| 0.6 : 0.6: Jofra Archer to Mandeep Singh, OUT! TAKEN! The two Englishmen combine to get rid of Mandeep Singh who bags a golden duck! Top start for Rajasthan and that is a snorter from Archer. It is short and on the body, not a ball you want to be facing first up. Mandeep Singh looks to fend at it awkwardly. It goes off the gloves and lobs towards the point region. Stokes runs in, dives forward and takes it brilliantly. Superb first over by Archer! |
| 1.6: Varun Aaron to Chris Gayle, FOUR! It does cost Aaron eventually! The last ball spoils the over somewhat! A fortunate boundary but Gayle won't mind. He is off the mark. Gayle makes room and Aaron follows him with a short one. Gayle looks to pull but gets an inside edge. It goes past the keeper and down to the fine leg fence. |
| 2.1 : 2.1: Jofra Archer to KL Rahul, FOUR! Just over! 600 runs for Rahul in this Indian T20 League and he brings it up in style. It is short and wide outside off. The width is on offer and Rahul cashes in. He cuts it over the leaping point fielder and a boundary results. |
| 3.3 : 3.3: Varun Aaron to Chris Gayle, SIX! That though is just wide from the fielder at deep square leg. First biggie for Gayle. It is short and on the body. Not where Gayle likes it. He still goes for the pull but does not time it really well. It goes towards the deep square leg fence. The fielder there runs to his left but it is wide of him and sails over. |
| 4.2 : 4.2: Kartik Tyagi to Chris Gayle, FOUR! Thrashed! Fuller and outside off, right in the slot. It is powered over the mid off fielder and a boundary results. |
| 4.3 : 4.3: Kartik Tyagi to Chris Gayle, SIX! Muscled! That dropped catch already seems to be a costly one. It is shorter and on middle, Gayle stands tall and powers it over the mid-wicket fence. If you are going to bowl short to Gayle, need to get it up till the chest height or he will smack it. 10 from the first three balls. |
| 4.4 : 4.4: Kartik Tyagi to Chris Gayle, FOUR! TIMED! Gayle moves around in his crease and Tyagi bowls it full and on middle. Gayle just puts bat to ball and creams it through covers. Sheer timing. 14 now from the over with two balls to go. |
| 5.2 : 5.2: Varun Aaron to KL Rahul, SIX! That is massive! Huge! Rahul does join the act now. Slightly short and he picks the length early. He tonks it over the square leg fence for a biggie. |
| 5.6 : 5.6: Varun Aaron to KL Rahul, FOUR! Whipped away with all the class in the world! This is fuller and on middle, Rahul uses his wrists and creams it through mid-wicket to end the Powerplay with a boundary. So it turns out to be a brilliant one for Punjab eventually after a troubled beginning. They started quietly after losing Mandeep in the first over but have finished with 53 runs on the board. |
| 6.4 : 6.4: Shreyas Gopal to Chris Gayle, SIX! That is gone! If you pitch it slightly fuller to Gayle, he will make you pay. Gopal does that mistake. The slog sweep is out and it goes over the mid-wicket fence. |
| 7.2 : 7.2: Ben Stokes to Chris Gayle, FOUR! The boundaries are flowing off Gayle's bat! It is a good slower one from Stokes. Gayle pushes at it but does so inside the line. It goes off the outside edge past the keeper. With the third man in, that is always going to be a boundary. |
| 9.2: Kartik Tyagi to KL Rahul, SIX! Effortless! KL is so good to watch. It's on a length close to off, Rahul lines himself, opens his body and lofts it with a lot of nonchalance over wide long off. |
| 10.3 : 10.3: Rahul Tewatia to Chris Gayle, SIX! Fifty for Gayle! What a difference the Universe Boss has made after coming into the side. Third fifty for him and that dropped chance is really costing Rajasthan. This is in his arc. It is fuller and on middle. Gayle slog sweeps it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. |
| 12.4 : 12.4: Rahul Tewatia to Chris Gayle, SIX! Just over! The 100 is up in style and so is the 100-run stand. A brilliant one and a much-needed one after losing a wicket early. This is tossed up outside off, slightly fuller and hence, Gayle gets under it. He does not time it very well but still gets it over the leaping Stokes at long on. All going Gayle's way at the moment. |
| 13.2 : 13.2: Jofra Archer to KL Rahul, FOUR! Welcome boundary for Rahul. He has been trying to put one away but wasn't getting it. He finally does and Punjab will hope this gets him going. A slower one on the pads, Rahul stands his ground and works it behind square on the leg side for a boundary. |
| 13.4 : 13.4: Jofra Archer to Chris Gayle, FOUR! Off the inside edge! Frustrating for Rajasthan. This is fuller and on off, Gayle swings but it goes off the inner half down towards the fine leg fence. Second in the over. |
| 14.4: Ben Stokes to KL Rahul, OUT! TAKEN! Rahul is a goner! He was not at his best, could not time the ball really well and falls now. It is a good slower one around off, Rahul is early in the swing of his bat. It goes off the toe-end towards deep mid-wicket where Tewatia takes it. A good partnership for Punjab comes to an end and a timely wicket for Rajasthan. |
| 15.4: Varun Aaron to Nicholas Pooran, SIX! Doesn't take Pooran long. Receives a shortish ball in his half with glee and powers it behind square leg for a maximum. |
| 15.6 : 15.6: Varun Aaron to Nicholas Pooran, SIX! Dismissed! Pooran is expected another slower one, gets one and has no qualms in towering it over extra cover for a biggie. 14 from the over. |
| 16.6: Kartik Tyagi to Nicholas Pooran, SIX! The last ball spoils the over. Misses his length by a little and pays the price. It is full and on off, Pooran lofts it over the long off fence for a biggie. |
| 17.1 : 17.1: Ben Stokes to Chris Gayle, FOUR! Excellent start for Punjab! This is a slower one and on middle, Gayle waits for it and thyen hits it hard through mid-wicket. It is in the gap and a boundary. Pressure on Stokes now. |
| 17.4 : 17.4: Ben Stokes to Chris Gayle, SIX! Powered! Another top, top short. It is short and it sits up to be hit. Gayle once again waits for it and then slams it over the mid-wicket fence. Another big over for Punjab. |
| 17.6 : 17.6: Ben Stokes to Nicholas Pooran, OUT! TAKEN! That is clean as a whistle! Good wicket as Pooran could have made a real difference in the final two overs. Still a handy little innings from him. It is a short one and on middle. Pooran pulls but does not get the elevation he wanted. Tewatia takes a good catch by timing his leap to perfection. The umpires take it upstairs and replays show that it is fine. A wicket but a very expensive over from Stokes. |
| 18.2 : 18.2: Kartik Tyagi to Glenn Maxwell, FOUR! It's a no ball as well for the waist-high full toss. Around leg, Maxwell turns and helps it on its way to the fine leg fence. Free Hit loading... |
| 18.5 : 18.5: Kartik Tyagi to Chris Gayle, SIX! The giant enters into the 90s and this is his 1000th six in T20 cricket! Back of a length ball around off, Gayle stays back and smokes it over wide long on for a biggie. Take a bow, Sir! |
| 19.3 : 19.3: Jofra Archer to Chris Gayle, SIX! He moves onto 99! A high full toss and Gayle swings. It hits him high on the bat but his power takes it over leaping Stokes for a biggie at long on. He has three balls to get to a ton. |
| 19.4 : 19.4: Jofra Archer to Chris Gayle, OUT! TIMBER! Anti-climax! Heartbreak for Gayle and he is disgusted. He throws his bat in anger. He though gives Arhcer a hi-five as he walks back. He deserved a ton to be honest, end of a brilliant knock from him. Archer this time goes very full, it is fast and on middle. Gayle looks to drive but misses. It hits the pad and then the stumps. Replays later on show, Gayle did not mean to throw his bat. He actually wanted to swing it in anger but he loses his grip. |
| 0.6 : 0.6: Arshdeep Singh to Ben Stokes, FOUR! Up and over! Perfect start for Rajasthan as 9 comes from the first over. Stokes comes down the wicket but does not get to the pitch of it. He lofts it over the mid on fielder and bags a boundary. First of the chase. |
| 0.6: Arshdeep Singh to Ben Stokes, Shorter and on the pads, Uthappa looks to pull but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side for one. Leg bye! |
| 1.6: Mohammed Shami to Robin Uthappa, SIX! The last ball ruins the over and Rajasthan are off to a flier. It is short and on middle, Uthappa swivels and pulls it over the fine leg fence for a biggie. |
| 2.2 : 2.2: Arshdeep Singh to Ben Stokes, FOUR! Powered! The youngster is struggling. It is short and on middle, Stokes stays back and pulls it hard through mid-wicket for one more boundary. |
| 2.5 : 2.5: Arshdeep Singh to Ben Stokes, FOUR! Stokes is dealing in boundaries! He makes room and Arshdeep follows him. It is a full toss on the pads, Stokes works it fine on the leg side and bags another boundary. |
| 3.3 : 3.3: Murugan Ashwin to Ben Stokes, FOUR! This time he does connect with the reverse sweep. Hits it uppishly but wide of point for another boundary. |
| 3.4 : 3.4: Murugan Ashwin to Ben Stokes, SIX! Up and over! Stokes is in the mood now. This is tossed up nicely and on middle, Stokes lofts it over the long on fence for a biggie. |
| 3.5 : 3.5: Murugan Ashwin to Ben Stokes, SIX! The slog sweep is out and he nails it! He goes down on one knee and hits it well over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. The Big Ben show has begun and Punjab facing early trouble. |
| 4.2 : 4.2: Mohammed Shami to Ben Stokes, FOUR! That has been thwarted! It went to the fence like a tracer bullet. Fuller and outside off, Stokes hits it hard after making room and it rockets through covers for a boundary. |
| 5.1 : 5.1: Chris Jordan to Ben Stokes, SIX! No one will be spared, Stokes is in his zone. Smashes a 24-ball 50 and remains focused in his celebration. Jordan delivers a full length ball in his arc and the Englishman launches it over long off. We're witnessing a masterclass, the Rajasthan dugout is on its feet. |
| 5.3 : 5.3: Chris Jordan to Ben Stokes, OUT! Massive breakthrough for Punjab! Jordan has responded with the big wicket of Ben Stokes. He spears in a very full ball on middle, Stokes tries to open the leg side field with a big heave across the line but ends up slicing it in the air toward mid off. A simple catch for Deepak Hooda who makes no error. 126 needed off 87 balls. |
| 5.6 : 5.6: Chris Jordan to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Shot of a batsman in prime form! Jordan delivers it short and wide outside off, Samson rocks back and smacks it past backward point for a boundary. 66/1 in the Powerplay, Rajasthan are well on top despite losing Stokes. |
| 7.6: Ravi Bishnoi to Robin Uthappa, FOUR! The last ball ruins the over! The reverse sweep is out! Uthappa plays it nicely despite not having a lot of room. Gets it past short third man for a boundary. 107 needed in the last 12 overs. |
| 8.1 : 8.1: Arshdeep Singh to Sanju Samson, SIX! Welcome back into the attack! It is short and on middle. Asking to be hit. Samson pulls it nicely and over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. |
| 8.6 : 8.6: Arshdeep Singh to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Nice and fine! Ends the over on a high and Rajasthan are in cruise control here. This is very nicely played. It is a very full ball outside off. Samson opens the face of the bat and guides it past short third man. No chance of stopping that one. |
| 9.3 : 9.3: Ravi Bishnoi to Sanju Samson, SIX! Powered! A little too full and Samson makes the bowler pay. He stands tall and lofts it over the long off fence for a biggie. 100 up for Rajasthan. |
| 10.4 : 10.4: Murugan Ashwin to Robin Uthappa, SIX! This is a much better option! Flighted and full around off, Uthappa goes down on one knee and smokes it handsomely over mid-wicket. Sweet sound of bat meeting ball! |
| 10.5 : 10.5: Murugan Ashwin to Robin Uthappa, OUT! Uthappa holes out! He wanted to repeat the last shot but this time failed to get the desired elevation and distance. A flighted full ball around off, Uthappa bends his back knee as he goes for the slog sweep but doesn't get enough power behind the shot. Pooran in the deep mid-wicket region does well to catch it and keeps his balance to stay away from the fence. 75 needed off 55 balls and this match is hanging in the balance. |
| 11.2 : 11.2: Ravi Bishnoi to Steven Smith, FOUR! Well played! Tossed up ball landing full on middle, Smith attacks it will all his might and whips it to wide long on for a boundary. |
| 12.5 : 12.5: Murugan Ashwin to Sanju Samson, SIX! Smashed! A poor ball and it is put away with ease! It is short and it asks to be hit. Samson goes back and pulls it well over the mid-wicket fence. |
| 12.6 : 12.6: Murugan Ashwin to Sanju Samson, FOUR! The last two balls spoil the over. A very expensive one in the end. Shorter and outside off, Samson guides it past the point fielder for a boundary. 13 from the over, 54 needed more. |
| 13.3 : 13.3: Chris Jordan to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Poor ball again. It is on the pads with fine leg up. Not what he wants. Samson works it fine on the leg side and it races away to the fence. |
| 13.6 : 13.6: Chris Jordan to Steven Smith, FOUR! Nice and fine! Beautifully played by Smith! It is a low full toss on middle. He manages to stay leg side of the delivery and jams it fine towards third man. This time Arshdeep has no chance. 42 needed in 36. |
| 14.2 : 14.2: Ravi Bishnoi to Steven Smith, OUT! Samson is short! Even the dive does not save him. Punjab have got the breakthrough they desperately needed. Yes, they are still on the back foot but this can be the opening for them. Also, this is the last thing Rajasthan needed. The two were going along so nicely. This is shorter and outside off. Smith mistimes it towards point and takes off. Sujchit the substitute, gets to the ball from point, picks it up and scores a direct hit at the keeper's end. Pun |
| 15.6 : 15.6: Chris Jordan to Jos Buttler, SIX! It's a big hoick and spoils all the good work done in this over by Jordan. His slower delivery is picked this time Buttler. The length is full and Buttler dispatches it over long on. 10 from the over, 30 needed off 24 balls. |
| 16.1 : 16.1: Mohammed Shami to Steven Smith, FOUR! That is a poor delivery with mid off up! It is full and a seam-up ball. Smith lofts it over the infield and starts the over with a boundary. |
| 16.2 : 16.2: Mohammed Shami to Steven Smith, FOUR! Consecutive boundaries! Excellent wrist work from Smith! This is full and on middle. It is whipped over mid-wicket. No one in the deep and boundary results. |
| 16.4 : 16.4: Mohammed Shami to Steven Smith, FOUR! This is majestic from Smith! He goes down on one knee and plays the paddle scoop. He just knew where Shami was going to bowl and plays a brilliant shot. It goes for a boundary in the fine leg region. Runs needed below 20 now. |
| 16.6 : 16.6: Mohammed Shami to Jos Buttler, FOUR! This over is probably the one which seals the deal for Rajasthan. 19 from it and only 11 more needed. A slower one on middle. Buttler heaves it over mid-wicket and it races away to the fence. |
| 17.2 : 17.2: Chris Jordan to Jos Buttler, SIX! Dispatched! That is right in the zone for Buttler. Full and on middle. Buttler smashes it over the bowler's head for a biggie. |
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