Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL, 2024 Full score card

SIX! You bet he will! Jos Buttler gets to his HUNDRED and finishes things off in style here in Jaipur. Cameron Green goes short of a length and around middle, Jos Buttler goes for the pull shot, he toe-ends it a bit but it still flies over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. Jos Buttler is ecstatic and celebrates by taking off his helmet and raising the bat. Shimron Hetmyer shares a hug with him. RAJASTHAN WINS BY 6 WICKETS!

SCORES LEVEL! Short of a length and on off, Jos Buttler goes for the pull but gets an inside edge onto his boots as the ball rolls behind the stumps. They cross. Rajasthan needs one run to win and Jos Buttler a maximum to get to his hundred, Will he do it?

Right in the blockhole, on middle, Shimron Hetmyer jams it out through square leg for a run.

Mohammed Siraj bangs in a quick bouncer now, but a bit too high, outside off, Shimron Hetmyer leaves it alone. Wided. However, Faf du Plessis has challenged that decision, but the replay shows that it is the correct call.

FOUR! That is probably the game for the hosts! This is short of a length and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer stays back and heaves it hard, it flies in the air but lands between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg and goes away for a boundary. Rajasthan just one hit away from the win now!

Full and on middle, Jos Buttler drills it straight to mid off for a quick single.

Another dot! This is deceptive slower bouncer, on middle, angling in, Jos Buttler tries to ramp it away but misses.

A fine yorker, on off, Jos Buttler makes room but fails to get his bat on that.

Short again and on middle, Jos Buttler pulls it through square leg for one. Rajasthan needs 9 runs to win now.

Short of a length and around off, Jos Buttler tries to cut it away but misses. A rare dot.

Pitched up and on leg, follows the batter here, Jos Buttler backs away and clips it towards deep mid-wicket, comes back for the second run again. Excellent running!

On a length and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer nudges it through mid-wicket for a run.

Fuller again, on middle, angling in, Shimron Hetmyer blocks it to the left of the bowler.

Fuller one and on middle, Jos Buttler guides it through point for a single.

FOUR! Another miscommunication in the field costs Bengaluru! Reece Topley bangs this short again and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer pulls it away between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket where both the fielders leave it for each other as the ball rolls away for a boundary. 14 runs to win now for Rajasthan!

A slower bouncer now, on off, Jos Buttler swats it down to deep mid-wicket for one.

Fuller one and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer knocks it wide of mid off for a run.

Shimron Hetmyer walks in to bat for Rajasthan.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Reece Topley gets his second wicket! A very unlucky dismissal for Dhruv Jurel. This one is full and well down the leg side, Dhruv Jurel tries to flick it away but only manages to get a slight nick behind where Dinesh Karthik pouches it safely into his gloves. Rajasthan four down now and still need 20 runs in 21 balls.

Buzzers! This is slower, full and on middle, Jos Buttler tucks it with soft hands towards the mid-wicket region and comes back for the second run, the fielder puts in a wild throw back which allows the batter to take the third.

On a length and on off, Dhruv Jurel guides it towards third man for a single.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Yash Dayal lands this on a good length and on off, Jos Buttler opens the face of his bat slightly at the last moment and glides it past short third man for a boundary. 24 runs needed in 24 balls now!

Back of a length and on off, Dhruv Jurel runs it down to third man for one.

Strategic Break! Another wicket down for Rajasthan and Bangalore are looking for a way to win the game from here. Rajasthan still in need of 29 runs off the last 26 balls with a new batter coming out to join Jos Buttler who is batting on 80 runs. Young Dhruv Jurel walks out to bat for Rajasthan. Bangalore looking for another wicket to hold things tight. Let's see what happens after the break.

OUT! TAKEN! Yash Dayal strikes now! Is there a twist in the tale? This is on a good length and on middle, Riyan Parag uses his wrists and flicks it well, but fails to keep it down and hits it straight into the hands of Virat Kohli at short mid-wicket where he makes no mistake. Parag goes back for a low score and Rajasthan are three down now.

Fuller one and on middle, Riyan Parag blocks it down the pitch.

On a length and around off, Jos Buttler guides it through point for a single.

Good effort in the deep! This is full and on middle, Jos Buttler flicks it away wide of deep mid-wicket, Glenn Maxwell runs to his right and dives to stop it, he flicks the ball to Virat Kohli who throws it back. Two runs taken. Kohli seems to be struggling with some cramps here.

FOUR! Length ball on top of the off stump line and Riyan Parag starts where he left off, takes the front foot away, and slogs the ball over mid-wicket for a brilliant boundary to end the over. Rajasthan need 32 runs off the last 30 balls.

Hits the length hard on top of the off stump. Riyan Parag blocks it off the front foot towards covers.

Riyan Parag comes out to the middle now.

OUT! CAUGHT! Mohammed Siraj bangs one into the surface and gets the huge wicket of the Rajasthan skipper, Sanju Samson! Samson looks to pull the ball but is rushed by the pace and hits it straight down the throat of Yash Dayal at fine leg who finishes the catch. Is this the start of a comeback for Bangalore or is it too late?

Bangs in short just outside the off stump line. Jos Buttler pulls it away to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Pitches the ball fuller on the middle stump line. Sanju Samson drives it to long on for a single.

Hits the length hard outside the line of the off stump. Jos Buttler cuts the ball hard towards sweeper covers for a single.

Fuller on the off stump line. Jos Buttler drives the ball to long off for a single to end the over.

FOUR! Beautifully executed by Jos Buttler! Reece Topley angles another one away from the right-hander from over the wicket and Jos Buttler stays on the crease and cuts the ball brilliantly to the right of point for a boundary.

Hits the length hard on top of the off stump line. Jos Buttler stays on the crease and blocks it off towards point.

WIDE! Wayward outside the line of the off stump this time. Wide called.

Short and wide again, with pace this time. Sanju Samson cuts the ball hard to sweeper covers for another single.

Slower ball from a good length outside the off stump line. Jos Buttler cuts it late to sweeper covers for a single.

Slower ball from a good length outside the off stump. Sanju Samson plays it late towards third man for a single.

SIX! Flat and SIX! Slower ball from a shorter length outside the off stump line and Jos Buttler stays in the crease and slogs it straight using the bottom hand and the ball goes all the way over the head of Faf du Plessis at long off for a maximum.

Nails a yorker on the off stump line. Jos Buttler blocks it away towards point.

Slower bouncer once again on top of the leg stump. Jos Buttler slams it to the left of deep mid-wicket for another couple of runs.

Bangs the ball short again at the batter and Jos Buttler pulls it away to the right of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Short and wide outside the off stump. Sanju Samson cuts it hard to sweeper covers for a single.

Slower ball from back of a length on the line of the stumps. Jos Buttler flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Fuller on the stumps with pace this time. Jos Buttler flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single. Rajasthan now need 60 off 48 balls.

Pitches the ball short at the stumps again. Sanju Samson taps it to long on for a run.

Holds the length back on the stumps. Sanju Samson flicks it to the right of deep mid-wicket for a couple.

FOUR! Short and wide outside the off stump line and Sanju Samson treats it well. Gets deep in the crease and cuts the ball hard to the left of sweeper covers and the ball runs away to the fence.

Fuller again on the stumps. Jos Buttler flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.

SIX! BANG! Jos Buttler treats the youngster with a massive SIX! Pitched up on the line of the stumps and Jos Buttler slams the ball straight over the head of the bowler for a massive six.

FOUR! Short this time and treated well. Sanju Samson gets deep in the crease and pulls the ball to the left of deep square leg for another boundary to end the over.

SIX! What a way to bring up the FIFTY for the skipper and the HUNDRED run partnership. Mayank Dagar floats one up on the middle stump line and Sanju Samson steps down and launches a flat inside-out over covers that goes all the way for a superb SIX!

Short at the stumps. Sanju Samson flicks the ball straight to mid-wicket.

FOUR! Stand and deliver from the skipper. Mayank Dagar drops it short outside the off stump line and Sanju Samson plays the superb inside out over the head of covers for a super boundary.

Floats the ball up on the leg stump line. Sanju Samson steps down and flicks it straight to mid-wicket.

Holds the length back on the off stump and another mix-up in the middle from the batters. Sanju Samson taps it straight to Rajat Patidar at covers and Jos Buttler sets off for a run. Sanju Samson sends him back and Rajat Patidar throws the ball at the wrong end.

On a length and on off, Sanju Samson pushes it towards sweeper covers for another run.

FIFTY FOR BUTTLER! A nice way to mark his 100th match in this tournament. This is short and on middle, Jos Buttler pulls it to deep square leg for one more.

A high full toss, on middle, Sanju Samson swipes it towards deep square leg for one.

SIX! What a shot! Mohammed Siraj bangs in a bouncer around off, Sanju Samson gets into a good position early on, uses the pace of the ball to ramp it way over the third man fence for a biggie.

On a length and on off, Jos Buttler guides it through point for a run.

Fuller and on middle, Sanju Samson works it towards long on for a single.

Short of a length and on middle, Jos Buttler goes for the pull but fails to connect this time.

Pitched up and on off, Sanju Samson drills it wide of mid off for one.

In the air...safe! Cameron Green bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Jos Buttler goes for the pull but gets a top edge towards the fine leg region, it drops wide of Yash Dayal. However, he could have attacked it. A single is taken.

FOUR! Nicely played! Cameron Green serves this a touch fuller and around off, Jos Buttler waits for it a bit, uses his hands well to drive it beautifully through covers for a bodunary.

Back of a length and on off, Sanju Samson moves across to scoop but gets a toe-end onto his body as the ball goes nowhere, Jos Buttler is quick to call for the run and the batters make it easily.

Fuller one and on off, Sanju Samson guides it to point.

Strategic Break! Rajasthan at the end of 8 overs are 77/1 and are moving ahead well to chase down the score of 184. It's their skipper, Sanju Samson, and Jos Buttler at the crease building a good partnership of 77 runs after being 0/1. Bangalore have missed a few chances in the field and are still looking for that second breakthrough. Let's see what happens after the break.

Floated, full and on off, Jos Buttler drives it wide of long off for a brace.

Flatter, full and on middle, keeps low, Sanju Samson drills it to long on for one.

DROPPED AND FOUR! A good effort though! Himanshu Sharma continues with his shorter length, on middle, Sandeep Sharma tries to heave it away but mistimes it in the air towards deep mid-wicket, Virat Kohli runs forward and puts in a dive but fails to grab hold of it and it goes away for a boundary. Samson gets a life!

Another short delivery, on off, Sanju Samson cuts it away towards wide of deep point for a brace.

MISFIELD AND FOUR! This is short again and on middle, Sanju Samson moves back and pulls it in between deep mid-wicket and long on, Virat Kohli and Mayank Dagar both look at each other and leaves it for one another as the ball sneaks past them for a boundary.

Himanshu Sharma begins with a short delivery, on off, Jos Buttler punches it to long off for a single.

Hard-length delivery, on middle, Sanju Samson pats it down the ground wide of long on for a couple of more runs.

Short again but angling down the leg side, takes off a bit as well, Sanju Samson misses his flick. Wided.

Short of a length and on middle, Sanju Samson mistimes his pull off the inside half of the bat towards deep mid-wicket. Two runs taken.

Slower one now, length again, on middle, Jos Buttler clips it towards square leg for a run.

On a length and on off, Sanju Samson knocks it towards mid off for a quick single.

Back of a length and around middle, Sanju Samson stays back and wristily flicks it wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Cameron Green starts with a fuller delivery, on leg, Sanju Samson tucks it to short covers.

Floated, full and on off, Jos Buttler drills it away wide of long off for a brace. 20 runs off the over!

FOUR! 18 runs already with one ball to go! Mayank Dagar is struggling with his length and bowls it short again, outside off, Jos Buttler stays back and cuts it away nicely through covers for four more runs.

SIX! BOOM! Jos Buttler is back! This is tossed up, full and on middle, in the slot as well, Jos Buttler watches the ball closely and tonks it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

FOUR! Easy pickings! Mayank Dagar drags his length back again, on middle, Jos Buttler has enough time to move back and pulls it over mid-wicket for another boundary.

Tossed up, full and on off, Jos Buttler pushes it to covers.

FOUR! Jos Buttler greets Mayank Dagar with a boundary! This is short of a length and on off, Jos Buttler rocks back, punches it with sibling timing wide of long off for four runs.

Fuller on the stumps. Jos Buttler flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.

FOUR! Times this really well for a super boundary! Yash Dayal holds the length back outside the off stump line with pace and Jos Buttler gets deep in the crease and slams the ball to the left of covers for a well-timed boundary.

Pitches it a bit fuller outside off. Jos Buttler taps it late from the crease straight to short third man.

Beats the outside edge of Jos Buttler this time. Yash Dayal holds the length back outside the off stump line and Jos Buttler walks in and looks to guide the ball to third man but misses it completely.

Pitches the ball up on the off stump line. Jos Buttler drives it straight to point from the crease.

FOUR! Outside edge getting Jos Buttler his second boundary of the innings! Yash Dayal hist the length hard on top of the middle stump line and Jos Buttler opens up and gets an outside edge running away to the right of short third man for a boundary.

Bangs in short at the batter. Jos Buttler pulls it away to deep mid-wicket for a single to end the over.

Hits the length hard on the off stump line. Sanju Samson drives it to the right of mid off for a single

Pitches the ball up on the pads. Jos Buttler flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Mix-up in the middle this time! Mohammed Siraj pitches the ball up on the off stump. Jos Buttler drives it to the right of covers and looks to run from the mis field. Sanju Samson sends him back.

Fuller ball outside the off stump line and Jos Buttler launches it high over the head of covers. Cameron Green runs back and dives full length getting a hand it the ball but drops it. The batters pick up a couple.

FOUR! Jos Buttler welcomes Mohammed Siraj with a scoop. Length ball just outside the off stump line and Jos Buttler gets into the line of the ball and scoops it over the head of Dinesh Karthik for a boundary.

Holds the length back on top of the off stump. Jos Buttler looks to flick it towards square leg but gets an inside edge on top of the pads, rolling towards covers and the batters run a single.

Fuller on the stumps, swinging in. Sanju Samson flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.

FOUR! The third boundary for the skipper, Sanju Samson! Wonderful timing down the ground. Reece Topley hits the length on top of the off stump line and Sanju Samson stays on the crease and drives the ball along the ground beating mid off to his right for a boundary.

Swings one into the right-hander from a fuller length on the stumps. Jos Buttler flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.

Short and wide, moving away from the batter. Jos Buttler looks to throw his hands at it but misses the ball.

Starts off just short on top of the middle stump line. Jos Buttler stays on the crease and flicks the ball down to mid-wicket.

FOUR! Short ball this time to end the over from Yash Dayal and Sanju Samson says thank you! Takes the front foot away from the line and pulls it through, over the head of mid-wicket for a superb boundary.

Swings one away from a fuller length on the leg stump line. Sanju Samson takes the front foot out and taps it back to the bowler.

Fuller on the off stump line. Sanju Samson drives it straight to Rajat Patidar at covers off the front foot.

Swing and a miss. Yash Dayal pitches the ball short outside off once again. Sanju Samson looks to cut it again but misses it this time.

FOUR! First of the innings from the skipper!

Swings one into the right-hander from a fuller length. Sanju Samson gets an inside edge onto the pads standing at the crease.

Yash Dayal to share the attack.

Absolute beauty from Reece Topley to finish the first over of the innings well. Swings the ball into the batter from a good length just outside the off stump. Jos Buttler is stuck at the crease and the ball zips through between the bat and the pads back to Dinesh Karthik behind the stumps.

Drops it short at the batter. Sanju Samson flicks the ball to the right of mid on and runs a single.

Swings one into the batter from a good length on top of the leg stump. Sanju Samson tucks it straight to mid-wicket.

Drops the ball short on top on the off stump line. Sanju Samson gets back in the crease and gets an inside edge towards short fine leg. No run.

Skipper Sanju Samson walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! CAUGHT! What a start for Bangalore! Another low score for Yashasvi Jaiswal! Reece Topley drops it short on top of the off stump and Yashasvi Jaiswal walks in and looks to pull it away, only getting a top edge straight up in the air towards Glenn Maxwell at mid off who completes the catch.

Pitches the ball up on the off stump with a hint of away swing. Yashasvi Jaiswal takes the front foot and blocks it off well.

FOUR! Finishes the innings with a boundary and stays NOT OUT, Virat Kohli! Avesh Khan pitches the ball up outside the off stump once again and Virat Kohli walks out and slices the ball over the head of extra covers and the ball races away to the fence. Bangalore finish at 183 after the first innings.

Fuller again outside the line of the off stump and Cameron Green drives it to sweeper covers for a run.

Pitches the ball up outside the off stump line and Virat Kohli drives the ball straight to long off for a single.

FOUR! This time, Virat Kohli playing with the head of Avesh Khan as he tries to bowl another wide yorker. Virat Kohli walks in and slogs the ball to the right of deep square leg for another boundary.

Nails a yorker outside the line of the off stump line. Virat Kohli looks to run it down to third man but misses the ball.

FOUR! Full toss and Virat Kohli walks out of the crease and goes down the ground, over the head of Avesh Khan for a super boundary to start the final over of the innings.

Avesh Khan to bowl the last over.

Another swing and a miss from Cameron Green as Nandre Burger finishes a good over dropping the ball short again on top of the stumps.

Bangs in short at the batter. Cameron Green looks to pull it away but misses it completely.

Another fulltoss and Virat Kohli slams it straight over the head of the bowler to long off and completes his single to bring up the first HUNDERD of this season's Indian T20 League.

WIDE! Wayward outside the off stump line. Wide called.

Holds the length back at the batter. Cameron Green pulls it away to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Pitches the ball up on the middle stump line from around the wicket, and Virat Kohli drives it to long on for a single. Moves on to 99.

CHANCE MISSED! What a mix-up in the middle by the two batters! Nandre Burger bowls a full toss on the stumps and Virat Kohli drives it straight to covers where Shubham Dubey picks it up at once and takes a shy at the bowler's end finding Cameron Green halfway down the wicket looking for a single. Shubham Dubey misses the stumps and Cameron Green survives.

Nandre Burger (3-0-29-1) to bowl the penultimate over. Also, Rajasthan uses their Impact Player as Yuzvendra Chahal goes out for Shubham Dubey.

Floats the ball away from the stumps, slow in the air. Cameron Green looks to slog it but gets an inside edge running through to the left of short third man and the batters run a couple.

Pitches the ball up on the off stump. Virat Kohli drives it to sweeper covers for a single.

SIX! Virat Kohli moves on to 97 with that smash! Yuzvendra Chahal floats the ball outside the off stump line, slower in the air and Virat Kohli fetches the ball from outside the line and slogs it flat into the deep mid-wicket stand for a maximum.

Fires in straight on the pads of Cameron Green who taps the ball to long on for a single to get off the mark.

Who will walk out now?

OUT! CAUGHT! Yuzvendra Chahal gets the debutant out! Short ball, slower in the air outside the line of the off stump, and Saurav Chauhan waits on it and cuts it hard, in the air but straight to Yashasvi Jaiswal at covers who grabs the catch on the second attempt.

Floats the ball up on the stumps. Virat Kohli flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.

SIX! BANG! Ravichandran Ashwin drops the ball short just outside the off stump line and Saurav Chauhan walks around and pulls the ball flat into the deep mid-wicket stand for a SIX to end the over.

Short and wide, Saurav Chauhan looks to cut it but misses the ball completely.

Pitches it up on the off stump. Virat Kohli drives it away to deep covers for a single on the bounce.

Straight and full on the stumps. Virat Kohli taps it back to Ravichandran Ashwin.

Floats the ball up on the stumps. Virat Kohli flicks it to the right of deep mid-wicket and runs a couple.

Short and wide. Saurav Chauhan looks to cut the ball but gets an inside edge towards short third man for a single.

Swings and a miss! length ball outside the off stump. Virat Kohli looks to tap it down to third man but misses the ball.

FOUR! Big over for Bangalore as the KING smashes another boundary! Avesh Khan drops the ball short outside the line of the off stump and Virat Kohli takes the front foot out and launches it inside out over the head of covers for another superb boundary.

Slower ball from the good length on top of the middle stump line. Virat Kohli stays on the crease and flicks the ball down to the mid-wicket circle and picks up a quick couple of runs. Superb running between the wickets by the two batters.

Halt! It looks like Avesh Khan is having some problems with his boots. The issue has been resolved and we are good to continue now.

FOUR! Two in two for the KING! Avesh Khan bowls a perfect yorker on the off stump line and Virat Kohli stays on the crease and opens the face of the bat at the right time to guide the ball to the right of short third man once again to pick up four more.

FOUR! Slashed hard for a boundary! Virat Kohli continues to do what he does best! Slower ball outside the line of the off stump from Avesh Khan and Virat Kohli slashes it hard getting a top edge over short third man for a boundary.

Drops it short at the batter. Saurav Chauhan pulls it away for his first run.

Fuller one and on off, Saurav Chauhan tries to push it away but gets an inside edge towards short fine leg for one.

Saurav Chauhan walks out to bat for the first time in the Indian T20 League.

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Nandre Burger strikes! This is a huge one for Rajasthan as Glenn Maxwell goes back without making much impact here. Burger goes fuller and on middle, this time, Glenn Maxwell is expecting the short ball again and fails to adjust to the length, has a swipe across the line but misses it completely as the ball crashes onto the stumps. Bengaluru lose their second wicket now!

Swing and a miss! Nandre Burger goes hard into the pitch again, on off, skids through, Glenn Maxwell is late into his pull and misses.

Short of a length and around off, Virat Kohli tries to pull but miscues it off the toe end to to silly point region. They cross.

Fuller one and on off, Glenn Maxwell pushes it towards extra covers for a single.

Back of a length and on middle, angling in, Virat Kohli uses his feet to pull but misses as the ball lobs up off his thigh pads to the off side, the batters set off for the leg bye, Nandre Burger runs forward and tries to kick it to the stumps but misses. If that hit, Glenn Maxwell was a goner!

Glenn Maxwell walks out to bat at number 3 for Bangalore.

OUT! TAKEN! Finally, Rajasthan hangs onto one here! Yuzvendra Chahal slows it up again, full and around off, Faf du Plessis tries to drag it from there to play the slog, but shanks it flat and in the air towards long on where Jos Buttler dives to his to front to take a fantastic catch. Trent Boult will be a relieved man now and Chahal deserved this wicket. Faf goes after a decent knock!

DROPPED! Another one goes down! Yuzvendra Chahal gives this one some more flight, outside off, Faf du Plessis uses his feet and has to reach out to play the big shot, slices it up in the air towards long off, Trent Boult settles under it, tries to reverse-cup it but spills it out. You do not see that often. Two runs taken. The skipper gets a life.

Flighted, full and on off, Virat Kohli drags his sweep towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Floated, full and on off, Virat Kohli goes down for the sweep but misses.

FOUR! Fine shot! This is fired full and on middle, Virat Kohli drills it hard and powerfully down the ground, Riyan Parag and Jos Buttler both dives across each other, Parag collects the ball but when he tries to get up, the ball pops out and goes away fro a boundary.

A fantastic effort! This is short and around off, Virat Kohli slices it uppishly wide of point, Nandre Burger flies to his right, just gets his outstretched right hand to it but fails to hold on to it. A double is taken.

Tossed up, full and around off, turns away, Virat Kohli leaves it alone. Wided.

Strategic Break! Bangalore have done the hard part right and have not lost a single wicket at the end of 13 overs and it is the second Strategic Break of the innings. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis have put up 115 runs on the board and both of them are very well set to launch for a big score from here. Rajasthan, still searching for their first breakthrough. The spinners have operated well in the middle overs and have kept the batters at bay but Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis have managed to play through it. Let's see what happens after the break.

Floated, full and on leg, Virat Kohli tucks it through mid-wicket for one more.

Short once more, on middle, Virat Kohli slaps it wide of long on for a brace.

Quicker, short again and on middle, keeps low, Faf du Plessis works it through square leg for one.

Short and around off, Virat Kohli punches it through covers for a run.

Excellent effort in the deep! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli whips it wide of deep mid-wicket, Dhruv Jurel runs to his left and slides but the ball deflects away, Riyan Parag is there to back up and shows great reflexes to change his direction and dives to stop it. Just two runs!

Flatter, full and around leg, Faf du Plessis makes room and drills it to long on for a single.

Very full again and on off, Faf du Plessis drills it down to long off for one more.

Overpitched and on off, Virat Kohli drills it through covers for one.

FOUR! Clever shot! Avesh Khan goes for the slower bouncer around off, Virat Kohli waits for it and ramps it nicely over short third man for a boundary.

Risky run! This is on a length and on off, Faf du Plessis taps it to the off side and sets off for the run, Avesh Khan quickly grabs and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses with Faf well short of his crease.

Goes fuller and on off, Virat Kohli drills it towards long off for a run. That brings up the 100-run partnership between these two star batters.

A slower one, back of a length and on off, Faf du Plessis forces it towards long off for a single.

DROPPED! A big chance goes begging here! This one is short again and on middle, Faf du Plessis backs away and slaps it hard and aerially back towards the bowler, Riyan Parag is a bit late to react and spills it. They cross. It was a tough chance as the ball was traveling.

Flatter, full and on off, Virat Kohli drills it towards long off for one.

SIX! FIFTY FOR KOHLI! What a way to get to it as well! His third of the season and he will look to make this a big one here. Riyan Parag drags his length back and on middle, Virat Kohli rocks back and swats it way over the long on fence for a biggie.

Goes short and on middle, Faf du Plessis tries to heave it away but gets an inside edge towards short fine leg for a run.

Riyan Parag sees the batter make room, fires this well outside off, Faf du Plessis reaches for it but only manages to steer it to point.

Riyan Parag starts with a short delivery, on off, Virat Kohli punches it through covers for a single.

Tosses the ball up on the off stump. Faf du Plessis drives the ball straight to Shimron Hetmyer at covers who fumbles the ball and gives away 2 runs to end the over.

Short and wide, cut away to sweepers for a single.

SIX! BANG! Virat Kohli goes big! Yuzvendra Chahal tosses the ball up on the leg stump line and Virat Kohli takes the front foot out and swings the bat through the line of the ball timing it well enough to take it over the head of long on for a SIX!

Pitched up on the stunmps. Virat Kohli looks to go hard at it but gets an inside edge on the crease.

Tosses it up wide outside off again and Virat Kohli looks to make room and slash it but misses the ball.

Short and wide, Virat Kohli lets the ball go through.

Hits the length on top of the off stump line. Faf du Plessis drives it straight back to the right of long off and the batters pick up a couple more but Virat Kohli is found short of the crease while running the second so the decision stays as a single.

SIX! BANG! Trent Boult drops it short again at the body of Faf du Plessis and he sets himself up at the crease and pulls the ball from the middle of the bat to take the ball way over the head of deep mid-wicket for a mammoth maximum.

Pitches the ball up on the off stump line. Virat Kohli drives it to long on for a single.

Bowls a slower bouncer at the batter this time, Trent Boult and Faf du Plessis tucks it down to deep square leg for a single.

SIX! Faf du Plessis has launched that over the bigger side of the ground! Trent Boult drops the ball short at the body of the batter and Faf du Plessis slogs it away high and over the deep mid-wicket boundary line for a massive SIX.

Comes round the wicket and bangs the ball short on the off stump. Faf du Plessis moves away and drives it straight to covers from the middle of the bat.

Bowls it outside the off stump, fuller in length. Virat Kohli drops the ball off the front foot towards point to end the over.

Holds the length back on the off stump. Faf du Plessis taps it to the right of covers and runs a single.

Floats the ball up on the stumps. Virat Kohli looks to go for a slog but gets an inside edge towards short fine leg for a single.

Pitched up on the off stump. Faf du Plessis drives the ball to long off for a single.

Tosses the ball up slow on the off stump. Faf du Plessis looks to cut it but gets the inside half of the bat back to the bowler.

Holds it back on top of the off stump. Virat Kohli makes room and cuts the ball to sweepers for a single.

Fuller on the stumps. Virat Kohli flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Drops it short at the stumps. Faf du Plessis taps it down to deep square leg for a single.

Floats the ball up on the off stump line. Virat Kohli drives the ball to the right of covers and runs a single.

Holds the line back at the body of Faf du Plessis who flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.

Tosses the ball up on the stumps. Virat Kohli drives it to long on for a single.

WIDE! Wayward outside the line of the leg stump. Virat Kohli lets it go with a smile.

Drops it short at the stumps. Faf du Plessis drives it to long on from the crease for a single.

Strategic-Break! Bengaluru have batted well in the Powerplay with Virat Kohli leading the charge, but it is time that Faf du Plessis also changes gears as they have a long batting order. It does not happen often that Rajasthan fails to pick up a wicket in the first six overs, but the over from Ravichandran Ashwin showed that the spinner might come into play in this game. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.

Hits the length on top of the stumps. Faf du Plessis slogs it away to deep mid-wicket and runs a single to end the over.

Drops it short again. Virat Kohli pulls the ball to mid on and runs a quick single.

Holds the length back at the body of the batter, and rolls his fingers on the ball to cut the pace off. Virat Kohli pulls it straight to mid-wicket.

Pitches the ball further up on the off stump. Faf du Plessis drives it to mid off and sets off for a quick single.

Short again outside the off stump. Virat Kohli rushes on the shot and mistimes it to the left of mid off for a single. Brings up the FIFTY partnership between the two batters.

FOUR! Slashes it hard and gets another boundary to his name, Virat Kohli! Welcomes Avesh Khan with a bang. Drops it short outside the off-stump line, Virat Kohli stays on the crease and throws his hands at the ball hard, timing it behind point for a super boundary.

Flatter, full and angling into leg, Virat Kohli eases it towards long on for one. Just three runs off the over!

Flighted, full and on off, Virat Kohli taps it to short covers.

A carrom ball now, skids through a bit, Virat Kohli steers it towards point.

Slows it up, short and on off, Virat Kohli pushes it uppishly but on the bounce to the bowler.

Quicker, full and on leg, keeps low too, Faf du Plessis drills it towards long on for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin starts with a floated delivery, full and on middle, Virat Kohli tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Nice shot! Nandre Burger takes pace off but serves this too full, on middle, Faf du Plessis backs away a bit, waits for it and lofts it over the bowler's head for a boundary. Bengaluru are off to a great start here!

Full again and on middle, Virat Kohli clips it through square leg for another run.

Goes fuller and on off, Faf du Plessis mistimes his drive to the right of short covers for a quick run.

Back of a length and around off, Virat Kohli runs it down to third man for a single.

SIX! BANG! First big one of the match! Nandre Burger tries to go short but this one sits up nicely, Virat Kohli picks up the length early, swivels and pulls it with excellent timing over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

Full and on off, Virat Kohli drills it firmly but straight to mid off.

Back of a length and on off, Virat Kohli stabs it down in front of short covers for one.

On a length and on off, Virat Kohli guides it towards point.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Trent Boult bangs this one short and around middle, Virat Kohli is very quick to get on top of the bouncer, rolls his wrists a bit, and pulls it nicely through mid-wicket for another boundary.

On a length and around leg, Faf du Plessis tries to work it away but misses as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.

Short of a length and on middle, Virat Kohli mistimes his hook towards fine leg for a single.

Good fielding! This is full and around off, Faf du Plessis drills it wide of short covers, the fielder gets a hand to it diving to his left to make a fine half-stop. They cross. Three runs saved!

FOUR! There comes the strong wrists into play again! Nandre Burger goes full and on the pads again, Virat Kohli is never going to miss out on that, he uses the flick of the wrists and whips it away with amazing timing towards the deep square leg fence for four more runs.

Pitched up and on the pads, Virat Kohli fails to work it away as the ball deflects off his pads to short fine leg.

FOUR! Nicely played! Nandre Burger bangs this one short and on middle, Virat Kohli gets a bit hurried but uses his wrists well to swat it over mid-wicket for his first boundary of the match.

Back of a length and on middle again, nips back in, Virat Kohli gets cramped up and misses as the ball pops up of his pads to the off side.

On a length and on middle and leg, Virat Kohli tries to flick it away but misses to get hit on the pads.

Right on the money this time! This is full and on middle, shaping in, Virat Kohli knocks it towards mid off.

FIVE WIDES! Tough start for Nandre Burger! He completely loses his line and serves this full, way outside off, Virat Kohli leaves it alone, Sanju Samson has no chance of stopping that. It bounces in front of Yashasvi Jaiswal at first slip who lets it through as the ball races to the third man fence for a boundary.

Nandre Burger will share the new ball with Trent Boult for Rajasthan.

FOUR! Up and over! Trent Boult goes short of a length but outside off, Faf du Plessis gets the chance to free his arms and smacks it over extra covers for the first boundary of the game.

Hits the hard length this time, on middle, Faf du Plessis keeps it out to the off side.

Full again and on off, shaping in a bit, Faf du Plessis taps it to short covers.

Touch fuller and on the pads, Virat Kohli glances it towards fine leg for another run.

A bit too straight from Trent Boult! This is full and swinging down the leg side, Virat Kohli misses his flick. Wided.

Back of a length and around leg, Faf du Plessis stays back and pats it in front of square leg for a run.

Virat Kohli and Bengaluru are underway straightaway! Trent Boult starts with a good-length delivery, on middle, shaping in, Virat Kohli nudges it towards square leg for a single.

Here we go! The Umpires and the Players are out in the middle to start the match. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis are the opening batters for Bangalore and will be looking to give their team a good start. Trent Boult will start the attack for Rajasthan. Let's Play!

Rajasthan have donned an all-pink jersey as part of a special initiative to support women in rural areas of Rajasthan who are driving significant societal transformation. This campaign, dubbed #PinkPromise, aims to raise awareness and support for the efforts of these women in bringing about positive change in their communities. By wearing the all-pink jersey, Rajasthan not only showcase their solidarity with these women but also amplify their voices on a larger platform. The initiative reflects the team's commitment to social causes and their recognition of the pivotal role played by women in the progress of society. Through #PinkPromise, Rajasthan seek to inspire others to join them in supporting and empowering women across Rajasthan.

Faf du Plessis, the captain of Bengaluru says that they would have bowled first as well but were a bit unsure. Adds that the wicket looks good and won't change much later on. Mentions that they haven't played their best cricket but it is a matter before everything clicks and then they can be a really good side. Says that it is important to choose the right players for correct roles and they want to help Virat Kohli as he has been excellent. Informs Saurav Chauhan is making his debut and is a very calm and composed guy and hopes that he does well here.

Sanju Samson, ​​​​​the skipper of Rajasthan says that they will bowl first. He attributed this decision to factors involving the opposition and the prevailing conditions. Playing on a fresh wicket, Samson anticipates support for his team's seamers early on, with the likelihood of dew becoming a factor later in the game. Samson expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, noting the players' willingness to take responsibility and finish games when given the opportunity. While acknowledging the presence of several match-winners in the squad, he also highlights the variability in their performance from match to match.

Impact Players for Bengaluru - Suyash Prabhudessai, Mahipal Lomror, Himanshu Sharma, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Swapnil Singh.

Bengaluru (Playing XI) - Faf du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Saurav Chauhan (In place of Anuj Rawat and On Debut), Mayank Dagar, Reece Topley, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal.

Impact Players for Rajasthan - Rovman Powell, Tanush Kotian, Kuldeep Sen, Shubham Dubey, Abid Mushtaq.

Rajasthan (Unchanged Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal.

TOSS - Rajasthan have won the toss and elected to BOWL first.

Bengaluru's campaign hasn't kicked off as expected, winning just one of their four matches. Their bowling unit has struggled, with concerns surrounding Mohammed Siraj's form and overseas bowlers leaking runs. The absence of an experienced wrist spinner further adds to their challenges. In batting, reliance on Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Glenn Maxwell is evident, although contributions from Cameron Green and Dinesh Karthik have been promising. They're determined to rectify their performance and halt Rajasthan's winning streak. Stay tuned for toss updates and more.

Rajasthan has been unbeaten this season, showcasing a well-rounded team with six formidable bowlers and strong batting depth. Parag's stellar performance complements the batting prowess of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, and skipper Sanju Samson. Led by Trent Boult and Nandre Burger, their pace attack is a solid one, supported by seasoned spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin. With momentum on their side, they will aim for a fourth consecutive victory hoping to maintain their dominance in the tournament.

Hello and a warm welcome folks! Get ready for an electrifying showdown as Bengaluru takes on Rajasthan in the Indian T20 League 2024. The high-flying hosts aim to extend their unbeaten streak, while the determined visitors seek redemption. Expect a thrilling clash as cricket giants clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. It's set to be an action-packed game filled with intense battles and unforgettable moments. Don't miss out on the excitement!

... MATCH DAY ...

The Indian T20 League is in full swing and is providing heaps of excitement for cricket enthusiasts in India and all around the globe. The cricketing action will shift to Jaipur where Rajasthan hosts Bengaluru on their home turf for match number 19 of the league stages. Rajasthan are yet to face defeat this season and they sit comfortably towards the upper half of the points table. With 6 points in the bag and a good NRR, they are looking to be one of the most consistent teams this season. Their last game against Mumbai was very good for their morale as they earned themselves a very comfortable win. Their bowling unit has been doing wonders in the powerplay especially when they have the services of Trent Boult who has a knack for dismissing batters in his first two overs. Nandre Burger also announced himself in this league with 2 wickets to his name. Yuzvendra Chahal weaved his spring magic to take 3 wickets at crucial times. They bowled very tight lines and lengths and didn't allow the opponents to build partnerships. They had a low total to chase so their batting unit didn't have to play under pressure. They made sure they got timely boundaries and even though their first 3 batters were dismissed without scoring big, Riyan Parag once again this season played a solid knock and won the game for them. He is one of the players who is in contention for the orange cap this season and the team management will be very pleased about him finding his form back. Rajasthan will be looking to carry the winning momentum further and keep the winning streak going. Bengaluru on the other hand, has the advantage of winning 3 out of the last 5 head to head encounters with Rajasthan. However, they haven't yet found their form. With just 1 win so far, they are placed towards the bottom half on the points table. They will want to get themselves a win and climb up the ranks. Their bowling unit hasn't been performing up to the mark and has leaked a lot of runs. In their last game against Lucknow, they failed to break partnerships at important times and didn't put the opponents under pressure. The form of their batting unit hasn't been impressive. The team is very dependent on the runs scored by Virat Kohli but the others have failed to make a strong stand. The top and middle order consisting of Faf du Plessis, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, and Dinesh Karthik need to pull their socks up and take some responsibility. They have the services of Will Jacks on the bench so they might make some changes in the squad for this game. This is expected to be a nail-biting encounter in the pink city. The winning team will climb up the points table. Rajasthan wouldn't be under pressure but Bengaluru will want those two points before it is too late. Which team are you supporting?