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Bangalore vs Gujarat Commentary
RCB • 1st innings
169/8
GT • 2nd innings
170/2
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6s
4s
17.1
1
Josh Hazlewood to Sherfane Rutherford
Hard length, across off from Hoff, Sherfane Rutherford cuts it to deep third for a single.
17.2
6
Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler
SIX! Jos in a hurry to finish this, but that was some outrageous shot! On a nagging length, outside off, nipping back into the batter. Jos Buttler tries to attempt for a reverse ramp, but top-edges it over deep fine leg for a six.
17.3
6
Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler
SIX! He has picked the bones out of it! On the shorter side, on top of the off pole. Jos Buttler stands tall and pulls it right off the sweet spot of the bat. Clears deep mid-wicket with ease for a cracking six. He has raced away to 72 off just 38 balls.
17.4
1
Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler
Short and on off, Jos Buttler swings for the hills, tries to pull, loses his shape and edges it behind to deep third for a single. GT now just one hit away from the win.
17.5
6
Josh Hazlewood to Sherfane Rutherford
SIX! IT'S OVER! Rutherford finishes off in style for GT! Banged halfway on the pitch from Hoff, on off, Sherfane Rutherford is quick to read the length, shapes up with a stable base and nails the pull shot over deep backward square leg for a huge six. Gujarat Titans win by 8 wickets and register their second win of the season.
16.1
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Sherfane Rutherford
Back of a length, on middle, at 132.5 kph, Sherfane Rutherford picks it up and pulls over square leg for a single.
16.2
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler
Banged short, around off, Jos Buttler punches it straight, off the inner half of the bat.
16.3
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler
Short of a good length, on middle, Jos Buttler tucks it to the long on region for a single.
16.4
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Sherfane Rutherford
Similar length, around off, Rutherford presses forward and stabs it to the point region.
16.5
6
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Sherfane Rutherford
SIX! That's monstrous! Bhuvi keeps it short again, on the bodyline. Sherfane Rutherford uses the pace of the ball, picks it up aerially and clears deep fine leg for a huge six. 21 needed off 19 now.
16.6
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Sherfane Rutherford
150 is up for Gujarat Titans! Back of a length, on the fourth stump. Sherfane Rutherford inside edges onto the front pad. The ball ricochets to the short third region and the batters hustle for a single. 20 needed off 18 now.
Till Now Score: 150/2
(17 Overs)
S Rutherford
23(16)
J Buttler
60(36)
B Kumar
4-0-23-1
Over 17 ·150 Runs
1
0
1
0
6
1
15.1
1
Rasikh Salam to Sherfane Rutherford
Around the stumps, fuller and on off, Sherfane Rutherford prods forward and drives through covers for a single.
15.2
0
Rasikh Salam to Jos Buttler
Over the stumps now. Back of a length, over the top of off. Jos Buttler hangs back and knocks it back to the bowler.
15.3
1
Rasikh Salam to Jos Buttler
IN THE AIR...Lands safe! Length-delivery, on off, Jos Buttler charges down the track and drags it aerially into the leg side. Mistimes it off the inner half of the bat, clears mid-wicket and gets a single on the bounce to deep mid-wicket.
15.4
0
Rasikh Salam to Sherfane Rutherford
Nice and full, on off, pushed to the left of short cover. Mid off moves to his right and stops the ball.
15.5
1
Rasikh Salam to Sherfane Rutherford
Back of a length, around off, Sherfane Rutherford waits and guides it through short third for one more.
15.6
4
Rasikh Salam to Jos Buttler
FOUR! Whipped away masterfully! Pace off, fuller and angling on the leg stump line. Jos Buttler waits for it and whips across, beats the man at 45 to his left for a boundary at deep fine leg. GT need 29 more runs to win off the last 4 overs.
Till Now Score: 141/2
(16 Overs)
J Buttler
59(34)
S Rutherford
15(12)
R Salam
3-0-35-0
Over 16 ·141 Runs
1
0
1
0
1
4
14.1
1
Liam Livingstone to Jos Buttler
Full, on middle, Jos Buttler clips it to deep square leg for a single.
14.2
0
Liam Livingstone to Sherfane Rutherford
Short and on off, Sherfane Rutherford cuts hard but straight to backward point.
14.3
0
Liam Livingstone to Sherfane Rutherford
An appeal for caught behind but the umpire turns it down. Slanting into leg, shorter in length, Sherfane Rutherford looks to whip it behind, getting on a knee but misses. The ball goes off his thigh pad to the keeper.
14.4
1
Liam Livingstone to Sherfane Rutherford
Full, on off, Sherfane Rutherford pushes it to cover for a single.
14.5
4
Liam Livingstone to Jos Buttler
FOUR! Jos Buttler seems to be in a hurry! Tossed up, on off, Buttler makes some room and tonks it over mid off for a boundary.
14.6
6
Liam Livingstone to Jos Buttler
SIX AND FIFTY FOR BUTTLER! He came, he saw, and he’s conquering this chase in style! A masterclass from the Englishman, who has timed this knock to perfection, keeping Gujarat Titans in firm control. Tossed up again, on middle and leg, Jos Buttler clears his front leg and clobbers it over long on for a six. Gujarat Titans need 36 more runs off 30 balls.
Till Now Score: 134/2
(15 Overs)
J Buttler
54(31)
S Rutherford
13(9)
L Livingstone
1-0-12-0
Over 15 ·134 Runs
1
0
0
1
4
6
13.1
1
Krunal Pandya to Jos Buttler
Full and on off, Jos Buttler drives it firmly to long off for a single.
13.2
1
Krunal Pandya to Sherfane Rutherford
A tad bit short and at the stumps, Sherfane Rutherford pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
13.3
1
Krunal Pandya to Jos Buttler
Quicker one, short and on off, Jos Buttler crunches it to deep point for a single.
13.4
1
Krunal Pandya to Sherfane Rutherford
Tossed up with a bit more flight, on middle, Sherfane Rutherford works it to long on for a run.
13.5
1
Krunal Pandya to Jos Buttler
Attacking the stumps, on a fuller length, Buttler punches it to long off for a single.
13.6
6
Krunal Pandya to Sherfane Rutherford
SIX! Into the orbits! looped up, full and on middle, Sherfane Rutherford clears his front leg and clubs it way over mid-wicket for a biggie. Gujarat Titans now need just 48 runs off 36 balls.
Till Now Score: 122/2
(14 Overs)
S Rutherford
12(6)
J Buttler
43(28)
K Pandya
3-0-34-0
Over 14 ·122 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
6
12.1
1
Josh Hazlewood to Sai Sudharsan
Bowls it on a length, on middle, Sai Sudharsan walks down the track and clips it to deep square leg for a single.
12.2
1
Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler
Good length, on off, Jos Buttler angles it to deep third for a single.
12.3
W
Josh Hazlewood to Sai Sudharsan
OUT! CAUGHT! The change of ball does the trick for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sai Sudharsan falls one run short of what could have been his third consecutive half-century this season. Josh Hazlewood goes fuller than a length, outside off and Sai Sudharsan moves across the line in a hurry and looks to scoop it behind. The ball isn't that full and he ends up lobbing it to the right of the keeper. Jitesh Sharma moves ahead quickly and takes a fine catch low to his right to see the back of Sudharsan.
12.4
0
Josh Hazlewood to Sherfane Rutherford
Back of a length, on off, Sherfane Rutherford taps it to point.
12.5
0
Josh Hazlewood to Sherfane Rutherford
Hard length, at the stumps, Rutherford blocks it out to the off side.
12.6
4
Josh Hazlewood to Sherfane Rutherford
FOUR! Quality shot to get off the mark. Short of a length, angling across, just outside off, Sherfane Rutherford hangs back and cuts it late to beat backward point and the dive from deep third to his left too.
Till Now Score: 111/2
(13 Overs)
S Rutherford
4(3)
J Buttler
40(25)
J Hazlewood
3-0-23-1
Over 13 ·111 Runs
1
1
W
0
0
4
11.1
1
Krunal Pandya to Sai Sudharsan
A loopy yorker, on middle, Sai Sudharsan clears his front leg out and works it to long on for a single.
11.2
6
Krunal Pandya to Jos Buttler
SIX! Hammered! tossed up, on middle, Jos Buttler heaves it over deep mid-wicket for a huge six. Made it look absolutely effortless.
11.3
1
Krunal Pandya to Jos Buttler
Slower through the air, full and on middle, Jos Buttler turns it to deep square leg for a single.
11.4
4
Krunal Pandya to Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! Superb shot! 100 comes up for Gujarat Titans! Krunal Pandya drops it short and on middle, Sai Sudharsan pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket to his right for a boundary.
11.5
4
Krunal Pandya to Sai Sudharsan
MISFIELD AND FOUR! Tossed up, on middle, Sai Sudharsan sweeps it hard from well in front to the right of deep mid-wicket again. Virat Kohli moves across but the ball bounces in front of him and skids through quicker to beat his attempt to the right for four more. Virat Kohli seems to have hurt his finger and is down in real pain.
11.6
1
Krunal Pandya to Sai Sudharsan
Pushed through, on a nagging length, on middle, Sai Sudharsan whips it off the backfoot to mid-wicket for one. 17 runs come off that over and Gujarat Titans need 65 more runs to win off 48 balls.
Till Now Score: 105/1
(12 Overs)
S Sudharsan
48(34)
J Buttler
39(24)
K Pandya
2-0-23-0
Over 12 ·105 Runs
1
6
1
4
4
1
10.1
0
Yash Dayal to Jos Buttler
Lands it on a good length, on middle and leg, Jos Buttler tucks it to mid-wicket.
10.2
0
Yash Dayal to Jos Buttler
Similar line but the length is pulled back a bit, Jos Buttler nudges it to square leg.
10.3
4
Yash Dayal to Jos Buttler
FOUR! Threads it right through the gap! Short of a length, outside off, Jos Buttler hangs back for the ball to arrive and cuts it through the gap between short third and backward point.
10.4
1
Yash Dayal to Jos Buttler
Sees the batter step out and follows him with a length-ball, Jos Buttler punches it to long off for a single.
10.5
1
Yash Dayal to Sai Sudharsan
Short of a length, around off, Sai Sudharsan cuts it to deep point and picks up a single.
10.6
0
Yash Dayal to Jos Buttler
Length, on middle, Jos Buttler chips it back to the bowler.
Till Now Score: 88/1
(11 Overs)
J Buttler
32(22)
S Sudharsan
38(30)
Y Dayal
3-0-20-0
Over 11 ·88 Runs
0
0
4
1
1
0
9.1
1
Krunal Pandya to Jos Buttler
Starts from around the wickets, full and sliding on the legs, Jos Buttler leans forward and flicks to deep mid-wicket for an easy single.
9.2
0
Krunal Pandya to Sai Sudharsan
Slower through the air, across off, full in length. Sai Sudharsan tries to reverse sweep, but misses.
9.3
4
Krunal Pandya to Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! Excellent placement! Not all that short from Krunal, on the middle and leg, Sai Sudharsan rocks back quickly and pulls it along the ground, in the gap through deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
9.4
1
Krunal Pandya to Sai Sudharsan
Good length, on off, Sai cuts it to point where the fielder half-stops it on the dive. A single taken.
9.5
0
Krunal Pandya to Jos Buttler
Sliding onto the pads, on a length, Buttler misses to nudge it across and the ball rolls off the front pad to the short fine leg region. They cross for a leg bye.
9.6
0
Krunal Pandya to Sai Sudharsan
Dropped shorter and on the stumps, Sai Sudharsan hangs back and pulls it straight to mid-wicket. Halfway through the chase, Gujarat Titans are 82/1, needing another 88 off 60.
Till Now Score: 82/1
(10 Overs)
S Sudharsan
37(29)
J Buttler
27(17)
K Pandya
1-0-6-0
Over 10 ·82 Runs
1
0
4
1
0
0
8.1
1
Rasikh Salam to Sai Sudharsan
Around the wickets, length, outside off, Sai Sudharsan hops on the back foot, opens the bat face, and cuts it to deep point for a run.
8.2
4
Rasikh Salam to Jos Buttler
FOUR! Pulled away into the gap! Not quite timed that well, but gets it through! Back of a length, into the bodyline, Jos Buttler charges down the track and pulls it off the higher part of the bat. It is played in the gap and races through deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
8.3
6
Rasikh Salam to Jos Buttler
TOP EDGE, SIX! Sails over! Hard length, just outside off, Jos Buttler skips down the track and attempts to flat bat it to the leg side, but top-edges it over deep third for a six.
8.4
0
Rasikh Salam to Jos Buttler
Nagging length, around off, worked off the back foot, but straight to point.
8.5
6
Rasikh Salam to Jos Buttler
SIX! Gets the timing with control this time! 17 off this over already! A predictable short one from Rasikh, on middle, Jos Buttler hangs back and swivels and pulls aerially behind deep square leg for a cracking six.
8.6
1
Rasikh Salam to Jos Buttler
Good length, on the stumps, Jos Buttler rises with the bounce and punches it to the left of mid on for a single. A big over for GT, 18 off it.
Till Now Score: 75/1
(9 Overs)
J Buttler
26(15)
S Sudharsan
32(25)
R Salam
2-0-28-0
Over 9 ·75 Runs
1
4
6
0
6
1
7.1
0
Yash Dayal to Sai Sudharsan
Swing and a miss! On a good length, nipping sharply back into the left-hander from off, Sai Sudharsan tries to cut it square into the off side, but is beaten as the ball cuts in. Beats the inside edge and goes on the bounce to the keeper.
7.2
4
Yash Dayal to Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! Connects well this time! On the back of a length, outside off, Sai Sudharsan with fast hands, rises on the top of the ball and cuts it past the diving backward point fielder for a boundary. Into his 30s now, is Sudharsan.
7.3
0
Yash Dayal to Sai Sudharsan
BEATEN! Good comeback delivery from Yash! Outside off, nibbling away on a good length. Sai Sudharsan plays inside the line as he looks to drive through cover. Gets beaten past the outside edge.
7.4
0
Yash Dayal to Sai Sudharsan
On that in-between length again, outside off, cut away, but straight to Liam Livingstone at backward point.
7.5
1
Yash Dayal to Sai Sudharsan
Quick tap and run! Angling into the batter from outside off, on a length, Sai Sudharsan allows the ball to come at him and taps it out to the point region for a quick run.
7.6
0
Yash Dayal to Jos Buttler
On the stumps, angling across middle. Jos Buttler pushes it off the back foot to short cover. A quiet over. Just 5 off it.
Till Now Score: 57/1
(8 Overs)
J Buttler
9(10)
S Sudharsan
31(24)
Y Dayal
2-0-14-0
Over 8 ·57 Runs
0
4
0
0
1
0
6.1
0
Rasikh Salam to Jos Buttler
Nagging length, just outside off, Buttler walks across to work it to the leg side, but misses and wears on the thigh pad. The ball is deflected to the off side to the point region.
6.2
0
Rasikh Salam to Jos Buttler
On a good length, just outside off, Jos Buttler rides the bounce and eases it out to cover.
6.3
1
Rasikh Salam to Jos Buttler
Short of a good length, outside off, Jos Buttler gets on top of it, and works it through cover and point for a single.
6.4
4
Rasikh Salam to Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! Lovely shot! Too short from Salam, just outside off, Sai Sudharsan gets everything he wants - height and width to work with. Swivels and pulls it through the vacant deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
6.5
1
Rasikh Salam to Sai Sudharsan
Length ball, outside off, Sai guides it to widish deep third for a single.
6.6
4
Rasikh Salam to Jos Buttler
FOUR! Helped away! The 50 comes up for Gujarat Titans! On the hard length, angling on the leg stump line. Jos Buttler walks into the line of the ball and uses the pace to tickle it very fine. Gets a boundary at deep fine leg. An expensive start for Rasikh Salam. 10 off it. GT need 118 off 78 now.
Till Now Score: 52/1
(7 Overs)
J Buttler
9(9)
S Sudharsan
26(19)
R Salam
1-0-10-0
Over 7 ·52 Runs
0
0
1
4
1
4
5.1
1
Yash Dayal to Jos Buttler
Had to hustle there! Across off, fuller, Jos Buttler pushes it to the mid off region and sets off for a run. Tim David picks up and misses to hit the stumps and the bowling end. Jos makes it home.
5.2
4
Yash Dayal to Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! Talk about timing! Back of a length, angling on the pads, Sai Sudharsan brings his wrists to play and flicks it to deep backward square leg for a boundary.
5.3
1
Yash Dayal to Sai Sudharsan
On a hard length, at 135.9 kph, on off, Sai Sudharsan gets on the back foot, and taps it out to cover for a quick single.
5.4
1
Yash Dayal to Jos Buttler
On a nagging length, nipping and bouncing a bit extra off the surface on middle. Jos Buttler looks to flick, closes the bat face early and lobs the ball off the leading edge. It lands on the bounce around the short cover region. A single taken.
5.5
1
Yash Dayal to Sai Sudharsan
On the fuller side, around off, Sai Sudharsan flicks to mid on. Tim David scoots and slides to his right to intercept the ball. Restricts the batters down to just one.
5.6
1
Yash Dayal to Jos Buttler
Back of a length, on middle and leg, Buttler hangs back and taps it to the right of the bowler. Yash Dayal puts in a dive to his right to stop, but the ball evades to the mid on region. A single taken again. Gujarat Titans end their Powerplay at 42/1.
Till Now Score: 42/1
(6 Overs)
J Buttler
4(5)
S Sudharsan
21(17)
Y Dayal
1-0-9-0
Over 6 ·42 Runs
1
4
1
1
1
1
4.1
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shubman Gill
Good length, over off, Shubman Gill taps it to point.
4.2
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shubman Gill
Angling into the batter, on a length, tucked down to mid-wicket by Gill.
4.3
6
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shubman Gill
SIX! As clean as it can get! Overpitched on off, Shubman Gill clubs it straight back over the bowler's head for a huge six.
4.4
W
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shubman Gill
OUT! CAUGHT! A fantastic take from Liam Livingstone and Gujarat Titans lose the first one. A perfect comeback from Bhuvneshwar Kumar! He bowls it a bit wider outside off, on a fuller length. Shubman Gill decides to go after it and slices it off the outer half of the bat. The ball goes high and in front of deep backward point. Liam Livingstone charges in and dives ahead to his right to take a superb catch. Shubman Gill departs for 14 (14) and Gujarat Titans are 32/1.
4.5
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler
On a length, on middle, Jos Buttler tucks it to the on side.
4.6
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler
Keeps it around off, on a length, Jos runs it down to deep third for a single and gets off the mark.
Till Now Score: 33/1
(5 Overs)
J Buttler
1(2)
S Sudharsan
15(14)
B Kumar
3-0-14-1
Over 5 ·33 Runs
0
0
6
W
0
1
3.1
0
Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill
Full and around off, Shubman Gill drags it across and hits it to mid on off the inner half of the bat.
3.2
0
Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill
Bashes the surface on a length, outside off and generates extra bounce that beats the outside edge of Shubman Gill's bat as he looks to punch it through off.
3.3
1
Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill
Length, on off, Gill taps it to point and steals a quick single.
3.4
6
Josh Hazlewood to Sai Sudharsan
SIX! Innovative and effective! Josh Hazlewood becomes a bit too predictable and goes into the deck, short of a length, over off, Sai Sudharsan moves across quickly and ramps it over the keeper's head for a six.
3.5
4
Josh Hazlewood to Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! Top shot! Sai Sudharsan is making Josh Hazlewood bowl where he wants to. After that previous shot, Hazlewood is forced to go full and on off, Sai Sudharsan shows full face of the bat and drives it straight past the bowler for four more.
3.6
0
Josh Hazlewood to Sai Sudharsan
Hazlewood follows up nicely! Hits the length right, around off and gets the ball to nip back in sharply, almost cutting Sai Sudharsan into two halves.
Till Now Score: 26/0
(4 Overs)
S Sudharsan
15(14)
S Gill
8(10)
J Hazlewood
2-0-17-0
Over 4 ·26 Runs
0
0
1
6
4
0
2.1
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Sai Sudharsan
On a length, on off, Sai Sudharsan taps it to cover for one.
2.2
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shubman Gill
This is sensible batting and great running! Fuller than a length, at the stumps, Shubman Gill works it to mid on and takes a quick run.
2.3
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Sai Sudharsan
Kumar drags the length down by a bit and keeps it on middle and leg, Sai Sudharsan flicks it to deep fine leg for a single.
2.4
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shubman Gill
Hard length, on middle and off, Gill drops it in front of cover.
2.5
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shubman Gill
Offers absolutely no width does Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Keeps it tight on a length, Shubman Gill pushes it to deep backward point for a single.
2.6
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Sai Sudharsan
Into the hips, on a back of a length, Sai Sudharsan tucks it to square leg. Very tidy couple of overs from Bhuvneshwar Kumar!
Till Now Score: 15/0
(3 Overs)
S Sudharsan
5(11)
S Gill
7(7)
B Kumar
2-0-7-0
Over 3 ·15 Runs
1
1
1
0
1
0
1.1
0
Josh Hazlewood to Sai Sudharsan
Hazlewood bangs the deck, on a back of a length, angling it across, outside off, Sai Sudharsan gets on top of his toes and looks to cut but the ball climbs over and goes past the bat.
1.2
0
Josh Hazlewood to Sai Sudharsan
Fuller in length, on middle, Sai Sudharsan tucks it to mid-wicket.
1.3
1WD
Josh Hazlewood to Sai Sudharsan
WIDE! Angling across, on a length, a bit too wayward outside off, Sai Sudharsan tries to reach for it but gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball stays low.
1.3
1
Josh Hazlewood to Sai Sudharsan
Hard length, over off, Sai Sudharsan nudges it to mid on and takes a quick single.
1.4
0
Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill
Angling into the hips, on a back of a length, Gill tucks it to mid-wicket.
1.5
0
Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill
Goes full and on off, Shubman Gill doesn't get enough width and pushes it to mid off.
1.6
4
Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood errs for once and Shubman Gill pounces on! He bowls it a bit too full and offers a lot more width outside off, Shubman Gill lofts it over covers for the first boundary of the chase.
Till Now Score: 11/0
(2 Overs)
S Gill
5(4)
S Sudharsan
3(8)
J Hazlewood
1-0-6-0
Over 2 ·11 Runs
0
0
1WD
1
0
0
4
Josh Hazlewood to operate from the far end.
0
Will Bhuvi get the third over? He will. He is 2-0-7-0 so far. Also, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have decided to use Rasikh Salam as their Impact Sub. Another right-arm pacer option for them. He takes the field and replaces Devdutt Padikkal.
0
Jos Buttler is in at number 3.
0
Yash Dayal comes into the attack now. He replaces Josh Hazlewood.
0
Rasikh Salam is introduced intothe attack now.
0
Strategic Break! Gujarat Titans have approached this chase with patience and precision, ensuring they don’t take unnecessary risks while keeping wickets intact. Sai Sudharsan continues to showcase his stellar form, playing the anchor’s role to perfection, while Jos Buttler is settling in nicely and looks ready to accelerate. With a modest target in sight, GT remain in control, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be desperate for a breakthrough to inject some life back into the contest. Their bowling hasn't been too bad, but with just 94 more runs to defend, they need to strike quickly, or this chase could slip away from them in no time! Krunal Pandya is introduced into the attack now.
0
Yash Dayal (2-0-14-0) comes back into the attack.
0
Virat Kohli gets stung right on the tip of his fingers of his right hand is being treated by the physio. Virat looks in a bit of pain and the magic spray does its work. He is good to continue now.
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RCB have now asked for the change of ball. According to the new rules, the fielding side can exercise the right to change the ball in the second innings. The fourth umpire walks out with the briefcase full of replacement balls. Can this bring in change in fortunes for them? Here's Josh Hazlewood (2-0-18-1) into the attack again.
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GT's Impact Sub, Sherfane Rutherford is in at number 4. He is swapped in place of Ishant Sharma.
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Change? Nope. Krunal Pandya (2-0-23-0) to continue.
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Interesting. Spin in tandem. Liam Livingstone comes into the attack now. He replaces Josh Hazlewood.
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Rasikh Salam (2-0-28-0) returns into the attack.
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Strategic Break! Gujarat Titans are on the brink of sealing their second victory of the season with a commanding all-round performance. After an exceptional bowling display earlier in the evening, their batting unit has backed it up brilliantly. Jos Buttler is leading from the front, expertly guiding the chase, while Sherfane Rutherford provides solid support at the other end. For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, it has been a tough outing, especially with the runs they leaked in the middle overs. Now, they find themselves staring at their first defeat of the season, needing nothing short of a miracle to pull this one back. Barring something extraordinary, it’s only a matter of when, not if, GT wraps this up. Bhuvneshwar Kumar comes back into the attack.
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That’s a wrap on this contest as Gujarat Titans hand Royal Challengers Bengaluru their first defeat of the season with a dominant all-round performance. Next up in the Indian Premier League, the action shifts to Eden Gardens, where Kolkata Knight Riders will lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 15 on Thursday, 3rd of April 2025. The first ball will be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but don’t forget to tune in early for all the pre-match buildup. Until then, it's goodbye and see you soon for another thrilling encounter!
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Sai Sudharsan
Starts right on the money, does Bhuvneshwar Kumar! Comes from over the wicket and hits the length right, on middle and off and shapes it back in, Sai Sudharsan takes a step out and tucks it down the track.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Sai Sudharsan
Back of a length, on the hips, Sai Sudharsan tries to tickle it fine but misses. The ball goes to short third off his pads and the batters take a leg bye.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shubman Gill
On a good length, over middle and off, Gill taps it in front of cover for a single and gets off the mark straightaway.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Sai Sudharsan
Lovely nut! Angling across, on a length, around off and the ball nips back in sharply. Sai Sudharsan looks to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Sai Sudharsan
Strays onto the pads, on a length, Sai clips it to deep square leg for a brace and gets off the mark too.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Sai Sudharsan
On the pads again, Sai Sudharsan tries to tuck it across but misses. The ball clips his pads and goes to the right of the keeper for a leg bye. A cautious start this from Gujarat Titans. 5 runs off the first over.
Till Now Score: 5/0
(1 Overs)
S Sudharsan
2(5)
S Gill
1(1)
B Kumar
1-0-3-0
Over 1 ·5 Runs
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1
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2
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