Kings XI Punjab played highly aggressive cricket as they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 wickets. Opener Hashim Amla and captain Glenn Maxwell helped Punjab cruise to an easy victory over Bangalore.
All the RCB bowlers were severely punished whenever they erred in line. Sixes and fours rained off the bats of Maxwell and Amla as they displayed supreme confidence.
Earlier Manan Vohra and Hashim Amla had given their team a strong start as RCB scored 148 runs for the loss of 4 wickets.
Kings XI Punjab bowlers had bowled brilliantly to restrict RCB's much vaunted batting line-up. Varun Aaron was the pick of the bowlers as he took two wickets for 21 runs off 4 overs. The other bowlers too chipped in hard and despite AB de Villiers brilliant innings, RCB was unable to break the shackles.
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#10:59 PM
Maxwell hits a brilliant SIX to take his team to victory, KXIP score 150/2 off 14.3 overs
#10:57 PM
Chahal has come to bowl and Amla takes a run
#10:57 PM
KXIP are 143/2 off 14 overs
#10:56 PM
Maxwell finishes the over with a six. That's a tremendous shot as Punjab inches closer to victory
# 10:56 PM
Amla and Maxwell take singles off his bowling
#10:55 PM
Bill Stanlake returns to the attack and Maxwell greets him with a majestic SIX. Seems like he is relishing captaincy.
#10:54 PM
KXIP are 127/2 off 13 overs
#10:53 PM
Maxwell hits a FOUR over mid-wicket. He seems to be in a hurry to finish the match.
#10:52 PM
Pawan Negi is introduced into the attack and Amla takes a single
#10:51 PM
KXIP are 119/2 off 12 overs
#10:51 PM
Watson is again hit for a FOUR by Maxwell off the last ball of the over
#10:50 PM
Amla hits a FOUR to fine leg off Watson to bring a well-deserved half century.
#10:47 PM
Watson introduces himself into the attack.
#10:46 PM
KXIP are 107/2 off 11 overs
#10:45 PM
After milking some singles in the over, Amla hits a massive SIX that has gone flying into the third tier.
#10:44 PM
Chahal is unable to trouble Maxwell and Amla who are playing the bowler with ease.
#10:43 PM
KXIP are 97/2 off 10 overs
#10:42 PM
Mills bowls a slower ball to fox Maxwell, however the batsman hits a massive SIX off the next ball.
#10:41 PM
Maxwell hits a FOUR over the bowler's head; Can't keep him quite for long.
#10:40 PM
Tymal Mills returns to bowl and Amla takes a single
KXIP are 85/2 off 9 overs
#10:37 PM
Amla hits a brilliant SIX to long off on Chahal's bowling
#10:37 PM
Glenn Maxwell comes to the crease.
#10:36 PM
Chahal bowls a beauty and that's OUT! Chahal strikes as Axar Patel is bowled
#10:35 PM
KXIP are 78/1 off 8 overs
#10:34 PM
A massive SIX!! Axar Patel shows aggression against Abdulla, hits the ball into the stands.
#10:33 PM
Amla takes a run off Abdulla
#10:33 PM
Abdulla bowls a wide to compound RCB's problems
#10:31 PM
Iqbal Abdulla is introduced in the attack. Now, its spin from both ends.
#10:30 PM
KXIP are 67/1 off 7 overs
#10:30 PM
Axar Patel, who joined Amla in the middle tackle Chahal with ease.
#10:29 PM
Yuzvendra Chahal is introuduced in the attack
#10:23 PM
KXIP are 62/1 off 6 overs
#10:22 PM
Tymal Mills takes the prized wicket of Manan Vohra as Punjab receives first blow off the match.
#10:19 PM
KXIP are 50/ off 5 overs
#10:18 PM
Kings XI Punjab surpass the 50-run mark
#10:16 PM
Stanlake returns and is hit for a four by Amla
#10:13 PM
KXIP are 43/0 off 4 overs
# 10:12 PM
Manan Vohra hits three fours off Watson's over as Kings XI Punjab cruises towards the 50-run mark.
#10:11 PM
KXIP are 26/0 off 3 overs
#10:10 PM
Stanlake to Vohra, SIX, you will see those often especially when Stanlake is bowling at such pace. Vohra is not afraid, goes for a pull off thefront foot, gets a fat top-edge that flies over the third man fence. Blades these days! I tell you..
#10:07 PM
Stanlake comes to bowl the third over. He bowls with ferocious pace, consistently surpassing speeds of 140kph.
#10:03 PM
After 2 overs, KXIP are 16 for no loss.
#10:01 PM
Spin early in the attack. Iqbal Abdullah will bowl from the other end. Good over for Punjab 10 runs off the last six balls.
#9:59 PM
After 1 over, KXIP are 6 for no loss
#9:56 PM
Stanlake in the attack for RCB. ohra runs off for a single in the second ball of the innings to get the team off the mark. First boundary of the innings comes off Amla's bat, with the South African guiding it towards the square-leg boundary. Six off the first over of the KXIP innings.
#9:55 PM
KXI Punjab openers out to chase RCB's 149 run target. Hashim Amla and Manan Vohra out in the middle.
#9:40 PM
Kings XI Punjab now need 149 runs to win from 20 overs.
#9:39 PM
After 20 overs, RCB put up a total of 148 runs for 4 wickets. 149 run target for Kings XI Punjab to chase.
#9:36 PM
Mohit Sharma comes in for the final over. Good over till now. a couple of dots and just 2 runs. Not giving length to Devillers. Last 2 bowls and RCB should score now. Devillers hits it finally. A MEGA SIX over the covers. 150 runs very much on now.
#9:30 PM
After 19 overs, RCB are 133 for 4
#9:28 PM
Sandeep Sharma takes the bowl for 18th over. The Ab Devillers show. 59 runs off 37 bowls. What an innings. Mr. 360 degree he is. Another wide delivery and another FOUR from Devillers. Another stroke from Devillers and its out of the ground. Good use of the full toss, he really can play wherever he wants. It's ABD show at Holkar. Raining SIXES here. Sandeep in pressure now. Bowls a WIDE delivery.
#9:25 PM
After 18 overs, RCB are 115 for 4
#9:23 PM
Fireworks begins at Holkar. Both Devillers and Binny have joined the party. Binny takes charge with a SIX and a FOUR off Mohit Sharma. Excellent over for RCB. Devillers finishes the over with another SIX.
#9:21 PM
After 17 overs, RCB are 96 for 4
#9:18 PM
The Break is over now. All eyes on Devillers now. Hope he continues his fireworks and doesn't disappoint. Hits Stoinis on the leg side for a SIX. Poor delivery from Stoinis. Devillers inching closer to his half century. It's raining SIXES at the Holkar. 50 up for Devillers.
#9:14 PM
After 16 overs, RCB are 80 for 4 and it's time for the strategic time out.
#9:11 PM
Varun Aaron comes to bowl his final over. Last 20 balls have only fetched 7 runs with one wicket. And AB Devillers finally hits a SIX for RCB. Hitting hard down the ground, that was fast like a bullet's speed. AB showing his class. Aaron should be cautious.
#9:10 PM
After 15 overs, RCB are 73 for 4
#9:08 PM
Stuart Binny is the new batsman. Serious concerns for RCB as no batsman is able to stand and provide support to Devillers. Axar Patel is bowling is final over of the spell. Good tight bowling from with a couple of dot balls. A superb spell comes to an end. Just 3 runs off the over.
#9:05 PM
After 14 overs, RCB are 70 for 4
#9:03 PM
Varun Aaron into the attack, Mandeep Singh hits it hard and bowl goes high up in the air. Saha going for the catch. Seems a difficult chance but Saha takes it. What a CATCH, stunner, just fantabulous from Saha. RCB loses another wicket. 4 wickets down now. More trouble for the Bangalore team. Mandeep Singh gone.
#9:02 PM
After 13 overs, RCB are 68 for 3
#9:01 PM
Axar comes for this third over. Good tight bowling, not giving chance to the batsman to score big runs.
#9:00 PM
After 12 overs, RCB are 63 for 3.
#8:58 PM
Stoinis continues. Scoreboard keeps on ticking. AB Devillers has to show his skill tonight. Just 4 runs of the over.
#8:55 PM
After 11 overs, RCB are 59 for 3.
#8:54 PM
11th over on and Axar Patel is back with his second over. RCB need to buck up. 56 runs in 10 overs is not enough. Only good thing is that they haven't lost any wicket in the last couple of overs. Mandeep Singh looking in good touch.
#8:53 PM
After 10 overs, RCB are 53 for 3
#8:50 PM
The break is over now. Another change in the bowling attack, Sotinis into the attack now. A bit of chit chat with Martin Guptill. Just 3 runs off the over.
#8:49 PM
Its time for a strategic time out.
#8:48 PM
After 9 overs, RCB are 43 for 3
#8:43 PM
Maxwell makes a bowling change. T Natarajan in attack now. Rotating the strike is important for RCB. Devillers must hang in there. The left arm bowler looks promising with his line and length. Full-length bowl from Natarajan and Mandeep Singh hits it well for maximum. What a shot, 100th SIX of IPL 10. Another good looking shot from Mandeep chips the bowl and it's FOUR more.
#8:39 PM
After 8 overs, RCB are 33 for 3
#8:37 PM
Mohit Sharma is in to bowl his second over. AB Devillers is showing some resistance with some good shots down the ground. Good tight bowling. Mandeep Singh struggling to score runs. 4 dot balls on a trot.
#8:34 PM
After 7 overs, RCB are 29 for 3
#8:32 PM
The powerplay is over now and RCB needs to focus more on keeping wickets in their hand. It is crucial for them to spend some time at the crease to post a big total at the scoreboard. Aaron is bowling fast. A lot will also depend on Mandeep Singh to provide a good helping hand to Ab Devillers. What a shot from AB as he hits another FOUR.
#8:31 PM
After 6 overs, RCB are 24 for 3.
#8:28 PM
New batsman Mandeep Singh is in at number 5. RCB in deep trouble with wickets falling like a pack of cards. What a bowling from Kings XI Punjab, splendid spells by Punjab bowlers. Good over from Sandeep Sharma.
#8:24 PM
After 5 overs, RCB are 23/3
#8:20 PM
Kedhar Jadhav is the new batsman. Crucial early blows from Kings XI Punjab. Change in the bowling attack, as well as Varun Aaron, come to bowl now. RCB needs to keep wickets in hand else it will get tough for them to resist against Punjab's bowlers. More responsibility on AB to perform now. Another blow to RCB. JADHAV gone now. Sandeep Sharma STRIKES. RCB three down now.
#8:19 PM
After 4 overs, RCB are 19 for 2
#8:15 PM
Sandeep Sharma back in the attack with his second over. AB has already shown his intentions that he will not spare the bowlers. RCB too want him to perform for posting a big total. Fair start by KXI bowlers. Sandeep Sharma to Vinod and picks the good length delivery and hits it down. Looks like a mishit and he has been CAUGHT. Sharma strikes, Vinod OUT. RCB are 2 down now.
#8:13 PM
After 3 overs, RCB are 18/1
#8:10 PM
Third over is on and Mohit Sharma comes to bowl now. Young Kerala lad starts his fireworks. Hits the good length delivery down the ground to hit a FOUR. What a shot! Good chance for the youngster to prove his mettle. A single down the ground and AB is on strike and he joins the party with a maximum. First SIX of RCB's innings.
#8:09 PM
After 2 overs, RCB are 7/1
#8:06 PM
Big man Ab Devillers comes to the crease now. First match for the South African this season. A lot of expectations from him after Watson's dismissal. He didn't disappoint as well, opens his account with a FOUR.
#8:05 PM
After 1 over, RCB are 2/1.
#8:03 PM
Good tight bowling from Axar. Bowling good deliveries on the right spot. Watson is on strike. One full-length delivery from Axar, it takes an edge and BOLD. Shane Watson is OUT. Axar Patel strikes upfront on the last bowl of the match.
#8:01 PM
And the Live action begins. Surprise spin attack from Maxwell as KXI choses to go with Axar Patel. Shane Watson and Vishnu Vinod opens the innings for RCB.
#7:58 PM
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#7:47 PM
#7:45 PM
#7:40 PM
Final playing XI
Kings XI Punjab (KXI): Hashim Amla, Manan Vohra, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Axar Patel, Glenn Maxwell(c), David Miller, Marcus Stoinis, Varun Aaron, Mohit Sharma, Sandeep Sharma, T Natarajan
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Shane Watson(c), Mandeep Singh, AB de Villiers, Kedar Jadhav, Stuart Binny, Vishnu Vinod(w), Pawan Negi, Iqbal Abdulla, Tymal Mills, Yuzvendra Chahal, Billy Stanlake
#7:35 PM
Royal Challengers Banglore win the toss and the skipper Shane Watson decides to bat first. Ab Devillers makes a comeback to the team and surprisingly Chris Gayle has been left out.
#7:30 PM
Both Captains out in the field for the toss. Pitch report being discussed.
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