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We are set for the chase! Virat Kohli has his team in a huddle.

Can Kolkata chase it down? This is a very tough question. They have a strong lineup but chasing at Chennai hasn't been easy. Is this pitch better to bat on or were Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers batting on a different plane? We will get the answers to all of this in a while. Do join us for the chase...

Glenn Maxwell is up for a chat. He says it was nice to get in there early and it was important to cash in on the poor deliveries. Adds it was hard work against the pacers and they wanted to cash in against the spinners. Mentions the back of the length ball was difficult to hit and they could not hit it through the line. States AB showed his class against Mumbai and he did a great job here too. Ends by saying he is happy to wear the orange cap and he hopes his players can do well. 

Coming to the bowling, Kolkata had a great start as Varun Chakravarthy picked up two early wickets but they failed to carry that momentum forward. Prasidh Krishna bowled well and picked up a wicket. Shakib Al Hasan had a bad day and he was taken apart by Maxwell. Chakravarthy picked up a couple of wickets but was expensive towards the end. Harbhajan bowled well at the start but he was taken apart in the penultimate over. Cummins had a tough day and Andre Russell was very expensive in the end.

After losing two early wickets, it was all about Glenn Maxwell. He batted first with Padikkal and provided a good platform and then once he was set, exploded in typical Maxwell style. He would be disappointed to not finish with a century. But a strong finish by the one and only AB de Villiers and Kyle Jamieson has powered Bangalore to a massive score on this wicket. AB de Villiers punished the bowlers towards the end and hit some freaky boundaries.

Wow! What a batting performance we've seen here! To get over 200 in Chennai is a massive achievement. Maxwell and AB de Villiers were in great touch today!

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, ! AB de Villiers finishes the innings in style! Full on middle, de Villiers lofts it over mid on for a boundary. BANGALORE FINISH WITH 204/4! 

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, Yorker on off, de Villiers digs it out back towards the bowler.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, ! Sensible shot! Short delivery outside off, de Villiers guides it over short third man for a boundary.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, WIDE! Russell bowls it wide outside off, de Villiers looks to chase it but misses it.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, Yorker outside off, de Villiers drives it through covers. Two runs taken.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, ! That is hammered! Low full toss on middle, de Villiers flicks it over square leg for a biggie.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, ! That is dispatched! Length delivery on off, de Villiers lofts it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Harbhajan Singh to AB de Villiers, On middle, de Villiers pushes it through mid on for a single.

Harbhajan Singh to AB de Villiers, ! 50 for AB de Villiers! Floated delivery delivery on off, de Villiers lofts it over long off for a maximum.

Harbhajan Singh to Kyle Jamieson, Loopy delivery on off, Jamieson pushes it through mid on for a single.

Harbhajan Singh to Kyle Jamieson, ! That is just over the long off fielder! Tossed up delivery on off, Jamieson lofts it just over the long off fielder for a biggie.

Harbhajan Singh to Kyle Jamieson, ! Nicely played! Short delivery outside off, Jamieson pushes it through covers for a boundary.

Harbhajan Singh to Kyle Jamieson, Floated delivery outside off, Jamieson looks to go big but misses it due to the extra bounce on this one.

Who will bowl the penultimate over? Time for some spin. Harbhajan Singh comes into the attack.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, Length delivery outside off, de Villiers looks to swing at it but gets an inside edge towards the keeper.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, ! Nicely played! Full toss on off, de Villiers guides it past short third man for a boundary.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, Yorker outside off, de Villiers digs it out through covers. The batsmen get two runs.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, ! Good shot! Full and outside off, de Villiers drives it through point for a boundary.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, ! That is clobbered! Full toss on middle, de Villiers lofts it over mid-wicket for a maximum.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, WIDE! Russell bowls it wide outside off, de Villiers offers no shot to this one.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, PLAY AND A MISS! Full and outside off, de Villiers looks to dig it out but misses it.

Who will come out now? Kyle Jamieson is the new man in. Andre Russell will bowl for Kolkata at the death.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, ! CAUGHT! Cummins gets his first wicket! Short delivery on middle, Maxwell looks to pull but gets a top edge. It goes towards short fine leg where Harbhajan Singh takes a good catch. End of a wonderful innings by Glenn Maxwell.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, PLAY AND A MISS! Short delivery on off, Maxwell looks to smash but misses it. It goes safely towards the keeper.

Pat Cummins to AB de Villiers, Short delivery on middle, de Villiers pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Back of a length outside off, Maxwell punches it through mid off for a single.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Good length delivery on middle, Maxwell looks to play the reverse scoop but misses it. It goes safely towards the keeper.

Pat Cummins to AB de Villiers, Short delivery on middle, de Villiers pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

Who will bowl from the other end? Pat Cummins is into the attack.

Prasidh Krishna to AB de Villiers, Back of a length on off, de Villiers punches it through point for a run. 11 runs from the over!

Prasidh Krishna to AB de Villiers, ! This is even better! Short delivery on middle, de Villiers pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Prasidh Krishna to AB de Villiers, ! That is hammered! Full and outside off, de Villiers drives it through covers for a boundary.

Prasidh Krishna to AB de Villiers, Good length delivery on off, de Villiers looks to cut but mistimes it to covers.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Back of a length on middle, Maxwell flicks it through square leg for a single.

Prasidh Krishna is into the attack.

Prasidh Krishna to AB de Villiers, Length delivery on middle, de Villiers flicks it towards fine leg for a single.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, ! That is smoked! Outrageous stroke! Flat ball on the stumps. Maxwell has made his mind about playing the switch hit and he nails it deep over the mid-wicket fence. 17 from the over.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, Short ball again, on the stumps. Maxwell cuts it wide of deep mid-wicket. Rahul Tripathi runs in, puts in a dive, passes the ball to his partner and saves two runs.

Varun Chakaravarthy to AB de Villiers, Short and wide outside off, cut away to sweeper cover for one.

Varun Chakaravarthy to AB de Villiers, ! Fortune favors the brave and this time AB de Villiers was the brave one! Full ball, outside off. AB de Villiers throws the kitchen sink at it and gets the thick outside edge down to the third man fence.

Varun Chakaravarthy to AB de Villiers, ! That was so powerfully struck that no fielder moved! Loopy ball, on off. AB de Villiers comes down the track and hits it down the ground. Long off didn't move an inch.

Varun Chakaravarthy to AB de Villiers, Loopy ball, on off. Tapped to point for nothing.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, ! That is hit very well! The extra delivery costs a boundary! Short and wide outside off, Maxwell waits for it and then runs it over short third man and backward point.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Slower ball, on a length but again wide outside off. Maxwell slashes at it but misses. Wided.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Length ball, but wide outside off. Maxwell shoulders his arms and so does the umpire.

Pat Cummins to AB de Villiers, Fuller ball this time, on off. AB de Villiers drills it to mid off and takes a quick single.

Pat Cummins to AB de Villiers, Short ball, outside off. AB de Villiers chops it to covers.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Short delivery on middle, Maxwell pulls it through square leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to AB de Villiers, Back of a length on off, de Villiers guides it towards third man for a single.

Pat Cummins to AB de Villiers, Good length delivery on off, de Villiers guides it towards third man. Harbhajan Singh in the deep misfields and concedes a couple.

STRATEGIC TIME-! Bangalore are going well as Maxwell is still out there. They lost Padikkal but they have AB de Villiers in the middle. He would look to stay till the end and help Bangalore cross 160. On the other hand, Kolkata would look to break this partnership as quickly as possible. Pat Cummins is back on.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, Loopy ball, outside off. Maxwell drills it down the ground but Varun Chakaravarthy gets a hand to it. Just 5 from the over.

Varun Chakaravarthy to AB de Villiers, Tossed up, on the pads. Clipped away to deep square leg for one.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, Full ball, on off. Glenn Maxwell goes for the switch hit, but Nitish Rana at mid-wicket dives and keeps it to one.

Varun Chakaravarthy to AB de Villiers, Full ball, on off. AB de Villiers leans into it and drills it to long off for one.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, Carrom ball, this lands outside off. Tapped away to point for one.

Varun Chakaravarthy is back on.

Varun Chakaravarthy to AB de Villiers, Short ball, outside off. AB de Villiers chops it to sweeper cover for one.

Prasidh Krishna to AB de Villiers, Hello there! This might be the first 3 runs of the season! Full ball, outside off. AB de Villiers drills it past covers. The man from deep point chases it and before it reaches the fence.

Prasidh Krishna to AB de Villiers, Nice stroke to get off the mark! Length ball, outside off. AB de Villiers cuts it past point. Third man cuts it off and keeps it down to two.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Fuller this time, on off. Maxwell punches it to mid off and takes a quick single.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Back of a length this time, on the stumps. Maxwell defends it well.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Beaten! Length ball, outside off. Maxwell pushes at it from the crease but fails to get any bat on it.

Prasidh Krishna to Devdutt Padikkal, ! TAKEN! Padikkal's struggle comes to an end! Short ball, around off. Padikkal doesn't get hold of the pull shot and hits it straight to Rahul Tripathi at deep mid-wicket.

AB de Villiers is the next batsman in.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Loopy ball, on off. Padikkal comes down the track and chips it down to long on for one.

Harbhajan Singh to Glenn Maxwell, Loopy ball, on off. Maxwell looks to reverse sweep but gets the under edge to the leg side. One run taken.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, ! Cracking shot! Short delivery outside off, Maxwell cuts it towards point where Rana misfields and concedes a boundary.

Harbhajan Singh to Glenn Maxwell, ! Such power! Harbhajan bowls a short ball, outside off. Maxwell thumps it to the extra cover fence. One bounce and to the ropes.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Shorter ball, on the stumps. Cut away to sweeper cover for one.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, ! He's connected that alright! Perfect execution! Loopy ball, on off. Padikkal gets in position and reverse sweeps it over point. The ball races to the fence.

Harbhajan Singh is back on.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Flatter ball, outside off. Padikkal looks to cut it but misses.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Length delivery on middle, Maxwell pushes it back towards the bowler.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Full and outside off, Maxwell pushes it to point.

Prasidh Krishna to Devdutt Padikkal, Length delivery on leg, Padikkal flicks it through square leg for a single.

Prasidh Krishna to Devdutt Padikkal, Full on off, Padikkal drives it uppishly towards covers where it falls short of the fielder.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Short delivery on middle, Maxwell pulls it through mid on for a single.

Prasidh Krishna is back on.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, 50 for Glenn Maxwell! It has been another solid knock from him. Length delivery on off, Maxwell pushes it through mid on for a single.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Short again on middle, Maxwell pulls it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, ! That is smashed! Short delivery on off, Maxwell slaps it over covers for a boundary. This looked more like a tennis ball smash! Great execution!

Pat Cummins to Devdutt Padikkal, Short of a length on middle, Padikkal pulls it over mid-wicket for a single.

Pat Cummins to Devdutt Padikkal, Length delivery on leg, Padikkal flicks it towards fine leg. The batsmen get a couple.

Bowling change! Pat Cummins replaces his fellow pacer Prasidh Krishna. 1-0-9-0 for him so far.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Back of a length on off, Maxwell guides it towards third man for a single.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Devdutt Padikkal, On off, Padikkal keeps it out.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, On middle, Maxwell flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Devdutt Padikkal, Full on middle, Padikkal flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, Floated delivery on off, Maxwell pushes it through point for a single.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, ! Nicely played! Loopy delivery on leg, Maxwell flicks it through square leg for a boundary.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, ! That is hammered! Short delivery on middle, Maxwell pulls it over mid-wicket for a maximum.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, ! Cracking shot! Short delivery outside off, Maxwell cuts it hard through point for a boundary. 50 up for Bangalore!

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, NO BALL! Tossed up delivery on off, Maxwell drives it to point. The third umpire calls it a no ball as Chakaravarthy oversteps!

Strategic Time-Out! This has been a great period of play. Kolkata had a dream start after picking up two early wickets. But now Devdutt Padikkal and Glenn Maxwell are looking good. Maxwell, in particular, is looking in very good touch. This hasn't proven to be the easiest pitch to bat on and so Bangalore might look to score anything around 150-160. Kolkata needs wickets or else, Maxwell and AB de Villiers can take the game away from them. Varun Chakaravarthy to start post the break.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Length ball on off, Maxwell guides it through point for a single.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Good length delivery on off, Maxwell looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Back of a length on leg, Maxwell looks to flick but misses it and gets hit on the pads.

Prasidh Krishna to Devdutt Padikkal, Back of a length on off, Maxwell guides it towards third man for a single. The third umpire calls it a no ball as Krishna oversteps! Free Hit coming up!

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Length ball on off, Maxwell guides it towards third man for a single.

Bowling change! Prasidh Krishna replaces Pat Cummins.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Length delivery on off, Maxwell pushes it to point.

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, Full delivery on off, Maxwell drives it through mid off for a single. 17 runs from the over. Big over for Bangalore. End of the Powerplay. BANGALORE ARE 45/2 AFTER 6 OVERS!

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, ! Nice improvisation! On middle, Maxwell plays a reverse sweep over point for a boundary. Shakib Al Hasan is leaking runs valuable runs here.

Shakib Al Hasan to Devdutt Padikkal, Tossed up ball on middle, Padikkal flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Cracking shot! Short delivery on off, Padikkal punches it hard through point for a boundary.

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, Floated delivery on middle, Maxwell sweeps it through mid-wicket for a single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, ! That is hammered! Flighted delivery on middle, Maxwell plays a slog sweep over mid-wicket for a maximum.

Who will bowl the last over of the Powerplay?

Pat Cummins to Devdutt Padikkal, Pulled away but just a couple! Short ball, on off. Padikkal pulls it but miscues it past mid on. Andre Russell jogs for it and the batters take a couple.

Pat Cummins to Devdutt Padikkal, Back of a length, on the stumps. Defended into the pitch by Devdutt Padikkal.

Pat Cummins to Devdutt Padikkal, Fuller and outside off. Padikkal runs it past point and picks up a couple. The fielder from third man cuts it off but the batters get the second run with ease.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Length ball, around the stumps. Maxwell punches it to the left of mid on for one.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, ! Streaky runs! Length ball, on off. Maxwell frees his arms but gets the inside edge past the stumps and short fine leg for a boundary.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Starts with a length ball, outside off. Maxwell stays back and taps it to point for nothing.

Pat Cummins is into the attack.

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, Single to end the over! Slower through air, lands outside off. Maxwell carves it wide of long off and keeps the strike.

Shakib Al Hasan to Devdutt Padikkal, Flighted ball, turning into him. Padikkal clips it past mid-wicket for one.

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, Loopy ball, outside off. Maxwell drills it to long off for one.

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, Full ball, on off. Drilled to covers.

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, Loopy ball, on the stumps. Maxwell gets the inner half of the bat back to Shakib.

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, ! Welcome to the attack says Maxwell! Short and outside off. Maxwell goes back in the crease and cuts it past point.

Shakib Al Hasan is on.

Harbhajan Singh to Glenn Maxwell, Off the mark! Tossed up, on off. Drilled down to long on for one. Another tidy over by Harbhajan Singh.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Tossed up nicely, on the stumps. Devdutt Padikkal looks to drive it but gets the inside edge past square leg for one.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Flatter ball, down the leg side. Wide given.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Darted on the pads. Padikkal looks to flick it but is rapped on the pads.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Loopy ball, on the stumps. Defended off the front foot.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Short and a touch outside off. Padikkal looks to cut it away but fails to connect.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Fuller ball, on off. Pushed back to the bowler.

Glenn Maxwell is the next batsman in.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Rajat Patidar, ! BOWLED! Virat Kohli had said that Rajat Patidar is a good player of spin but even he couldn't deal with that beauty! Flatter ball, lands on off and turns back in. Rajat Patidar is stuck in the crease while looking to push at it but the ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps. Great start for Varun Chakaravarthy.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Devdutt Padikkal, Flatter ball, on the pads. Padikkal goes deep in the crease and whips it past square leg for one.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Rajat Patidar, Off the mark! Loopy ball, around off. Patidar punches it to long on for one.

Rajat Patidar is the new batsman in.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Devdutt Padikkal, Full ball, on the pads. Flicked down to deep square leg for one.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Virat Kohli, ! TAKEN! Oh my goodness that is a stunning catch! Tossed up, outside off. Kohli wants to show who the boss is and comes down the track. He doesn't get to the pitch of the ball and ends up getting a thick outside edge over covers. It looked like it was gonna fall safe but Rahul Tripathi ran back, put in a dive and took a very good catch.

Varun Chakravarthy to bowl from the other end.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Virat Kohli, Flatter ball, on the stumps. Clipped away to mid-wicket for nothing.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Flatter ball, on the stumps. Devdutt Padikkal defends it from the crease. Good first over by Harbhajan Singh.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Shorter and wider outside off, cut away to point.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Flighted ball, on the stumps. Devdutt Padikkal looks to defend but misses and is hit on the pads. A muted appeal and the umpire is unmoved.

Harbhajan Singh to Virat Kohli, ! Not where he wanted to hit but still counts as a boundary! Full ball, outside off. Kohli runs down the track and gets the outside edge. Dinesh Karthik fails to collect it and the ball runs to the third man fence.

Harbhajan Singh to Virat Kohli, Flatter ball, on the stumps. This is played back to the bowler. Harbhajan Singh has overstepped and it is a no ball. Free Hit coming up!

Harbhajan Singh to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, outside off. Tapped down to long on for one.

Harbhajan Singh to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball, on the stumps. Kohli looks to work it to the leg side but gets the leading edge. The ball drops well short of Harbhajan Singh.

We are all set to begin. The Kolkata players are out in the middle. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal will open the innings for Bangalore. Harbhajan Singh will start the proceedings for Kolkata.

Brendon McCullum is up for a chat. He says that it has been a great experience to play in the Indian T20 League and now it has been a great experience as a coach. Adds that players need to live in the moment and play accordingly. Further adds that he tries to tell his players to be the best version of themselves. Tells that majority of their squad is there from the last year and everyone gets along well with each other.

Bangalore Playing XI (One change) - Virat Kohli (C), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (IN FOR DANIEL CHRISTIAN), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (WK), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Kolkata Playing XI (Unchanged Playing XI) - Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (C), Shakib Al Hasan, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Harbhajan Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy.

Eoin Morgan, Kolkata skipper, says they would have also batted first. Adds that they have been playing good cricket but unfortunately we lost in the last game. Informs they are unchanged. Mentions that last season he supported Karthik as vice captain in the first half of that season.

Virat Kohli, Bangalore skipper, says that the pitch gets slower and slower as the game progresses. Adds that they need to bat well in the beginning. Further adds that they are looking to take it one game at a time and tick all the boxes. Informs that Dan Christian misses out and Rajat Patidar is back in the XI.

TOSS - It is time for the spin of the coin. Both the captains are out in the middle. Bangalore win the toss and elect to bat first!

Pitch Report - Murali Kartik says, that it looks much drier and it may not be a high scoring wicket. Adds that players need to be crafty on this wicket. Danny Morrison reckons that if you win the toss, then you need to bat and Murali Karthik agrees with it.

Hello and welcome to Match 10 of the Indian T20 League between Kolkata and Bangalore in Chennai! Kolkata would look to get back to winning ways here. They would want their middle order to perform in this match. They have a good bowling attack. On the other hand, Bangalore would look to continue with their winning momentum. Their bowlers did well to defend 150 against Hyderabad and got over the line in an absolute thriller. Who will get two points at the end of 40 overs? Your guess is good as ou

We are set for the chase! Virat Kohli has his team in a huddle.

Can Kolkata chase it down? This is a very tough question. They have a strong lineup but chasing at Chennai hasn't been easy. Is this pitch better to bat on or were Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers batting on a different plane? We will get the answers to all of this in a while. Do join us for the chase...

Glenn Maxwell is up for a chat. He says it was nice to get in there early and it was important to cash in on the poor deliveries. Adds it was hard work against the pacers and they wanted to cash in against the spinners. Mentions the back of the length ball was difficult to hit and they could not hit it through the line. States AB showed his class against Mumbai and he did a great job here too. Ends by saying he is happy to wear the orange cap and he hopes his players can do well. 

Coming to the bowling, Kolkata had a great start as Varun Chakravarthy picked up two early wickets but they failed to carry that momentum forward. Prasidh Krishna bowled well and picked up a wicket. Shakib Al Hasan had a bad day and he was taken apart by Maxwell. Chakravarthy picked up a couple of wickets but was expensive towards the end. Harbhajan bowled well at the start but he was taken apart in the penultimate over. Cummins had a tough day and Andre Russell was very expensive in the end.

After losing two early wickets, it was all about Glenn Maxwell. He batted first with Padikkal and provided a good platform and then once he was set, exploded in typical Maxwell style. He would be disappointed to not finish with a century. But a strong finish by the one and only AB de Villiers and Kyle Jamieson has powered Bangalore to a massive score on this wicket. AB de Villiers punished the bowlers towards the end and hit some freaky boundaries.

Wow! What a batting performance we've seen here! To get over 200 in Chennai is a massive achievement. Maxwell and AB de Villiers were in great touch today!

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, ! AB de Villiers finishes the innings in style! Full on middle, de Villiers lofts it over mid on for a boundary. BANGALORE FINISH WITH 204/4! 

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, Yorker on off, de Villiers digs it out back towards the bowler.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, ! Sensible shot! Short delivery outside off, de Villiers guides it over short third man for a boundary.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, WIDE! Russell bowls it wide outside off, de Villiers looks to chase it but misses it.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, Yorker outside off, de Villiers drives it through covers. Two runs taken.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, ! That is hammered! Low full toss on middle, de Villiers flicks it over square leg for a biggie.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, ! That is dispatched! Length delivery on off, de Villiers lofts it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Harbhajan Singh to AB de Villiers, On middle, de Villiers pushes it through mid on for a single.

Harbhajan Singh to AB de Villiers, ! 50 for AB de Villiers! Floated delivery delivery on off, de Villiers lofts it over long off for a maximum.

Harbhajan Singh to Kyle Jamieson, Loopy delivery on off, Jamieson pushes it through mid on for a single.

Harbhajan Singh to Kyle Jamieson, ! That is just over the long off fielder! Tossed up delivery on off, Jamieson lofts it just over the long off fielder for a biggie.

Harbhajan Singh to Kyle Jamieson, ! Nicely played! Short delivery outside off, Jamieson pushes it through covers for a boundary.

Harbhajan Singh to Kyle Jamieson, Floated delivery outside off, Jamieson looks to go big but misses it due to the extra bounce on this one.

Who will bowl the penultimate over? Time for some spin. Harbhajan Singh comes into the attack.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, Length delivery outside off, de Villiers looks to swing at it but gets an inside edge towards the keeper.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, ! Nicely played! Full toss on off, de Villiers guides it past short third man for a boundary.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, Yorker outside off, de Villiers digs it out through covers. The batsmen get two runs.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, ! Good shot! Full and outside off, de Villiers drives it through point for a boundary.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, ! That is clobbered! Full toss on middle, de Villiers lofts it over mid-wicket for a maximum.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, WIDE! Russell bowls it wide outside off, de Villiers offers no shot to this one.

Andre Russell to AB de Villiers, PLAY AND A MISS! Full and outside off, de Villiers looks to dig it out but misses it.

Who will come out now? Kyle Jamieson is the new man in. Andre Russell will bowl for Kolkata at the death.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, ! CAUGHT! Cummins gets his first wicket! Short delivery on middle, Maxwell looks to pull but gets a top edge. It goes towards short fine leg where Harbhajan Singh takes a good catch. End of a wonderful innings by Glenn Maxwell.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, PLAY AND A MISS! Short delivery on off, Maxwell looks to smash but misses it. It goes safely towards the keeper.

Pat Cummins to AB de Villiers, Short delivery on middle, de Villiers pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Back of a length outside off, Maxwell punches it through mid off for a single.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Good length delivery on middle, Maxwell looks to play the reverse scoop but misses it. It goes safely towards the keeper.

Pat Cummins to AB de Villiers, Short delivery on middle, de Villiers pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

Who will bowl from the other end? Pat Cummins is into the attack.

Prasidh Krishna to AB de Villiers, Back of a length on off, de Villiers punches it through point for a run. 11 runs from the over!

Prasidh Krishna to AB de Villiers, ! This is even better! Short delivery on middle, de Villiers pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Prasidh Krishna to AB de Villiers, ! That is hammered! Full and outside off, de Villiers drives it through covers for a boundary.

Prasidh Krishna to AB de Villiers, Good length delivery on off, de Villiers looks to cut but mistimes it to covers.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Back of a length on middle, Maxwell flicks it through square leg for a single.

Prasidh Krishna is into the attack.

Prasidh Krishna to AB de Villiers, Length delivery on middle, de Villiers flicks it towards fine leg for a single.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, ! That is smoked! Outrageous stroke! Flat ball on the stumps. Maxwell has made his mind about playing the switch hit and he nails it deep over the mid-wicket fence. 17 from the over.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, Short ball again, on the stumps. Maxwell cuts it wide of deep mid-wicket. Rahul Tripathi runs in, puts in a dive, passes the ball to his partner and saves two runs.

Varun Chakaravarthy to AB de Villiers, Short and wide outside off, cut away to sweeper cover for one.

Varun Chakaravarthy to AB de Villiers, ! Fortune favors the brave and this time AB de Villiers was the brave one! Full ball, outside off. AB de Villiers throws the kitchen sink at it and gets the thick outside edge down to the third man fence.

Varun Chakaravarthy to AB de Villiers, ! That was so powerfully struck that no fielder moved! Loopy ball, on off. AB de Villiers comes down the track and hits it down the ground. Long off didn't move an inch.

Varun Chakaravarthy to AB de Villiers, Loopy ball, on off. Tapped to point for nothing.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, ! That is hit very well! The extra delivery costs a boundary! Short and wide outside off, Maxwell waits for it and then runs it over short third man and backward point.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Slower ball, on a length but again wide outside off. Maxwell slashes at it but misses. Wided.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Length ball, but wide outside off. Maxwell shoulders his arms and so does the umpire.

Pat Cummins to AB de Villiers, Fuller ball this time, on off. AB de Villiers drills it to mid off and takes a quick single.

Pat Cummins to AB de Villiers, Short ball, outside off. AB de Villiers chops it to covers.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Short delivery on middle, Maxwell pulls it through square leg for a single.

Pat Cummins to AB de Villiers, Back of a length on off, de Villiers guides it towards third man for a single.

Pat Cummins to AB de Villiers, Good length delivery on off, de Villiers guides it towards third man. Harbhajan Singh in the deep misfields and concedes a couple.

STRATEGIC TIME-! Bangalore are going well as Maxwell is still out there. They lost Padikkal but they have AB de Villiers in the middle. He would look to stay till the end and help Bangalore cross 160. On the other hand, Kolkata would look to break this partnership as quickly as possible. Pat Cummins is back on.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, Loopy ball, outside off. Maxwell drills it down the ground but Varun Chakaravarthy gets a hand to it. Just 5 from the over.

Varun Chakaravarthy to AB de Villiers, Tossed up, on the pads. Clipped away to deep square leg for one.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, Full ball, on off. Glenn Maxwell goes for the switch hit, but Nitish Rana at mid-wicket dives and keeps it to one.

Varun Chakaravarthy to AB de Villiers, Full ball, on off. AB de Villiers leans into it and drills it to long off for one.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, Carrom ball, this lands outside off. Tapped away to point for one.

Varun Chakaravarthy is back on.

Varun Chakaravarthy to AB de Villiers, Short ball, outside off. AB de Villiers chops it to sweeper cover for one.

Prasidh Krishna to AB de Villiers, Hello there! This might be the first 3 runs of the season! Full ball, outside off. AB de Villiers drills it past covers. The man from deep point chases it and before it reaches the fence.

Prasidh Krishna to AB de Villiers, Nice stroke to get off the mark! Length ball, outside off. AB de Villiers cuts it past point. Third man cuts it off and keeps it down to two.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Fuller this time, on off. Maxwell punches it to mid off and takes a quick single.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Back of a length this time, on the stumps. Maxwell defends it well.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Beaten! Length ball, outside off. Maxwell pushes at it from the crease but fails to get any bat on it.

Prasidh Krishna to Devdutt Padikkal, ! TAKEN! Padikkal's struggle comes to an end! Short ball, around off. Padikkal doesn't get hold of the pull shot and hits it straight to Rahul Tripathi at deep mid-wicket.

AB de Villiers is the next batsman in.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Loopy ball, on off. Padikkal comes down the track and chips it down to long on for one.

Harbhajan Singh to Glenn Maxwell, Loopy ball, on off. Maxwell looks to reverse sweep but gets the under edge to the leg side. One run taken.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, ! Cracking shot! Short delivery outside off, Maxwell cuts it towards point where Rana misfields and concedes a boundary.

Harbhajan Singh to Glenn Maxwell, ! Such power! Harbhajan bowls a short ball, outside off. Maxwell thumps it to the extra cover fence. One bounce and to the ropes.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Shorter ball, on the stumps. Cut away to sweeper cover for one.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, ! He's connected that alright! Perfect execution! Loopy ball, on off. Padikkal gets in position and reverse sweeps it over point. The ball races to the fence.

Harbhajan Singh is back on.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Flatter ball, outside off. Padikkal looks to cut it but misses.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Length delivery on middle, Maxwell pushes it back towards the bowler.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Full and outside off, Maxwell pushes it to point.

Prasidh Krishna to Devdutt Padikkal, Length delivery on leg, Padikkal flicks it through square leg for a single.

Prasidh Krishna to Devdutt Padikkal, Full on off, Padikkal drives it uppishly towards covers where it falls short of the fielder.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Short delivery on middle, Maxwell pulls it through mid on for a single.

Prasidh Krishna is back on.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, 50 for Glenn Maxwell! It has been another solid knock from him. Length delivery on off, Maxwell pushes it through mid on for a single.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Short again on middle, Maxwell pulls it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, ! That is smashed! Short delivery on off, Maxwell slaps it over covers for a boundary. This looked more like a tennis ball smash! Great execution!

Pat Cummins to Devdutt Padikkal, Short of a length on middle, Padikkal pulls it over mid-wicket for a single.

Pat Cummins to Devdutt Padikkal, Length delivery on leg, Padikkal flicks it towards fine leg. The batsmen get a couple.

Bowling change! Pat Cummins replaces his fellow pacer Prasidh Krishna. 1-0-9-0 for him so far.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Back of a length on off, Maxwell guides it towards third man for a single.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Devdutt Padikkal, On off, Padikkal keeps it out.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, On middle, Maxwell flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Devdutt Padikkal, Full on middle, Padikkal flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, Floated delivery on off, Maxwell pushes it through point for a single.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, ! Nicely played! Loopy delivery on leg, Maxwell flicks it through square leg for a boundary.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, ! That is hammered! Short delivery on middle, Maxwell pulls it over mid-wicket for a maximum.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, ! Cracking shot! Short delivery outside off, Maxwell cuts it hard through point for a boundary. 50 up for Bangalore!

Varun Chakaravarthy to Glenn Maxwell, NO BALL! Tossed up delivery on off, Maxwell drives it to point. The third umpire calls it a no ball as Chakaravarthy oversteps!

Strategic Time-Out! This has been a great period of play. Kolkata had a dream start after picking up two early wickets. But now Devdutt Padikkal and Glenn Maxwell are looking good. Maxwell, in particular, is looking in very good touch. This hasn't proven to be the easiest pitch to bat on and so Bangalore might look to score anything around 150-160. Kolkata needs wickets or else, Maxwell and AB de Villiers can take the game away from them. Varun Chakaravarthy to start post the break.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Length ball on off, Maxwell guides it through point for a single.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Good length delivery on off, Maxwell looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Back of a length on leg, Maxwell looks to flick but misses it and gets hit on the pads.

Prasidh Krishna to Devdutt Padikkal, Back of a length on off, Maxwell guides it towards third man for a single. The third umpire calls it a no ball as Krishna oversteps! Free Hit coming up!

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Length ball on off, Maxwell guides it towards third man for a single.

Bowling change! Prasidh Krishna replaces Pat Cummins.

Prasidh Krishna to Glenn Maxwell, Length delivery on off, Maxwell pushes it to point.

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, Full delivery on off, Maxwell drives it through mid off for a single. 17 runs from the over. Big over for Bangalore. End of the Powerplay. BANGALORE ARE 45/2 AFTER 6 OVERS!

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, ! Nice improvisation! On middle, Maxwell plays a reverse sweep over point for a boundary. Shakib Al Hasan is leaking runs valuable runs here.

Shakib Al Hasan to Devdutt Padikkal, Tossed up ball on middle, Padikkal flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Cracking shot! Short delivery on off, Padikkal punches it hard through point for a boundary.

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, Floated delivery on middle, Maxwell sweeps it through mid-wicket for a single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, ! That is hammered! Flighted delivery on middle, Maxwell plays a slog sweep over mid-wicket for a maximum.

Who will bowl the last over of the Powerplay?

Pat Cummins to Devdutt Padikkal, Pulled away but just a couple! Short ball, on off. Padikkal pulls it but miscues it past mid on. Andre Russell jogs for it and the batters take a couple.

Pat Cummins to Devdutt Padikkal, Back of a length, on the stumps. Defended into the pitch by Devdutt Padikkal.

Pat Cummins to Devdutt Padikkal, Fuller and outside off. Padikkal runs it past point and picks up a couple. The fielder from third man cuts it off but the batters get the second run with ease.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Length ball, around the stumps. Maxwell punches it to the left of mid on for one.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, ! Streaky runs! Length ball, on off. Maxwell frees his arms but gets the inside edge past the stumps and short fine leg for a boundary.

Pat Cummins to Glenn Maxwell, Starts with a length ball, outside off. Maxwell stays back and taps it to point for nothing.

Pat Cummins is into the attack.

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, Single to end the over! Slower through air, lands outside off. Maxwell carves it wide of long off and keeps the strike.

Shakib Al Hasan to Devdutt Padikkal, Flighted ball, turning into him. Padikkal clips it past mid-wicket for one.

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, Loopy ball, outside off. Maxwell drills it to long off for one.

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, Full ball, on off. Drilled to covers.

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, Loopy ball, on the stumps. Maxwell gets the inner half of the bat back to Shakib.

Shakib Al Hasan to Glenn Maxwell, ! Welcome to the attack says Maxwell! Short and outside off. Maxwell goes back in the crease and cuts it past point.

Shakib Al Hasan is on.

Harbhajan Singh to Glenn Maxwell, Off the mark! Tossed up, on off. Drilled down to long on for one. Another tidy over by Harbhajan Singh.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Tossed up nicely, on the stumps. Devdutt Padikkal looks to drive it but gets the inside edge past square leg for one.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Flatter ball, down the leg side. Wide given.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Darted on the pads. Padikkal looks to flick it but is rapped on the pads.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Loopy ball, on the stumps. Defended off the front foot.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Short and a touch outside off. Padikkal looks to cut it away but fails to connect.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Fuller ball, on off. Pushed back to the bowler.

Glenn Maxwell is the next batsman in.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Rajat Patidar, ! BOWLED! Virat Kohli had said that Rajat Patidar is a good player of spin but even he couldn't deal with that beauty! Flatter ball, lands on off and turns back in. Rajat Patidar is stuck in the crease while looking to push at it but the ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps. Great start for Varun Chakaravarthy.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Devdutt Padikkal, Flatter ball, on the pads. Padikkal goes deep in the crease and whips it past square leg for one.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Rajat Patidar, Off the mark! Loopy ball, around off. Patidar punches it to long on for one.

Rajat Patidar is the new batsman in.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Devdutt Padikkal, Full ball, on the pads. Flicked down to deep square leg for one.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Virat Kohli, ! TAKEN! Oh my goodness that is a stunning catch! Tossed up, outside off. Kohli wants to show who the boss is and comes down the track. He doesn't get to the pitch of the ball and ends up getting a thick outside edge over covers. It looked like it was gonna fall safe but Rahul Tripathi ran back, put in a dive and took a very good catch.

Varun Chakravarthy to bowl from the other end.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Virat Kohli, Flatter ball, on the stumps. Clipped away to mid-wicket for nothing.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Flatter ball, on the stumps. Devdutt Padikkal defends it from the crease. Good first over by Harbhajan Singh.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Shorter and wider outside off, cut away to point.

Harbhajan Singh to Devdutt Padikkal, Flighted ball, on the stumps. Devdutt Padikkal looks to defend but misses and is hit on the pads. A muted appeal and the umpire is unmoved.

Harbhajan Singh to Virat Kohli, ! Not where he wanted to hit but still counts as a boundary! Full ball, outside off. Kohli runs down the track and gets the outside edge. Dinesh Karthik fails to collect it and the ball runs to the third man fence.

Harbhajan Singh to Virat Kohli, Flatter ball, on the stumps. This is played back to the bowler. Harbhajan Singh has overstepped and it is a no ball. Free Hit coming up!

Harbhajan Singh to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, outside off. Tapped down to long on for one.

Harbhajan Singh to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball, on the stumps. Kohli looks to work it to the leg side but gets the leading edge. The ball drops well short of Harbhajan Singh.

We are all set to begin. The Kolkata players are out in the middle. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal will open the innings for Bangalore. Harbhajan Singh will start the proceedings for Kolkata.

Brendon McCullum is up for a chat. He says that it has been a great experience to play in the Indian T20 League and now it has been a great experience as a coach. Adds that players need to live in the moment and play accordingly. Further adds that he tries to tell his players to be the best version of themselves. Tells that majority of their squad is there from the last year and everyone gets along well with each other.

Bangalore Playing XI (One change) - Virat Kohli (C), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (IN FOR DANIEL CHRISTIAN), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (WK), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Kolkata Playing XI (Unchanged Playing XI) - Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (C), Shakib Al Hasan, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Harbhajan Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy.

Eoin Morgan, Kolkata skipper, says they would have also batted first. Adds that they have been playing good cricket but unfortunately we lost in the last game. Informs they are unchanged. Mentions that last season he supported Karthik as vice captain in the first half of that season.

Virat Kohli, Bangalore skipper, says that the pitch gets slower and slower as the game progresses. Adds that they need to bat well in the beginning. Further adds that they are looking to take it one game at a time and tick all the boxes. Informs that Dan Christian misses out and Rajat Patidar is back in the XI.

TOSS - It is time for the spin of the coin. Both the captains are out in the middle. Bangalore win the toss and elect to bat first!

Pitch Report - Murali Kartik says, that it looks much drier and it may not be a high scoring wicket. Adds that players need to be crafty on this wicket. Danny Morrison reckons that if you win the toss, then you need to bat and Murali Karthik agrees with it.

Hello and welcome to Match 10 of the Indian T20 League between Kolkata and Bangalore in Chennai! Kolkata would look to get back to winning ways here. They would want their middle order to perform in this match. They have a good bowling attack. On the other hand, Bangalore would look to continue with their winning momentum. Their bowlers did well to defend 150 against Hyderabad and got over the line in an absolute thriller. Who will get two points at the end of 40 overs? Your guess is good as ou