We are back for the chase. 

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Right then, Rajasthan will certainly be the happier side at the halfway mark. They have the bowling to defend this total and Sanju Samson will be confident enough that his bowlers can finish the job. On the flip side, Hyderabad have their backs against the wall and will need to bat out of their skins to get over the line. Don't go anywhere as Hyderabad's reply is not far away... 

The star of the show for Rajasthan, Jos Buttler is down for a chat. He says that you always want to start fast and get ahead of the game but he tried to take a bit of time to settle in. Adds that soaking up a bit of pressure and backing yourself is something he has learned in the last few years. On Yashasvi Jaiswal, he says that Jaiswal has been playing brilliantly throughout the tournament and tries to give him more of the strike when they are batting.

As the scoreboard suggests, it has just not been the night for the Hyderabad bowlers. The Rajasthan batters had their fair share of luck at the start but the bowlers missing their lines and lengths did not help their cause either. The visitors did manage to get rid of Yashasvi Jaiswal but they were unable to capitalise on that scalp. The spinners were brought on from both ends but even they were not effective against the explosive Rajasthan pair. Towards the end, Hyderabad seemed to pull things

A Buttler-Samson show this evening in Jaipur has powered Rajasthan to a mammoth total! After Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bat first, Yashasvi Jaiswal got going straightaway with a boundary on the very first ball of the game. Jos Buttler made his intentions clear and was very positive right from the start of the innings. Jaiswal departed after scoring a quickfire 35 which brought Samson to the middle. Rajasthan skipper did not shy away from playing his shots and motored along with

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, ! A streaky boundary to end but Sanju Samson and Rajasthan won't mind that at all. Full and wide from T Natarajan, Samson goes after it and ends up toe-ending the ball past the diving fielder at short third man for a boundary. Rajasthan finish with a big score of 214/2 on the board!

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, ! BANG! T Natarajan serves this one right in the slot around middle, Sanju Samson gets the front leg out of the way and launches it a long way over the long on fence for a biggie.

T Natarajan to Shimron Hetmyer, Full and at the stumps, driven through mid on for a run.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, Bye! Tries to be a bit too cheeky this time does Sanju Samson and it doesn't come off. Slower one, bowled into the deck and outside off. Samson looks to reverse-hit it over short third man but misses and the keeper Heinrich Klaasen completely misses the ball. They cross for a bye.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, ! Great improvisation! T Natarajan misses his length and serves a full toss around middle. Sanju Samson gets across the stumps and gets down on one knee before scooping it away into the fine leg fence for a boundary.

T Natarajan to Shimron Hetmyer, Excellent fielding! Short of a length around off, Shimron Hetmyer hangs back and swats it away toward wide long on. Marco Jansen from long on sprints to his right and uses his long frame to reach the ball with his left hand. Just the single then.

T Natarajan (3-0-20-0) will bowl the final over. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Short of a length around middle, Shimron Hetmyer muscles it away across the line and toward deep mid-wicket for just a single.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Close but not close enough! Bhuvneshwar Kumar gets it in and around the blockhole yet again. Shimron Hetmyer squeezes this one out through mid-wicket and looks for two right away. The batters scamper through as Glenn Phillips fires in a good throw at the keeper's end. Heinrich Klaasen whips off the bails but the replays show that Hetmyer was comfortably in.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, ! LBW! A ripper of a delivery from Bhuvneshwar Kumar as he bowls a reverse-swinging yorker on middle and leg. Jos Buttler gets caught off guard and gets hit on the toes before falling over. There is a big appeal for LBW but it is turned down. Bhuvneshwar Kumar goes for the review right away and this one seems really close. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking comes up with three reds and it is heartbreak for Buttler as the on-field decision is ov

Shimron Hetmyer is the new man in. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Full on middle and leg, this is whipped away toward wide long on for a couple of runs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Sanju Samson, Gets it the yorker around middle, Sanju Samson clears the front leg and heaves it away through mid-wicket for one more.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, Length ball around off, a bit slower, Jos Buttler looks to sweep it away but gets it down to long on for a single.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, FIFTY for Sanju Samson and this has been a captain's knock from him. Full and wide from T Natarajan, gets it in the blockhole. Samson squeezes it to the left of the man at deep cover-point and picks up a couple of runs. Just 5 runs off it, a solid over from T Natarajan.

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, Right in the blockhole around middle, Jos Buttler hangs back and digs it out through mid off for just another single.

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, Back of a length and angled well across the off stump, Jos Buttler reaches out and taps it to cover-point.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, Very full on off and middle, this is driven down to long off for a single.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, Nicely bowled! T Natarajan serves a perfect yorker on the fourth stump line and angling across the right-hander. Sanju Samson fails to dig it out.

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, A juicy full toss on middle and leg, Jos Buttler stays back and swats it away without much timing toward deep mid-wicket for just a single.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, On a good length and outside off, this is eased away to sweeper cover for a run.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, WIDE! Full again and ever wider of the previous delivery, Jos Buttler tries to reach it but doesn't get there. Wided.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, WIDE! Fuller in length and pushed well outside the off stump. Jos Buttler leaves it alone and a wide is called.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, ! A third boundary in the over and Jos Buttler moves into the 90s. Length ball around off, Buttler creams this one on the up and in front of square on the off side for four more runs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Sanju Samson, On a good length and over middle, this is pulled away in front of square leg for one more.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, Just misses the yorker and serves a low full toss on off, this is hit away down to long off for a single.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, ! A lot squarer this time but the same result. A touch full and outside off, Jos Buttler stays leg side of the ball and reaches out before tapping it away through cover-point for another boundary.

Strategic break! Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler are putting on a show here in Jaipur. Both are matching each other shot for shot and Rajasthan are on a course for a huge total. These are ominous signs for Hyderabad and with four overs remaining in the innings, they must finish well if they are to have any chance of restricting Rajasthan to a sizeable total. Aiden Markram now brings Bhuvneshwar Kumar back into the attack. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, ! Hammered away! A low full toss on off stump, Jos Buttler leans on a bit and drives it firmly through extra cover for a boundary.

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, Almost gets himself out does Sanju Samson! Mayank Markande sees Samson stepping out and fires it full and wide. Samson tries to go through with the big shot but gets an inside edge past the stumps.

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, ! This is tossed up around middle, Sanju Samson skips down the track and lifts it high and handsome over the bowler's head for yet another biggie.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, On middle and leg, pushed away down to long on for a single.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Was there an outside edge on it? Doesn't seem like it. Nagging length around off, Jos Buttler tries to rock back and pull but it isn't short enough and he is beaten on the outside edge. The keeper though spills the ball.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, ! All the way! This is bowled full on middle and leg, Jos Buttler hangs back and gets his front leg out of the way before whacking it straight back over the bowler's head for a maximum.

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, Pushed through on off stump, Sanju Samson eases it off the back foot and through the cover region for a single.

Marco Jansen to Sanju Samson, Goes full and on off, Sanju Samson clips it wide of mid on and retains the strike with a single. Also brings up the 100 stand between him and Jos Buttler. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Slower and into the wicket, on middle and leg, Jos Buttler pulls this one to deep square leg for a single.

Marco Jansen to Sanju Samson, Fullish this time and outside off, Sanju Samson carves this one to deep cover for one more run. 

Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, This is very full and well down the leg side, Sanju Samson tries to sweep it hard but gets a feather on it and the ball pings into the keeper's pads. Abhishek Sharma gets away with a poor delivery there.

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Fuller this time and around off, Jos Buttler drives it to point and takes a single. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, ! Smart batting! Pace on this time and on a hard length, just outside off, Jos Buttler uses the pace of the delivery and steers it right between backward point and short third man for a boundary. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, ! Bowls an off-cutter, on a length and outside off, Jos Buttler frees his arms and slams this one wide of extra cover for a boundary. 

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, ! Good use of the feet! Flighted delivery by Mayank Markande, full around leg, Sanju Samson puts the dancing shoes on and slogs it towards deep mid-wicket. Gets it just over the leaping Glenn Phillips there for a maximum. 

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, Follows the batter and cramps him for room with a flatter delivery, Sanju Samson can only block this one down the wicket. 

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Bowls it short and outside off, Jos Buttler goes back in his crease and cuts it hard to deep point for a single. 

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Gives this one more air and bowls it around leg, Jos Buttler goes for a mighty heave across the line but gets an inside edge that rolls to short fine leg. Jos Buttler wants a single but Samson sends him back. 

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Jos Buttler gets forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Fired in full and just outside off, Jos Buttler goes back in his crease and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Vivrant Sharma to Sanju Samson, Bowls the googly, short and just outside off, Sanju Samson dabs it to backward point.

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, ! THUMPED! Vivrant Sharma drags this one short and on middle, Jos Buttler picks the length early and smokes it over wide long on for a maximum. 

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, Continues to bowl it short and turning away, outside off, Jos Buttler cuts to deep point for a single. 

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, Short and flatter, outside off, Jos Buttler cuts hard but finds backward point for a dot.

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, Googly, short and turning in on middle, Jos Buttler pushes it to cover for a dot.

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, Short and outside off by Vivrant Sharma, Jos Buttler cuts it wide of deep point and comes back for the second run with ease.

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, WIDE! Fired in full and just beyond the tramline, on off, Jos Buttler lets it go for a wide. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Slower again and short, on middle, Jos Buttler gets deceived but recovers well. Pulls it to deep square leg for one. 

Marco Jansen to Sanju Samson, Back of a length and on leg, Sanju Samson flicks it off his hips to square leg for one more run. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, FIFTY FOR BUTTLER! On a hard length and pace on, on middle and leg, Jos Buttler tucks it off the back foot to mid-wicket for one to bring up his 4th fifty of this year's Indian T20 League. Raises his bat to acknowledge the standing ovation by his teammates. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Much straighter this time and on a good length, Jos Buttler places this one in the vacant mid-wicket region and collects a couple of runs. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, ! Nicely done! Switches to 'round the wicket and strays on the pads, on a short length, Jos Buttler waits for the ball to arrive and helps it past short fine leg for yet another boundary. 

Marco Jansen to Sanju Samson, Starts his spell with an off cutter, on a length, on off, Sanju Samson drops this one in front of extra cover and takes a single.

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, ! Vivrant Sharma misses his length and bowls a full toss, outside off, Jos Buttler isn't one to miss out as he drills this one wide of Marco Jansen at long off for a boundary. 

Vivrant Sharma to Sanju Samson, Another googly, short and turning in on off, Sanju Samson reads it well and punches it to long off for one more run.

Vivrant Sharma to Sanju Samson, Pushed through quicker, short and on leg, Sanju Samson shapes to pull but gets beaten for pace and wears it on the front pad.

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, Googly this time and short, around off, Jos Buttler waits for it and knocks it down to long off for one.

Vivrant Sharma to Sanju Samson, Short and quicker outside off, Sanju Samson cuts it to deep point and gets to the other end. 

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, Starts with a full delivery, on the pads, Jos Buttler clips it to deep mid-wicket and takes a single.

Abhishek Sharma to Jos Buttler, Leg bye! On the pads, Jos Buttler tries to paddle it away but gets it off his pads toward short fine leg. They pick up a leg bye.

Abhishek Sharma to Jos Buttler, ! Almost cleans up Sanju Samson. Abhishek Sharma comes from over the wicket and serves a full toss on off stump. Jos Buttler drills it just to the right of the non-striker and past the diving man at long off as well for a boundary.

Abhishek Sharma to Jos Buttler, ! Stand and deliver! Dragged down around off, Jos Buttler gets on the back foot and thumps it straight back over the bowler's head for a maximum.

Abhishek Sharma to Jos Buttler, Tossed up around off, Jos Buttler drives it firmly but straight to cover.

Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, Floated up around the pads, this is worked away through mid-wicket for a single.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, ! Jos Buttler goes big now and makes it 21 runs off the over! Drops it a bit short on middle, Buttler picks up the length quickly before rocking back and muscling the ball over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, Pulls the length back and bowls it a bit slower around middle. Sanju Samson stays back and tentatively pushes it through mid off for one.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Drifted into the pads, Jos Buttler nudges it away in front of mid on and gets across for a single.

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, Flatter delivery on middle and leg, this is pushed away off the back foot in front of mid-wicket for a run.

Strategic break!  As both teams head into the break, this has been a solid start by the home side. Yashasvi Jaiswal got going straightaway and got them off to a flier. After his departure, the onus is now on Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson to carry the momentum forward and set a solid base for the rest of the batting unit. For Hyderabad, their bowlers have tried hard without much luck. Aiden Markram has brought spin from both ends and it will be interesting to see if the spinners can help them

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, ! Back-to-back! Floated up full and outsidethe off stump, Sanju Samson lofts it away with the turn and over the wide long off fence for another maximum.

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, ! BOOM! Mayank Markande tosses it up right in the slot around off and Sanju Samson just whacks it away over the long off fence for a biggie.

Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, Yet another single to end! Abhishek Sharma drags this one down on leg stump, Sanju Samson looks to rock back and pull but the ball stays a bit low. Samson gets it to deep square leg for a single.

Abhishek Sharma to Jos Buttler, Tossed-up delivery around off, Jos Buttler leans on and pushes it down to long off for one more.

Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, Another flighted delivery outside off, this is knocked down to long off for a single.

Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, Nicely tossed up, full and outside off. Sanju Samson reaches out and firms it back toward the bowler who does well to make a stop.

Abhishek Sharma to Jos Buttler, Slower and drifted onto the legs, Jos Buttler waits for it and pushes it in front of mid-wicket for a run.

Abhishek Sharma to Jos Buttler, Half an appeal for caught and bowled but it is a bump ball. This is floated up very full and outside off, Jos Buttler bunts it off the ground straight into the hands of Abhishek Sharma and the replays confirm the same.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Gives it more air and bowls it fuller outside off. Jos Buttler looks for the revers sweep but mistimes it fine of the man at short third man for one more.

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, ! Drops it short and gets punished! This is short and wide, Sanju Samson pounces on the width and cuts it off the back foot through point for a boundary.

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, Slightly shorter around middle, Sanju Samson rocks back and pulls it away well in front of mid-wicket for a run.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Floated up on a length and around off, pushed away through mid off for a single.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Excellent running! Nagging length on middle, Jos Buttler rocks back and gently works it away toward the vacant mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.

Mayank Markande is introduced into the attack. 

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Starts with a floated-up delivery around middle. Jos Buttler goes on the back foot and keeps it out.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, A touch fuller and wider of the off stump, Sanju Samson hits it away through the cover region and gets back for two with ease. At the end of the Powerplay, Rajasthan are 61/1!

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, ! Nicely done and Sanju Samson is off the mark. On a good length outside off, Samson waits on the back foot and guides it off the outside edge fine of the man at short third man and picks up a boundary.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, Three dots on the trot! Short of a length and around off, Sanju Samson stays back and bunts it out on the off side.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, Beaten! Lovely length and on the fifth stump line, just shaping away a touch. Sanju Samson looks to drive it through cover but is beaten on the outside edge.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, On a length and angling it in from outside off, Sandeep Sharma drives it straight to covers.

Skipper, Sanju Samson walks in at number 3.

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, Risky single! This is pitched up around off, Jos Buttler pushes it out to mid off and sets off for the single. Aiden Markram there misses the direct hit at the bowler's end and Buttler makes it through.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! CAUGHT! Marco Jansen has the last laugh! Bowls an off cutter and bangs it in short, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal attempts to guide it over short third man but gets undone by the extra bounce. Ends up hitting this one straight down the throat of T Natarajan there who makes no mistake. A much-needed breakthrough for Marco Jansen and Hyderabad as Yashasvi Jaiswal was starting to flex his muscles. 

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower and into the wicket, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to run it down to third man but gets beaten by the sharp bounce.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes this one back to the bowler.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Changes his length and bowls it full, just outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal frees his arms and thrashes this one through point. Beats the deep point fielder for a boundary. 

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, EDGED AND ! Short again and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal hangs back and goes for the pull. Gets a top edge that goes over the keeper for a boundary. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, On a hard length, on middle and leg, Jos Buttler looks to access the leg side but gets a soft leading edge. The ball rolls to mid on and Jos Buttler sets off for a single. Aiden Markram there hits at the non-striker's end but Buttler is well in. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Three dots to end the over! Bowls on a yorker length and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal squeezes this one along the ground to short third man.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal guides this one straight to short third man.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pace on this time and back of a length, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this one out off the back foot.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal goes straight! Bhuvneshwar persists with the knuckleball and bowls this one much straighter, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal reads it well and launches this one over long on for a maximum. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Streaky! Bowls the knuckleball on a fuller length, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal has a wild swing at this delivery and gets an inside edge that rolls to the right of Heinrich Klaasen behind the wicket for a boundary. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, Shaping in on off, on a good length, Jos Buttler pushes this one to deep point for a single.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1-0-9-0) switches ends.

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, Goes short and at the batter, Jos Buttler advances and places it through mid-wicket. Keeps the strike with a single. 

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, ! In the air but in the gap! Angling across, around off, on a good length, Jos Buttler opens himself up and powers this one right of short cover for a boundary. 

T Natarajan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Keeps it on a good length and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal opens the bat face and plays it to third man for one more run.

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, Bowls it on the stumps, on a good length, Jos Buttler clips it to the right of mid on and calls Jaiswal for a quick single.

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, WIDE! Strays down the leg side, Jos Buttler looks to help it fine but misses. Heinrich Klaasen dives well to his left and makes a good stop. 

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, Angles this in on middle, on a hard length, Jos Buttler punches it off the back foot to mid off for a dot. 

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Short and punished! Goes short again and on middle, the ball sits up nicely for the batter and he does not miss out. Yashasvi Jaiswal latches onto the pull shot and deposits over deep square leg fence for a biggie. 

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, Starts on a slightly full length and outside off, Jos Buttler times the drive straight to short cover.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, WIDE! Bends his back and goes into the wicket, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes for the ramp but does not connect. The ball sails over the batter's head for a wide. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Another on the pads, on a length, Jos Buttler turns it in front of mid-wicket and scampers across for a quick single.

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, ! Easy pickings! Strays onto the pads on a hard length, Jos Buttler gets on his toes and glances this one nicely. Gets it well wide of fine leg for yet another boundary. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Four Leg Byes! Pulls his length back and bowls it onto the pads, Jos Buttler tries to tuck this one fine but does not make any contact with the bat. Gets it off his thigh pad and the ball goes to the fine leg fence for four more runs. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Fullish delivery, outside off, Jos Buttler goes for the drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Marco Jansen to operate from the other end.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Starts on a hard length, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to punch but gets it from the outer part to third man for one. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, Bowls on a good length and shaping away, outside off, Jos Buttler dances down the track and leaves the ball alone.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Touch fuller at the stumps, Yashasvi Jaiswal works it to mid on and gets to the other end. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! What happened there? Drifts onto the pads on a length, Yashasvi Jaiswal whips this one in the air towards fine leg. Vivrant Sharma stationed there loses sight of the ball and misjudges the trajectory of the ball. The ball drops in front of him and goes through his legs for a boundary. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Keeps it on a shortish length, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal keeps this one out on the off side.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length and going away, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes for the cut but misses.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rajasthan are underway straightaway! Bhuvneshwar Kumar stars on a good length shaping in on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal uses his feet and chips it over mid on. Luckily for him, he gets it just over the leaping Abdul Samad there and the ball races away for a boundary. 

We are all set for the game to begin. The two umpires stride out to the centre. The two Rajasthan openers make their way out to the middle followed by the Hyderabad players. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler will open the innings for Rajasthan. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has the new ball in hand and is raring to go for Hyderabad. Off we go... 

Hyderabad (Playing XI) - Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram (C), Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Glenn Phillips, Abdul Samad, Marco Jansen, Vivrant Sharma (On debut) (In for Mayank Agarwal), Mayank Markande, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan. 

Rajasthan (Playing XI) - Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Joe Root (On debut), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Murugan Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma, Kuldip Yadav (In for Trent Boult), Yuzvendra Chahal.

Aiden Markram, the captain of Hyderabad, says that they would have batted first as well since it is a used wicket. Mentions that they have done well while bowling first and will look to do the same. Feels that there have been close games and they have played decent cricket but have not been able to get over the line. Ends by informing that Glenn Phillips comes into the side in place of Harry Brook and also says that Vivrant Sharma will be making his debut in this game.

Sanju Samson, the skipper of Rajasthan says that they will bat first and adds that the conditions also demand the same. Feels that the climate has been different and expects no dew in the latter half which suits them. Mentions that they would have liked to play better cricket. Shares that they have hard and honest chats and adds that a team can have some situations like this in a competition. Ends by informing that Joe Root makes his debut and there are a couple of more changes in the side.

Impact Players nominated by Hyderabad -  Harry Brook, Anmolpreet Singh, Mayank Dagar, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Sanvir Singh.

Impact Players nominated by Rajasthan - Devdutt Padikkal, Riyan Parag, Jason Holder, Obed McCoy and Adam Zampa.

TOSS - The coin toss lands in the favour of Sanju Samson and Rajasthan have opted to BAT first. 

We are back for the chase. 

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Right then, Rajasthan will certainly be the happier side at the halfway mark. They have the bowling to defend this total and Sanju Samson will be confident enough that his bowlers can finish the job. On the flip side, Hyderabad have their backs against the wall and will need to bat out of their skins to get over the line. Don't go anywhere as Hyderabad's reply is not far away... 

The star of the show for Rajasthan, Jos Buttler is down for a chat. He says that you always want to start fast and get ahead of the game but he tried to take a bit of time to settle in. Adds that soaking up a bit of pressure and backing yourself is something he has learned in the last few years. On Yashasvi Jaiswal, he says that Jaiswal has been playing brilliantly throughout the tournament and tries to give him more of the strike when they are batting.

As the scoreboard suggests, it has just not been the night for the Hyderabad bowlers. The Rajasthan batters had their fair share of luck at the start but the bowlers missing their lines and lengths did not help their cause either. The visitors did manage to get rid of Yashasvi Jaiswal but they were unable to capitalise on that scalp. The spinners were brought on from both ends but even they were not effective against the explosive Rajasthan pair. Towards the end, Hyderabad seemed to pull things

A Buttler-Samson show this evening in Jaipur has powered Rajasthan to a mammoth total! After Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bat first, Yashasvi Jaiswal got going straightaway with a boundary on the very first ball of the game. Jos Buttler made his intentions clear and was very positive right from the start of the innings. Jaiswal departed after scoring a quickfire 35 which brought Samson to the middle. Rajasthan skipper did not shy away from playing his shots and motored along with

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, ! A streaky boundary to end but Sanju Samson and Rajasthan won't mind that at all. Full and wide from T Natarajan, Samson goes after it and ends up toe-ending the ball past the diving fielder at short third man for a boundary. Rajasthan finish with a big score of 214/2 on the board!

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, ! BANG! T Natarajan serves this one right in the slot around middle, Sanju Samson gets the front leg out of the way and launches it a long way over the long on fence for a biggie.

T Natarajan to Shimron Hetmyer, Full and at the stumps, driven through mid on for a run.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, Bye! Tries to be a bit too cheeky this time does Sanju Samson and it doesn't come off. Slower one, bowled into the deck and outside off. Samson looks to reverse-hit it over short third man but misses and the keeper Heinrich Klaasen completely misses the ball. They cross for a bye.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, ! Great improvisation! T Natarajan misses his length and serves a full toss around middle. Sanju Samson gets across the stumps and gets down on one knee before scooping it away into the fine leg fence for a boundary.

T Natarajan to Shimron Hetmyer, Excellent fielding! Short of a length around off, Shimron Hetmyer hangs back and swats it away toward wide long on. Marco Jansen from long on sprints to his right and uses his long frame to reach the ball with his left hand. Just the single then.

T Natarajan (3-0-20-0) will bowl the final over. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Short of a length around middle, Shimron Hetmyer muscles it away across the line and toward deep mid-wicket for just a single.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Close but not close enough! Bhuvneshwar Kumar gets it in and around the blockhole yet again. Shimron Hetmyer squeezes this one out through mid-wicket and looks for two right away. The batters scamper through as Glenn Phillips fires in a good throw at the keeper's end. Heinrich Klaasen whips off the bails but the replays show that Hetmyer was comfortably in.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, ! LBW! A ripper of a delivery from Bhuvneshwar Kumar as he bowls a reverse-swinging yorker on middle and leg. Jos Buttler gets caught off guard and gets hit on the toes before falling over. There is a big appeal for LBW but it is turned down. Bhuvneshwar Kumar goes for the review right away and this one seems really close. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking comes up with three reds and it is heartbreak for Buttler as the on-field decision is ov

Shimron Hetmyer is the new man in. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Full on middle and leg, this is whipped away toward wide long on for a couple of runs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Sanju Samson, Gets it the yorker around middle, Sanju Samson clears the front leg and heaves it away through mid-wicket for one more.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, Length ball around off, a bit slower, Jos Buttler looks to sweep it away but gets it down to long on for a single.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, FIFTY for Sanju Samson and this has been a captain's knock from him. Full and wide from T Natarajan, gets it in the blockhole. Samson squeezes it to the left of the man at deep cover-point and picks up a couple of runs. Just 5 runs off it, a solid over from T Natarajan.

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, Right in the blockhole around middle, Jos Buttler hangs back and digs it out through mid off for just another single.

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, Back of a length and angled well across the off stump, Jos Buttler reaches out and taps it to cover-point.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, Very full on off and middle, this is driven down to long off for a single.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, Nicely bowled! T Natarajan serves a perfect yorker on the fourth stump line and angling across the right-hander. Sanju Samson fails to dig it out.

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, A juicy full toss on middle and leg, Jos Buttler stays back and swats it away without much timing toward deep mid-wicket for just a single.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, On a good length and outside off, this is eased away to sweeper cover for a run.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, WIDE! Full again and ever wider of the previous delivery, Jos Buttler tries to reach it but doesn't get there. Wided.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, WIDE! Fuller in length and pushed well outside the off stump. Jos Buttler leaves it alone and a wide is called.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, ! A third boundary in the over and Jos Buttler moves into the 90s. Length ball around off, Buttler creams this one on the up and in front of square on the off side for four more runs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Sanju Samson, On a good length and over middle, this is pulled away in front of square leg for one more.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, Just misses the yorker and serves a low full toss on off, this is hit away down to long off for a single.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, ! A lot squarer this time but the same result. A touch full and outside off, Jos Buttler stays leg side of the ball and reaches out before tapping it away through cover-point for another boundary.

Strategic break! Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler are putting on a show here in Jaipur. Both are matching each other shot for shot and Rajasthan are on a course for a huge total. These are ominous signs for Hyderabad and with four overs remaining in the innings, they must finish well if they are to have any chance of restricting Rajasthan to a sizeable total. Aiden Markram now brings Bhuvneshwar Kumar back into the attack. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, ! Hammered away! A low full toss on off stump, Jos Buttler leans on a bit and drives it firmly through extra cover for a boundary.

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, Almost gets himself out does Sanju Samson! Mayank Markande sees Samson stepping out and fires it full and wide. Samson tries to go through with the big shot but gets an inside edge past the stumps.

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, ! This is tossed up around middle, Sanju Samson skips down the track and lifts it high and handsome over the bowler's head for yet another biggie.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, On middle and leg, pushed away down to long on for a single.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Was there an outside edge on it? Doesn't seem like it. Nagging length around off, Jos Buttler tries to rock back and pull but it isn't short enough and he is beaten on the outside edge. The keeper though spills the ball.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, ! All the way! This is bowled full on middle and leg, Jos Buttler hangs back and gets his front leg out of the way before whacking it straight back over the bowler's head for a maximum.

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, Pushed through on off stump, Sanju Samson eases it off the back foot and through the cover region for a single.

Marco Jansen to Sanju Samson, Goes full and on off, Sanju Samson clips it wide of mid on and retains the strike with a single. Also brings up the 100 stand between him and Jos Buttler. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Slower and into the wicket, on middle and leg, Jos Buttler pulls this one to deep square leg for a single.

Marco Jansen to Sanju Samson, Fullish this time and outside off, Sanju Samson carves this one to deep cover for one more run. 

Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, This is very full and well down the leg side, Sanju Samson tries to sweep it hard but gets a feather on it and the ball pings into the keeper's pads. Abhishek Sharma gets away with a poor delivery there.

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Fuller this time and around off, Jos Buttler drives it to point and takes a single. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, ! Smart batting! Pace on this time and on a hard length, just outside off, Jos Buttler uses the pace of the delivery and steers it right between backward point and short third man for a boundary. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, ! Bowls an off-cutter, on a length and outside off, Jos Buttler frees his arms and slams this one wide of extra cover for a boundary. 

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, ! Good use of the feet! Flighted delivery by Mayank Markande, full around leg, Sanju Samson puts the dancing shoes on and slogs it towards deep mid-wicket. Gets it just over the leaping Glenn Phillips there for a maximum. 

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, Follows the batter and cramps him for room with a flatter delivery, Sanju Samson can only block this one down the wicket. 

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Bowls it short and outside off, Jos Buttler goes back in his crease and cuts it hard to deep point for a single. 

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Gives this one more air and bowls it around leg, Jos Buttler goes for a mighty heave across the line but gets an inside edge that rolls to short fine leg. Jos Buttler wants a single but Samson sends him back. 

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Jos Buttler gets forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Fired in full and just outside off, Jos Buttler goes back in his crease and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Vivrant Sharma to Sanju Samson, Bowls the googly, short and just outside off, Sanju Samson dabs it to backward point.

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, ! THUMPED! Vivrant Sharma drags this one short and on middle, Jos Buttler picks the length early and smokes it over wide long on for a maximum. 

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, Continues to bowl it short and turning away, outside off, Jos Buttler cuts to deep point for a single. 

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, Short and flatter, outside off, Jos Buttler cuts hard but finds backward point for a dot.

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, Googly, short and turning in on middle, Jos Buttler pushes it to cover for a dot.

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, Short and outside off by Vivrant Sharma, Jos Buttler cuts it wide of deep point and comes back for the second run with ease.

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, WIDE! Fired in full and just beyond the tramline, on off, Jos Buttler lets it go for a wide. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Slower again and short, on middle, Jos Buttler gets deceived but recovers well. Pulls it to deep square leg for one. 

Marco Jansen to Sanju Samson, Back of a length and on leg, Sanju Samson flicks it off his hips to square leg for one more run. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, FIFTY FOR BUTTLER! On a hard length and pace on, on middle and leg, Jos Buttler tucks it off the back foot to mid-wicket for one to bring up his 4th fifty of this year's Indian T20 League. Raises his bat to acknowledge the standing ovation by his teammates. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Much straighter this time and on a good length, Jos Buttler places this one in the vacant mid-wicket region and collects a couple of runs. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, ! Nicely done! Switches to 'round the wicket and strays on the pads, on a short length, Jos Buttler waits for the ball to arrive and helps it past short fine leg for yet another boundary. 

Marco Jansen to Sanju Samson, Starts his spell with an off cutter, on a length, on off, Sanju Samson drops this one in front of extra cover and takes a single.

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, ! Vivrant Sharma misses his length and bowls a full toss, outside off, Jos Buttler isn't one to miss out as he drills this one wide of Marco Jansen at long off for a boundary. 

Vivrant Sharma to Sanju Samson, Another googly, short and turning in on off, Sanju Samson reads it well and punches it to long off for one more run.

Vivrant Sharma to Sanju Samson, Pushed through quicker, short and on leg, Sanju Samson shapes to pull but gets beaten for pace and wears it on the front pad.

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, Googly this time and short, around off, Jos Buttler waits for it and knocks it down to long off for one.

Vivrant Sharma to Sanju Samson, Short and quicker outside off, Sanju Samson cuts it to deep point and gets to the other end. 

Vivrant Sharma to Jos Buttler, Starts with a full delivery, on the pads, Jos Buttler clips it to deep mid-wicket and takes a single.

Abhishek Sharma to Jos Buttler, Leg bye! On the pads, Jos Buttler tries to paddle it away but gets it off his pads toward short fine leg. They pick up a leg bye.

Abhishek Sharma to Jos Buttler, ! Almost cleans up Sanju Samson. Abhishek Sharma comes from over the wicket and serves a full toss on off stump. Jos Buttler drills it just to the right of the non-striker and past the diving man at long off as well for a boundary.

Abhishek Sharma to Jos Buttler, ! Stand and deliver! Dragged down around off, Jos Buttler gets on the back foot and thumps it straight back over the bowler's head for a maximum.

Abhishek Sharma to Jos Buttler, Tossed up around off, Jos Buttler drives it firmly but straight to cover.

Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, Floated up around the pads, this is worked away through mid-wicket for a single.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, ! Jos Buttler goes big now and makes it 21 runs off the over! Drops it a bit short on middle, Buttler picks up the length quickly before rocking back and muscling the ball over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, Pulls the length back and bowls it a bit slower around middle. Sanju Samson stays back and tentatively pushes it through mid off for one.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Drifted into the pads, Jos Buttler nudges it away in front of mid on and gets across for a single.

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, Flatter delivery on middle and leg, this is pushed away off the back foot in front of mid-wicket for a run.

Strategic break!  As both teams head into the break, this has been a solid start by the home side. Yashasvi Jaiswal got going straightaway and got them off to a flier. After his departure, the onus is now on Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson to carry the momentum forward and set a solid base for the rest of the batting unit. For Hyderabad, their bowlers have tried hard without much luck. Aiden Markram has brought spin from both ends and it will be interesting to see if the spinners can help them

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, ! Back-to-back! Floated up full and outsidethe off stump, Sanju Samson lofts it away with the turn and over the wide long off fence for another maximum.

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, ! BOOM! Mayank Markande tosses it up right in the slot around off and Sanju Samson just whacks it away over the long off fence for a biggie.

Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, Yet another single to end! Abhishek Sharma drags this one down on leg stump, Sanju Samson looks to rock back and pull but the ball stays a bit low. Samson gets it to deep square leg for a single.

Abhishek Sharma to Jos Buttler, Tossed-up delivery around off, Jos Buttler leans on and pushes it down to long off for one more.

Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, Another flighted delivery outside off, this is knocked down to long off for a single.

Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, Nicely tossed up, full and outside off. Sanju Samson reaches out and firms it back toward the bowler who does well to make a stop.

Abhishek Sharma to Jos Buttler, Slower and drifted onto the legs, Jos Buttler waits for it and pushes it in front of mid-wicket for a run.

Abhishek Sharma to Jos Buttler, Half an appeal for caught and bowled but it is a bump ball. This is floated up very full and outside off, Jos Buttler bunts it off the ground straight into the hands of Abhishek Sharma and the replays confirm the same.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Gives it more air and bowls it fuller outside off. Jos Buttler looks for the revers sweep but mistimes it fine of the man at short third man for one more.

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, ! Drops it short and gets punished! This is short and wide, Sanju Samson pounces on the width and cuts it off the back foot through point for a boundary.

Mayank Markande to Sanju Samson, Slightly shorter around middle, Sanju Samson rocks back and pulls it away well in front of mid-wicket for a run.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Floated up on a length and around off, pushed away through mid off for a single.

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Excellent running! Nagging length on middle, Jos Buttler rocks back and gently works it away toward the vacant mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.

Mayank Markande is introduced into the attack. 

Mayank Markande to Jos Buttler, Starts with a floated-up delivery around middle. Jos Buttler goes on the back foot and keeps it out.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, A touch fuller and wider of the off stump, Sanju Samson hits it away through the cover region and gets back for two with ease. At the end of the Powerplay, Rajasthan are 61/1!

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, ! Nicely done and Sanju Samson is off the mark. On a good length outside off, Samson waits on the back foot and guides it off the outside edge fine of the man at short third man and picks up a boundary.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, Three dots on the trot! Short of a length and around off, Sanju Samson stays back and bunts it out on the off side.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, Beaten! Lovely length and on the fifth stump line, just shaping away a touch. Sanju Samson looks to drive it through cover but is beaten on the outside edge.

T Natarajan to Sanju Samson, On a length and angling it in from outside off, Sandeep Sharma drives it straight to covers.

Skipper, Sanju Samson walks in at number 3.

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, Risky single! This is pitched up around off, Jos Buttler pushes it out to mid off and sets off for the single. Aiden Markram there misses the direct hit at the bowler's end and Buttler makes it through.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! CAUGHT! Marco Jansen has the last laugh! Bowls an off cutter and bangs it in short, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal attempts to guide it over short third man but gets undone by the extra bounce. Ends up hitting this one straight down the throat of T Natarajan there who makes no mistake. A much-needed breakthrough for Marco Jansen and Hyderabad as Yashasvi Jaiswal was starting to flex his muscles. 

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower and into the wicket, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to run it down to third man but gets beaten by the sharp bounce.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes this one back to the bowler.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Changes his length and bowls it full, just outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal frees his arms and thrashes this one through point. Beats the deep point fielder for a boundary. 

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, EDGED AND ! Short again and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal hangs back and goes for the pull. Gets a top edge that goes over the keeper for a boundary. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, On a hard length, on middle and leg, Jos Buttler looks to access the leg side but gets a soft leading edge. The ball rolls to mid on and Jos Buttler sets off for a single. Aiden Markram there hits at the non-striker's end but Buttler is well in. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Three dots to end the over! Bowls on a yorker length and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal squeezes this one along the ground to short third man.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal guides this one straight to short third man.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pace on this time and back of a length, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this one out off the back foot.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal goes straight! Bhuvneshwar persists with the knuckleball and bowls this one much straighter, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal reads it well and launches this one over long on for a maximum. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Streaky! Bowls the knuckleball on a fuller length, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal has a wild swing at this delivery and gets an inside edge that rolls to the right of Heinrich Klaasen behind the wicket for a boundary. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, Shaping in on off, on a good length, Jos Buttler pushes this one to deep point for a single.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1-0-9-0) switches ends.

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, Goes short and at the batter, Jos Buttler advances and places it through mid-wicket. Keeps the strike with a single. 

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, ! In the air but in the gap! Angling across, around off, on a good length, Jos Buttler opens himself up and powers this one right of short cover for a boundary. 

T Natarajan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Keeps it on a good length and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal opens the bat face and plays it to third man for one more run.

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, Bowls it on the stumps, on a good length, Jos Buttler clips it to the right of mid on and calls Jaiswal for a quick single.

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, WIDE! Strays down the leg side, Jos Buttler looks to help it fine but misses. Heinrich Klaasen dives well to his left and makes a good stop. 

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, Angles this in on middle, on a hard length, Jos Buttler punches it off the back foot to mid off for a dot. 

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Short and punished! Goes short again and on middle, the ball sits up nicely for the batter and he does not miss out. Yashasvi Jaiswal latches onto the pull shot and deposits over deep square leg fence for a biggie. 

T Natarajan to Jos Buttler, Starts on a slightly full length and outside off, Jos Buttler times the drive straight to short cover.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, WIDE! Bends his back and goes into the wicket, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes for the ramp but does not connect. The ball sails over the batter's head for a wide. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Another on the pads, on a length, Jos Buttler turns it in front of mid-wicket and scampers across for a quick single.

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, ! Easy pickings! Strays onto the pads on a hard length, Jos Buttler gets on his toes and glances this one nicely. Gets it well wide of fine leg for yet another boundary. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Four Leg Byes! Pulls his length back and bowls it onto the pads, Jos Buttler tries to tuck this one fine but does not make any contact with the bat. Gets it off his thigh pad and the ball goes to the fine leg fence for four more runs. 

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Fullish delivery, outside off, Jos Buttler goes for the drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Marco Jansen to operate from the other end.

Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Starts on a hard length, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to punch but gets it from the outer part to third man for one. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Jos Buttler, Bowls on a good length and shaping away, outside off, Jos Buttler dances down the track and leaves the ball alone.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Touch fuller at the stumps, Yashasvi Jaiswal works it to mid on and gets to the other end. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! What happened there? Drifts onto the pads on a length, Yashasvi Jaiswal whips this one in the air towards fine leg. Vivrant Sharma stationed there loses sight of the ball and misjudges the trajectory of the ball. The ball drops in front of him and goes through his legs for a boundary. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Keeps it on a shortish length, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal keeps this one out on the off side.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length and going away, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes for the cut but misses.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rajasthan are underway straightaway! Bhuvneshwar Kumar stars on a good length shaping in on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal uses his feet and chips it over mid on. Luckily for him, he gets it just over the leaping Abdul Samad there and the ball races away for a boundary. 

We are all set for the game to begin. The two umpires stride out to the centre. The two Rajasthan openers make their way out to the middle followed by the Hyderabad players. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler will open the innings for Rajasthan. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has the new ball in hand and is raring to go for Hyderabad. Off we go... 

Hyderabad (Playing XI) - Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram (C), Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Glenn Phillips, Abdul Samad, Marco Jansen, Vivrant Sharma (On debut) (In for Mayank Agarwal), Mayank Markande, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan. 

Rajasthan (Playing XI) - Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Joe Root (On debut), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Murugan Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma, Kuldip Yadav (In for Trent Boult), Yuzvendra Chahal.

Aiden Markram, the captain of Hyderabad, says that they would have batted first as well since it is a used wicket. Mentions that they have done well while bowling first and will look to do the same. Feels that there have been close games and they have played decent cricket but have not been able to get over the line. Ends by informing that Glenn Phillips comes into the side in place of Harry Brook and also says that Vivrant Sharma will be making his debut in this game.

Sanju Samson, the skipper of Rajasthan says that they will bat first and adds that the conditions also demand the same. Feels that the climate has been different and expects no dew in the latter half which suits them. Mentions that they would have liked to play better cricket. Shares that they have hard and honest chats and adds that a team can have some situations like this in a competition. Ends by informing that Joe Root makes his debut and there are a couple of more changes in the side.

Impact Players nominated by Hyderabad -  Harry Brook, Anmolpreet Singh, Mayank Dagar, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Sanvir Singh.

Impact Players nominated by Rajasthan - Devdutt Padikkal, Riyan Parag, Jason Holder, Obed McCoy and Adam Zampa.

TOSS - The coin toss lands in the favour of Sanju Samson and Rajasthan have opted to BAT first.