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We are back for the chase!

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be quite disappointed with their bowling display today - a performance that clearly highlighted just how crucial Josh Hazlewood is to their attack. Lungi Ngidi and Bhuvi did well in removing the dangerous openers early in the Powerplay, but they struggled to contain the run flow thereafter. The spinners leaked plenty in the middle overs, even though they managed to grab a couple of wickets. Romario Shepherd’s two-wicket spell proved to be a key moment, or

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma is up for a quick chat with the broadcasters. On being asked about the nature of the wicket, he admits that it was a bit tricky and wasn't easy to bat on. Details that when they played the first over, he and Head spoke that it was the best wicket they have got this season. Says that they aimed at getting 230-240. Mentions that every batter came out with intent. About Ishan Kishan's batting, Sharma says that he was tremendous. He hopes to get to bowl in ev

The Sunrisers Hyderabad openers came out firing, showing clear intent and racing to 50 in no time. However, neither could capitalise on their starts. Enter Ishan Kishan - and he reminded everyone why he’s regarded as one of India’s brightest batting prospects. He made it all look effortless, dispatching bowlers to all parts of the ground with ease. Heinrich Klaasen and Aniket Verma chipped in with brisk cameos to maintain the momentum. Kishan, meanwhile, brought up a superb half-century

A sensational batting performance from Sunrisers Hyderabad! This is the brand of cricket everyone anticipated from them all season, but it came a little too late. Still, it offers a clear reminder of just how lethal they can be against any bowling attack. If they can bring this level of consistency in the future, they'll be a serious force to reckon with in the seasons ahead.

Yash Dayal to Ishan Kishan, An expensive final over from Yash Dayal as he goes for 15 runs!

Yash Dayal to Ishan Kishan, Six!

Yash Dayal to Ishan Kishan, ! WHAT A SHOT!

Yash Dayal to Ishan Kishan, An in-dipping low full toss, on off, at just 102.8 kph, Ishan Kishan heaves it across off the toe-end of the bat for a quick couple of runs.

Yash Dayal to Pat Cummins, 1 run.

Halt!

Yash Dayal to Ishan Kishan, A low full toss from Dayal, on the pads, Ishan Kishan whips it aerially behind square. Tim David runs across to his left from deep square leg and manages to cut it off and restricting the batters to just a single. But, while doing so, he pulls off his hamstring and straightaway calls for the physio. 

Lungi Ngidi to Pat Cummins, IN THE AIR AND ! Lungi Ngidi with a valiant effort, but shells it down eventually.

Who will bowl the last over?

Lungi Ngidi to Pat Cummins, ! A superb connection and the skipper Cummins, joins the party now! Over the top of middle, jagging back in a bit as well. Pat Cummins picks it up and whips it across, depositing it behind deep mid-wicket for a six.

Lungi Ngidi to Pat Cummins, Nice and full, keeping it away from the batter's hitting arc, outside off, Pat Cummins swings for the hills but misses.

Lungi Ngidi to Pat Cummins, A slower ball, well outside off, Pat Cummins is months early to pull this length ball. He airs it over mid-wicket, but luckily for him, there's no protection over there. Phil Salt charges from the deep and by the time, the batters take two.

Lungi Ngidi to Pat Cummins, Shorter length, over the top of middle, Pat Cummins swats it aerially over mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ishan Kishan, Full and around off, drilled to long off for a single.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, A slower ball, outside off, pitching fuller, Ishan Kishan hits it down to long off for a single.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ishan Kishan, Six!

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ishan Kishan, WIDE! A review taken by RCB for wide given. Bhuvi bowls a wide yorker, just around the tramline. Ishan Kishan switches his stance and tries to scoop it over short fine leg, but misses. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ishan Kishan, A yorker, on off, Ishan Kishan shovels it into the cover region and calls for the second. Runs the first one hard and runs for the second by gallopping across.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ishan Kishan, ! Nicely played! A low full toss, on off, Ishan Kishan smashes it just above Tim David who leaps over cover, but couldn't reach it. The ball races away to the fence.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ishan Kishan, BUZZERS!

Pat Cummins walks out to bat now.

Romario Shepherd to Abhinav Manohar, ! IN THE AIR AND SALT TAKES IT! SRH are six down now as Romario Shepherd picks up his second wicket!

Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, Drags the length back, on off, Ishan Kishan looks to work it to the leg side, but ends up fending it to the off side for a single.

Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, ! OH, HELLO? Goes for another yorker, does Romario Shepherd, but ends up offering a low full toss outside off, Ishan Kishan fetches the ball from the fifth stump, and sweeps it behind deep fine leg for a six.

Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, Serves another wide yorker, outside off, but inside the guideline this time. Ishan Kishan looks to jam it out but misses.

Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, WIDE! Strays a slower one, 113 kph, beyond the tramline on the off side. Ishan Kishan leaves it alone. Wide called.

Romario Shepherd to Abhinav Manohar, Short pitched, around the shoulder height, Abhinav Manohar pulls it to the right of deep mid-wicket for a single.

Romario Shepherd to Abhinav Manohar, Hard length, over the top of off, Abhinav Manohar tucks across with soft hands as the ball rolls towards deep mid-wicket. By the time the fielder from the deep picks up, the batters scamper through for the second.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abhinav Manohar, A low full toss this time around, Abhinav Manohar pushes it straight down to long off for a single. Despite the six, this over goes for just 9 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's figures read 3-0-28-1.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ishan Kishan, At 134.6 kph, full and on leg, drilled down to long on for a single.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abhinav Manohar, Hard length, around off, Abhinav Manohar slices it through backward point for a single. Brings Ishan on the strike now.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abhinav Manohar, ! Breaks the shackles with a magnificent hit! Bhuvi bowls it short and keeps it outside off. Abhinav Manohar has enough room to work with as he gets on top of the bounce, and just cuts it aerially and behind deep backward point for a six.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abhinav Manohar, Two dots on the trot! Back of a length, outside off, slashed hard, but straight to the cover fielder.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abhinav Manohar, Hits the deck hard, does Bhuvi, around off, Abhinav Manohar punches it off the back foot to short cover.

Change.

Romario Shepherd to Abhinav Manohar, Back of a length and on fof, Abhinav Manohar dabs it towards point for one. Just 3 runs and a wicket off the over. Superb stuff!

Romario Shepherd to Abhinav Manohar, Goes fuller but down the leg sie, Abhinav Manohar misses his flick. Wided.

Romario Shepherd to Abhinav Manohar, Beaten! Hits the hard length, on off, holds the line. Abhinav Manohar has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

As the ball rammed into Abhinav Manohar's helmet, a mandatory concussion test is underway for him. The physio is out to do the formalities. Manohar looks fine to continue.

Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, 1 run.

Romario Shepherd to Abhinav Manohar, Fiery! Romario Shepherd bangs in another sharp bouncer, pace on this time. Abhinav Manohar is very late to react as he is not expecting that. The ball hits his helmet and flies towards third man. A leg bye is taken.

Abhinav Manohar walks to bat at 7.

Romario Shepherd to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! TAKEN! Romario Shepherd gets a wicket in his first over! A soft dismissal and Nitish Kumar Reddy falls cheaply. A good bouncer, on middle, takes pace off too. Reddy looks to pull it over his head but takes his eyes off the ball. It takes the top edge and flies straight to short fine, where Krunal Pandya takes a dolly. SRH lose half their side now!

Romario Shepherd is introduced into the attack now. He replaces Lungi Ngidi.

Romario Shepherd to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fuller and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy drills it down the pitch where Romario Shepherd stops it with his right foot.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, Another short delivery, on off, Ishan Kishan backs away and punches it straight to extra covers.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, ! Nicely played! Flighted, full and on middle. Ishan Kishan steps across a bit and slogs it away between deep mid-wicket and long on for a boundary.

Krunal Pandya to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Drags his length back, on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy slaps it to long on for another run.

Krunal Pandya to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tossed up, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy knocks it down the pitch.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, Short again and around off, Ishan Kishan cuts it through point for a single.

It looks like something has gone in Ishan Kishan's eyes and he is trying to remove it with a towel. All set to continue.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, FIFTY FOR KISHAN! His second of the season, and he has been quite superb here. Just playing to his strengths and not forcing anything. This is short and on middle, Ishan Kishan nudges it towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second run.

STRATEGIC BREAK! Sunrisers Hyderabad have lost wickets at regular intervals, but a big positive for them is that all the incoming batters have displayed that aggressive intent. Heinrich Klaasen and Aniket Verma played handy cameos, while Ishan Kishan is looking a bit more composed on the crease, nearing his half century. With seven overs remaining, SRH are already eyeing a total in excess of 220, on a pitch where the first innings' average score hovers around 160-170.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, On a length and on leg, Ishan Kishan nudges it to deep square leg for one more.

Lungi Ngidi to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pitched up and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy clips it through mid-wicket for one.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, A good yorker now, on off, Ishan Kishan jams it out towards long on for another run.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, ! Good shot! A slower one, full and around off. Ishan Kishan almost gets deceived by the lack of pace but does well to loft it over mid off for a boundary. 150 up for SRH now!

Lungi Ngidi to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fuller and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy eases it towards long on for a run.

Lungi Ngidi returns into the attack. He is 2-0-29-1 so far, and replaces Suyash Sharma.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, Back of a length and on middle, Ishan Kishan works it towards mid on for a single.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, Goes short and on middle, Ishan Kishan pulls it to deep square leg for one more. A wicket and 15 runs off the over!

Nitish Kumar Reddy is in at number 6 for the Sunrisers.

Krunal Pandya to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Quicker, full and on leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy flicks it through square leg for one.

Krunal Pandya to Aniket Verma, ! TAKEN! Krunal Pandya has the last laugh here! He slows it up a bit, full and on middle, turns away a bit. Aniket Verma backs away and tries to slog it across the line but only manages a top edge due to the spin. The ball loops up in the air towards point where two fielders gets underneath, but in the end it is Bhuvneshwar Kumar who takes the catch. Verma goes back after a fiery 26 off just 9 balls, and SRH are 146/4!

Krunal Pandya to Aniket Verma, ! That's just a gift! A juicy full toss around off. Aniket Verma stays firmly in his crease, reaches out and smashes it over the long off fence for yet another biggie.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, Short and on leg, Ishan Kishan nudges it thorugh mid-wicket for one.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, ! Into the stands!

Suyash Sharma to Aniket Verma, ! Aniket Verma is playing a blinder here! Flighted delivery, full and on off, turns away a bit. Verma gets right underneath that one and dispatches it over the long off fence for another biggie. 19 runs off the over!

Suyash Sharma to Aniket Verma, Four!

Suyash Sharma to Ishan Kishan, Quicker, short and on off, Ishan Kishan swats it to long off for another run.

Suyash Sharma to Aniket Verma, A googly now, short and on middle, turns in, Aniket Verma clips it through square leg for a run.

Suyash Sharma to Aniket Verma, ! Clears the fence with ease!

Suyash Sharma to Ishan Kishan, Short and around off, Ishan Kishan forces it towards long off for a single.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, A seam-up delivery by the looks of it, quicker at 100.7 kph, fuller and on middle and leg, Ishan Kishan works across the line and clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Halfway through the first innings and Sunrisers Hyderabad are 113/3.

Krunal Pandya to Aniket Verma, Floated up, fuller and on off, Aniket Verma slogs off the inside half of the bat to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, Pitched fuller at 91 kph, on middle and leg, Ishan Kishan tries to clip it across, but the ball takes the leading edge and rolls to deep backward point for a single.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, ! Slapped away! Too short and too quick from Krunal, around middle, Ishan Kishan swivels and pulls it comfortably behind deep mid-wicket for a huge six.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, No run.

Krunal Pandya to Aniket Verma, Pushed through, full and on middle, 101.4 kph, Aniket Verma leans ahead and drives down to long off for a single.

Suyash Sharma to Aniket Verma, A deceptive googly again, on a shortish length, at the pads, Aniket Verma hangs back and steers it away to deep mid-wicket for a single. A 14-run over from Suyash Sharma, but he and RCB will take it as they did get to see the back of the dangerous-looking Heinrich Klaasen as well.

Who walks out now?

Suyash Sharma to Heinrich Klaasen, ! IN THE AIR AND GONE! CAUGHT! Couldn't be a more better redemption for Suyash Sharma this!

Suyash Sharma to Heinrich Klaasen, ! The 100 is up for Sunrisers Hyderabad! Drifted down the leg side, on a fullish length, Heinrich Klaasen helps it on its way and tickles past short fine leg for a boundary.

Suyash Sharma to Ishan Kishan, A googly dished out, on a length, outside off, Ishan Kishan rocks back and cuts it to deep point for a single. The partnership moves to 44 off 25 balls.

Suyash Sharma to Ishan Kishan, Four!

Suyash Sharma to Ishan Kishan, ! Just over the infield! A leg break from around the stumps, fuller and on off, Ishan Kishan spreads across the pitch getting on his knee and hammers it over the leaping Virat Kohli at cover for a boundary.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, At 99.5 kph, on a length, around middle and off, Ishan Kishan hangs back and tucks it to the vacant mid on region. Krunal Pandya chases the ball himself as there's no protection there. Gets to the ball quickly and keeps the batters to a single. A tidy start for Krunal! Just 5 conceded off his opener! 

Krunal Pandya to Heinrich Klaasen, Full and quick, on middle, curving the ball into the batter, Heinrich Klaasen heaves off the inner half of the bat to deep square leg and gets a single.

Krunal Pandya to Heinrich Klaasen, Attacks the stumps, quicker at 102 kph, full in length. Heinrich Klaasen creates some space to smash it through the off side, but almost chops it off the inner half of the bat onto the pitch.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, Flatter and quicker through the air, on a yard behind fuller length, Ishan Kishan gets across a bit and nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Krunal Pandya to Heinrich Klaasen, 1 run.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, Starts from around the stumps, does Krunal, bowling it fuller and on the leg stump, Ishan Kishan plays it with the spin and works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Strategic Break! Sunrisers Hyderabad are going at over 10 runs per over, despite losing both the openers. Heinrich Klaasen looks in a dangerous mood, and Ishan Kishan will want to complement him, marching towards a big total here. However, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will know that, after these two, the middle order haven't done much, so a couple of wickets and they will be on top of the game. This is nicely poised at the moment, and we can expect an exciting phase of cricket next. Also, Kru

Suyash Sharma to Ishan Kishan, Pitched fuller and around off, Ishan Kishan gets forward with a huge stride and drives it along the ground to long off. One taken. 13 off this over, 27 from the last two for SRH!

Suyash Sharma to Heinrich Klaasen, Darted onto the pads, on a length, Heinrich Klaasen misses to glance across the line and the ball grazes off his thigh pad towards short fine leg. They cross for a leg bye.

Suyash Sharma to Heinrich Klaasen, ! Well, it is raining sixes here!

Suyash Sharma to Heinrich Klaasen, ! Power and delicacy! Sprayed onto the pads by Suyash, on a length, Heinrich Klaasen tickles it very fine and picks up a boundary at deep fine leg. 

Suyash Sharma to Ishan Kishan, Across off, at 89.8 kph, full in length, Ishan Kishan lunges forward and drills it down to long off for a single.

Lungi Ngidi to Heinrich Klaasen, ! THAT'S DISAPPEARED! Sheer Klaasen power! On a good length, angling on the stumps, sitting up nicely for the batter. Heinrich Klaasen creates a stable base for himself before mercilessly pulling it behind deep mid-wicket for a six. That has gone rows back into the stands.

Suyash Sharma to Ishan Kishan, Suyash Sharma is into the attack now. He bowls a fuller ball, on off, with a good flight, Ishan Kishan leans forward and pushes it to cover.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, ! Hammered down the ground! A slower one again from Lungi Ngidi, but a nice juicy half volley, on off, Ishan Kishan gets the ball in the slot and drills it to the right of long on for a cracking boundary.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, In the air...safe! Back of a length, just around off, Ishan Kishan dances down the track, and mistimes the ball by slicing it up in the air, but luckily for him, the ball lands behind the backtracking cover fielder. A single taken.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, Nagging length, angling on the off stump, Ishan Kishan respects it and blocks it straight back to the bowler.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, Around the stumps now, a slower ball, full and around off, Ishan Kishan leans on to push into the off side, but is a bit early into the shot. Gets a thick inside edge and the ball rolls behind square to the leg side. By the time the deep backward square leg fielder mops it up, the batters hare back for the second.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ishan Kishan, ! A tough chance though! Good length but down the leg side, Ishan Kishan looks to flick it but tickles it behind the stumps. Jitesh Sharma dives to his right to grab it with his outstretched glove, but it just parries away. He chases after it and slides to push it back inside. Two runs taken.

Lungi Ngidi to Heinrich Klaasen, A slip in place and Ngidi bowls it on a length, on top of off, Heinrich Klaasen lets the ball arrive and guides it past backward point for a single.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Heinrich Klaasen, Run out chance...missed! Short of a length and on off, Heinrich Klaasen punches it towards covers and sets off for the run. Romario Shepherd picks up and has a shy at the batter's end but misses with Kishan nowhere near the crease. Could have been disastrous for SRH.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Heinrich Klaasen, No run.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Heinrich Klaasen, No run.

Heinrich Klaasen is in at 4 for the Sunrisers.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Travis Head, ! c Romario Shepherd b Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Ishan Kishan is in at 3. Also, a change in bowling as Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back on. Went for 18 off his first over. He replaces Yash Dayal.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Travis Head, Fuller and on middle, Travis Head drives it straight to covers.

Lungi Ngidi to Abhishek Sharma, ! TAKEN! Lungi Ngidi gets a huge wicket here!

Lungi Ngidi to Abhishek Sharma, ! Innovative and effective! Change of pace again, hard length and around leg. Abhishek Sharma shuffles across quickly and scoops it to the fine leg fence for another boundary. This brings up Abhishek Sharma's 4000 runs in all T20s! A massive feat for the left-hander at such a young age.

Lungi Ngidi to Abhishek Sharma, Slower one, on a length and on leg, Abhishek Sharma pats it to point.

Lungi Ngidi to Abhishek Sharma, ! Wow, what a shot! Lungi Ngidi bangs this into the pitch again, on off. Abhishek Sharma backs away to access the off side and carves it so well that it goes all the way over extra covers for a biggie. 50 up for SRH in no time!

Lungi Ngidi to Travis Head, Back of a length and on middle, Travis Head mistimes his pull on the bounce to deep square leg for a single.

Lungi Ngidi to Travis Head, ! Welcome to the match, Lungi Ngidi! This is short of a length and on off. Travis Head gets on top of the bounce quickly and heaves it away through mid-wiclet for a boundary.

Bhuvi to continue?

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, Swing and a miss! Good length and around middle, Abhishek Sharma skips down the track to go big down the ground but misses as the ball just goes over the stumps. End of an eventful over!

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, Yash Dayal follows the batter and bangs in a good short ball, on leg, Abhishek Sharma backs away and tries to cut but fails to connect.

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, Six!

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, Good reply! Yash Dayal bangs in a sharp bouncer, on middle, gets some extra bounce again. Abhishek Sharma looks to pull it away but misses.

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, A big appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Short of a length and outside off, takes off sharply. Abhishek Sharma looks to cut but misses as Jitesh Sharma grabs it behind the stumps. Dayal and the keeper both look confident and think of going for the review. Scratch that - the siren goes off and Dayal has overstepped here, so nothing else matters. It is  No Ball and a Free Hit is up next.

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, ! Cracking shot! Pitched up and just outside off. Abhishek Sharma gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it over covers for a boundary.

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, Fuller one and around off, shaping away, Abhishek Sharma lofts it over extra covers for a brace.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abhishek Sharma, Leg bye.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abhishek Sharma, ! BANG! The sweet sound of the bat! Bhuvneshwar Kumar bangs this one into the pitch, on middle sits up nicely for the batter. Abhishek Sharma hangs back in the crease and hammers it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abhishek Sharma, Four!

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Travis Head, On a length and around leg, Travis Head misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads to the leg side. A leg bye is taken.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Travis Head, Back of a length and on off, Travis Head backs away to cut it but gets an inside edge wide of fine leg for a brace.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Travis Head, Four!

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to operate from the far end.

Yash Dayal to Travis Head, The stumps act as a fielder there! Good length and on off, Travis Head forces it down the pitch where it hits the wickets at the non-striker's end and deflects towards mid-wicket. They cross. 8 runs off the first over!

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, 1 run.

Yash Dayal to Travis Head, Short of a length and around off, Travis Head punches it through cover-point for a run.

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, No run.

Yash Dayal to Travis Head, ! Travis Head gets off the mark with a boundary! Goes fuller and well outside off. Head does really well to reach out for it. He loses his balance but still connects with the ball. It is not from the middle of the but but races through covers beating the chasing fielder for four runs. First one of the game!

In all readiness for the action to get underway at Lucknow! It is warm and humid out there, and it is a full house nonetheless. The two umpires walk out to the center. The players of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, under the leadership of Jitesh Sharma for tonight, spread out to their respective fielding positions. Out walks the destructive opening pair, fondly known as 'Travishek', as Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma walk to the crease. Yash Dayal to open the attack for RCB. Abhishek to face

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, Ooo...streaky!

Pat Cummins, the skipper of Sunrisers Hyderabad, says that they have shown some good signs in the last couple of games. Adds that this is the first year of the three-year cycle and they need to keep most of the squad together. Mentions that they have to be more consistent, they chased down 200 quite easily but they need to do it more often. Says that he has been bowling with Shami and getting ready for Test cricket. Informs Travis Head, Abhinav Manohar, and Jaydev Unadkat come back in the team

Jitesh Sharma, captaining Royal Challengers Bengaluru for tonight's game, acknowledges that it's his first time leading RCB. However, he recalls previously captaining Punjab Kings, coincidentally against the Sunrisers. He describes the surface as unfamiliar to the team, making the decision to bowl first a strategic one. Sharma expresses confidence in the squad’s progress, emphasizing their goal to finish among the top two. He assures that the team remains focused, refusing to be complacent, a

Impact Players for Sunrisers Hyderabad - Mohammad Shami, Harsh Dubey, Sachin Baby, Zeeshan Ansari, Simarjeet Singh.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI) - Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga.

UPDATE - Jitesh Sharma is stepping out for the toss as the skipper of Royal Challengers Bengaluru which suggests Rajat Patidar is missing out and may come in as Impact Sub.

Impact Players for Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Rajat Patidar, Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh.  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI) - Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Jitesh Sharma (C/WK), Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma.

TOSS - Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and elected to BOWL first.

We are back for the chase!

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be quite disappointed with their bowling display today - a performance that clearly highlighted just how crucial Josh Hazlewood is to their attack. Lungi Ngidi and Bhuvi did well in removing the dangerous openers early in the Powerplay, but they struggled to contain the run flow thereafter. The spinners leaked plenty in the middle overs, even though they managed to grab a couple of wickets. Romario Shepherd’s two-wicket spell proved to be a key moment, or

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma is up for a quick chat with the broadcasters. On being asked about the nature of the wicket, he admits that it was a bit tricky and wasn't easy to bat on. Details that when they played the first over, he and Head spoke that it was the best wicket they have got this season. Says that they aimed at getting 230-240. Mentions that every batter came out with intent. About Ishan Kishan's batting, Sharma says that he was tremendous. He hopes to get to bowl in ev

The Sunrisers Hyderabad openers came out firing, showing clear intent and racing to 50 in no time. However, neither could capitalise on their starts. Enter Ishan Kishan - and he reminded everyone why he’s regarded as one of India’s brightest batting prospects. He made it all look effortless, dispatching bowlers to all parts of the ground with ease. Heinrich Klaasen and Aniket Verma chipped in with brisk cameos to maintain the momentum. Kishan, meanwhile, brought up a superb half-century

A sensational batting performance from Sunrisers Hyderabad! This is the brand of cricket everyone anticipated from them all season, but it came a little too late. Still, it offers a clear reminder of just how lethal they can be against any bowling attack. If they can bring this level of consistency in the future, they'll be a serious force to reckon with in the seasons ahead.

Yash Dayal to Ishan Kishan, An expensive final over from Yash Dayal as he goes for 15 runs!

Yash Dayal to Ishan Kishan, Six!

Yash Dayal to Ishan Kishan, ! WHAT A SHOT!

Yash Dayal to Ishan Kishan, An in-dipping low full toss, on off, at just 102.8 kph, Ishan Kishan heaves it across off the toe-end of the bat for a quick couple of runs.

Yash Dayal to Pat Cummins, 1 run.

Halt!

Yash Dayal to Ishan Kishan, A low full toss from Dayal, on the pads, Ishan Kishan whips it aerially behind square. Tim David runs across to his left from deep square leg and manages to cut it off and restricting the batters to just a single. But, while doing so, he pulls off his hamstring and straightaway calls for the physio. 

Lungi Ngidi to Pat Cummins, IN THE AIR AND ! Lungi Ngidi with a valiant effort, but shells it down eventually.

Who will bowl the last over?

Lungi Ngidi to Pat Cummins, ! A superb connection and the skipper Cummins, joins the party now! Over the top of middle, jagging back in a bit as well. Pat Cummins picks it up and whips it across, depositing it behind deep mid-wicket for a six.

Lungi Ngidi to Pat Cummins, Nice and full, keeping it away from the batter's hitting arc, outside off, Pat Cummins swings for the hills but misses.

Lungi Ngidi to Pat Cummins, A slower ball, well outside off, Pat Cummins is months early to pull this length ball. He airs it over mid-wicket, but luckily for him, there's no protection over there. Phil Salt charges from the deep and by the time, the batters take two.

Lungi Ngidi to Pat Cummins, Shorter length, over the top of middle, Pat Cummins swats it aerially over mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ishan Kishan, Full and around off, drilled to long off for a single.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, A slower ball, outside off, pitching fuller, Ishan Kishan hits it down to long off for a single.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ishan Kishan, Six!

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ishan Kishan, WIDE! A review taken by RCB for wide given. Bhuvi bowls a wide yorker, just around the tramline. Ishan Kishan switches his stance and tries to scoop it over short fine leg, but misses. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ishan Kishan, A yorker, on off, Ishan Kishan shovels it into the cover region and calls for the second. Runs the first one hard and runs for the second by gallopping across.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ishan Kishan, ! Nicely played! A low full toss, on off, Ishan Kishan smashes it just above Tim David who leaps over cover, but couldn't reach it. The ball races away to the fence.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ishan Kishan, BUZZERS!

Pat Cummins walks out to bat now.

Romario Shepherd to Abhinav Manohar, ! IN THE AIR AND SALT TAKES IT! SRH are six down now as Romario Shepherd picks up his second wicket!

Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, Drags the length back, on off, Ishan Kishan looks to work it to the leg side, but ends up fending it to the off side for a single.

Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, ! OH, HELLO? Goes for another yorker, does Romario Shepherd, but ends up offering a low full toss outside off, Ishan Kishan fetches the ball from the fifth stump, and sweeps it behind deep fine leg for a six.

Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, Serves another wide yorker, outside off, but inside the guideline this time. Ishan Kishan looks to jam it out but misses.

Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, WIDE! Strays a slower one, 113 kph, beyond the tramline on the off side. Ishan Kishan leaves it alone. Wide called.

Romario Shepherd to Abhinav Manohar, Short pitched, around the shoulder height, Abhinav Manohar pulls it to the right of deep mid-wicket for a single.

Romario Shepherd to Abhinav Manohar, Hard length, over the top of off, Abhinav Manohar tucks across with soft hands as the ball rolls towards deep mid-wicket. By the time the fielder from the deep picks up, the batters scamper through for the second.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abhinav Manohar, A low full toss this time around, Abhinav Manohar pushes it straight down to long off for a single. Despite the six, this over goes for just 9 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's figures read 3-0-28-1.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ishan Kishan, At 134.6 kph, full and on leg, drilled down to long on for a single.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abhinav Manohar, Hard length, around off, Abhinav Manohar slices it through backward point for a single. Brings Ishan on the strike now.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abhinav Manohar, ! Breaks the shackles with a magnificent hit! Bhuvi bowls it short and keeps it outside off. Abhinav Manohar has enough room to work with as he gets on top of the bounce, and just cuts it aerially and behind deep backward point for a six.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abhinav Manohar, Two dots on the trot! Back of a length, outside off, slashed hard, but straight to the cover fielder.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abhinav Manohar, Hits the deck hard, does Bhuvi, around off, Abhinav Manohar punches it off the back foot to short cover.

Change.

Romario Shepherd to Abhinav Manohar, Back of a length and on fof, Abhinav Manohar dabs it towards point for one. Just 3 runs and a wicket off the over. Superb stuff!

Romario Shepherd to Abhinav Manohar, Goes fuller but down the leg sie, Abhinav Manohar misses his flick. Wided.

Romario Shepherd to Abhinav Manohar, Beaten! Hits the hard length, on off, holds the line. Abhinav Manohar has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

As the ball rammed into Abhinav Manohar's helmet, a mandatory concussion test is underway for him. The physio is out to do the formalities. Manohar looks fine to continue.

Romario Shepherd to Ishan Kishan, 1 run.

Romario Shepherd to Abhinav Manohar, Fiery! Romario Shepherd bangs in another sharp bouncer, pace on this time. Abhinav Manohar is very late to react as he is not expecting that. The ball hits his helmet and flies towards third man. A leg bye is taken.

Abhinav Manohar walks to bat at 7.

Romario Shepherd to Nitish Kumar Reddy, ! TAKEN! Romario Shepherd gets a wicket in his first over! A soft dismissal and Nitish Kumar Reddy falls cheaply. A good bouncer, on middle, takes pace off too. Reddy looks to pull it over his head but takes his eyes off the ball. It takes the top edge and flies straight to short fine, where Krunal Pandya takes a dolly. SRH lose half their side now!

Romario Shepherd is introduced into the attack now. He replaces Lungi Ngidi.

Romario Shepherd to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fuller and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy drills it down the pitch where Romario Shepherd stops it with his right foot.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, Another short delivery, on off, Ishan Kishan backs away and punches it straight to extra covers.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, ! Nicely played! Flighted, full and on middle. Ishan Kishan steps across a bit and slogs it away between deep mid-wicket and long on for a boundary.

Krunal Pandya to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Drags his length back, on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy slaps it to long on for another run.

Krunal Pandya to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tossed up, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy knocks it down the pitch.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, Short again and around off, Ishan Kishan cuts it through point for a single.

It looks like something has gone in Ishan Kishan's eyes and he is trying to remove it with a towel. All set to continue.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, FIFTY FOR KISHAN! His second of the season, and he has been quite superb here. Just playing to his strengths and not forcing anything. This is short and on middle, Ishan Kishan nudges it towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second run.

STRATEGIC BREAK! Sunrisers Hyderabad have lost wickets at regular intervals, but a big positive for them is that all the incoming batters have displayed that aggressive intent. Heinrich Klaasen and Aniket Verma played handy cameos, while Ishan Kishan is looking a bit more composed on the crease, nearing his half century. With seven overs remaining, SRH are already eyeing a total in excess of 220, on a pitch where the first innings' average score hovers around 160-170.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, On a length and on leg, Ishan Kishan nudges it to deep square leg for one more.

Lungi Ngidi to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pitched up and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy clips it through mid-wicket for one.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, A good yorker now, on off, Ishan Kishan jams it out towards long on for another run.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, ! Good shot! A slower one, full and around off. Ishan Kishan almost gets deceived by the lack of pace but does well to loft it over mid off for a boundary. 150 up for SRH now!

Lungi Ngidi to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fuller and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy eases it towards long on for a run.

Lungi Ngidi returns into the attack. He is 2-0-29-1 so far, and replaces Suyash Sharma.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, Back of a length and on middle, Ishan Kishan works it towards mid on for a single.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, Goes short and on middle, Ishan Kishan pulls it to deep square leg for one more. A wicket and 15 runs off the over!

Nitish Kumar Reddy is in at number 6 for the Sunrisers.

Krunal Pandya to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Quicker, full and on leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy flicks it through square leg for one.

Krunal Pandya to Aniket Verma, ! TAKEN! Krunal Pandya has the last laugh here! He slows it up a bit, full and on middle, turns away a bit. Aniket Verma backs away and tries to slog it across the line but only manages a top edge due to the spin. The ball loops up in the air towards point where two fielders gets underneath, but in the end it is Bhuvneshwar Kumar who takes the catch. Verma goes back after a fiery 26 off just 9 balls, and SRH are 146/4!

Krunal Pandya to Aniket Verma, ! That's just a gift! A juicy full toss around off. Aniket Verma stays firmly in his crease, reaches out and smashes it over the long off fence for yet another biggie.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, Short and on leg, Ishan Kishan nudges it thorugh mid-wicket for one.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, ! Into the stands!

Suyash Sharma to Aniket Verma, ! Aniket Verma is playing a blinder here! Flighted delivery, full and on off, turns away a bit. Verma gets right underneath that one and dispatches it over the long off fence for another biggie. 19 runs off the over!

Suyash Sharma to Aniket Verma, Four!

Suyash Sharma to Ishan Kishan, Quicker, short and on off, Ishan Kishan swats it to long off for another run.

Suyash Sharma to Aniket Verma, A googly now, short and on middle, turns in, Aniket Verma clips it through square leg for a run.

Suyash Sharma to Aniket Verma, ! Clears the fence with ease!

Suyash Sharma to Ishan Kishan, Short and around off, Ishan Kishan forces it towards long off for a single.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, A seam-up delivery by the looks of it, quicker at 100.7 kph, fuller and on middle and leg, Ishan Kishan works across the line and clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Halfway through the first innings and Sunrisers Hyderabad are 113/3.

Krunal Pandya to Aniket Verma, Floated up, fuller and on off, Aniket Verma slogs off the inside half of the bat to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, Pitched fuller at 91 kph, on middle and leg, Ishan Kishan tries to clip it across, but the ball takes the leading edge and rolls to deep backward point for a single.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, ! Slapped away! Too short and too quick from Krunal, around middle, Ishan Kishan swivels and pulls it comfortably behind deep mid-wicket for a huge six.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, No run.

Krunal Pandya to Aniket Verma, Pushed through, full and on middle, 101.4 kph, Aniket Verma leans ahead and drives down to long off for a single.

Suyash Sharma to Aniket Verma, A deceptive googly again, on a shortish length, at the pads, Aniket Verma hangs back and steers it away to deep mid-wicket for a single. A 14-run over from Suyash Sharma, but he and RCB will take it as they did get to see the back of the dangerous-looking Heinrich Klaasen as well.

Who walks out now?

Suyash Sharma to Heinrich Klaasen, ! IN THE AIR AND GONE! CAUGHT! Couldn't be a more better redemption for Suyash Sharma this!

Suyash Sharma to Heinrich Klaasen, ! The 100 is up for Sunrisers Hyderabad! Drifted down the leg side, on a fullish length, Heinrich Klaasen helps it on its way and tickles past short fine leg for a boundary.

Suyash Sharma to Ishan Kishan, A googly dished out, on a length, outside off, Ishan Kishan rocks back and cuts it to deep point for a single. The partnership moves to 44 off 25 balls.

Suyash Sharma to Ishan Kishan, Four!

Suyash Sharma to Ishan Kishan, ! Just over the infield! A leg break from around the stumps, fuller and on off, Ishan Kishan spreads across the pitch getting on his knee and hammers it over the leaping Virat Kohli at cover for a boundary.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, At 99.5 kph, on a length, around middle and off, Ishan Kishan hangs back and tucks it to the vacant mid on region. Krunal Pandya chases the ball himself as there's no protection there. Gets to the ball quickly and keeps the batters to a single. A tidy start for Krunal! Just 5 conceded off his opener! 

Krunal Pandya to Heinrich Klaasen, Full and quick, on middle, curving the ball into the batter, Heinrich Klaasen heaves off the inner half of the bat to deep square leg and gets a single.

Krunal Pandya to Heinrich Klaasen, Attacks the stumps, quicker at 102 kph, full in length. Heinrich Klaasen creates some space to smash it through the off side, but almost chops it off the inner half of the bat onto the pitch.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, Flatter and quicker through the air, on a yard behind fuller length, Ishan Kishan gets across a bit and nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Krunal Pandya to Heinrich Klaasen, 1 run.

Krunal Pandya to Ishan Kishan, Starts from around the stumps, does Krunal, bowling it fuller and on the leg stump, Ishan Kishan plays it with the spin and works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Strategic Break! Sunrisers Hyderabad are going at over 10 runs per over, despite losing both the openers. Heinrich Klaasen looks in a dangerous mood, and Ishan Kishan will want to complement him, marching towards a big total here. However, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will know that, after these two, the middle order haven't done much, so a couple of wickets and they will be on top of the game. This is nicely poised at the moment, and we can expect an exciting phase of cricket next. Also, Kru

Suyash Sharma to Ishan Kishan, Pitched fuller and around off, Ishan Kishan gets forward with a huge stride and drives it along the ground to long off. One taken. 13 off this over, 27 from the last two for SRH!

Suyash Sharma to Heinrich Klaasen, Darted onto the pads, on a length, Heinrich Klaasen misses to glance across the line and the ball grazes off his thigh pad towards short fine leg. They cross for a leg bye.

Suyash Sharma to Heinrich Klaasen, ! Well, it is raining sixes here!

Suyash Sharma to Heinrich Klaasen, ! Power and delicacy! Sprayed onto the pads by Suyash, on a length, Heinrich Klaasen tickles it very fine and picks up a boundary at deep fine leg. 

Suyash Sharma to Ishan Kishan, Across off, at 89.8 kph, full in length, Ishan Kishan lunges forward and drills it down to long off for a single.

Lungi Ngidi to Heinrich Klaasen, ! THAT'S DISAPPEARED! Sheer Klaasen power! On a good length, angling on the stumps, sitting up nicely for the batter. Heinrich Klaasen creates a stable base for himself before mercilessly pulling it behind deep mid-wicket for a six. That has gone rows back into the stands.

Suyash Sharma to Ishan Kishan, Suyash Sharma is into the attack now. He bowls a fuller ball, on off, with a good flight, Ishan Kishan leans forward and pushes it to cover.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, ! Hammered down the ground! A slower one again from Lungi Ngidi, but a nice juicy half volley, on off, Ishan Kishan gets the ball in the slot and drills it to the right of long on for a cracking boundary.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, In the air...safe! Back of a length, just around off, Ishan Kishan dances down the track, and mistimes the ball by slicing it up in the air, but luckily for him, the ball lands behind the backtracking cover fielder. A single taken.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, Nagging length, angling on the off stump, Ishan Kishan respects it and blocks it straight back to the bowler.

Lungi Ngidi to Ishan Kishan, Around the stumps now, a slower ball, full and around off, Ishan Kishan leans on to push into the off side, but is a bit early into the shot. Gets a thick inside edge and the ball rolls behind square to the leg side. By the time the deep backward square leg fielder mops it up, the batters hare back for the second.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ishan Kishan, ! A tough chance though! Good length but down the leg side, Ishan Kishan looks to flick it but tickles it behind the stumps. Jitesh Sharma dives to his right to grab it with his outstretched glove, but it just parries away. He chases after it and slides to push it back inside. Two runs taken.

Lungi Ngidi to Heinrich Klaasen, A slip in place and Ngidi bowls it on a length, on top of off, Heinrich Klaasen lets the ball arrive and guides it past backward point for a single.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Heinrich Klaasen, Run out chance...missed! Short of a length and on off, Heinrich Klaasen punches it towards covers and sets off for the run. Romario Shepherd picks up and has a shy at the batter's end but misses with Kishan nowhere near the crease. Could have been disastrous for SRH.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Heinrich Klaasen, No run.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Heinrich Klaasen, No run.

Heinrich Klaasen is in at 4 for the Sunrisers.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Travis Head, ! c Romario Shepherd b Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Ishan Kishan is in at 3. Also, a change in bowling as Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back on. Went for 18 off his first over. He replaces Yash Dayal.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Travis Head, Fuller and on middle, Travis Head drives it straight to covers.

Lungi Ngidi to Abhishek Sharma, ! TAKEN! Lungi Ngidi gets a huge wicket here!

Lungi Ngidi to Abhishek Sharma, ! Innovative and effective! Change of pace again, hard length and around leg. Abhishek Sharma shuffles across quickly and scoops it to the fine leg fence for another boundary. This brings up Abhishek Sharma's 4000 runs in all T20s! A massive feat for the left-hander at such a young age.

Lungi Ngidi to Abhishek Sharma, Slower one, on a length and on leg, Abhishek Sharma pats it to point.

Lungi Ngidi to Abhishek Sharma, ! Wow, what a shot! Lungi Ngidi bangs this into the pitch again, on off. Abhishek Sharma backs away to access the off side and carves it so well that it goes all the way over extra covers for a biggie. 50 up for SRH in no time!

Lungi Ngidi to Travis Head, Back of a length and on middle, Travis Head mistimes his pull on the bounce to deep square leg for a single.

Lungi Ngidi to Travis Head, ! Welcome to the match, Lungi Ngidi! This is short of a length and on off. Travis Head gets on top of the bounce quickly and heaves it away through mid-wiclet for a boundary.

Bhuvi to continue?

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, Swing and a miss! Good length and around middle, Abhishek Sharma skips down the track to go big down the ground but misses as the ball just goes over the stumps. End of an eventful over!

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, Yash Dayal follows the batter and bangs in a good short ball, on leg, Abhishek Sharma backs away and tries to cut but fails to connect.

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, Six!

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, Good reply! Yash Dayal bangs in a sharp bouncer, on middle, gets some extra bounce again. Abhishek Sharma looks to pull it away but misses.

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, A big appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Short of a length and outside off, takes off sharply. Abhishek Sharma looks to cut but misses as Jitesh Sharma grabs it behind the stumps. Dayal and the keeper both look confident and think of going for the review. Scratch that - the siren goes off and Dayal has overstepped here, so nothing else matters. It is  No Ball and a Free Hit is up next.

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, ! Cracking shot! Pitched up and just outside off. Abhishek Sharma gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it over covers for a boundary.

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, Fuller one and around off, shaping away, Abhishek Sharma lofts it over extra covers for a brace.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abhishek Sharma, Leg bye.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abhishek Sharma, ! BANG! The sweet sound of the bat! Bhuvneshwar Kumar bangs this one into the pitch, on middle sits up nicely for the batter. Abhishek Sharma hangs back in the crease and hammers it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Abhishek Sharma, Four!

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Travis Head, On a length and around leg, Travis Head misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads to the leg side. A leg bye is taken.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Travis Head, Back of a length and on off, Travis Head backs away to cut it but gets an inside edge wide of fine leg for a brace.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Travis Head, Four!

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to operate from the far end.

Yash Dayal to Travis Head, The stumps act as a fielder there! Good length and on off, Travis Head forces it down the pitch where it hits the wickets at the non-striker's end and deflects towards mid-wicket. They cross. 8 runs off the first over!

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, 1 run.

Yash Dayal to Travis Head, Short of a length and around off, Travis Head punches it through cover-point for a run.

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, No run.

Yash Dayal to Travis Head, ! Travis Head gets off the mark with a boundary! Goes fuller and well outside off. Head does really well to reach out for it. He loses his balance but still connects with the ball. It is not from the middle of the but but races through covers beating the chasing fielder for four runs. First one of the game!

In all readiness for the action to get underway at Lucknow! It is warm and humid out there, and it is a full house nonetheless. The two umpires walk out to the center. The players of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, under the leadership of Jitesh Sharma for tonight, spread out to their respective fielding positions. Out walks the destructive opening pair, fondly known as 'Travishek', as Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma walk to the crease. Yash Dayal to open the attack for RCB. Abhishek to face

Yash Dayal to Abhishek Sharma, Ooo...streaky!

Pat Cummins, the skipper of Sunrisers Hyderabad, says that they have shown some good signs in the last couple of games. Adds that this is the first year of the three-year cycle and they need to keep most of the squad together. Mentions that they have to be more consistent, they chased down 200 quite easily but they need to do it more often. Says that he has been bowling with Shami and getting ready for Test cricket. Informs Travis Head, Abhinav Manohar, and Jaydev Unadkat come back in the team

Jitesh Sharma, captaining Royal Challengers Bengaluru for tonight's game, acknowledges that it's his first time leading RCB. However, he recalls previously captaining Punjab Kings, coincidentally against the Sunrisers. He describes the surface as unfamiliar to the team, making the decision to bowl first a strategic one. Sharma expresses confidence in the squad’s progress, emphasizing their goal to finish among the top two. He assures that the team remains focused, refusing to be complacent, a

Impact Players for Sunrisers Hyderabad - Mohammad Shami, Harsh Dubey, Sachin Baby, Zeeshan Ansari, Simarjeet Singh.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI) - Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga.

UPDATE - Jitesh Sharma is stepping out for the toss as the skipper of Royal Challengers Bengaluru which suggests Rajat Patidar is missing out and may come in as Impact Sub.

Impact Players for Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Rajat Patidar, Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh.  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI) - Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Jitesh Sharma (C/WK), Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma.

TOSS - Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and elected to BOWL first.