IPL 2021, MI vs RCB HIGHLIGHTS: Royal Challengers Bangalore edge out Mumbai in final ball thriller

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (MI vs RCB) IPL 2021 HIGHLIGHTS: With COVID-19 protocols in place, all the matches in IPL 2021 will be played at a neutral venue and tonight's encounter is all set to take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

MI vs RCB, IPL 2021 HIGHLIGHTS: Kohli-Rohit lock horns in season opener (Twitter/IPL)

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (MI vs RCB) IPL 2021 LIVE cricket score updates: It was a mouth-watering contest between two star-studded franchise as the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League got off to a rousing start at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. 

Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore won the contest by two wickets, but defending champions Mumbai Indians didn't make it easy for them as the match went right till the final delivery. 

After being asked to bat first, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 159/9 in 20 overs, a total which can be considered substantial in Chepauk track. Harshal Pate, who was traded to RCB from Delhi Capitals before the auction this year, was the star of the night as he became the first bowler to complete a five-wicket haul against the mighty Mumbai Indians. 

In response, Washington Sundar opened the innings for RCB but failed to make any impact. Skipper Kohli along with new-recruit Glenn Maxwell steadied things for RCB in the middle overs but a collapse at the final stages of the contest almost saw Mumbai pulling out a fancy win.  

Catch the HIGHLIGHTS from MI vs RCB here: 

09 April 2021

23:17 IST

RCB start campaign on winning note!

It was a brilliant final over by Marco Jansen as the youngster managed to take the game right till the final ball of the contest. Starting the over with seven runs to defend, the 20-year-old takes the game to two from two, but a leg bye and a single by Harshal Patel towards the fine leg region help RCB end the contest on a winning note. RCB successfully chase down the 160-run target and win the match by two wickets. 

23:02 IST

Late twist!

RCB are losing the plot here as they lose another wicket and are now six man down. Jasprit Bumrah removes Daniel Christian on 1. RCB: 141/6 (18 overs) | need 19 from 12 balls

22:47 IST

Marco Jansen picks his maiden IPL wicket!

Marco Jansen, who made his IPL debut earlier today, picks up his maiden IPL wicket in the form of Glenn Maxwell after the Australian mistimes his shot and it is caught brilliantly by Chris Lynn at short fine leg. Maxwell departs after scoring 39 (28) and in the same over the debutant goes on to inflict another blow on RCB. The bowler dismisses Shahbaz Ahmed on 1. RCB: 106/5 (15 overs) 

22:31 IST

Bumrah removes Kohli!

The pair of Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell have made things steady for RCB but Mumbai Indians game changing bowler Jasprit Bumrah has risen to the occasion once again as he breaks the partnership between the two. Kohli is trapped LBW on 33 of 29 balls. AB de Villiers joins Maxwell in the middle. RCB: 99/3 (13 overs) 

22:16 IST

Partnership building!

The pair of Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell are adding some quick runs here as the duo stitch 23 runs for the third wicket in 19 balls. RCB: 69/2 (9 overs)

22:05 IST

RCB lose another wicket!

Trent Boult cleans up Rajat Patidar on 8 from the same number of balls as RCB lose wickets in quick succession. RCB: 46/2 (6 overs) 

21:57 IST

RCB lose their first man!

Krunal Pandya provides Mumbai Indians with the first breakthrough as he dismisses Washington Sundar on 10 off 16 balls. RCB: 41/1 (5 overs)

21:42 IST

RCB begin chase! 

Washington Sundar arrives in the middle to open the innings for RCB. Yes, you've read that right, the all-rounder walks in along with his captain to start RCB's chase at the Chepauk and have so far added 15 after 2 overs. 

21:14 IST

Mumbai Indians manage 159/9 after 20 overs!

An excellent performance by Harshal Patel, which also saw him complete his best IPL figures so far. The bowler scalped a total of five wickets and gave just 27 runs in his four overs quota as Mumbai Indian only manage 159/9 in their innings.   

21:04 IST

Harshal Patel strikes! 

Harshal Patel strikes again and this time he gets the big wicket of Ishan Kishan as the youngster is trapped LBW on 28 from 19 balls. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians are batting at 146/5 after 18 overs and have Pollard and Krunal Pandya in the middle. 

20:50 IST

Mumbai Indians in trouble!

Mumbai Indians lose another wicket and this time it is Harshal Patel, who joins the party. The bowler traps Hardik Pandya LBW on 13 off 10 balls. MI: 135/4 (16 overs)

20:43 IST

Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya take charge!

Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya, the newcomers in the middle have taken the charge as Mumbai Indians reach 128/3 after 15 overs. 

20:35 IST

Chris Lynn departs!

Chris Lynn, who made his Mumbai Indians debut today, falls short by a run from completing his half-century as the opener is caught and bowled by Washington Sundar on 49. MI: 105/3 (13 overs)

20:29 IST

Suryakumar departs!

Kyle Jamieson has picked his first wicket in the Indian Premier League as he dismisses Suryakumar Yadav on 31 off 23 balls. The batsman is caught behind by AB de Villiers after getting an outside edge while trying to execute the upper cut shot. MI: 94/2 (11 overs) 

20:16 IST

Chris Lynn switches gear!

Chris Lynn races to 40 off just 25 balls after smashing three boundaries and the same number of sixes. Meanwhile, he also stitches a 50-plus partnership with Suryakumar Yadav as Mumbai Indians reach 83/1 after 9 overs. 

20:04 IST

Mumbai Indians edge past 50-run mark

The pair of Chris Lynn and Suryakumar Yadav help Mumbai recover from Rohit Sharma's loss as the duo construct a healthy partnership and guide their side beyond the 50-run mark. MI: 55/1 (7 overs) 

19:50 IST

Rohit Sharma departs!

After keeping things slow for the first two overs, Rohit Sharma finally unleashes. The Mumbai skipper races to 19 from 15 balls before he is caught in a mix-up in the middle, which also costs him his wicket. Rohit is run-out on 19 by Virat Kohli and Yuzvendra Chahal. MI: 24/1 (4 overs)

19:41 IST

Slow start from Mumbai

Both Rohit Sharma and Chris Lynn are taking things slow as the moment as the pair help their side score 6 runs after the first two overs. 

19:31 IST

Here we go!

Rohit Sharma and Chris Lynn will kick-off the proceedings. Rohit will take the strike as Mohammed Siraj opens the attack for RCB. 

19:26 IST

MI and RCB at Chepauk in last 5 years

MI: W.W.W.W.W
RCB: L.L.L.L.L

19:23 IST

Bitter memories for RCB!

Bangalore had endured a major batting collapse at the same venue in their previous visit as Harbhajan Singh combined with Imran Tahir and Ravindra Jadeja to bundle out Virat Kohli and his boys for a paltry 70. 

19:07 IST

PLAYING XIs

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Chris Lynn, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Marco Jansen, Jayant Yadav, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Virat Kohli (c), Rajat Patidar, AB de Villiers (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Christian, Washington Sundar, Kyle Jamieson, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal

19:03 IST

Toss!

Royal Challengers Bangalore win toss, opt to field. 

18:42 IST

Hello and welcome! 

Hello and welcome to the LIVE COVERAGE of the Indian Premier League clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians. 

It has just been five months since Mumbai Indians were crowned IPL-13 champions in the United Arab Emirates and the T20 caravan is back, once again under the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic. The BCCI has decided to keep the crowds away from IPL 2021 matches and no team will play any of their games at home this season as well.

Both sides are looking upbeat with some changes to bolster their squad at the IPL mini-auction of February this year. RCB have added the powerful Glenn Maxwell to their line-up to complement skipper Kohli and 'Mr 360' AB de Villiers. In addition to that, they have also signed up young and promising New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson at the auction.

MI, on the other hand, look a settled outfit with Surya Kumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan already making sensational international debuts against England earlier this year. Jasprit Bumrah is back, fresh from his marriage to sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan and all-rounder Hardik Pandya has also regained full fitness.