We are back for the chase.

... THE CHASE...

Five sixes in the penultimate over and all the hard work of Kolkata is overseen and it could prove to be very costly for them. It has just tilted the game towards Lucknow. Kolkata did not start well as they were taken to cleaners by the opposition but as the ball started to grip more, Kolkata controlled the middle phase well and were looking in prime position to end the innings on a high but the penultimate over from Mavi went for 30 runs and that has just made it a bit more difficult for Kolkat

Right then! Kolkata need 177 runs to win. They have tried different combinations at the start but none have worked out. Will they be able to get off the mark on a high? We will find out soon. The chase is coming up shortly. 

Deepak Hooda says that the wicket is on the slower side and they have a good total on the board. Adds that it was difficult for the new batters and hence he tried to stay on the crease. Mentions that the back-of-a-length delivery is difficult to get away on this track and is happy that he and de Kock were able to get going from the start. Mentions that all the credit goes to the Lucknow support staff for his success this season and ends by saying that they have a good score on the board and it

Lucknow started well and ended the Powerplay on a positive note. They carried on the momentum for a while as well but the pitch got a bit hard to bat on in the middle phase and Lucknow really struggled. Quinton de Kock and Deepak Hooda played aggressively and scored freely but after that, there was a lid on the runflow. It was the hitting from Stoinis and Holder in the penultimate over that has helped Lucknow get past the 170 mark. 

Tim Southee to Ayush Badoni, ! RUN OUT! Excellent work from Tim Southee with the ball and from Baba Indrajith behind the stumps. Southee bowls it on a length and goes well wide of the off stump. Ayush Badoni tries to reach it but fails to do so and they look to scamper through for another bye. Indrajith though hits the stumps and Dushmantha Chameera is well short. Lucknow finish with 176/7!

Tim Southee to Dushmantha Chameera, Bye! Good-length, angled in from outside off. Chameera has a swing at it but misses and Badoni scampers across for a bye.

Dushmantha Chameera comes in.

Tim Southee to Jason Holder, ! CAUGHT! A short but effective innings from Jason Holder comes to an end and Tim Southee continues his brilliant final over. This is banged in short and it is very well-directed, around the batter's helmet. Holder takes his eyes off the ball as he tries to hook. The ball comes off the top edge towards the backward square leg fence. Rinku Singh settles under it and pouches it safely.

Tim Southee to Ayush Badoni, This is a top over so far from Tim Southee! Back of a length, around off, Badoni swings across the line but mistimes it towards mid off for a run.

Tim Southee to Jason Holder, Southee bowls it into the deck, around middle. Holder swings but mistimes it badly just past the bowler. They do pick up a single.

Tim Southee to Ayush Badoni, A length ball, angled into middle and leg. Badoni swings it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Who will bowl the final over? It is Tim Southee!

Shivam Mavi to Jason Holder, ! Make that five maximums in the over and 30 runs come off it! How costly will this over prove to be for Kolkata? Mavi just pitches it up right in the slot around off stump. Jason Holder with a clean strike through the line and smokes it over the long off fence. He's faced two deliveries and both of them have been maximums.

Shivam Mavi to Jason Holder, ! Oh, Mavi what are you doing? Fourth six in the over and Lucknow flying now. Mavi angles it in on middle stump but it is again in the slot. Jason Holder just clears the front leg and swings it away, over the square leg fence for a huge maximum.

Jason Holder walks out now!

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, ! CAUGHT! The rub of the green goes the way of Shivam Mavi and Marcus Stoinis will feel he missed out there. Mavi bowls a slower delivery but it's right in the slot around the off pole. Stoinis stays deep in his crease and hits it hard and flat towards the cow corner fence. Shreyas Iyer over there takes a sharp catch and Mavi has a bit of redemption here but Stoinis has done the damage.

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, ! A hat-trick of maximums from Marcus Stoinis! Could this be the over that proves to be the difference in this match? Mavi bangs it in short and Stoinis is waiting for it. Stoinis pulls it powerfully way over the mid-wicket fence for a huge hit. Mavi under extreme pressure now.

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, ! Shivam Mavi is just playing into Marcus Stoinis' hands and Stoinis is relentless. This is a full toss, outside off, Stoinis shuffles again and whacks it over the wide long on fence for back-to-back maximums. The 150 is up for Lucknow!

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, ! Swung away for a biggie by Marcus Stoinis. Mavi bowls a slower delivery and drifts it on the pads but it is a bit fuller in length. Stoinis shuffles and picks it up to send it over the square leg fence.

Andre Russell to Ayush Badoni, In the air but well short! Russell bangs it in short and Ayush Badoni tries to take it on. The ball goes off the top edge and towards fine leg. The ball plugs a bit in the outfield and this allows the batters to come back for the second, good running.

Andre Russell to Marcus Stoinis, Change of pace from Russell, full and straight as well. Stoinis drills it down to long on for one more.

Andre Russell to Ayush Badoni, Russell goes back to the hard length and bowls this one outside off, Badoni crunches it straight to the man at cover-point for a quick run.

Andre Russell to Ayush Badoni, WIDE! Russell looks to attack the toes of the batter but spills it down the leg side, wide signalled.

Andre Russell to Marcus Stoinis, Back of a length, over middle. Stoinis turns it to mid-wicket for one.

Andre Russell to Ayush Badoni, Around the hips, Badoni works it down to fine leg and picks up a single.

Andre Russell to Ayush Badoni, Russell drifts onto the pads and Badoni just nudges it behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs. The third umpire just checked if it was a short run as Badoni just got his bat inside the crease while turning for the second run but it's all fine.

Andre Russell to bowl now.

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, Nicely bowled! A slower bumper from Shivam Mavi, this is outside off and Stoinis watches it all the way before leaving it alone.

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, ! Streaky but it is a boundary and Marcus Stoinis will take it. Stoinis is waiting for the fuller delivery but Mavi goes back of a length. The ball flies off the outside half of the bat and goes over short third man, trickling away to the fence.

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! Mavi pushes this one even wider but pushes it just beyond the tramline, wide called.

Shivam Mavi to Ayush Badoni, Kolkata bowlers have done well to keep a lid on the boundaries. Slower this time, full and outside off. Badoni with a stylish drive towards sweeper cover for just a single.

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, Pitched up from Mavi and on off, Stoinis drives it down to long off and rotates the strike.

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, This one just zipped through! Full and around off, Marcus Stoinis looks to drive it through extra cover but the ball just whizzes past the outside edge.

Shivam Mavi (2-0-13-0) is back into the attack.

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, Around the top of off, Stoinis punches it towards mid off.

Sunil Narine to Ayush Badoni, Three dots on the trot to end the over! Brilliant spell from Sunil Narine as he ends with figures of 3-0-20-1! This is on off, Badoni pushes it out on the off side.

Sunil Narine to Ayush Badoni, This is sliding into middle, Badoni knocks it down to mid on.

Sunil Narine to Ayush Badoni, This is top class bowling from Sunil Narine and the batters are just looking to play him out. Full and around off, Badoni opens the face of his blade and nudges it towards point.

Sunil Narine to Marcus Stoinis, Around off, Stoinis stretches out and paddles it 'round the corner for one more.

Sunil Narine to Ayush Badoni, Flatter delivery from Narine, around off. This is cut away off the back foot to deep point for one more.

Sunil Narine to Marcus Stoinis, This is pushed through on off stump, Stoinis gets low and inside the line of the ball to paddle it past backward square leg for a single.

Marcus Stoinis walks in at number 6.

Andre Russell to Marcus Stoinis, Fuller ball, on middle, pushed to mid-wicket for a single. 

Andre Russell to Krunal Pandya, ! TAKEN! Andre Russell takes another wicket and Pandya goes back after struggling to get going. Russell drops it short and outside off. Pandya swings his bat but without much conviction and Aaron Finch at deep point takes an easy catch.

Andre Russell to Krunal Pandya, A length ball, outside off at 108 clicks. Pandya cuts it past point and calls for a quick couple. The throw is sent in and the keeper whips the bails off but Pandya was well in.

Andre Russell to Krunal Pandya, Pitched up, around off. Krunal takes a couple of step down and carves it through point for a brace.

Andre Russell to Ayush Badoni, Too full and on off, drilled to long on for a single.

Andre Russell to Krunal Pandya, Length ball, on middle. Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Tim Southee to Krunal Pandya, Edged but safe! Short ball, on middle. Pandya tries to hook it away but gets a leading edge over the keeper's head. A single.

Tim Southee to Krunal Pandya, ! Much needed one! Back of a length and outside off. Pandya slaps it hard and hits it aerially over covers for a boundary. 

Tim Southee to Krunal Pandya, A length ball, slanting just outside off. Pandya looks to push but misses. Pandya needs to change the gears now. 

Tim Southee to Ayush Badoni, On a length and angling down. Badoni hits it to deep square leg for a single.

Tim Southee to Ayush Badoni, Short in length and outside off. Badoni drops it to point now.

Strategic break! Lucknow were cruising along when Quinton de Kock and Deepak Hooda were out there but both of them have now perished and Krunal Pandya has eaten up a few deliveries. He will now look to go big and with power-hitters still to come, they can go hard and end up with a big score here. Kolkata have pulled things back a bit but they still need a couple of quick wickets to ensure the scoring rate doesn't go out of hand. Also, Tim Southee is back into the attack.

Tim Southee to Ayush Badoni, Just short! Just short of a length and on middle. Badoni hops on the back foot and tries to flick but it goes off the shoulder of the bat and drops it in front of the mid-wicket fielder.

Andre Russell to Ayush Badoni, On middle, Ayush works it behind square on the leg side for a single. 

Andre Russell to Ayush Badoni, Russell serves a low full toss, down the leg side. Badoni whips it to short fine leg where the fielder makes a brilliant stop. Saves a couple of runs. 

Ayush Badoni is the new man in.

Andre Russell to Deepak Hooda, ! CAUGHT! The partnership is finally broken by Kolkata! Russell hurls a short ball, on middle. Hooda tries to take him on as he shifts on the back foot and tries to pull but gets a top edge and the ball flies high and to deep mid-wicket where Shreyas Iyer takes an easy catch. 

Andre Russell to Krunal Pandya, Short of a length and on middle, pulled along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Andre Russell to Deepak Hooda, Length ball, just outside off, cut away to deep point for one.

Will Anukul Roy bowl out here? No, there's going to be a change in the bowling as Andre Russell is brought into the attack.

Andre Russell to Krunal Pandya, Fuller and outside off. Pandya drives it to deep cover for a single.

Sunil Narine to Krunal Pandya, Similar line as the previous delivery. Pandya hangs back and punches it through covers for a single.Just 4 runs off it.

Sunil Narine to Krunal Pandya, This is really good bowling from Sunil Narine! Three dots in a row! Flatter and outside off. Pandya steps down but the ball sticks a bit and he ends up blocking it out.

Sunil Narine to Krunal Pandya, Tossed up, on off. Pandya again blocks it out. 

Sunil Narine to Krunal Pandya, Flatter ball, quicker this time, around middle. Pandya keeps it out back on the deck. 

Sunil Narine to Krunal Pandya, Floated ball, outside off. Pandya dances down the track and tries to loft this but gets an outside edge but luckily for him the ball drops over the point fielder. A single.

Sunil Narine (2-0-13-1) is back into the attack.

Sunil Narine to Deepak Hooda, Touch short and angling around off. Hooda makes room and cuts it to point for a single.

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, 100 up for Lucknow! Tossed up, on off. Hooda pushes it through covers for a single.

Anukul Roy to Krunal Pandya, Very full and on middle. Pandya comes down the track and eases it to long on for one. 

Anukul Roy to Krunal Pandya, On a length and outside off, it is hit to covers.

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, Flatter ball, around off, the ball holds in the surface. Hooda looks to work on the leg side but gets a top edge and to covers for a single.

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, ! Finally a short of authority! Tossed up, in the slot and Hooda swings through the line and hits it over long on for a biggie. 

Anukul Roy to Krunal Pandya, Pandya misses out there! This is full and down the leg side. Pandya sweeps it but finds short fine leg. A single taken. 

Harshit Rana to Krunal Pandya, Edged but lands safe! This is short but is angled outside off. Pandya looks to fetch and pull but gets a top edge that flies down to third man. They get a single. At the halfway stage, Lucknow are 90/1!

Harshit Rana to Krunal Pandya, Pitched up, around off and this is sweetly driven but straight to mid off. Pandya straightaway shouts 'No' and denies the single.

Harshit Rana to Deepak Hooda, Deepak Hooda continues to stand past the leg stump and this time Rana tries to cramp him for room. Hooda pushes it out towards covers and picks up a single.

Harshit Rana to Deepak Hooda, ! Poor bowling from Rana and he is duly punished. Short and wide, Hooda goes up and over the point region and picks up an easy boundary.

Harshit Rana to Krunal Pandya, Leg bye! Just short of a length, on the stumps and Pandya gets hurried on once again. He tries to work it leg side but the ball comes off the thigh pads and rolls onto the off side. They get a leg bye.

There is a slight halt in play. Krunal Pandya has an issue with his right thigh and the physio walks out to assist him. He looks fine and we are ready to go.

Harshit Rana to Krunal Pandya, Edged and four! Rana slants this one across the left-hander and Krunal Pandya goes chasing after it. The ball takes the outside edge and flies through the vacant slip cordon for a boundary.

Shivam Mavi to Deepak Hooda, This pitch isn't getting any easy for the batters. Fuller from Mavi, outside off. Hooda tries to make room past the leg stump and slap it away but misses it completely.

Shivam Mavi to Krunal Pandya, Just back of a length, on off. Pandya goes on the back foot to punch it towards covers for a single.

Shivam Mavi to Krunal Pandya, On a good length, around leg and the ball skids off the surface. Krunal Pandya gets hurried on as he tries to cut and it hit high on the pads. No appeal from the bowler as the ball probably pitched outside leg stump.

Shivam Mavi to Deepak Hooda, Another quick run but it is well-judged this time. Around the top of off, nudged away onto the off side for one.

Shivam Mavi to Krunal Pandya, Another tight run and Lucknow look a little edgy out there at the moment. Slower delivery, around middle. Pandya pushes it towards Shreyas Iyer at cover and sets off for the quick single. Thankfully for Pandya, Iyer's throw misses the stumps.

Shivam Mavi to Krunal Pandya, Length ball, around leg stump. Pandya defends it from inside his crease.

Shivam Mavi is back on.

Sunil Narine to Deepak Hooda, Safe! Well, the Lucknow boys are taking on the Kolkata fielders but they wouldn't want another run out at this stage. This is slanted across the off stump, Hooda hangs deep and cuts it behind point. He races back for the second and puts in the dive as the keeper whips off the bails. The replay shows that the dive saved Hooda. Two more to the total.

A run out chance! The keeper whips the bails off but the batter makes his ground with a big dive.

Sunil Narine to Deepak Hooda, Narine angles this one across the middle stump from 'round the wicket and Hooda nudges it out on the off side.

Krunal Pandya is the new man in.

Sunil Narine to Krunal Pandya, On a length, sliding into middle and leg. Pandya pushes it off the back foot towards mid on and scampers through for a risky single.

Sunil Narine to Krunal Pandya, On middle, kept out by Krunal Pandya.

Sunil Narine to Quinton de Kock, ! CAUGHT! Quinton de Kock has ended up giving his wicket away after reaching his half-century! Sunil Narine bowls this one on a shorter length and around the off pole, de Kock rocks back and tries to play the lofted back foot punch but ends up mistiming it badly as the ball just holds a bit in the pitch. The ball goes towards the long off fence where Shivam Mavi takes a simple catch. Kolkata have the breakthrough they so desperately needed.

Sunil Narine to Quinton de Kock, No run there! Around off, cut away straight to the man at point and de Kock looks for the single but is sent back by his partner.

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, Roy shortens the length as Hoods gives the charge once again and the ball goes off the inside half of the bat onto the leg side.

Anukul Roy to Quinton de Kock, Fifty for Quinton de Kock and this has been a fiery innings from the southpaw! Drifted onto the pads, tickled down to fine leg for a run.

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, Dropped! A difficult chance is put down by Shivam Mavi. Nicely bowled from Roy, tossed up on middle and Deepak Hooda gives the charge. Hooda gets beaten in flight as he looks to loft it over long off and ends up slicing it over the cover-point region. Mavi runs back and tries to pouch it over his head but can't. Single taken.

Anukul Roy to Quinton de Kock, Length, around the pads and this is just turned through backward square leg for a single.

Anukul Roy to Quinton de Kock, Two more! Slower through the air and down the leg side, de Kock nudges it past square leg and once again races back for the second. Excellent running!

Anukul Roy to Quinton de Kock, This is floated on the pads, de Kock works it through the vacant mid-wicket region and picks up a brace. Good running.

Strategic Break! What a Powerplay this has been for Lucknow! They are taking on the bowlers and are not allowing them to settle down. Quinton de Kock is taking the charge and Deepak Hooda is playing fine as well. Kolkata will take this break to assess the plans and try and break the momentum.

Harshit Rana to Quinton de Kock, A single to end the Powerplay, a good one for Lucknow as they are 66/1! This is pushed wider and de Kock slaps it to deep point for a single. 17 runs come off Rana's first over!

Harshit Rana to Quinton de Kock, ! And again! Short and on the body, de Kock launches it high and handsome over the mid-wicket fence for back-to-back maximums.

Harshit Rana to Quinton de Kock, ! Smashed away! This is banged in short, around but sets up nicely for the batter. Quinton de Kock pulls it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Harshit Rana to Quinton de Kock, Quinton de Kock tries to get funky but misses. A length ball, over leg stump, de Kock shuffles and tries to pull it over short fine leg but doesn't connect.

Harshit Rana to Quinton de Kock, Full and straight, de Kock pushes it back to the bowler.

Harshit Rana to Quinton de Kock, ! Harshit Rana is greeted into the attack with a boundary from Quinton de Kock. This is full and on the legs, de Kock with a classy on drive through wide mid on for a boundary.

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, ! KL Rahul is RUN OUT! Kolkata have the big fish! This is on a length and angling across, outside off. Quinton de Kock mistimes his punch to short cover and there is a bit of miscommunication as the batters look for a quick single. KL Rahul is halfway mark and is sent back by his partner. Shreyas Iyer there, collects the ball, turns and hits the bullseye at the bowler's end. The replay shows Rahul was found short and he has to walk back without even t

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, Roy serves it slow this time, flatter and on middle. Hooda plays it back to the bowler. Another successful over for Lucknow. 

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, ! Beautiful shot! Tossed up, given a bit air here, outside off. Hooda goes inside-out over covers for another boundary. 

Anukul Roy to Quinton de Kock, On the pads, Quinton de Kock turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Anukul Roy to Quinton de Kock, ! Loosener from Anukul Roy as he serves it full and down the leg side. Quinton de Kock gets on his knee and sweeps it to deep square leg for a boundary. 

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, Quicker one, on a length and on middle. Hooda skips down and pushes it to mid on for a sharp single.

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, Fuller ball, outside off, it is hit to mid off.

Sunil Narine to Quinton de Kock, Floated ball, on middle. Quinton de Kock cuts it to square leg, bisects the fielder there and the batters will get a couple of runs. 

Sunil Narine to Quinton de Kock, On middle. Quinton de Kock prods and blocks it.

Sunil Narine to Deepak Hooda, Flatter and on middle. Hooda plays it to mid-wicket for a single. 

Sunil Narine to Deepak Hooda, ! Hooda reads the spin quite efficiently here! Tossed up, outside off, spinning in. Hooda swings across with the spin and over long on for a maximum. 

Sunil Narine to Deepak Hooda, Shorter and outside off. Hooda cuts it hard but straight to the fielder at covers. A bit of fumble there but no run is taken. 

Sunil Narine comes in to replace Shivam Mavi.

Sunil Narine to Quinton de Kock, Tossed up, slanting on the pads, Quinton de Kock hits it to square leg for one more. 

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, Deft touch now! Length ball, outside off. Quinton de Kock plays it late and to short third man for a single. Superb over for Lucknow, 17 runs off the over. 

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, On the pads, it is flicked to deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, A rare dot ball in the play here! Length ball, on off, pushed to covers.

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, ! Quinton de Kock is dealing in boundaries now! Fuller ball, outside off. Quinton de Kock gets underneath the ball and drives it firmly through covers for a boundary. 

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, ! WOW! Quinton de Kock is making up for the mistake he made! Short again, on middle. Quinton de Kock pulls it a touch late and connects it well. Hits it over square leg for a biggie. 

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, ! Three boundaries in the last four balls! Short in length and around off. Quinton de Kock pulls it hard, flat and over mid-wicket for a boundary. 

Shivam Mavi to Deepak Hooda, Mavi gets it to shape back in, around off. Hooda tucks it off the inner half and through square leg for a couple of runs. 

Shivam Mavi to Deepak Hooda, ! This one is even better! Overpitched and outside off. Hooda gets low and drives it on the up and over covers for a one-bounce four. 

Shivam Mavi to Deepak Hooda, ! Good shot! A length ball, wide outside off, width there and Hooda frees his arms and slaps it through cover-point for a boundary. 

Shivam Mavi to Deepak Hooda, A length ball, outside off. Hooda taps it back to Mavi.

Shivam Mavi to Deepak Hooda, Toofull and around off. Hooda comes forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

Shivam Mavi to steam in from the opposite end.

Shivam Mavi to Deepak Hooda, Tad fuller and around middle. Hooda hits it to mid-wicket.

Deepak Hooda is in at number 3.

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, Fuller and on off, pushed to mid off. Fruitful first over for Kolkata, just 2 runs and a wicket off it.

Is that a run-out? Deary me, Quinton de Kock seems to have left his skipper KL Rahul high and dry and the fielder does hit the stumps. The third umpire is called in and the replay shows that Rahul is short of his crease. !

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, Lucknow are underway! Short of a length and on middle. Quinton de Kock looks to pull but hits it off the bottom half of the bat and over mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, Length again, swinging into the left-hander. Quinton de Kock steps down and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, On a length, around middle and leg. Quinton de Kock tucks it to mid-wicket.

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, Starts with a length ball, around off, hint of in-swing here. Quinton de Kock punches it to covers.

We are ready for play! The umpires are out in the middle and they are followed by the players of Kolkata. Lucknow's skipper KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock stride out to open the innings. Tim Southee has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

KL Rahul, the skipper of Lucknow says they would've bowled first as well. Adds that they have played just one game here ad it was sticky and also not a high-scoring one. Tells they would hope to put on a challenging score. Informs there is one change, Avesh Khan comes in for Krishnappa Gowtham. Mentions that they want to perform as a team and do not want to rely on individual performance. Says they had a couple of days off and are feeling fresh and looking forward to going out there and givin

The Kolkata skipper, Shreyas Iyer says that they will bowl first and mentions that the pitch looks really dry and there won't be much dew. Adds that they did chase well last time around and will look to repeat the trick. Informs that, unfortunately, Umesh Yadav pulled his calf muscle in training and Harshit Rana comes in to replace him. He adds that in such a big tournament, there are injuries and other things due to which the team gets chopped and changed quite a lot. Mentions that they didn'

Lucknow (Playing XI) - Quinton de Kock (WK), KL Rahul (C), Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan (In for Krishnappa Gowtham). 

Kolkata (Playing XI) - Baba Indrajith (WK), Aaron Finch, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Tim Southee, Shivam Mavi, Harshit Rana (In for Umesh Yadav).

TOSS - Kolkata have won the toss and they have elected to BOWL first!

... MATCH DAY...

Super Saturday means a double dose of entertainment and the second match is between two teams who are travelling in unparalleled ways, it is Lucknow vs Kolkata. Lucknow is sitting at the top half of the points table, while Kolkata have finally found a victory after five unbearable trouncing. On that note, a very warm welcome to our coverage. Who are you cheering for in this exciting contest?

The rookie team, Lucknow are playing as if they belong here all along. They are sitting with 14 points and are one of the most consistent teams this season. Kolkata on the other hand, despite looking so strong on the paper, are still finding the final XI. The likes of Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Pat Cummins who they bet so much are not producing enough and it is hurting them. Though it was local heroes, Rinku Singh and Nitish Rana who took them over the line last time. Kolkata

Update from Match 53 - There is another game going on at the moment in Mumbai and it is Rajasthan who require 77 more runs to win off 48 balls against Punjab. Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored a half-century and looks in fine form. That match is turning out to be a nail-biter. So you can switch the tabs while keeping an eye here as well. 

We are back for the chase.

... THE CHASE...

Five sixes in the penultimate over and all the hard work of Kolkata is overseen and it could prove to be very costly for them. It has just tilted the game towards Lucknow. Kolkata did not start well as they were taken to cleaners by the opposition but as the ball started to grip more, Kolkata controlled the middle phase well and were looking in prime position to end the innings on a high but the penultimate over from Mavi went for 30 runs and that has just made it a bit more difficult for Kolkat

Right then! Kolkata need 177 runs to win. They have tried different combinations at the start but none have worked out. Will they be able to get off the mark on a high? We will find out soon. The chase is coming up shortly. 

Deepak Hooda says that the wicket is on the slower side and they have a good total on the board. Adds that it was difficult for the new batters and hence he tried to stay on the crease. Mentions that the back-of-a-length delivery is difficult to get away on this track and is happy that he and de Kock were able to get going from the start. Mentions that all the credit goes to the Lucknow support staff for his success this season and ends by saying that they have a good score on the board and it

Lucknow started well and ended the Powerplay on a positive note. They carried on the momentum for a while as well but the pitch got a bit hard to bat on in the middle phase and Lucknow really struggled. Quinton de Kock and Deepak Hooda played aggressively and scored freely but after that, there was a lid on the runflow. It was the hitting from Stoinis and Holder in the penultimate over that has helped Lucknow get past the 170 mark. 

Tim Southee to Ayush Badoni, ! RUN OUT! Excellent work from Tim Southee with the ball and from Baba Indrajith behind the stumps. Southee bowls it on a length and goes well wide of the off stump. Ayush Badoni tries to reach it but fails to do so and they look to scamper through for another bye. Indrajith though hits the stumps and Dushmantha Chameera is well short. Lucknow finish with 176/7!

Tim Southee to Dushmantha Chameera, Bye! Good-length, angled in from outside off. Chameera has a swing at it but misses and Badoni scampers across for a bye.

Dushmantha Chameera comes in.

Tim Southee to Jason Holder, ! CAUGHT! A short but effective innings from Jason Holder comes to an end and Tim Southee continues his brilliant final over. This is banged in short and it is very well-directed, around the batter's helmet. Holder takes his eyes off the ball as he tries to hook. The ball comes off the top edge towards the backward square leg fence. Rinku Singh settles under it and pouches it safely.

Tim Southee to Ayush Badoni, This is a top over so far from Tim Southee! Back of a length, around off, Badoni swings across the line but mistimes it towards mid off for a run.

Tim Southee to Jason Holder, Southee bowls it into the deck, around middle. Holder swings but mistimes it badly just past the bowler. They do pick up a single.

Tim Southee to Ayush Badoni, A length ball, angled into middle and leg. Badoni swings it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Who will bowl the final over? It is Tim Southee!

Shivam Mavi to Jason Holder, ! Make that five maximums in the over and 30 runs come off it! How costly will this over prove to be for Kolkata? Mavi just pitches it up right in the slot around off stump. Jason Holder with a clean strike through the line and smokes it over the long off fence. He's faced two deliveries and both of them have been maximums.

Shivam Mavi to Jason Holder, ! Oh, Mavi what are you doing? Fourth six in the over and Lucknow flying now. Mavi angles it in on middle stump but it is again in the slot. Jason Holder just clears the front leg and swings it away, over the square leg fence for a huge maximum.

Jason Holder walks out now!

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, ! CAUGHT! The rub of the green goes the way of Shivam Mavi and Marcus Stoinis will feel he missed out there. Mavi bowls a slower delivery but it's right in the slot around the off pole. Stoinis stays deep in his crease and hits it hard and flat towards the cow corner fence. Shreyas Iyer over there takes a sharp catch and Mavi has a bit of redemption here but Stoinis has done the damage.

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, ! A hat-trick of maximums from Marcus Stoinis! Could this be the over that proves to be the difference in this match? Mavi bangs it in short and Stoinis is waiting for it. Stoinis pulls it powerfully way over the mid-wicket fence for a huge hit. Mavi under extreme pressure now.

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, ! Shivam Mavi is just playing into Marcus Stoinis' hands and Stoinis is relentless. This is a full toss, outside off, Stoinis shuffles again and whacks it over the wide long on fence for back-to-back maximums. The 150 is up for Lucknow!

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, ! Swung away for a biggie by Marcus Stoinis. Mavi bowls a slower delivery and drifts it on the pads but it is a bit fuller in length. Stoinis shuffles and picks it up to send it over the square leg fence.

Andre Russell to Ayush Badoni, In the air but well short! Russell bangs it in short and Ayush Badoni tries to take it on. The ball goes off the top edge and towards fine leg. The ball plugs a bit in the outfield and this allows the batters to come back for the second, good running.

Andre Russell to Marcus Stoinis, Change of pace from Russell, full and straight as well. Stoinis drills it down to long on for one more.

Andre Russell to Ayush Badoni, Russell goes back to the hard length and bowls this one outside off, Badoni crunches it straight to the man at cover-point for a quick run.

Andre Russell to Ayush Badoni, WIDE! Russell looks to attack the toes of the batter but spills it down the leg side, wide signalled.

Andre Russell to Marcus Stoinis, Back of a length, over middle. Stoinis turns it to mid-wicket for one.

Andre Russell to Ayush Badoni, Around the hips, Badoni works it down to fine leg and picks up a single.

Andre Russell to Ayush Badoni, Russell drifts onto the pads and Badoni just nudges it behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs. The third umpire just checked if it was a short run as Badoni just got his bat inside the crease while turning for the second run but it's all fine.

Andre Russell to bowl now.

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, Nicely bowled! A slower bumper from Shivam Mavi, this is outside off and Stoinis watches it all the way before leaving it alone.

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, ! Streaky but it is a boundary and Marcus Stoinis will take it. Stoinis is waiting for the fuller delivery but Mavi goes back of a length. The ball flies off the outside half of the bat and goes over short third man, trickling away to the fence.

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! Mavi pushes this one even wider but pushes it just beyond the tramline, wide called.

Shivam Mavi to Ayush Badoni, Kolkata bowlers have done well to keep a lid on the boundaries. Slower this time, full and outside off. Badoni with a stylish drive towards sweeper cover for just a single.

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, Pitched up from Mavi and on off, Stoinis drives it down to long off and rotates the strike.

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, This one just zipped through! Full and around off, Marcus Stoinis looks to drive it through extra cover but the ball just whizzes past the outside edge.

Shivam Mavi (2-0-13-0) is back into the attack.

Shivam Mavi to Marcus Stoinis, Around the top of off, Stoinis punches it towards mid off.

Sunil Narine to Ayush Badoni, Three dots on the trot to end the over! Brilliant spell from Sunil Narine as he ends with figures of 3-0-20-1! This is on off, Badoni pushes it out on the off side.

Sunil Narine to Ayush Badoni, This is sliding into middle, Badoni knocks it down to mid on.

Sunil Narine to Ayush Badoni, This is top class bowling from Sunil Narine and the batters are just looking to play him out. Full and around off, Badoni opens the face of his blade and nudges it towards point.

Sunil Narine to Marcus Stoinis, Around off, Stoinis stretches out and paddles it 'round the corner for one more.

Sunil Narine to Ayush Badoni, Flatter delivery from Narine, around off. This is cut away off the back foot to deep point for one more.

Sunil Narine to Marcus Stoinis, This is pushed through on off stump, Stoinis gets low and inside the line of the ball to paddle it past backward square leg for a single.

Marcus Stoinis walks in at number 6.

Andre Russell to Marcus Stoinis, Fuller ball, on middle, pushed to mid-wicket for a single. 

Andre Russell to Krunal Pandya, ! TAKEN! Andre Russell takes another wicket and Pandya goes back after struggling to get going. Russell drops it short and outside off. Pandya swings his bat but without much conviction and Aaron Finch at deep point takes an easy catch.

Andre Russell to Krunal Pandya, A length ball, outside off at 108 clicks. Pandya cuts it past point and calls for a quick couple. The throw is sent in and the keeper whips the bails off but Pandya was well in.

Andre Russell to Krunal Pandya, Pitched up, around off. Krunal takes a couple of step down and carves it through point for a brace.

Andre Russell to Ayush Badoni, Too full and on off, drilled to long on for a single.

Andre Russell to Krunal Pandya, Length ball, on middle. Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Tim Southee to Krunal Pandya, Edged but safe! Short ball, on middle. Pandya tries to hook it away but gets a leading edge over the keeper's head. A single.

Tim Southee to Krunal Pandya, ! Much needed one! Back of a length and outside off. Pandya slaps it hard and hits it aerially over covers for a boundary. 

Tim Southee to Krunal Pandya, A length ball, slanting just outside off. Pandya looks to push but misses. Pandya needs to change the gears now. 

Tim Southee to Ayush Badoni, On a length and angling down. Badoni hits it to deep square leg for a single.

Tim Southee to Ayush Badoni, Short in length and outside off. Badoni drops it to point now.

Strategic break! Lucknow were cruising along when Quinton de Kock and Deepak Hooda were out there but both of them have now perished and Krunal Pandya has eaten up a few deliveries. He will now look to go big and with power-hitters still to come, they can go hard and end up with a big score here. Kolkata have pulled things back a bit but they still need a couple of quick wickets to ensure the scoring rate doesn't go out of hand. Also, Tim Southee is back into the attack.

Tim Southee to Ayush Badoni, Just short! Just short of a length and on middle. Badoni hops on the back foot and tries to flick but it goes off the shoulder of the bat and drops it in front of the mid-wicket fielder.

Andre Russell to Ayush Badoni, On middle, Ayush works it behind square on the leg side for a single. 

Andre Russell to Ayush Badoni, Russell serves a low full toss, down the leg side. Badoni whips it to short fine leg where the fielder makes a brilliant stop. Saves a couple of runs. 

Ayush Badoni is the new man in.

Andre Russell to Deepak Hooda, ! CAUGHT! The partnership is finally broken by Kolkata! Russell hurls a short ball, on middle. Hooda tries to take him on as he shifts on the back foot and tries to pull but gets a top edge and the ball flies high and to deep mid-wicket where Shreyas Iyer takes an easy catch. 

Andre Russell to Krunal Pandya, Short of a length and on middle, pulled along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Andre Russell to Deepak Hooda, Length ball, just outside off, cut away to deep point for one.

Will Anukul Roy bowl out here? No, there's going to be a change in the bowling as Andre Russell is brought into the attack.

Andre Russell to Krunal Pandya, Fuller and outside off. Pandya drives it to deep cover for a single.

Sunil Narine to Krunal Pandya, Similar line as the previous delivery. Pandya hangs back and punches it through covers for a single.Just 4 runs off it.

Sunil Narine to Krunal Pandya, This is really good bowling from Sunil Narine! Three dots in a row! Flatter and outside off. Pandya steps down but the ball sticks a bit and he ends up blocking it out.

Sunil Narine to Krunal Pandya, Tossed up, on off. Pandya again blocks it out. 

Sunil Narine to Krunal Pandya, Flatter ball, quicker this time, around middle. Pandya keeps it out back on the deck. 

Sunil Narine to Krunal Pandya, Floated ball, outside off. Pandya dances down the track and tries to loft this but gets an outside edge but luckily for him the ball drops over the point fielder. A single.

Sunil Narine (2-0-13-1) is back into the attack.

Sunil Narine to Deepak Hooda, Touch short and angling around off. Hooda makes room and cuts it to point for a single.

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, 100 up for Lucknow! Tossed up, on off. Hooda pushes it through covers for a single.

Anukul Roy to Krunal Pandya, Very full and on middle. Pandya comes down the track and eases it to long on for one. 

Anukul Roy to Krunal Pandya, On a length and outside off, it is hit to covers.

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, Flatter ball, around off, the ball holds in the surface. Hooda looks to work on the leg side but gets a top edge and to covers for a single.

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, ! Finally a short of authority! Tossed up, in the slot and Hooda swings through the line and hits it over long on for a biggie. 

Anukul Roy to Krunal Pandya, Pandya misses out there! This is full and down the leg side. Pandya sweeps it but finds short fine leg. A single taken. 

Harshit Rana to Krunal Pandya, Edged but lands safe! This is short but is angled outside off. Pandya looks to fetch and pull but gets a top edge that flies down to third man. They get a single. At the halfway stage, Lucknow are 90/1!

Harshit Rana to Krunal Pandya, Pitched up, around off and this is sweetly driven but straight to mid off. Pandya straightaway shouts 'No' and denies the single.

Harshit Rana to Deepak Hooda, Deepak Hooda continues to stand past the leg stump and this time Rana tries to cramp him for room. Hooda pushes it out towards covers and picks up a single.

Harshit Rana to Deepak Hooda, ! Poor bowling from Rana and he is duly punished. Short and wide, Hooda goes up and over the point region and picks up an easy boundary.

Harshit Rana to Krunal Pandya, Leg bye! Just short of a length, on the stumps and Pandya gets hurried on once again. He tries to work it leg side but the ball comes off the thigh pads and rolls onto the off side. They get a leg bye.

There is a slight halt in play. Krunal Pandya has an issue with his right thigh and the physio walks out to assist him. He looks fine and we are ready to go.

Harshit Rana to Krunal Pandya, Edged and four! Rana slants this one across the left-hander and Krunal Pandya goes chasing after it. The ball takes the outside edge and flies through the vacant slip cordon for a boundary.

Shivam Mavi to Deepak Hooda, This pitch isn't getting any easy for the batters. Fuller from Mavi, outside off. Hooda tries to make room past the leg stump and slap it away but misses it completely.

Shivam Mavi to Krunal Pandya, Just back of a length, on off. Pandya goes on the back foot to punch it towards covers for a single.

Shivam Mavi to Krunal Pandya, On a good length, around leg and the ball skids off the surface. Krunal Pandya gets hurried on as he tries to cut and it hit high on the pads. No appeal from the bowler as the ball probably pitched outside leg stump.

Shivam Mavi to Deepak Hooda, Another quick run but it is well-judged this time. Around the top of off, nudged away onto the off side for one.

Shivam Mavi to Krunal Pandya, Another tight run and Lucknow look a little edgy out there at the moment. Slower delivery, around middle. Pandya pushes it towards Shreyas Iyer at cover and sets off for the quick single. Thankfully for Pandya, Iyer's throw misses the stumps.

Shivam Mavi to Krunal Pandya, Length ball, around leg stump. Pandya defends it from inside his crease.

Shivam Mavi is back on.

Sunil Narine to Deepak Hooda, Safe! Well, the Lucknow boys are taking on the Kolkata fielders but they wouldn't want another run out at this stage. This is slanted across the off stump, Hooda hangs deep and cuts it behind point. He races back for the second and puts in the dive as the keeper whips off the bails. The replay shows that the dive saved Hooda. Two more to the total.

A run out chance! The keeper whips the bails off but the batter makes his ground with a big dive.

Sunil Narine to Deepak Hooda, Narine angles this one across the middle stump from 'round the wicket and Hooda nudges it out on the off side.

Krunal Pandya is the new man in.

Sunil Narine to Krunal Pandya, On a length, sliding into middle and leg. Pandya pushes it off the back foot towards mid on and scampers through for a risky single.

Sunil Narine to Krunal Pandya, On middle, kept out by Krunal Pandya.

Sunil Narine to Quinton de Kock, ! CAUGHT! Quinton de Kock has ended up giving his wicket away after reaching his half-century! Sunil Narine bowls this one on a shorter length and around the off pole, de Kock rocks back and tries to play the lofted back foot punch but ends up mistiming it badly as the ball just holds a bit in the pitch. The ball goes towards the long off fence where Shivam Mavi takes a simple catch. Kolkata have the breakthrough they so desperately needed.

Sunil Narine to Quinton de Kock, No run there! Around off, cut away straight to the man at point and de Kock looks for the single but is sent back by his partner.

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, Roy shortens the length as Hoods gives the charge once again and the ball goes off the inside half of the bat onto the leg side.

Anukul Roy to Quinton de Kock, Fifty for Quinton de Kock and this has been a fiery innings from the southpaw! Drifted onto the pads, tickled down to fine leg for a run.

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, Dropped! A difficult chance is put down by Shivam Mavi. Nicely bowled from Roy, tossed up on middle and Deepak Hooda gives the charge. Hooda gets beaten in flight as he looks to loft it over long off and ends up slicing it over the cover-point region. Mavi runs back and tries to pouch it over his head but can't. Single taken.

Anukul Roy to Quinton de Kock, Length, around the pads and this is just turned through backward square leg for a single.

Anukul Roy to Quinton de Kock, Two more! Slower through the air and down the leg side, de Kock nudges it past square leg and once again races back for the second. Excellent running!

Anukul Roy to Quinton de Kock, This is floated on the pads, de Kock works it through the vacant mid-wicket region and picks up a brace. Good running.

Strategic Break! What a Powerplay this has been for Lucknow! They are taking on the bowlers and are not allowing them to settle down. Quinton de Kock is taking the charge and Deepak Hooda is playing fine as well. Kolkata will take this break to assess the plans and try and break the momentum.

Harshit Rana to Quinton de Kock, A single to end the Powerplay, a good one for Lucknow as they are 66/1! This is pushed wider and de Kock slaps it to deep point for a single. 17 runs come off Rana's first over!

Harshit Rana to Quinton de Kock, ! And again! Short and on the body, de Kock launches it high and handsome over the mid-wicket fence for back-to-back maximums.

Harshit Rana to Quinton de Kock, ! Smashed away! This is banged in short, around but sets up nicely for the batter. Quinton de Kock pulls it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Harshit Rana to Quinton de Kock, Quinton de Kock tries to get funky but misses. A length ball, over leg stump, de Kock shuffles and tries to pull it over short fine leg but doesn't connect.

Harshit Rana to Quinton de Kock, Full and straight, de Kock pushes it back to the bowler.

Harshit Rana to Quinton de Kock, ! Harshit Rana is greeted into the attack with a boundary from Quinton de Kock. This is full and on the legs, de Kock with a classy on drive through wide mid on for a boundary.

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, ! KL Rahul is RUN OUT! Kolkata have the big fish! This is on a length and angling across, outside off. Quinton de Kock mistimes his punch to short cover and there is a bit of miscommunication as the batters look for a quick single. KL Rahul is halfway mark and is sent back by his partner. Shreyas Iyer there, collects the ball, turns and hits the bullseye at the bowler's end. The replay shows Rahul was found short and he has to walk back without even t

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, Roy serves it slow this time, flatter and on middle. Hooda plays it back to the bowler. Another successful over for Lucknow. 

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, ! Beautiful shot! Tossed up, given a bit air here, outside off. Hooda goes inside-out over covers for another boundary. 

Anukul Roy to Quinton de Kock, On the pads, Quinton de Kock turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Anukul Roy to Quinton de Kock, ! Loosener from Anukul Roy as he serves it full and down the leg side. Quinton de Kock gets on his knee and sweeps it to deep square leg for a boundary. 

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, Quicker one, on a length and on middle. Hooda skips down and pushes it to mid on for a sharp single.

Anukul Roy to Deepak Hooda, Fuller ball, outside off, it is hit to mid off.

Sunil Narine to Quinton de Kock, Floated ball, on middle. Quinton de Kock cuts it to square leg, bisects the fielder there and the batters will get a couple of runs. 

Sunil Narine to Quinton de Kock, On middle. Quinton de Kock prods and blocks it.

Sunil Narine to Deepak Hooda, Flatter and on middle. Hooda plays it to mid-wicket for a single. 

Sunil Narine to Deepak Hooda, ! Hooda reads the spin quite efficiently here! Tossed up, outside off, spinning in. Hooda swings across with the spin and over long on for a maximum. 

Sunil Narine to Deepak Hooda, Shorter and outside off. Hooda cuts it hard but straight to the fielder at covers. A bit of fumble there but no run is taken. 

Sunil Narine comes in to replace Shivam Mavi.

Sunil Narine to Quinton de Kock, Tossed up, slanting on the pads, Quinton de Kock hits it to square leg for one more. 

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, Deft touch now! Length ball, outside off. Quinton de Kock plays it late and to short third man for a single. Superb over for Lucknow, 17 runs off the over. 

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, On the pads, it is flicked to deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, A rare dot ball in the play here! Length ball, on off, pushed to covers.

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, ! Quinton de Kock is dealing in boundaries now! Fuller ball, outside off. Quinton de Kock gets underneath the ball and drives it firmly through covers for a boundary. 

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, ! WOW! Quinton de Kock is making up for the mistake he made! Short again, on middle. Quinton de Kock pulls it a touch late and connects it well. Hits it over square leg for a biggie. 

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, ! Three boundaries in the last four balls! Short in length and around off. Quinton de Kock pulls it hard, flat and over mid-wicket for a boundary. 

Shivam Mavi to Deepak Hooda, Mavi gets it to shape back in, around off. Hooda tucks it off the inner half and through square leg for a couple of runs. 

Shivam Mavi to Deepak Hooda, ! This one is even better! Overpitched and outside off. Hooda gets low and drives it on the up and over covers for a one-bounce four. 

Shivam Mavi to Deepak Hooda, ! Good shot! A length ball, wide outside off, width there and Hooda frees his arms and slaps it through cover-point for a boundary. 

Shivam Mavi to Deepak Hooda, A length ball, outside off. Hooda taps it back to Mavi.

Shivam Mavi to Deepak Hooda, Toofull and around off. Hooda comes forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

Shivam Mavi to steam in from the opposite end.

Shivam Mavi to Deepak Hooda, Tad fuller and around middle. Hooda hits it to mid-wicket.

Deepak Hooda is in at number 3.

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, Fuller and on off, pushed to mid off. Fruitful first over for Kolkata, just 2 runs and a wicket off it.

Is that a run-out? Deary me, Quinton de Kock seems to have left his skipper KL Rahul high and dry and the fielder does hit the stumps. The third umpire is called in and the replay shows that Rahul is short of his crease. !

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, Lucknow are underway! Short of a length and on middle. Quinton de Kock looks to pull but hits it off the bottom half of the bat and over mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, Length again, swinging into the left-hander. Quinton de Kock steps down and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, On a length, around middle and leg. Quinton de Kock tucks it to mid-wicket.

Tim Southee to Quinton de Kock, Starts with a length ball, around off, hint of in-swing here. Quinton de Kock punches it to covers.

We are ready for play! The umpires are out in the middle and they are followed by the players of Kolkata. Lucknow's skipper KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock stride out to open the innings. Tim Southee has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

KL Rahul, the skipper of Lucknow says they would've bowled first as well. Adds that they have played just one game here ad it was sticky and also not a high-scoring one. Tells they would hope to put on a challenging score. Informs there is one change, Avesh Khan comes in for Krishnappa Gowtham. Mentions that they want to perform as a team and do not want to rely on individual performance. Says they had a couple of days off and are feeling fresh and looking forward to going out there and givin

The Kolkata skipper, Shreyas Iyer says that they will bowl first and mentions that the pitch looks really dry and there won't be much dew. Adds that they did chase well last time around and will look to repeat the trick. Informs that, unfortunately, Umesh Yadav pulled his calf muscle in training and Harshit Rana comes in to replace him. He adds that in such a big tournament, there are injuries and other things due to which the team gets chopped and changed quite a lot. Mentions that they didn'

Lucknow (Playing XI) - Quinton de Kock (WK), KL Rahul (C), Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan (In for Krishnappa Gowtham). 

Kolkata (Playing XI) - Baba Indrajith (WK), Aaron Finch, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Tim Southee, Shivam Mavi, Harshit Rana (In for Umesh Yadav).

TOSS - Kolkata have won the toss and they have elected to BOWL first!

... MATCH DAY...

Super Saturday means a double dose of entertainment and the second match is between two teams who are travelling in unparalleled ways, it is Lucknow vs Kolkata. Lucknow is sitting at the top half of the points table, while Kolkata have finally found a victory after five unbearable trouncing. On that note, a very warm welcome to our coverage. Who are you cheering for in this exciting contest?

The rookie team, Lucknow are playing as if they belong here all along. They are sitting with 14 points and are one of the most consistent teams this season. Kolkata on the other hand, despite looking so strong on the paper, are still finding the final XI. The likes of Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Pat Cummins who they bet so much are not producing enough and it is hurting them. Though it was local heroes, Rinku Singh and Nitish Rana who took them over the line last time. Kolkata

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