 Overs)
T Stubbs
27(18)
Rahul
74(47)
S Sharma
4-0-25-1
Over 16 ·134 Runs
1
0
1
4
6
1
14.1
4
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul
FOUR! With the DLS par score before this ball reading 107, KL decides to go hard. Short of a length, on middle, pace taken off, KL Rahul pulls it dead square on the leg side for a boundary.
14.2
4
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul
FOUR! Sublime! On a length, around off, KL Rahul brings his bottom hand into play as he cuts it behind backward point for four more.
14.3
2
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul
Hard length, on off, KL Rahul miscues his whip and drags it in front of deep mid-wicket. Two is the call straightaway and he gets it with ease.
14.4
2
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul
A bit fuller than a length, on off, KL Rahul cuts it past backward point and takes two more runs. 12 runs off the over already.
14.5
4
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul
FOUR! Third boundary off the over and KL Rahul seems to have no intentions to stop. Short of a length, not too short to trouble the batter, KL Rahul pulls it through square leg for four more.
14.6
6
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul
SIX! As good a shot can get! 22 runs off this over and Delhi Capitals need just 43 more runs off 30 balls now. Full and on middle and leg, KL Rahul backs away to make room and carves it over long off for a biggie.
Till Now Score: 121/4
(15 Overs)
Rahul
73(45)
T Stubbs
15(14)
J Hazlewood
3-0-40-0
Over 15 ·121 Runs
4
4
2
2
4
6
13.1
1
Yash Dayal to KL Rahul
Angling across, well outside off, KL Rahul slashes it to deep backward point for a single.
13.2
1
Yash Dayal to Tristan Stubbs
Goes full at the stumps, Tristan Stubbs knocks it to long on for one.
13.3
1
Yash Dayal to KL Rahul
FIFTY FOR RAHUL! Back-to-back half-centuries for him. His 39th fifty in the IPL overall, including 4 centuries. What an anchoring knock this is turning out to be for the local lad. Absorbed all the pressure and is now looking right on track to guide his team towards the target. Full and on off, he slices it over covers for one.
13.4
1
Yash Dayal to Tristan Stubbs
Full, on middle, Tristan Stubbs taps it to mid off for one.
13.5
0
Yash Dayal to KL Rahul
Skidding through from a length, on off, KL Rahul glides it to short third.
13.6
1
Yash Dayal to KL Rahul
Back of a length, on middle, KL Rahul is hurried but pulls it all along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single. A good over from Yash Dayal on return. Just 5 singles off it.
Till Now Score: 99/4
(14 Overs)
Rahul
51(39)
T Stubbs
15(14)
Y Dayal
3-0-22-1
Over 14 ·99 Runs
1
1
1
1
0
1
12.1
1
Liam Livingstone to Tristan Stubbs
Starts with a short one, on off, Stubbs cuts it to deep third for a single.
12.2
4
Liam Livingstone to KL Rahul
FOUR! KL Rahul moves into the 40's! Short again, on off, KL Rahul rocks back and whips it right through the gap between deep mid-wicket and long on for a boundary.
12.3
6
Liam Livingstone to KL Rahul
SIX! KL Rahul is putting his foot down and is reaping huge rewards! Tossed up, on off, KL Rahul dances down the track and tonks it straight back over the bowler's head for a biggie.
12.4
1
Liam Livingstone to KL Rahul
A tad fuller, but still short enough for KL Rahul to pull it to deep mid-wicket for one.
12.5
1
Liam Livingstone to Tristan Stubbs
Slower through the air, full and on middle, Stubbs pushes it past backward point for one.
12.6
1
Liam Livingstone to KL Rahul
Full and on leg, KL Rahul skips down the track, collects it as a full toss and hacks it to deep mid-wicket for one. Yash Dayal moves to his left as the ball turns away after bouncing, but Dayal judges it well and stops it. 14 runs off this over and Delhi Capitals rack 27 runs off the last two overs.
Till Now Score: 94/4
(13 Overs)
Rahul
48(35)
T Stubbs
13(12)
L Livingstone
1-0-14-0
Over 13 ·94 Runs
1
4
6
1
1
1
11.1
4
Krunal Pandya to Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! A much-needed one for Delhi Capitals! Full and on middle and leg, Tristan Stubbs switches his hands and reverse sweeps it past short third to his left for a boundary.
11.2
1
Krunal Pandya to Tristan Stubbs
Full and on off, Stubbs punches it to long off for one.
11.3
6
Krunal Pandya to KL Rahul
SIX! Lovely shot! Seems like they have picked their bowler to target! Tossed up, on middle, KL Rahul sweeps it and dispatches it way over deep square leg for a six.
11.4
1
Krunal Pandya to KL Rahul
Full, around off, KL works it to long off for one.
11.5
0
Krunal Pandya to Tristan Stubbs
Krunal drops it into the surface on a length, at the stumps, Stubbs punches it to cover.
11.6
1
Krunal Pandya to Tristan Stubbs
Full and angling into middle and leg, Tristan Stubbs eases it to deep mid-wicket for one. 13 runs off that over and Delhi Capitals will be hoping this to be the moment their fortunes change.
Till Now Score: 80/4
(12 Overs)
T Stubbs
11(10)
Rahul
36(31)
K Pandya
2-0-19-0
Over 12 ·80 Runs
4
1
6
1
0
1
10.1
0
Suyash Sharma to Tristan Stubbs
Short and on off, Tristan Stubbs punches it to cover.
10.2
1
Suyash Sharma to Tristan Stubbs
Keeps it short again but offers a bit more width, outside off, Stubbs punches it to deep point for a single.
10.3
0
Suyash Sharma to KL Rahul
Just within the tramline. KL Rahul is having a chat with Stubbs to check if they should go upstairs for a wide check, but decides against it. Short and outside off, KL leaves it.
10.4
0
Suyash Sharma to KL Rahul
Fuller than the previous one, on middle, KL Rahul pushes it down the deck.
10.5
0
Suyash Sharma to KL Rahul
Around off, on a length, Rahul cuts but cannot get it past backward point.
10.6
0
Suyash Sharma to KL Rahul
And again. The pressure of dots is showing! A bit fuller and on off, KL Rahul makes room and cuts but straight to Rajat Patidar again at backward point. Just one off this over. Suyash's bowling figures read 3-0-12-1 so far.
Till Now Score: 67/4
(11 Overs)
Rahul
29(29)
T Stubbs
5(6)
S Sharma
3-0-12-1
Over 11 ·67 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
0
9.1
1
Krunal Pandya to KL Rahul
Starts from around the stumps, and lands on a length, on middle and leg, KL Rahul hangs back and nudges it to the right of square leg for a single.
9.2
1
Krunal Pandya to Tristan Stubbs
Drifting on the leg stump, on a length, Stubbs works across to the left of square leg for a single.
9.3
1
Krunal Pandya to KL Rahul
Seeing KL Rahul shuffling outside leg, Krunal lands a half-tracker, on the leg stump, KL Rahul opens the bat face and punches it through covers for a single.
9.4
1
Krunal Pandya to Tristan Stubbs
A yard behind fuller length, on off, Stubbs stands tall and punches off the back foot, for a single at deep cover.
9.5
1
Krunal Pandya to KL Rahul
Five singles off five balls. Length ball, on off, KL Rahul knocks it to right of cover for a single.
9.6
1
Krunal Pandya to Tristan Stubbs
At 101.9 kph, an arm ball on a length, around middle and off, Tristan Stubbs hits across through the mid-wicket region for a single. Halfway through, DC are 66/4, needing another 98 runs off 60 balls.
Till Now Score: 66/4
(10 Overs)
T Stubbs
4(4)
Rahul
29(25)
K Pandya
1-0-6-0
Over 10 ·66 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
8.1
0
Suyash Sharma to Axar Patel
Dishes out a full ball, another googly to start with. Lands and turns away, taking Axar by surprise, whos is beaten all ends up on the outside edge.
8.2
4
Suyash Sharma to Axar Patel
FOUR! Just over in-field and in the gap! Pitched further up, around off, Axar Patel takes a huge stride ahead and lofts it inside out over cover for a boundary.
8.3
2
Suyash Sharma to Axar Patel
Suyash keeps it away from the batter's arc, sliding outside off, on a fuller length. Axar Patel crouches and gives a wild swing. A leading edge is found the ball flies over short third. Bhuvneshwar Kumar from the inner ring chases the ball to the deep. Two taken.
8.4
W
Suyash Sharma to Axar Patel
OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Suyash Sharma keeps making impact for RCB with the ball! He bowls on a flatter trajectory, just angling outside off, Axar Patel takes his front foot ahead and tries to clear long off, but mistimes it badly as the bat face is closed right at the point of contact. Finds no elevation, and no distance either. Sails it straight down the throat of Tim David stationed at long off. The giant Aussie is not dropping those dollies. Delhi Capitals lose their skipper and are 58/4. Suyash Sharma breaks this 28-run stand as Axar Patel departs for 15 (11).
8.5
1
Suyash Sharma to Tristan Stubbs
Stubbs is off the mark! Flat and full, outside off, Tristan Stubbs leans forward and drives it to cover for a single.
8.6
1
Suyash Sharma to KL Rahul
A googly, too full and outside off, KL Rahul steers it across to deep mid-wicket for a single. Looks for the second run, but was never there.
Till Now Score: 60/4
(9 Overs)
Rahul
26(22)
T Stubbs
1(1)
S Sharma
2-0-11-1
Over 9 ·60 Runs
0
4
2
W
1
1
7.1
1
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul
Back of a length, nibbling away from outside off, KL Rahul guides it past backward point for a single.
7.2
1
Josh Hazlewood to Axar Patel
Shortish, on the bodyline, Axar Patel plays late, stands tall and guides it to deep third for a single.
7.3
1
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul
Hazlewood follows the batter as KL moves across to the leg side. Length ball angling into the batter's body, trying to cramp him for room. KL Rahul works it through mid on for a single.
7.4
1
Josh Hazlewood to Axar Patel
Across off, on a length, Axar Patel punches it off the back foot to the right of cover for a single.
7.5
6
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul
TOP EDGE, SIX! The 50 is up for Delhi Capitals! Into the surface, too short and climbing on the batter's chest. KL Rahul swings to pull, but top-edges it behind the keeper, for a 71-meter six into the stands.
7.6
0
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul
Nicely bowled! Hard length, shade outside off, skidding and jagging back in a long way. KL Rahul looks to repeat the shot but is beaten by the inward shape.
Till Now Score: 52/3
(8 Overs)
Rahul
25(21)
A Patel
9(7)
J Hazlewood
2-0-18-0
Over 8 ·52 Runs
1
1
1
1
6
0
6.1
0
Suyash Sharma to KL Rahul
A googly, on a length, turning onto the pads, KL Rahul misses to work across and wears on the front thigh pad. A massive appeal for LBW, but not entertained by the umpire. Clearly missing leg.
6.2
0
Suyash Sharma to KL Rahul
Another wrong'un dished out, on a length, at off, KL Rahul hangs back and tucks it to the right of the bowler. Not quite picking up the googlies here KL Rahul.
6.3
0
Suyash Sharma to KL Rahul
A real drag-downer, outside off, short in length, KL Rahul pats it towards cover.
6.4
0
Suyash Sharma to KL Rahul
Fourth dot in a row from Suyash! A flipper, around off, it skids through on off, and turns a bit away. KL Rahul plays late and cuts straight to backward point.
6.5
2
Suyash Sharma to KL Rahul
Short and outside off, KL Rahul hangs back and drags the ball to the right of long on for a couple of runs.
6.6
1
Suyash Sharma to KL Rahul
Floated up, full and on middle, KL Rahul leans forward and clips it all along the ground to long on. Just a single. A brilliant start from Suyash. Only 3 off his opening over. And 11 runs in the last 12 deliveries.
Till Now Score: 42/3
(7 Overs)
Rahul
17(17)
A Patel
7(5)
S Sharma
1-0-3-0
Over 7 ·42 Runs
0
0
0
0
2
1
5.1
1
Josh Hazlewood to Axar Patel
Hoff sprints from over the stumps and bowls on a length, around off, Axar Patel eases it to the left of short third for a single.
5.2
1
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul
Hits the deck hard, on top of middle, at 135.2 kph, KL Rahul taps the ball between backward point and short third for a single.
5.3
4
Josh Hazlewood to Axar Patel
FOUR! Over the inner ring and through the fence! A boundary after 11 deliveries for DC! Short of a good length, across off, Axar Patel slashes a it and the top edge flies the ball over short third for a one-bounce boundary.
5.4
1
Josh Hazlewood to Axar Patel
Quick drop and run! Length ball, around off, Axar knocks it to cover-point for a single.
5.5
1
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul
Hard length, just outside off at 139.5 kph, KL Rahul cuts it square to deep backward point for a single.
5.6
0
Josh Hazlewood to Axar Patel
In-between length, on the stumps, Axar Patel stabs it onto the pitch off the back foot. Delhi Capitals end their Powerplay at 39/3, versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 64/2. They need 125 more off 84 balls remaining.
Till Now Score: 39/3
(6 Overs)
A Patel
7(5)
Rahul
14(11)
J Hazlewood
1-0-8-0
Over 6 ·39 Runs
1
1
4
1
1
0
4.1
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abishek Porel
Fuller in length, on off, Porel punches it to mid off.
4.2
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abishek Porel
Similar length but the line is directed at the stumps, Abishek Porel taps it back to the bowler.
4.3
W
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abishek Porel
OUT! CAUGHT! The impact substitute fails to make a good impact for Delhi Capitals! They lose their third, and it's just a lack of execution from these batters. All three dismissals so far have been similar. Back of a length, on middle and off, Abishek Porel looks to flick it and plays across the line. A top edge is found that goes very high but just beside the pitch. Jitesh Sharma, the keeper, calls for the catch and takes another stunning catch diving to his front.
4.4
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Axar Patel
Fuller length, on off, Axar Patel drives it and gets it off the inner half of the bat to mid-wicket for one.
4.5
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul
Full again, on middle and off, KL Rahul nudges it in front of cover.
4.6
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul
Just one run and a wicket off Bhuvneshwar Kumar's third over. Just fabulous! Good length, outside off, KL cuts it to cover.
Till Now Score: 31/3
(5 Overs)
Rahul
12(9)
A Patel
1(1)
B Kumar
3-0-14-2
Over 5 ·31 Runs
0
0
W
1
0
0
3.1
1WD
Yash Dayal to KL Rahul
WIDE! On a fuller length, down leg. Left alone.
3.1
0
Yash Dayal to KL Rahul
Length-delivery, around off, guided away to short third.
3.2
2
Yash Dayal to KL Rahul
In the air, but pops out of Rajat Patidar's hand. Another solid piece of fielding from RCB! Back of a length, on middle and off, KL Rahul gets his front leg out and carves it over covers. Rajat Patidar turns back and sprints behind to reach to the ball and throws himself with a dive. He tries to take it with both hands around his left shoulder, but the ball just hits the palms and pops out. A couple of runs taken as the ball is parried to the deep. Krunal Pandya mops it up before the ropes.
3.3
4
Yash Dayal to KL Rahul
FOUR! Top shot! Full and on off, KL Rahul presses ahead and shows full face of the bat before lifting it over the bowler's head for a boundary towards long off.
3.4
1
Yash Dayal to KL Rahul
Hard length, on off, KL Rahul steers it to deep backward point for one.
3.5
0
Yash Dayal to Abishek Porel
Yash bowls fuller and around off, pushed by Porel to mid off. KL Rahul sniffs a single and takes a step forward, but is sent back in time.
3.6
1
Yash Dayal to Abishek Porel
Good length, around off, Abishek Porel cuts it to deep third for a single.
Till Now Score: 30/2
(4 Overs)
A Porel
7(4)
Rahul
12(7)
Y Dayal
2-0-17-1
Over 4 ·30 Runs
1WD
0
2
4
1
0
1
2.1
1WD
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jake Fraser-McGurk
WIDE! Bangs the deck, on a length but down leg. Jake Fraser-McGurk looks to help it on its way but misses.
2.1
W
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jake Fraser-McGurk
OUT! TAKEN! One brings two and the Delhi Capitals are in early trouble with both openers back in the hut. Bhuvneshwar Kumar goes short of a good length, on off, Jake Fraser-McGurk opens up his stance, clears out his front leg and has a wild hack across the line. Only manages to get a top edge that goes very high in the air, behind the stumps. Jitesh Sharma calls for it and keeps his eyes on the ball while it swirls around. He almost makes a mess of it but manages to gobble it in his mitts. Jake Fraser-McGurk's lean patch this season continues.
2.2
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul
Length, on off, KL pushes it to point and Abishek Porel sets himself off for a run. Is sent back at the right time.
2.3
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul
FOUR! All class on that one! Touch fuller, on middle and off, KL Rahul times his drive beautifully past mid off for a boundary to get off the mark.
2.4
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul
On a good length, around off, KL Rahul taps it to mid off and steals a quick single.
2.5
2
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abishek Porel
Length, at the stumps, Abishek Porel clips it to the right of deep third and gets a couple of runs to get off the mark.
2.6
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abishek Porel
FOUR! A superb effort from Josh Hazlewood but in vain! On a good length, on middle, Abishek Porel tucks it past square leg. Hazlewood from deep third moves across quickly and flicks the ball off his right hand through his legs with a dive ahead. The third umpire checks a couple of angles and deems it a boundary as Josh Hazlewood had his fingers in contact with the boundary cushion when the ball was in his hand.
Till Now Score: 21/2
(3 Overs)
A Porel
6(2)
Rahul
5(3)
B Kumar
2-0-13-1
Over 3 ·21 Runs
1WD
W
0
4
1
2
4
1.1
1
Yash Dayal to Faf du Plessis
Steams in from over the stumps, and lands it on a good length, angling it across, around off, Faf du Plessis pushes it behind point for one.
1.2
4
Yash Dayal to Jake Fraser-McGurk
FOUR! Gets it through this time, does Jake Fraser-McGurk! On a length, on off, Jake punches it nicely and threads it through covers for a boundary to get off the blocks.
1.3
2
Yash Dayal to Jake Fraser-McGurk
Fuller in length, at the pads, Jake Fraser-McGurk flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
1.4
1
Yash Dayal to Jake Fraser-McGurk
Attacking the pads, on a fuller length, Jake Fraser-McGurk clips it wide of long on for one.
1.5
0
Yash Dayal to Faf du Plessis
Much fuller, outside off, Faf du Plessis firms his drive but straight to the fielder at cover.
1.6
W
Yash Dayal to Faf du Plessis
OUT! CAUGHT! Yash Dayal gives Royal Challengers Bengaluru the wicket they needed in his very first over. Comes from over the wicket and lands it on a fuller length, angling it across, on middle and leg. Faf du Plessis looks to flick it across but gets a leading edge that goes straight down the throat of Rajat Patidar at mid off. Faf du Plessis departs for 2 (7) and Delhi Capitals are 9/1 at the end of 2 overs.
Till Now Score: 9/1
(2 Overs)
du Plessis
2(7)
J Fraser-McGurk
7(5)
Y Dayal
1-0-8-1
Over 2 ·9 Runs
1
4
2
1
0
W
Surprising. Not Josh Hazlewood, but Yash Dayal will share the attack from the far end.
0
Delhi Capitals use their Impact Sub. Abishek Porel comes out to bat at number 3. He is swapped in for Mukesh Kumar.
0
KL Rahul walks out to bat now with DC in early spot of bother.
0
Has Hoff managed to save the boundary? He dives to his right in an attempt to intercept the ball. But, unfortunately, he just contacts with the cushions while the ball in hand, before flicking it off. Also, seems like Hazlewood has tweaked his neck a bit while taking the tumble, but looks good to continue. A good effort nevertheless.
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DC skipper, Axar Patel is in at number 5.
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Change? Yes, Josh Hazlewood is introduced into the attack. He replaces Yash Dayal.
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First signs of spin as Suyash Sharma is brought in as the impact substitute for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, replacing Devdutt Padikkal.
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Strategic Break! RCB, defending a modest total, needed early breakthroughs, and their pacers delivered in style! They dismantled Delhi Capitals' top order, not allowing anyone to settle, and now the spinner, Suyash Sharma, is joining the party to deepen DC’s woes. KL Rahul has looked in fine touch, getting off to a promising start, but he needs solid support from the other end to rebuild the innings and steer his side out of trouble. This is the same phase where DC turned the game around with the ball in the first innings, but can they do it again, this time with the bat? A gripping middle phase awaits as Tristan Stubbs walks in at number 6 for DC.
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Krunal Pandya comes into the attack now.
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RCB use their sixth bowler. Here's Liam Livingstone into the attack. He replaces Suyash Sharma.
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Pace back on. Yash Dayal (2-0-17-1) returns into the attack. He replaces Krunal Pandya.
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Uh, oh! There's a slight drizzle right now, but the umpires have signalled to continue as it does not look that threatening. The groundstaff is ready with the covers beyond the ropes. There was a bit of rain before the game, but let's hope it stays away for now. Here's Josh Hazlewood into the attack again. He is 2-0-18-0 so far and replaces Liam Livingstone.
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Suyash Sharma (3-0-12-1) comes back into the attack.
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Strategic Break! This 76-run partnership has propelled Delhi Capitals to the brink of victory, leaving RCB gasping for answers. With a slight drizzle in the air, conditions haven’t helped Rajat Patidar and his men after their fiery start. Despite rotating his bowlers relentlessly to break this stand, KL Rahul’s masterclass, paced to perfection alongside Stubbs' composed support, has DC in complete control at the moment. RCB now find themselves in desperate need of something special, and right away, as Delhi require only just 30 runs off 24 balls. Can they pull it around, or is it all but over? We shall very soon find out. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3-0-14-2) comes back into the attack.
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That brings an end to this contest as Delhi Capitals continue their dominant run, handing Royal Challengers Bengaluru their second home defeat of the season while extending their own unbeaten streak. The IPL caravan now moves to the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, where Chennai Super Kings will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 25 on April 11, Friday. The action kicks off at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but be sure to join us early for all the pre-match buildup. Until then, take care and see you soon for another thrilling encounter.
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0.1
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Faf du Plessis
Starts from over the wicket and gets the ball to nip back in straightaway from around off and on a length, Faf du Plessis stabs it down the deck.
0.2
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Faf du Plessis
With an upright seam, Bhuvneshwar Kumar lands it just outside off and gets the ball to zip through holding its line. Faf du Plessis fiddles at it and gets beaten on the outside edge.
0.3
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Faf du Plessis
Good length, on off, Faf du Plessis shows full face of the bat and blocks.
0.4
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Faf du Plessis
Riskly run! Bhuvneshwar Kumar keeps it outside off, on a length and Faf du Plessis cuts it straight to cover. He sets off for the run, and Virat Kohli has a shy at the bowling end and misses to hit the target. Had that hit, Faf was gone for all money.
0.5
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jake Fraser-McGurk
On a length, on off, Jake Fraser-McGurk pushes it to cover.
0.6
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jake Fraser-McGurk
Back of a good length, on off, JFM punches it well but cannot pierce it through the gap at cover. A tidy start from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and DC are 1/0 at the end of the first over.
Till Now Score: 1/0
(1 Overs)
J Fraser-McGurk
0(2)
du Plessis
1(4)
B Kumar
1-0-1-0
Over 1 ·1 Runs
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0
0
1
0
0