Summary
Tata Indian Premier League
Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
2034
Sunrisers Hyderabad
2019
Royal Challengers Bengaluru win by 6 wickets
Summary
Over 16: 18 runs. Bowler: Harshal Patel. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 203/4 (rr 12.96)
A short, wide ball outside off-stump invites the shot. Kohli makes fine use of the width with a well-timed, controlled upper cut racing away through third man for four. Kohli has added his fourth boundary this over, taking the team to 203 for 4 and sealing a six-wicket victory for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Harshal Patel bowls a length ball wide outside off, but Kohli drives it crisply. The shot is exquisitely controlled and perfectly middled through extra cover for four. Another boundary for Virat Kohli—his third in this over, adding to the pressure on the bowlers.
A short, wide delivery outside off, Kohli goes for the hook but only manages a gloved flick. The ball races away uncontrolled through fine leg for four. That makes it two boundaries for Kohli in this over.
A length ball outside off, Kohli steps in and unleashes a controlled slog, timing it perfectly. The ball races over long on for a sensational six.
Summary
Over 15: 15 runs. Bowler: David Payne. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 185/4 (rr 12.33)
Kohli plays a neat drive on a short no movement ball just on leg stump, piercing the infield for a single. That takes 15 runs from the over. The chase continues steadily with 17 needed from 30 balls, Royal Challengers Bengaluru holding a strong position.
Tim David meets the short, leg-side off cutter with a crisp pull, rotating the strike with a neat single.
David Payne bowls a length delivery outside off, and Tim David patiently drives it with controlled grace. The ball races over cover for a spectacular six, aided by a misfield. Tim David has now hit two boundaries in this over, keeping the momentum alive.
David Payne bowls a half-tracker wide down leg, and Tim David wisely leaves it alone. The umpire calls a wide, adding an extra to the scoreboard.
A short, no movement delivery on the leg side is met with a crisply timed cut shot. Tim David finds the gap and races it beautifully through cover for four.
David Payne bowls a short, no movement delivery on leg stump, and Kohli pulls it sharply to deep square leg for a single. Virat Kohli reaches his 50 in just 33 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 152.
The short, down-the-leg delivery is met with a mis-timed pull from Tim David, sneaking a single through the infield.
Summary
Over 14: 6 runs. Bowler: Jaydev Unadkat. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 170/4 (rr 12.14)
Jaydev Unadkat bowls a short ball outside off, controlled by Tim David into a neat pull that races away for a single towards deep square leg. Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase 32 runs from 36 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a strong 92% chance to win.
A half-tracker outside off, left alone by the batter with no connection. The umpire signals a wide, adding an extra run to the total.
Jaydev Unadkat bowls a short delivery outside off, and Virat Kohli attempts a cut shot. It's a mis-timed stroke but he manages to squeeze a single to deep backward point.
A short ball outside off, steered carefully along the off side by Kohli, but it yields no run.
A length ball just outside off, Tim David goes for a drive but miscues it slightly. The ball stays along the ground and he manages to sneak a quick single.
A length ball outside off, gently worked through the off side for a smart single.
An off cutter pitched short and outside off, met with a firm pull shot from the batter who keeps it down, nudging through for a single.
Summary
Over 13: 2 runs. Bowler: David Payne. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 164/4 (rr 12.62)
Tim David works the back-of-a-length delivery quietly down the leg side for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Tim David is off the mark. Royal Challengers Bengaluru require 38 runs from 42 balls with 6 wickets in hand, holding a strong winning chance.
A back of a length delivery on the leg side with no movement, Tim David pushes it quietly into the ground, leaving no room for runs.
David Payne bowls a back-of-a-length delivery down the leg side, and Tim David drops the bat, blocking it quietly for no run.
On a short, down-leg no-movement delivery, Jitesh Sharma goes for a wild pull shot but mistimes it. He's caught at deep backward square leg, departing without scoring. Jitesh Sharma departs for a duck off just one ball.
David Payne bowls a length delivery outside off, Rajat Patidar attempts a drive but mis-times it, resulting in a catch at deep extra cover. Rajat Patidar departs after a quickfire 31 off 12 balls.
Kohli faces a short, leg-side delivery with no movement and pulls it low and controlled into the deep mid-wicket area for a well-timed single.
Summary
Over 12: 22 runs. Bowler: Eshan Malinga. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 162/2 (rr 13.5)
An off cutter slides wide outside off on a back of a length, and Kohli attempts a drive but mistimes it slightly, picking up a comfortable single. That takes the total to 22 from this over with Royal Challengers Bengaluru needing 40 runs off 48 balls, holding a strong 94% win probability and eight wickets in hand.
A full, wide delivery outside off stump sees the batter pull back an attempted cut but misses it cleanly. The umpire signals a wide, adding an extra to the total. The over toll climbs to 21 with this extra run.
Rajat Patidar works the ball carefully just outside off stump, securing a quick single with a well-timed touch. That singles tally up the total to 20 in this over, bringing the partnership to a rapid 50 runs from only 19 balls.
A full delivery just outside off stump and Patidar unleashes a controlled slog, middling it beautifully over mid wicket for a six. Patidar now has two sixes this over, hitting three boundaries in total as he racks up thirty runs off ten balls at a stunning strike rate of 300.
Rajat Patidar attempts a drive but misses as the ball sails wide outside off stump, resulting in a wide extra.
Eshan Malinga sends down a full-length reverse inswinger just outside off stump. Rajat Patidar commands a controlled slog, middling the ball as it rockets over long on for a booming six. Rajat Patidar has unleashed two boundaries this over, pushing Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 152 for 2.
An off cutter on a half-tracker outside off, the batter attempts an upper cut but misses completely. Meanwhile, a wide is signaled, adding an extra run to the total.
Rajat Patidar goes for a cut off the short outside off delivery, but mistimes it and the ball is comfortably fielded at cover for no run.
An off cutter outside off on a half-tracker, left alone by the batter as it drifts down the leg side, resulting in a wide that adds an extra run.
A full-length reverse inswinger lands on off stump and is met with a well-timed, controlled drive. The batter elegantly sends it racing through long on for a boundary.
Summary
Over 11: 14 runs. Bowler: Harsh Dubey. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 140/2 (rr 12.73)
Harsh Dubey bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, and Virat Kohli attempts a drive but misses completely. A well-controlled dot ball, with no runs coming off this delivery. Royal Challengers Bengaluru need 62 runs from 54 balls with eight wickets in hand, maintaining a solid chance to chase.
The stock ball, just outside off and at length, is met with a powerful, controlled slog. Kohli clears long on with a perfectly timed strike, sending the ball sailing for six!
Virat Kohli steps forward to drive crisply along the ground, but finds the fielder at extra cover. No run.
Rajat Patidar goes for a controlled slog down the middle, but it's mis-timed and easily fielded at deep mid-wicket. He manages to sneak a single.
The stock ball on a length around off stump is met with a powerful slog-sweep. The batter controls it beautifully, sending it soaring over deep square leg for a six.
A short stock ball aimed on off stump is pushed neatly through the off side for a quick single.
Summary
Over 10: 15 runs. Bowler: Harshal Patel. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 126/2 (rr 12.6)
Harshal Patel delivers a full, wide outside off off cutter, and Virat Kohli goes for a cut shot. He mis-times it but manages to nudge the ball away for a single, fielded quickly at deep backward point. That takes the total to 15 in this over. The chase goes on with Royal Challengers Bengaluru needing 76 from 60 balls and an 8-wicket cushion. WinViz favors them with a 78% chance.
An off cutter drifts wide outside off, a half-tracker that the batter leaves well alone. The ball is fielded comfortably by the keeper, but a wide is signaled, giving the batting side an extra run.
An off cutter yorker outside off stump, worked neatly along the ground by Rajat Patidar for a quick single.
An off cutter is pitched up nicely outside off stump. Rajat Patidar leans into a well-timed cut, sending the ball racing through backward point for four.
Harshal Patel sends down a short off cutter wide outside off stump. Kohli leans into a controlled pull, sending it along the ground to deep mid wicket for a quick single.
A length ball drifting just outside off stump, met with a perfectly timed flick. The batter controls it exquisitely, sending it soaring over deep square leg for a glorious six. Big momentum shift as Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s win probability jumps from 67% to 73%.
A length ball outside off, Rajat Patidar leans in confidently and drives it crisply along the ground for a well-timed single.
Summary
Over 9: 12 runs. Bowler: Harsh Dubey. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 111/2 (rr 12.33)
Harsh Dubey bowls a back of a length stock ball outside off, and Virat Kohli pushes it, but it's a mis-timed effort that results in no run. Royal Challengers Bengaluru require 91 runs from 66 deliveries with eight wickets in hand, holding a 67% win probability.
The stock ball aimed down the leg side, full length, is met with a neat drive that stays grounded, allowing the batter to take a comfortable single. Rajat Patidar gets off the mark with a well-timed run.
A length stock ball on the leg stump is driven by the batter, but it's a mis-timed shot. The uncontrolled hit ends with a catch at long off and the batter walks back. Devdutt Padikkal departs for 61 off 26 as Sunrisers Hyderabad's chances rise from 25% to 32%.
A back of a length stock ball on the leg side. Devdutt Padikkal swings a controlled slog-sweep, perfectly middling it over deep backward square leg for six! That's two boundaries for Padikkal this over. The win probability for Royal Challengers Bengaluru jumps from 70% to 75%, with this partnership now 101 off just 44 balls.
The stock ball on a length, right at off stump, draws Padikkal into a late cut that takes a top edge and races away to third man for four.
The stock ball comes in on a back of a length outside off and Kohli drives it neatly along the ground for a quick single. Kohli moves to 30 off 19, lifting Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 100 for 1.
Summary
Over 8: 10 runs. Bowler: Harshal Patel. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 99/1 (rr 12.38)
An off cutter landing back of a length on leg stump, met with a mis-timed cut that keeps the ball low and safely fielded at extra cover for no run. Royal Challengers Bengaluru trail by 103 runs with 72 balls left and nine wickets in hand, holding a 66% chance according to WinViz.
On a short, down-leg off cutter, the batter attempts an upper cut but misses completely. The ball slips away due to a misfield by the keeper, and the batting side takes four extras.
A length ball outside off, and Padikkal meets it with a beautifully controlled drive. He middles it perfectly, sending the ball racing past long off for a boundary. That's a quickfire 50 for Padikkal, coming up off just 21 balls at a sizzling strike rate of 243.
Kohli attempts a flick against a full outside off delivery but mistimes it, sending the ball in the air uncontrolled towards long on.
Kohli attempts a cut shot against a yorker wide outside off but misses completely; no run comes off this delivery.
A short delivery on the leg side, Padikkal pulls it low and controlled towards deep square leg, picking up a well-run single.
Summary
Over 7: 13 runs. Bowler: Eshan Malinga. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 89/1 (rr 12.71)
A half-tracker outside off, met with a mis-timed hook shot that stays grounded and is quickly fielded by the bowler. The chase is on with 113 needed from 78 balls; Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold a 62% chance with nine wickets in hand.
A length ball on the outside off stump with no movement and Kohli seizes the moment. He drives that beautifully, middling it with perfect control over long off for a spectacular six. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's win probability jumps from 58% to 64%, signaling a big moment.
On a length outside off, the batter flicks it cleverly off the pads, keeping the ball grounded and stealing two runs.
A half-tracker off cutter just outside off stump, the batter attempts an upper cut but misses cleanly. The keeper is alert to claim it without fuss, resulting in no run.
An off cutter pitched back of a length, just outside off stump. Padikkal attempts a cut but mistimes it, nudging the ball through the point region for a quick single.
A back of a length delivery on middle stump with no movement. The batter finds the gap nicely, playing a well-timed late cut through backward point, racing away to the boundary.
Summary
Over 6: 9 runs. Bowler: Harsh Dubey. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 76/1 (rr 12.67)
On a full-length stock ball straight on off stump, the batter elegantly drives it along the ground, racing away for a single. Royal Challengers Bengaluru need 126 from 84 balls with plenty of wickets in hand, holding a 55% chance to chase it down.
On a length ball aimed at middle stump, the batter elegantly flicks it with control through mid-wicket for a single, neatly timed and well placed.
A full toss on leg stump, Padikkal elegantly flicks it off his pads, steering it down to deep mid-wicket for a well-judged single.
Kohli attempts a slog, connecting with an inside edge that sneaks past the keeper for a quick single.
Harsh Dubey delivers a quicker ball right on middle stump, and Padikkal manages a thick-edged defensive prod, sneaking a single through third man.
The stock ball on a good length and on off stump is met with a well timed slog-sweep. The batter carves it through fine leg for a stylish boundary.
Summary
Over 5: 16 runs. Bowler: Jaydev Unadkat. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 67/1 (rr 13.4)
No movement outside off and a length ball sees the batter attempt a slog, but it strikes the body, yielding just an extra run. That brings up 16 in the over! Royal Challengers Bengaluru need 135 from 90 with nine wickets in hand and a 53% win probability.
An off cutter drifts wide outside off, pitching as a half-tracker. The batter attempts an upper cut but misses, and a misfield at fine leg gifts four wides to the batting side. The extras push the total to fifteen runs this over.
Kohli hooks it firmly off the pitch towards deep mid-wicket, nudging through for a quick single.
A back of a length delivery on the leg stump is met with a beautifully controlled drive. The well-timed shot races crisply through cover for four. Virat Kohli adds his second boundary this over, taking the partnership to a solid 52 from just 20 balls.
An off cutter on a length, pitching on leg stump, whipped aggressively. The batter executes a controlled slog, middling it beautifully over mid wicket for a towering six.
A length ball on middle stump, met with a mis-timed slog from the batter, safely fielded at mid-wicket for no run.
Summary
Over 4: 18 runs. Bowler: David Payne. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 51/1 (rr 12.75)
An off cutter pitched just outside off at length, beautifully met by a well-timed flick from Padikkal. He controls the shot perfectly, sending it soaring over long on for a maximum. Padikkal now has 30 off 11, including 18 this over as RCB reach 51 for 1. The chase continues needing 151 from 96 balls at a run rate of 9.4, with a 45 percent win probability.
An off cutter pitched around a length on leg stump, and Kohli drops the ball just short to sneak through for a quick single.
An off cutter on a back of a length, Padikkal pulls it down to deep square leg and picks up a comfortable single.
On a length ball outside off, the batter steps in and unleashes a well-timed, controlled slog that races away to deep square leg for four. Padikkal has already struck two boundaries this over.
A length ball outside off, beautifully driven by the batter! That controlled, well-timed drive races away over backward point for six.
A length ball outside off stump, met with a solid defensive stroke by the batter, keeping the scoreboard quiet.
Summary
Over 3: 12 runs. Bowler: Nitish Kumar Reddy. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 33/1 (rr 11.0)
On a back of a length delivery on leg stump, Padikkal carefully steers the ball along the ground toward fine leg and picks up a single. A smart bit of batting with a quick run saved by the gully fielder. Royal Challengers Bengaluru face a challenging chase needing 169 runs from 102 balls, with a 38% chance of victory according to WinViz, still holding nine wickets.
A length ball just outside off, met with a beautifully controlled drive from the batter. That well-timed shot races away through extra cover to the boundary. That makes it another four for Devdutt Padikkal, his second boundary of the over.
A length ball on off stump, flicked but missing the bat and striking the pad. One leg bye added to the total.
A length ball on off stump, no movement, driven cleanly along the ground by Padikkal for a comfortable single.
A full, swinging away delivery down the leg side, flicked deftly by the batter. He manages an inside edge that races away fine leg for four.
A full delivery on middle stump and Kohli elegantly flicks it off his pads for a quick single.
Summary
Over 2: 12 runs. Bowler: Jaydev Unadkat. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 21/1 (rr 10.5)
Kohli gently pushes a length ball outside off, keeping it along the ground for a quick single. RCB are chasing 181 from 108 balls, requiring 10.1 an over with nine wickets in hand and a 37 percent win probability according to WinViz.
A length ball outside off, without any movement, and Kohli steps out to meet it perfectly. His well-timed, controlled drive cuts beautifully through extra cover for four. Virat Kohli is off the mark.
On a back of a length delivery outside off, Virat Kohli plays a compact defensive stroke, keeping the ball down for a quiet dot ball.
Padikkal gently pushes a length ball outside off, trotting through for a single as the fielder at mid on gathers swiftly.
A length ball on middle stump, dispatched with a controlled flick off the pads that sails cleanly over fine leg for six. The first six of the innings, and Padikkal gets off the mark in style.
A length delivery on off stump, bowled without movement, meets a mis-timed drive from Phil Salt. He attempts a controlled shot but ends up giving a catch to extra cover, departing for 8 off 7 balls. Phil Salt is out, causing a big swing in momentum as Sunrisers Hyderabad's win chance jumps from 54% to 64%.
Summary
Over 1: 9 runs. Bowler: Nitish Kumar Reddy. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 9/0 (rr 9.0)
A length ball on leg stump, the batter tries to flick but misses; the ball strikes the pads and the single run is taken as leg byes. Royal Challengers Bengaluru require 193 runs from 114 balls, holding all wickets with a 46% chance to win as per WinViz.
A back of a length swinging delivery outside off stump, expertly driven by Salt. He leans into a well-timed drive, sending the ball racing through cover for four. That’s another boundary for Salt, his second in this over.
A full outside off swinging delivery, Salt tries to flick it but the mistimed shot fails to find the gap, resulting in no run.
A length ball swinging away outside off, beautifully cut by the batter. Phil Salt times it crisply through backward point for four runs, slicing it sweetly along the ground. Phil Salt is off the mark.
A swinging delivery outside off gets a well-timed drive from Salt, who keeps it grounded and picks his spot carefully. No run comes off this controlled stroke.