The man of the moment, Virat Kohli is in for a chat. He says that once they were five wickets down, they knew Anuj was the last recognized batter and feels they did well to pull things back. Reckons that a score close to 200 is a winning total and teams have not been able to chase successfully here in the past. Adds that it is now on the bowlers to get the job done. Claims that many feel his cricketing ability is declining but he does not feel so. Mentions that this is how he plays T20 cricket

Right then, Bangalore will be the happier of the two sides at the halfway mark. Virat Kohli's unbeaten century has powered them to a total they will be confident to defend. On the other hand, Gujarat are one of the most successful chasing sides and they do have the resources to chase down this total. Can Hardik Pandya and Co. get over the line and do a favour to Mumbai? 

After Hardik Pandya called it right and opted to bowl first, their new ball bowlers were unable to start well and allowed Bangalore to get off to a blazing start. They pulled things back nicely after the Powerplay and had Bangalore on the ropes at 133-5. However, they were unable to find any answers to the brilliance of that man, Virat Kohli. They failed to bowl well during the death overs and now have a mighty target to overhaul. Rashid Khan was their most economical bowler on the night with

Cometh the hour, cometh the man! We have witnessed another Virat Kohli masterclass this evening! It is Bangalore who have finished on a high and ended up with a daunting total on the board. At the start, their reliable opening pair of Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis showed signs of intent straightaway and got the hosts off to a flying start. However, the dismissal of their skipper triggered a mini-collapse for them during the middle overs. Michael Bracewell steadied the ship somewhat with Kohli

Mohit Sharma to Anuj Rawat, A brace to end the innings! Mohit Sharma bowls another low full toss in line with the stumps. Anuj Rawat shuffles down the wicket and flicks to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Bangalore have managed to reach close to the 200-run mark and will be mighty pleased with their effort. 

Mohit Sharma to Anuj Rawat, ! A misfield and some free runs for Bangalore! Bowls this slightly back of a length and at the batter. Anuj Rawat pulls this towards deep square leg and they look for two as the fielder comes sliding in. He slides past the ball though and it will be four more runs. 

Mohit Sharma to Anuj Rawat, ! Anuj Rawat says he can hit them too! Mohit Sharma bowls a low full toss in line with the stumps. Anuj Rawat lofts this over deep square leg and gets six runs. Useful runs for Bangalore here! 

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli pulls this straight to deep mid-wicket and they take a run. Virat Kohli is furious as he wanted the second but it was never there. 

Mohit Sharma to Anuj Rawat, Mohit Sharma bowls this full and outside off. Anuj Rawat lofts this towards long on and David Miller comes running in from the deep to grab hold of the ball. He is saying he is not sure about the catch though and they go upstairs to check. The third umpire reckons the ball has touched the ground and it is NOT . This means it will be a single and Virat Kohli will be on strike. 

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, TWO CENTURIES IN CONSECUTIVE MATCHES FOR VIRAT KOHLI! This is bowled on a good length and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli pushes this towards long on and takes an easy single. He raises his bat in celebration but knows that he still has some work to do here. 

Mohammad Shami to Anuj Rawat, Bowls this one full and just outside off. Anuj Rawat gets this towards long off and they run really well to complete a couple of runs. There is a direct hit from the deep but replays show that Virat Kohli has managed to slide into the crease. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, Goes full and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep square leg and looks for two. He has to settle for a run though. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, ! Virat Kohli helps this on its way and he is now two runs away from another century! Mohammad Shami bowls this slightly short and onto the hips. Virat Kohli pulls this down to deep backward square leg for four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Anuj Rawat, Nails the yorker outside the off pole. Anuj Rawat digs this out towards cover and takes one. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, Goes full and into the pads. Virat Kohli eases this down to long on and takes a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, ! Great wristwork by Virat Kohli as he picks the gap to perfection! A low full toss at the pads by Mohammad Shami and Virat Kohli clips this towards deep square leg for four runs. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, On a yorker length and at the stumps. Virat Kohli clips this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a single to retain strike. 

Mohammad Shami to Michael Bracewell, ! CAUGHT! Mohammad Shami comes back on and delivers for Gujarat! Tries to go full but ends up bowling a full toss, on the stumps, Michael Bracewell goes for a swipe across the line but is in position to do. Gets it off the splice of the bat and balloons an easy catch towards the bowler. Mohammad Shami settles under it and makes no mistake. A much-needed breakthrough for Gujarat as Michael Bracewell was starting to shift gears. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, ! Virat Kohli is hitting the gaps beautifully here! Yash Dayal drifts onto the pads on a fuller length. Easy pickings for Virat Kohli and he flicks this down to third man for four runs. 

Yash Dayal to Anuj Rawat, Anuj Rawat's job is simple here as all he has to do is get Virat Kohli back on strike. This is bowled full and just outside the off pole. Anuj Rawat drills this to long on for a run. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, Bowls this on a good length and attacks the pads. Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep square leg and takes one. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, ! That is sheer timing and Virat Kohli will want most of the strike here! This is on a length and just outside off. Virat Kohli slaps this over deep mid-wicket and collects six runs. 

Yash Dayal to Anuj Rawat, Yash Dayal bowls this short and outside the off stump. Anuj Rawat cuts this hard to deep point and they settle for a single. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Quicker through the air and bowled full, outside off. Virat Kohli knocks this straight to the fielder at cover. Just six runs from this over. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli pulls this towards deep square leg and they take a couple of runs. 

Rashid Khan to Anuj Rawat, Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Anuj Rawat gets down on one knee and sweeps this towards deep square leg for yet another single. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Looks like they want to play out Rashid Khan's last over. This is short and into the pads. Virat Kohli whips this towards deep square leg for another run. 

Rashid Khan to Anuj Rawat, Bowls this full and on an off-stump line. Anuj Rawat goes deep in the crease and flicks this to deep mid-wicket for one. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Rashid Khan bowls this full and just outside off. Virat Kohli dabs this towards point and calls for a quick single. 

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, Bowls this really full and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a run. 

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, ! What a lovely shot this is and Virat Kohli is fighting hard here! Mohit Sharma bowls another yorker wide outside off. Virat Kohli guides this towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Mohit Sharma to Anuj Rawat, On a good length this time and in line with the stumps. Anuj Rawat dabs this towards cover-point and sets off for a quick run. 

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, Bowls this on a yorker length and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli digs this out towards point and takes one. 

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, ! Virat Kohli slaps this away with disdain! Mohit Sharma bowls another back-of-the-hand delivery on a good length and outside off. Virat Kohli smashes this to deep cover for four runs. 

Mohit Sharma to Anuj Rawat, Bowls this short and onto the body of the batter. Anuj Rawat looks to pull this away but does not connect cleanly. The ball roles to the leg side and they take one. 

Mohit Sharma to Anuj Rawat, WIDE! Mohit Sharma bowls this full and well outside the off stump. Anuj Rawat leaves this one alone and the umpire calls this wide as it is beyond the tram line. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, Sees Kohli advance and follows him on a hard length, Virat Kohli works this one in the vacant mid-wicket region for a brace. A good comeback over by Yash Dayal, a wicket and only 4 runs off it. 

Yash Dayal to Anuj Rawat, Rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it on a good length, on off, Anuj Rawat runs it down to third man and opens his account with a single. 

Yash Dayal to Anuj Rawat, Keeps it in the channel outside off, Anuj Rawat pushes this one straight to backward point.

Yash Dayal to Dinesh Karthik, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Dinesh Karthik departs for a golden duck! Yash Dayal bowls this one short and down leg, Dinesh Karthik tries to get inside the line and goes for the pull. The ball takes the gloves on its way to the keeper and Wriddhiman Saha pouches it safely. Yash Dayal has his first wicket of the game and Bangalore have now lost half their side. 

Yash Dayal to Anuj Rawat, Bowls it on a good length, on off, Anuj Rawat dabs this one to backward point. Virat Kohli wants a single but Rawat says no. 

Anuj Rawat is the new batter at the crease. 

Strategic break! Bangalore have managed to keep a steady run rate but lost three wickets to spinners in the middle phase. Virat Kohli has continued along his path but his scoring rate has reduced a fraction as he looks to anchor this inning. Gujarat have managed to take crucial wickets and will be eager to end well and restrict their opponents to a chasable target. Their pace bowlers have gone for plenty but have an opportunity to redeem themselves in the death overs. Dinesh Karthik is the new

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, Fuller and around off from over the wicket, Virat Kohli drives it along the ground to long off for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Michael Bracewell, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Low full toss, around off, Michael Bracewell walks across and tries to paddle it fine. Does not manage to get any bat on it and the ball catches him on the front pad. The ball rolls to short fine leg for a leg bye. Wriddhiman Saha thinks the impact is outside off and Gujarat opt not to review. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, Keeps it on a back of a length and around off, Virat Kohli works it to backward point for one more run.

Mohammad Shami to Michael Bracewell, Another yorker around middle and leg, Michael Bracewell jams this one in front of deep mid-wicket and collects a couple of runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Michael Bracewell, Nails the yorker on middle, Michael Bracewell gets his bat down in time and digs this one back to the bowler.

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, On a length and outside off, Virat Kohli carves this one to deep cover for a single.

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, Low full toss, around off, Virat Kohli knocks it down to long on for one more run.

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, Another one on a shorter length, outside off, Michael Bracewell pulls it down to long on and rotates the strike.

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, ! Short and punished! Mohit Sharma goes change of pace again and bowls it short, on middle, Michael Bracewell waits for it and pulls it towards deep square leg for four more runs. 

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, ! Streaky! Slower and into the wicket, around off, Michael Bracewell shapes to cut gets a top edge. The ball lobs in front of the diving fielder at backward point and the ball races away for a boundary. 

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, On a good length and outside off. Virat Kohli dabs this towards short third man and sets off for a single. 

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, ! Mohit Sharma sees the batter advance and drops it short, outside off, Virat Kohli gets on top of the bounce and punches it through extra cover for a boundary. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, On a shorter length, on middle, Virat Kohli nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, FIFTY FOR KOHLI! Another googly, short and outside off, Virat Kohli punches it wide of deep cover and collects a couple of runs to bring up his fifty. The clutch player delivers yet again in a big game. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Short and quicker around leg, Virat Kohli misses the flick and gets it off his thigh pad towards short fine leg for a dot. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Googly, short and turning away, outside off, Virat Kohli reaches out and pushes it to extra cover.

Noor Ahmad to Michael Bracewell, Tossed up, full on middle, Michael Bracewell drives with a straight bat to long on for one. 

Noor Ahmad to Michael Bracewell, ! Michael Bracewell takes on Noor Ahmad now! Floated up, full and outside off, Michael Bracewell creams the drive wide of deep cover for a boundary. 

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, Full again and around leg, Michael Bracewell flicks it off his toes towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, ! Nicely played! Mohit Sharma goes full and outside off, Michael Bracewell gets into a good position lofts it over mid off for four more runs. 

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, ! Powered away! On a good length and angling across outside off, Michael Bracewell frees his arms and slaps it to the left of extra cover for a boundary. 

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, WIDE! Bends his back and bangs it in short, outside off, Michael Bracewell shapes to pull but does not connect. The ball sails over his head for a wide. 

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, Fullish delivery, around off, Michael Bracewell looks to squeeze this one on the off side but missses.

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, Sees the batter advance and bowls it full and wide outside off, Michael Bracewell reaches out and goes for the drive but does not connect.

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, Comes into the attack and starts on a back of a length, on off, Virat Kohli stands tall and punches it to deep cover for a single. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Short this time and Noor Ahmad looks to keep it straight. Virat Kohli tucks this towards deep backward square leg for another run and will retain strike. 

Noor Ahmad to Michael Bracewell, Bowls this into the stumps on a fuller length. Michael Bracewell gets this off the inside part of his bat towards deep mid-wicket for one. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Tosses this one full and on a leg-stump line. Virat Kohli clips this towards deep square leg for a single. 

Noor Ahmad to Mahipal Lomror, ! STUMPED! Noor Ahmad has his second and Mahipal Lomror continues to struggle this season! This is bowled full and going down leg. Mahipal Lomror charges down the wicket and falls over as he looks to get to the ball on his leg side. He misses and falls over allowing Wriddhiman Saha to collect the ball and whip the bails off. This will be a wide but don't think Gujarat will be too bothered with that as they have their third wicket. Bangalore in a bit of t

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, ! Virat Kohli is fighting a lone battle at the moment! Floats this one full and outside off. Virat Kohli gets a good stride forward and powers this straight towards long off for four runs. 

Michael Bracewell comes in at number 5. 

Noor Ahmad to Michael Bracewell, Fires this one full and into the pads. Michael Bracewell looks to work this leg side but misses. The ball rolls to the leg side off his pads and they take a leg bye. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Tosses this one full as well and onto the pads. Virat Kohli flicks this down to fine leg for a single. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, WIDE! Fires this one full and going down leg. Virat Kohli leaves this one alone and the umpire indicates that this is wide. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Short this time and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli cuts this to deep point and takes a run. Excellent over by Rashid Khan with a wicket and three runs coming from it. 

Rashid Khan to Mahipal Lomror, Continues to bowl full and on a leg-stump line. Mahipal Lomror flicks this into the leg side and sets off for a quick single. 

Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, ! TIMBER! The magician is at it again and gets rid of a very dangerous-looking Glenn Maxwell! Rashid Khan bowls this slightly short and in line with the stumps. Glenn Maxwell gets stuck in the crease and he looks to work the ball away. He does not get bat on this one and the ball creeps through to peg the middle stump back. Glenn Maxwell raises his head in disappointment but will have to take the long walk back to the hut as Bangalore find themselves two

Rashid Khan to Mahipal Lomror, Bowls it a bit short, outside off, Mahipal Lomror shapes to cut but gets beaten by the sharp bounce. 

Rashid Khan to Mahipal Lomror, Loops this one really full and onto the pads. Mahipal Lomror misses his flick and there is an appeal by the bowler. The umpire remains unmoved and Wriddhiman Saha says 'pitching' loudly. 

Mahipal Lomror is the new man in. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Rashid Khan tosses this full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli hits this uppishly towards long off for a single. 

Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, Goes really full this time and pitching outside leg. Glenn Maxwell looks to heave this into the leg side but misses and gets hit on his pads. 

Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, ! Another outstanding shot and Glenn Maxwell is well on his way here! Noor Ahmad bowls a googly full and offers width outside off. Glenn Maxwell creams this towards deep cover for four runs. 

Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, ! Glenn Maxwell has got a hold of this one and he is not hanging around here! Noor Ahmad loops this one full and outside off. Glenn Maxwell thumps this over long on for six runs. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Flights this full and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli strokes this to deep cover and takes a run. 

Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, Bowls this slightly short and onto the pads. Glenn Maxwell flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single to get off the mark. 

Noor Ahmad to Faf du Plessis, ! CAUGHT! Noor Ahmad draws first blood and this is a big wicket for Gujarat! They have managed to break this deadly opening partnership and just like that are back in this game! Noor Ahmad floats this one full and well outside the off pole. Faf du Plessis looks to go hard at the ball and it takes the outside edge of his bat. Wriddhiman Saha behind the wicket has no chance of catching this one but fortunately for him, it hits his pads and loops up into th

Glenn Maxwell comes out to bat. 

Rashid Khan to Faf du Plessis, Another run to end this over. This is bowled short as well and at the stumps. Faf du Plessis punches this towards deep mid-wicket and he will retain strike. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Back to bowling short and just outside the off pole. Virat Kohli pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and their happy to take singles here. 

Rashid Khan to Faf du Plessis, Bowls this one slightly short and on a leg-stump line. Faf du Plessis tucks this towards deep backward square leg for another run. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Floats this one full and outside off. Virat Kohli knocks this through cover for one more. 

Rashid Khan to Faf du Plessis, Continues to loop this one full but this time in line with the stumps. Faf du Plessis flicks this towards deep square leg for a single. 

Rashid Khan to Faf du Plessis, Rashid Khan tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Faf du Plessis pushes this towards point. 

Strategic break! This has been a rollicking start by Bangalore. Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli have come out with intent and have found boundaries at will. On the other hand, Gujarat have been guilty of bowling too short and they have been made to pay by the two Bangalore openers. Hardik Pandya will look to regroup in this strategic break and come up with a better game plan to keep runs in check. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Back to bowling at the pads on a fuller length. Virat Kohli clips this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. Bangalore are 62 for no loss after the Powerplay and another good partnership by their free-scoring openers. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Four! Virat Kohli cracks this one to the fence! Noor Ahmad offers width this time as he continues to bowl short. Virat Kohli goes onto the back foot and punches this to deep cover for four runs. 

Noor Ahmad to Faf du Plessis, On a shorter length once again and at the batter. Faf du Plessis tucks this towards deep square leg for one. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Bowls this on a shorter length and outside off. Virat Kohli looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge high into the air but just short of mid off. They take a run. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Fires this one full and onto the pads. Virat Kohli looks to flick this away but misses.

Noor Ahmad to Faf du Plessis, Noor Ahmad starts with a short ball pitched outside leg. Faf du Plessis shuffles around in the crease and then flicks it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Rashid Khan to Faf du Plessis, Straighter one this time and short, on middle, Faf du Plessis nudges it to mid-wicket and keeps the strike with a single.

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Flighted again, full on middle and leg, Virat Kohli makes room to go inside out but mishits it towards long on for one.

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Googly this time, short and down leg, Virat Kohli helps it towards short fine leg where Noor Ahmad makes a good diving stop and keeps it to one.

Rashid Khan to Faf du Plessis, Drifts onto the pads on a short length, Faf du Plessis pushes it to mid off and takes a single.

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Floated up, full on off, Virat Kohli takes a good stride forward and times the drive. Gets it wide of extra cover for a couple of runs. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, ! Rashid Khan is welcomed with a boundary! Rashid drops it short and turning away, outside off, Virat Kohli goes back and slams this uppishly but in the gap at covers for a boundary. 

Yash Dayal to Faf du Plessis, ! Faf du Plessis on the charge! Slower and fuller, outside off, Faf du Plessis reaches out and lofts this one well over mid off for four more runs. 

Yash Dayal to Faf du Plessis, Angled across on a length, outside off, Faf du Plessis frees his arms and drills it down the wicket. Virat Kohli at the non-striker's end does not manage to get out of the way and the ball deflects off his legs towards mid off. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, Back of a length and on leg, Virat Kohli tries to tuck this one on the leg side but gets an inside edge. The ball drops at his feet and Faf du Plessis calls him for a quick single. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, ! Virat Kohli gets into the act now! Dayal bowls it full on middle and leg, Virat Kohli brings his wrists into play and whips it over mid-wicket for a boundary. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, ! Short again, punished again! Perists with the short length, at the batter, Virat Kohli goes not miss out as he pulls it towards deep square leg for the third boundary of the over. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, ! Short and dispatched! Goes short and around leg, Virat Kohli waits for the ball to arrive and pulls it through backward square leg for yet another boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Faf du Plessis, ! Just over! Mohammad Shami bowls it into the wicket, on middle, Faf du Plessis backs away and slaps it towards mid on. Gets it just over the leaping Mohit Sharma there and the ball races away for four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Faf du Plessis, Fuller and on middle, Faf du Plessis hoicks across the line towards mid-wicket for a dot. 

Mohammad Shami to Faf du Plessis, ! Make that three fours in a row for the Bangalore skipper! On a length this time and angling in on leg, Faf du Plessis clears his front leg and heaves it towards deep square leg. Noor Ahmad runs to his left and puts in a dive but does not manage to stop the boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Faf du Plessis, ! Back-to-back boundaries for Faf du Plessis! Shami keeps it on the shorter side, on middle, Faf du Plessis stands tall and pulls it wide of mid on for four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Faf du Plessis, ! Sign of intent by Faf du Plessis! Back of a length this time and around off, Faf du Plessis uses his feet and lofts it over mid off. Does not middle this one but enough to clear mid off and the outfield does the rest. 

Mohammad Shami to Faf du Plessis, On a good length and tailing in on middle, Faf du Plessis gets cramped for room and can only push this one back to the bowler.

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, Bowls it around leg, on a hard length, Virat Kohli swats this one wide of fine leg and collects a couple of runs. Yash Dayal bowls a quiet over as well. 

Yash Dayal to Faf du Plessis, Faf du Plessis is off the mark now! Goes slightly fuller and tailing in on leg, Faf du Plessis accounts for the inward movement and pushes it to mid off for a quick single.

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, In the channel outside off, on a good length, Virat Kohli dabs it to deep backward point and rotates the strike. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, Another one on a hard length, Virat Kohli stands tall and punches it without any timing to extra cover. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, Pulls his length back and angles it across, outside off, Virat Kohli uses his feet and has a swipe but misses. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, Begins his spell on a fuller length, on off, a hint of inward movement, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and times the drive to cover-point.

Yash Dayal will share the attack and bowl from the other end. 

Mohammad Shami to Faf du Plessis, Drifts onto the pads on a good length, Faf du Plessis tries to tickle this one fine but gets an inside edge onto this thigh pad. A tidy first over by Mohammad Shami comes to an end. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, Keeps it on a shortish length, swinging away, outside off, Virat Kohli opens the bat face and guides it to deep backward point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, Goes a bit short, around off, Virat Kohli taps this one in front of point and sets off for a single. Faf du Plessis says no and sends him back. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, ! Virat Kohli is up and running! Shami bowls it on a length, shaping away, outside off, Virat Kohli opens himself up and carves it covers. Opens his account with a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, WIDE! Strays down the leg side on a good length, Virat Kohli lets it go for a wide. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, Back of a length this time and outside off, Virat Kohli stands tall and punches it straight to cover-point. 

We are all set for the game to begin as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The Gujarat players are in a huddle at the boundary before taking their respective positions on the field. Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli will open the inning for Bangalore and will want to get another good partnership going here. Mohammad Shami has the new ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play...

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, Starts on the money! On a good length and angling in on middle, Virat Kohli watchfully clips this one to mid on.

UPDATE - 7.59 pm IST (2.29 pm GMT) - Sigh! It has started to drizzle again and the covers are back on. Having said that, only the pitch has been covered for now which means it is just a light drizzle. The ground staff are waiting with the heavy covers at the boundary line and waiting to see if the intensity picks up.

UPDATE - 8.17 pm IST (2.47 pm GMT) - The start time has been delayed to 8.25 pm IST (2.55 pm GMT). The Bangalore openers have their full gear on and are sitting in the shed by the boundary line as they look eager to get on the field. Just to fill you in on the qualification situation, Bangalore need to win to qualify. For Mumbai to qualify, Gujarat need to win or there needs to be no result in this match. 

Faf du Plessis, the captain of Banglore says that they would have chosen to chase as well but that is due to the weather. Adds that batting first is good on this wicket so hopefully they can win. Mentions that they had two good games and the guys are motivated. Claims that they are a starting with a strong team and they will look to do their best. Reckons that in this competition if you're not at your best, it can cost you games. Informs that Himanshu Sharma comes into the side in plac

Hardik Pandya, the skipper of Gujarat, says that they will bowl first. Adds that it looks like a good track and says that he is not sure how the weather will hold up. Mentions that nothing changes for them and they believe in winning games and playing good cricket. Also says that they cannot take anything lightly and adds that this game is as important as Qualifier 1. Ends by informing that they are playing with the same team as the last game.

Impact Players for Gujarat - Vijay Shankar, KS Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Sai Kishore, Abhinav Manohar.

Gujarat (Playing XI) - Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (C), Dasun Shanaka, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Yash Dayal. 

Impact Players for Bangalore - Himanshu Sharma, Suyash Prabhudessai, Finn Allen, Sonu Yadav, Akash Deep.

Bangalore (Playing XI) - Faf du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Michael Bracewell, Wayne Parnell, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Vyshak Vijay Kumar. 

TOSS - The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of Gujarat. They have elected to BOWL first.

The man of the moment, Virat Kohli is in for a chat. He says that once they were five wickets down, they knew Anuj was the last recognized batter and feels they did well to pull things back. Reckons that a score close to 200 is a winning total and teams have not been able to chase successfully here in the past. Adds that it is now on the bowlers to get the job done. Claims that many feel his cricketing ability is declining but he does not feel so. Mentions that this is how he plays T20 cricket

Right then, Bangalore will be the happier of the two sides at the halfway mark. Virat Kohli's unbeaten century has powered them to a total they will be confident to defend. On the other hand, Gujarat are one of the most successful chasing sides and they do have the resources to chase down this total. Can Hardik Pandya and Co. get over the line and do a favour to Mumbai? 

After Hardik Pandya called it right and opted to bowl first, their new ball bowlers were unable to start well and allowed Bangalore to get off to a blazing start. They pulled things back nicely after the Powerplay and had Bangalore on the ropes at 133-5. However, they were unable to find any answers to the brilliance of that man, Virat Kohli. They failed to bowl well during the death overs and now have a mighty target to overhaul. Rashid Khan was their most economical bowler on the night with

Cometh the hour, cometh the man! We have witnessed another Virat Kohli masterclass this evening! It is Bangalore who have finished on a high and ended up with a daunting total on the board. At the start, their reliable opening pair of Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis showed signs of intent straightaway and got the hosts off to a flying start. However, the dismissal of their skipper triggered a mini-collapse for them during the middle overs. Michael Bracewell steadied the ship somewhat with Kohli

Mohit Sharma to Anuj Rawat, A brace to end the innings! Mohit Sharma bowls another low full toss in line with the stumps. Anuj Rawat shuffles down the wicket and flicks to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Bangalore have managed to reach close to the 200-run mark and will be mighty pleased with their effort. 

Mohit Sharma to Anuj Rawat, ! A misfield and some free runs for Bangalore! Bowls this slightly back of a length and at the batter. Anuj Rawat pulls this towards deep square leg and they look for two as the fielder comes sliding in. He slides past the ball though and it will be four more runs. 

Mohit Sharma to Anuj Rawat, ! Anuj Rawat says he can hit them too! Mohit Sharma bowls a low full toss in line with the stumps. Anuj Rawat lofts this over deep square leg and gets six runs. Useful runs for Bangalore here! 

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli pulls this straight to deep mid-wicket and they take a run. Virat Kohli is furious as he wanted the second but it was never there. 

Mohit Sharma to Anuj Rawat, Mohit Sharma bowls this full and outside off. Anuj Rawat lofts this towards long on and David Miller comes running in from the deep to grab hold of the ball. He is saying he is not sure about the catch though and they go upstairs to check. The third umpire reckons the ball has touched the ground and it is NOT . This means it will be a single and Virat Kohli will be on strike. 

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, TWO CENTURIES IN CONSECUTIVE MATCHES FOR VIRAT KOHLI! This is bowled on a good length and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli pushes this towards long on and takes an easy single. He raises his bat in celebration but knows that he still has some work to do here. 

Mohammad Shami to Anuj Rawat, Bowls this one full and just outside off. Anuj Rawat gets this towards long off and they run really well to complete a couple of runs. There is a direct hit from the deep but replays show that Virat Kohli has managed to slide into the crease. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, Goes full and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep square leg and looks for two. He has to settle for a run though. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, ! Virat Kohli helps this on its way and he is now two runs away from another century! Mohammad Shami bowls this slightly short and onto the hips. Virat Kohli pulls this down to deep backward square leg for four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Anuj Rawat, Nails the yorker outside the off pole. Anuj Rawat digs this out towards cover and takes one. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, Goes full and into the pads. Virat Kohli eases this down to long on and takes a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, ! Great wristwork by Virat Kohli as he picks the gap to perfection! A low full toss at the pads by Mohammad Shami and Virat Kohli clips this towards deep square leg for four runs. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, On a yorker length and at the stumps. Virat Kohli clips this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a single to retain strike. 

Mohammad Shami to Michael Bracewell, ! CAUGHT! Mohammad Shami comes back on and delivers for Gujarat! Tries to go full but ends up bowling a full toss, on the stumps, Michael Bracewell goes for a swipe across the line but is in position to do. Gets it off the splice of the bat and balloons an easy catch towards the bowler. Mohammad Shami settles under it and makes no mistake. A much-needed breakthrough for Gujarat as Michael Bracewell was starting to shift gears. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, ! Virat Kohli is hitting the gaps beautifully here! Yash Dayal drifts onto the pads on a fuller length. Easy pickings for Virat Kohli and he flicks this down to third man for four runs. 

Yash Dayal to Anuj Rawat, Anuj Rawat's job is simple here as all he has to do is get Virat Kohli back on strike. This is bowled full and just outside the off pole. Anuj Rawat drills this to long on for a run. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, Bowls this on a good length and attacks the pads. Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep square leg and takes one. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, ! That is sheer timing and Virat Kohli will want most of the strike here! This is on a length and just outside off. Virat Kohli slaps this over deep mid-wicket and collects six runs. 

Yash Dayal to Anuj Rawat, Yash Dayal bowls this short and outside the off stump. Anuj Rawat cuts this hard to deep point and they settle for a single. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Quicker through the air and bowled full, outside off. Virat Kohli knocks this straight to the fielder at cover. Just six runs from this over. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli pulls this towards deep square leg and they take a couple of runs. 

Rashid Khan to Anuj Rawat, Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Anuj Rawat gets down on one knee and sweeps this towards deep square leg for yet another single. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Looks like they want to play out Rashid Khan's last over. This is short and into the pads. Virat Kohli whips this towards deep square leg for another run. 

Rashid Khan to Anuj Rawat, Bowls this full and on an off-stump line. Anuj Rawat goes deep in the crease and flicks this to deep mid-wicket for one. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Rashid Khan bowls this full and just outside off. Virat Kohli dabs this towards point and calls for a quick single. 

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, Bowls this really full and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a run. 

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, ! What a lovely shot this is and Virat Kohli is fighting hard here! Mohit Sharma bowls another yorker wide outside off. Virat Kohli guides this towards deep backward point for four runs. 

Mohit Sharma to Anuj Rawat, On a good length this time and in line with the stumps. Anuj Rawat dabs this towards cover-point and sets off for a quick run. 

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, Bowls this on a yorker length and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli digs this out towards point and takes one. 

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, ! Virat Kohli slaps this away with disdain! Mohit Sharma bowls another back-of-the-hand delivery on a good length and outside off. Virat Kohli smashes this to deep cover for four runs. 

Mohit Sharma to Anuj Rawat, Bowls this short and onto the body of the batter. Anuj Rawat looks to pull this away but does not connect cleanly. The ball roles to the leg side and they take one. 

Mohit Sharma to Anuj Rawat, WIDE! Mohit Sharma bowls this full and well outside the off stump. Anuj Rawat leaves this one alone and the umpire calls this wide as it is beyond the tram line. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, Sees Kohli advance and follows him on a hard length, Virat Kohli works this one in the vacant mid-wicket region for a brace. A good comeback over by Yash Dayal, a wicket and only 4 runs off it. 

Yash Dayal to Anuj Rawat, Rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it on a good length, on off, Anuj Rawat runs it down to third man and opens his account with a single. 

Yash Dayal to Anuj Rawat, Keeps it in the channel outside off, Anuj Rawat pushes this one straight to backward point.

Yash Dayal to Dinesh Karthik, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Dinesh Karthik departs for a golden duck! Yash Dayal bowls this one short and down leg, Dinesh Karthik tries to get inside the line and goes for the pull. The ball takes the gloves on its way to the keeper and Wriddhiman Saha pouches it safely. Yash Dayal has his first wicket of the game and Bangalore have now lost half their side. 

Yash Dayal to Anuj Rawat, Bowls it on a good length, on off, Anuj Rawat dabs this one to backward point. Virat Kohli wants a single but Rawat says no. 

Anuj Rawat is the new batter at the crease. 

Strategic break! Bangalore have managed to keep a steady run rate but lost three wickets to spinners in the middle phase. Virat Kohli has continued along his path but his scoring rate has reduced a fraction as he looks to anchor this inning. Gujarat have managed to take crucial wickets and will be eager to end well and restrict their opponents to a chasable target. Their pace bowlers have gone for plenty but have an opportunity to redeem themselves in the death overs. Dinesh Karthik is the new

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, Fuller and around off from over the wicket, Virat Kohli drives it along the ground to long off for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Michael Bracewell, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Low full toss, around off, Michael Bracewell walks across and tries to paddle it fine. Does not manage to get any bat on it and the ball catches him on the front pad. The ball rolls to short fine leg for a leg bye. Wriddhiman Saha thinks the impact is outside off and Gujarat opt not to review. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, Keeps it on a back of a length and around off, Virat Kohli works it to backward point for one more run.

Mohammad Shami to Michael Bracewell, Another yorker around middle and leg, Michael Bracewell jams this one in front of deep mid-wicket and collects a couple of runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Michael Bracewell, Nails the yorker on middle, Michael Bracewell gets his bat down in time and digs this one back to the bowler.

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, On a length and outside off, Virat Kohli carves this one to deep cover for a single.

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, Low full toss, around off, Virat Kohli knocks it down to long on for one more run.

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, Another one on a shorter length, outside off, Michael Bracewell pulls it down to long on and rotates the strike.

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, ! Short and punished! Mohit Sharma goes change of pace again and bowls it short, on middle, Michael Bracewell waits for it and pulls it towards deep square leg for four more runs. 

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, ! Streaky! Slower and into the wicket, around off, Michael Bracewell shapes to cut gets a top edge. The ball lobs in front of the diving fielder at backward point and the ball races away for a boundary. 

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, On a good length and outside off. Virat Kohli dabs this towards short third man and sets off for a single. 

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, ! Mohit Sharma sees the batter advance and drops it short, outside off, Virat Kohli gets on top of the bounce and punches it through extra cover for a boundary. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, On a shorter length, on middle, Virat Kohli nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, FIFTY FOR KOHLI! Another googly, short and outside off, Virat Kohli punches it wide of deep cover and collects a couple of runs to bring up his fifty. The clutch player delivers yet again in a big game. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Short and quicker around leg, Virat Kohli misses the flick and gets it off his thigh pad towards short fine leg for a dot. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Googly, short and turning away, outside off, Virat Kohli reaches out and pushes it to extra cover.

Noor Ahmad to Michael Bracewell, Tossed up, full on middle, Michael Bracewell drives with a straight bat to long on for one. 

Noor Ahmad to Michael Bracewell, ! Michael Bracewell takes on Noor Ahmad now! Floated up, full and outside off, Michael Bracewell creams the drive wide of deep cover for a boundary. 

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, Full again and around leg, Michael Bracewell flicks it off his toes towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, ! Nicely played! Mohit Sharma goes full and outside off, Michael Bracewell gets into a good position lofts it over mid off for four more runs. 

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, ! Powered away! On a good length and angling across outside off, Michael Bracewell frees his arms and slaps it to the left of extra cover for a boundary. 

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, WIDE! Bends his back and bangs it in short, outside off, Michael Bracewell shapes to pull but does not connect. The ball sails over his head for a wide. 

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, Fullish delivery, around off, Michael Bracewell looks to squeeze this one on the off side but missses.

Mohit Sharma to Michael Bracewell, Sees the batter advance and bowls it full and wide outside off, Michael Bracewell reaches out and goes for the drive but does not connect.

Mohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, Comes into the attack and starts on a back of a length, on off, Virat Kohli stands tall and punches it to deep cover for a single. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Short this time and Noor Ahmad looks to keep it straight. Virat Kohli tucks this towards deep backward square leg for another run and will retain strike. 

Noor Ahmad to Michael Bracewell, Bowls this into the stumps on a fuller length. Michael Bracewell gets this off the inside part of his bat towards deep mid-wicket for one. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Tosses this one full and on a leg-stump line. Virat Kohli clips this towards deep square leg for a single. 

Noor Ahmad to Mahipal Lomror, ! STUMPED! Noor Ahmad has his second and Mahipal Lomror continues to struggle this season! This is bowled full and going down leg. Mahipal Lomror charges down the wicket and falls over as he looks to get to the ball on his leg side. He misses and falls over allowing Wriddhiman Saha to collect the ball and whip the bails off. This will be a wide but don't think Gujarat will be too bothered with that as they have their third wicket. Bangalore in a bit of t

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, ! Virat Kohli is fighting a lone battle at the moment! Floats this one full and outside off. Virat Kohli gets a good stride forward and powers this straight towards long off for four runs. 

Michael Bracewell comes in at number 5. 

Noor Ahmad to Michael Bracewell, Fires this one full and into the pads. Michael Bracewell looks to work this leg side but misses. The ball rolls to the leg side off his pads and they take a leg bye. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Tosses this one full as well and onto the pads. Virat Kohli flicks this down to fine leg for a single. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, WIDE! Fires this one full and going down leg. Virat Kohli leaves this one alone and the umpire indicates that this is wide. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Short this time and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli cuts this to deep point and takes a run. Excellent over by Rashid Khan with a wicket and three runs coming from it. 

Rashid Khan to Mahipal Lomror, Continues to bowl full and on a leg-stump line. Mahipal Lomror flicks this into the leg side and sets off for a quick single. 

Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, ! TIMBER! The magician is at it again and gets rid of a very dangerous-looking Glenn Maxwell! Rashid Khan bowls this slightly short and in line with the stumps. Glenn Maxwell gets stuck in the crease and he looks to work the ball away. He does not get bat on this one and the ball creeps through to peg the middle stump back. Glenn Maxwell raises his head in disappointment but will have to take the long walk back to the hut as Bangalore find themselves two

Rashid Khan to Mahipal Lomror, Bowls it a bit short, outside off, Mahipal Lomror shapes to cut but gets beaten by the sharp bounce. 

Rashid Khan to Mahipal Lomror, Loops this one really full and onto the pads. Mahipal Lomror misses his flick and there is an appeal by the bowler. The umpire remains unmoved and Wriddhiman Saha says 'pitching' loudly. 

Mahipal Lomror is the new man in. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Rashid Khan tosses this full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli hits this uppishly towards long off for a single. 

Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, Goes really full this time and pitching outside leg. Glenn Maxwell looks to heave this into the leg side but misses and gets hit on his pads. 

Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, ! Another outstanding shot and Glenn Maxwell is well on his way here! Noor Ahmad bowls a googly full and offers width outside off. Glenn Maxwell creams this towards deep cover for four runs. 

Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, ! Glenn Maxwell has got a hold of this one and he is not hanging around here! Noor Ahmad loops this one full and outside off. Glenn Maxwell thumps this over long on for six runs. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Flights this full and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli strokes this to deep cover and takes a run. 

Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, Bowls this slightly short and onto the pads. Glenn Maxwell flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single to get off the mark. 

Noor Ahmad to Faf du Plessis, ! CAUGHT! Noor Ahmad draws first blood and this is a big wicket for Gujarat! They have managed to break this deadly opening partnership and just like that are back in this game! Noor Ahmad floats this one full and well outside the off pole. Faf du Plessis looks to go hard at the ball and it takes the outside edge of his bat. Wriddhiman Saha behind the wicket has no chance of catching this one but fortunately for him, it hits his pads and loops up into th

Glenn Maxwell comes out to bat. 

Rashid Khan to Faf du Plessis, Another run to end this over. This is bowled short as well and at the stumps. Faf du Plessis punches this towards deep mid-wicket and he will retain strike. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Back to bowling short and just outside the off pole. Virat Kohli pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and their happy to take singles here. 

Rashid Khan to Faf du Plessis, Bowls this one slightly short and on a leg-stump line. Faf du Plessis tucks this towards deep backward square leg for another run. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Floats this one full and outside off. Virat Kohli knocks this through cover for one more. 

Rashid Khan to Faf du Plessis, Continues to loop this one full but this time in line with the stumps. Faf du Plessis flicks this towards deep square leg for a single. 

Rashid Khan to Faf du Plessis, Rashid Khan tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Faf du Plessis pushes this towards point. 

Strategic break! This has been a rollicking start by Bangalore. Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli have come out with intent and have found boundaries at will. On the other hand, Gujarat have been guilty of bowling too short and they have been made to pay by the two Bangalore openers. Hardik Pandya will look to regroup in this strategic break and come up with a better game plan to keep runs in check. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Back to bowling at the pads on a fuller length. Virat Kohli clips this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. Bangalore are 62 for no loss after the Powerplay and another good partnership by their free-scoring openers. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Four! Virat Kohli cracks this one to the fence! Noor Ahmad offers width this time as he continues to bowl short. Virat Kohli goes onto the back foot and punches this to deep cover for four runs. 

Noor Ahmad to Faf du Plessis, On a shorter length once again and at the batter. Faf du Plessis tucks this towards deep square leg for one. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Bowls this on a shorter length and outside off. Virat Kohli looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge high into the air but just short of mid off. They take a run. 

Noor Ahmad to Virat Kohli, Fires this one full and onto the pads. Virat Kohli looks to flick this away but misses.

Noor Ahmad to Faf du Plessis, Noor Ahmad starts with a short ball pitched outside leg. Faf du Plessis shuffles around in the crease and then flicks it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Rashid Khan to Faf du Plessis, Straighter one this time and short, on middle, Faf du Plessis nudges it to mid-wicket and keeps the strike with a single.

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Flighted again, full on middle and leg, Virat Kohli makes room to go inside out but mishits it towards long on for one.

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Googly this time, short and down leg, Virat Kohli helps it towards short fine leg where Noor Ahmad makes a good diving stop and keeps it to one.

Rashid Khan to Faf du Plessis, Drifts onto the pads on a short length, Faf du Plessis pushes it to mid off and takes a single.

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, Floated up, full on off, Virat Kohli takes a good stride forward and times the drive. Gets it wide of extra cover for a couple of runs. 

Rashid Khan to Virat Kohli, ! Rashid Khan is welcomed with a boundary! Rashid drops it short and turning away, outside off, Virat Kohli goes back and slams this uppishly but in the gap at covers for a boundary. 

Yash Dayal to Faf du Plessis, ! Faf du Plessis on the charge! Slower and fuller, outside off, Faf du Plessis reaches out and lofts this one well over mid off for four more runs. 

Yash Dayal to Faf du Plessis, Angled across on a length, outside off, Faf du Plessis frees his arms and drills it down the wicket. Virat Kohli at the non-striker's end does not manage to get out of the way and the ball deflects off his legs towards mid off. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, Back of a length and on leg, Virat Kohli tries to tuck this one on the leg side but gets an inside edge. The ball drops at his feet and Faf du Plessis calls him for a quick single. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, ! Virat Kohli gets into the act now! Dayal bowls it full on middle and leg, Virat Kohli brings his wrists into play and whips it over mid-wicket for a boundary. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, ! Short again, punished again! Perists with the short length, at the batter, Virat Kohli goes not miss out as he pulls it towards deep square leg for the third boundary of the over. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, ! Short and dispatched! Goes short and around leg, Virat Kohli waits for the ball to arrive and pulls it through backward square leg for yet another boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Faf du Plessis, ! Just over! Mohammad Shami bowls it into the wicket, on middle, Faf du Plessis backs away and slaps it towards mid on. Gets it just over the leaping Mohit Sharma there and the ball races away for four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Faf du Plessis, Fuller and on middle, Faf du Plessis hoicks across the line towards mid-wicket for a dot. 

Mohammad Shami to Faf du Plessis, ! Make that three fours in a row for the Bangalore skipper! On a length this time and angling in on leg, Faf du Plessis clears his front leg and heaves it towards deep square leg. Noor Ahmad runs to his left and puts in a dive but does not manage to stop the boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Faf du Plessis, ! Back-to-back boundaries for Faf du Plessis! Shami keeps it on the shorter side, on middle, Faf du Plessis stands tall and pulls it wide of mid on for four more runs. 

Mohammad Shami to Faf du Plessis, ! Sign of intent by Faf du Plessis! Back of a length this time and around off, Faf du Plessis uses his feet and lofts it over mid off. Does not middle this one but enough to clear mid off and the outfield does the rest. 

Mohammad Shami to Faf du Plessis, On a good length and tailing in on middle, Faf du Plessis gets cramped for room and can only push this one back to the bowler.

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, Bowls it around leg, on a hard length, Virat Kohli swats this one wide of fine leg and collects a couple of runs. Yash Dayal bowls a quiet over as well. 

Yash Dayal to Faf du Plessis, Faf du Plessis is off the mark now! Goes slightly fuller and tailing in on leg, Faf du Plessis accounts for the inward movement and pushes it to mid off for a quick single.

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, In the channel outside off, on a good length, Virat Kohli dabs it to deep backward point and rotates the strike. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, Another one on a hard length, Virat Kohli stands tall and punches it without any timing to extra cover. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, Pulls his length back and angles it across, outside off, Virat Kohli uses his feet and has a swipe but misses. 

Yash Dayal to Virat Kohli, Begins his spell on a fuller length, on off, a hint of inward movement, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and times the drive to cover-point.

Yash Dayal will share the attack and bowl from the other end. 

Mohammad Shami to Faf du Plessis, Drifts onto the pads on a good length, Faf du Plessis tries to tickle this one fine but gets an inside edge onto this thigh pad. A tidy first over by Mohammad Shami comes to an end. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, Keeps it on a shortish length, swinging away, outside off, Virat Kohli opens the bat face and guides it to deep backward point for a single. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, Goes a bit short, around off, Virat Kohli taps this one in front of point and sets off for a single. Faf du Plessis says no and sends him back. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, ! Virat Kohli is up and running! Shami bowls it on a length, shaping away, outside off, Virat Kohli opens himself up and carves it covers. Opens his account with a boundary. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, WIDE! Strays down the leg side on a good length, Virat Kohli lets it go for a wide. 

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, Back of a length this time and outside off, Virat Kohli stands tall and punches it straight to cover-point. 

We are all set for the game to begin as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The Gujarat players are in a huddle at the boundary before taking their respective positions on the field. Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli will open the inning for Bangalore and will want to get another good partnership going here. Mohammad Shami has the new ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play...

Mohammad Shami to Virat Kohli, Starts on the money! On a good length and angling in on middle, Virat Kohli watchfully clips this one to mid on.

UPDATE - 7.59 pm IST (2.29 pm GMT) - Sigh! It has started to drizzle again and the covers are back on. Having said that, only the pitch has been covered for now which means it is just a light drizzle. The ground staff are waiting with the heavy covers at the boundary line and waiting to see if the intensity picks up.

UPDATE - 8.17 pm IST (2.47 pm GMT) - The start time has been delayed to 8.25 pm IST (2.55 pm GMT). The Bangalore openers have their full gear on and are sitting in the shed by the boundary line as they look eager to get on the field. Just to fill you in on the qualification situation, Bangalore need to win to qualify. For Mumbai to qualify, Gujarat need to win or there needs to be no result in this match. 

Faf du Plessis, the captain of Banglore says that they would have chosen to chase as well but that is due to the weather. Adds that batting first is good on this wicket so hopefully they can win. Mentions that they had two good games and the guys are motivated. Claims that they are a starting with a strong team and they will look to do their best. Reckons that in this competition if you're not at your best, it can cost you games. Informs that Himanshu Sharma comes into the side in plac

Hardik Pandya, the skipper of Gujarat, says that they will bowl first. Adds that it looks like a good track and says that he is not sure how the weather will hold up. Mentions that nothing changes for them and they believe in winning games and playing good cricket. Also says that they cannot take anything lightly and adds that this game is as important as Qualifier 1. Ends by informing that they are playing with the same team as the last game.

Impact Players for Gujarat - Vijay Shankar, KS Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Sai Kishore, Abhinav Manohar.

Gujarat (Playing XI) - Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (C), Dasun Shanaka, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Yash Dayal. 

Impact Players for Bangalore - Himanshu Sharma, Suyash Prabhudessai, Finn Allen, Sonu Yadav, Akash Deep.

Bangalore (Playing XI) - Faf du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Michael Bracewell, Wayne Parnell, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Vyshak Vijay Kumar. 

TOSS - The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of Gujarat. They have elected to BOWL first.