Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans, IPL, 2023 Full score card

SIX! THAT'S IT! Shubman Gill has done it for Gujarat as well as Mumbai! Wayne Parnell bowls it full and outside off, Shubman Gill gets this one in the slot and smokes it over long on for a biggie. Brings up his second hundred in a row and takes Gujarat over the line. Joy on the faces of Gujarat players but despair on the faces of the Bangalore players and fans. Gujarat win by 6 wickets!

WIDE! Goes full but too wide, outside off, Shubman Gill lets it go for a wide. Faf du Plessis challenges this decision and goes for the review. The replays show that the ball was outside the tramline and it will stay as a wide delivery.

NO BALL! Oh no! Parnell loses his grip and spays an above-waist full toss, outside off, Shubman Gill leaves the ball alone. The umpire signals a wide initially which is challenged by Gill as he thinks its a no ball for height. The replays show that the ball was clearly over the waist and a Free Hit will follow now.

Loopy delivery, full and outside off, Rahul Tewatia uses his feet and lets the ball go. He thinks it's a wide but the umpire does not think so.

Off cutter, on a length, on off, Rahul Tewatia looks to access the off side but mishits it back to the bowler.

Rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it fuller, outside off, Rahul Tewatia creams the drive through extra cover and collects a couple of runs.

Keeps it shorter and pace on, Shubman Gill pulls it along the ground to deep square leg for one.

SIX! Cracking shot! Loses his radar and bowls a full toss on middle, Shubman Gill is deep in his crease and whips this one well over deep square leg for six more runs.

WIDE! Looks to follow the batter with a full delivery but bowls this one down leg.

Starts with a slower delivery, around leg, Rahul Tewatia flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

SIX! BOOM! Siraj goes short and slower as well, on middle, Shubman Gill waits for the ball to arrive and sets himself up nicely. Pulls it hard and flat towards deep square leg for a maximum. Moves to 91 with this shot. Gujarat now need 19 runs from 12 balls.

WIDE! Tries to go slower but sprays it beyond the tramline, on off, Shubman Gill lets it go for a wide.

Bowls it on middle, on a good length, Rahul Tewatia guides this one wide of backward point and takes a single.

Rahul Tewatia makes his way out to the middle.

OUT! CAUGHT! Mohammed Siraj gets his reward for bowling according to the field! Bowls it on a good length and near the tramline, on off, David Miller has to reach out and tries to carve this one towards deep point. Does not get a proper connection and holes out to the man in the deep. Suyash Prabhudessai there steadies himself near the ropes and completes a well-judged catch. Mohammed Siraj is pumped and so are the Bangalore fans.

Angled across, outside off, on a short length, David Miller looks to cut this one hard but connects with thin air.

Touch slower and on a good length, around off, Shubman Gill goes deep in his crease and hoicks it to long on for a single.

SIX! Shubman Gill goes big! Siraj starts on a length, angling in on leg, Shubman Gill brings his bottom hand into play and deposits this one over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Goes into the wicket and slower, on off, Shubman Gill goes deep in his crease to pull but gets it from the upper part of the bat to long on for one.

Another one on a short length, on off and middle, Shubman Gill pulls it hard towards deep square leg where Mohammed Siraj dives to his left and keeps it to two.

Keeps it on a hard length, around off, Shubman Gill walks across and pulls it wide of long on. Glenn Maxwell sprints to his right and plucks the ball out of thin air with one hard. Parries the ball to the deep mid-wicket fielder and saves a couple of runs for his side.

A bit short and outside off, David Miller frees his arms and flat-bats it to long off for a single.

WIDE! Slower again and fuller outside off, David Miller reaches out but does not connect. The umpire extends his arms and signals a wide.

Bowls it on a back of a length, outside off, Shubman Gill punches it to long off for a single.

Full and angling across, outside off, David Miller heaves this one from the inner part of the bat down to long on for a run.

Bye! Off cutter and short, outside off, David Miller shapes to pull but backs out. The ball drops in front of Anuj Rawat behind the wicket and he fails to read the bounce. Concedes a bye.

Fuller this time and on off, David Miller drives it to the left of extra cover where Faf du Plessis puts in a full-length dive and keeps it to a dot. He had a shy at the bowler's end with Gill outside the crease but the Bangalore skipper missed the stumps. Could have been close.

FOUR! David Miller gets off the mark straightaway! Harshal goes short and down leg, David Miller swivels in the crease and pulls it wide of short fine leg for a boundary.

Strategic break! Gujarat looked to be cruising at one stage but a couple of wickets seem to have got the crowd alive and Banglore believing. 48 runs are still needed in 27 balls and this could go either way. Bangalore are desperate for a win here while Mumbai will be biting their nails and hoping Gujarat get the job done here. David Miller is the new batter out in the middle and he is known for his role as a finisher.

OUT! TAKEN! Harshal Patel strikes and removes Dasun Shanaka for a duck! Rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it on a length, outside off, Dasun Shanaka goes for a big heave across the line. Gets deceived by the lack of pace and skies this one in the air from the inner half of the bat. Suyash Prabhudessai stationed at deep mid-wicket takes a few steps forward and completes the catch. The Bangalore fans are up on their feet as Gujarat lose two wickets in quick succession.

Slower and into the wicket, around off, Dasun Shanaka goes for the cut but gets an inside edge that goes on the bounce towards the keeper.

On a length and outside off, Shubman Gill cuts it to deep point and takes a single.

WIDE! Sprays this one beyond the tramline on off, Shubman Gill lets it go for a wide.

Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Dasun Shanaka dabs this towards backward point and looks for a run. He is sent back by Shubman Gill.

Dasun Shanaka walks out to bat.

OUT! CAUGHT! Vyshak Vijay Kumar gets a much-needed breakthrough for Bangalore and this 123-run partnership finally comes to an end! Vyshak Vijay Kumar bowls this back of a length and outside off. Vijay Shankar gets decent connection and thumps this towards deep mid-wicket. The ball goes flat towards the fielder and Virat Kohli does well diving forward. Gujarat lose their second wicket and Bangalore could have a sniff here with a new batter at the crease.

SIX! That is FIFTY for Vijay Shankar and he has sent this to the roof of the stadium! This is bowled on a length and outside the off pole. Vijay Shankar has room to swing his arms and deposits this way over the deep mid-wicket boundary for six runs to reach his half-century.

FOUR! Two boundaries in a row! Vyshak Vijay Kumar goes full this time and at the stumps. Vijay Shankar gets his front foot out of the way and thumps this straight down the ground for four runs.

FOUR! Much better by Vijay Shankar as he waits on it and plays this delicately! Vyshak Vijay Kumar bowls a slower bouncer in line with the stumps. Vijay Shankar opens the face of the bat and helps it over the keeper's head for four runs.

Vyshak Vijay Kumar bowls this full and going down leg. Vijay Shankar looks to hit the ball hard but misses and gets hit hard on the back leg.

Halt! The umpires are unhappy with the condition of the ball and want the ball to be changed. All good to go now. Vyshak Vijay Kumar returns to the attack.

Bangs this in short and outside off. Vijay Shankar pulls this to deep backward square leg for a run.

FOUR! Another fortuitous boundary for Vijay Shankar and Mohammed Siraj is absolutely frustrating! This is bowled really full and outside the off stump. Vijay Shankar gets his bat down in time and the ball finds the edge to run away towards third man for four runs.

Back of a length and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for yet another single. Mohammed Siraj has bowled beautifully in this game so far.

Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside off. Vijay Shankar mistimes his shot to long off for one.

Bowls this on a good length and at the stumps. Shubman Gill flicks this to deep square leg for a run.

Mohammed Siraj bowls this back of a length and angled into the batter. Vijay Shankar swats this to deep square leg and takes a single.

SIX These are the kinds of shots Shubman Gill is known for and he should stick to playing in front of the wicket! Michael Bracewell continues to toss this full and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill gets down on one knee and slog sweeps this over deep mid-wicket for six more runs.

Bowls this full and wide outside off. Shubman Gill attempts another reverse sweep but is far from it. He looks for a wide but is not given.

SIX! Shubman Gill is showing why he is the future of Indian cricket! Michael Bracewell attacks the pads on a fuller length. Shubman Gill swats this over deep backward square leg for six runs.

Fires this one full and wide outside off. Shubman Gill looks to reverse sweep this but misses.

Slightly short and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill cuts this to backward point and a misfield allows them to take another brace.

Michael Bracewell bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Shubman Gill pulls this towards deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Michael Bracewell comes into the attack now.

A slower bouncer bowled outside the off pole. Shubman Gill pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Short this time and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill looks to slap this away but finds the cover fielder.

Slower ball bowled full and wide outside off. Shubman Gill reaches for it and slices it towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.

A low full toss onto the pads. Vijay Shankar misses out and the ball goes off the legs towards deep square leg for a leg bye.

That is FIFTY for Shubman Gill! Harshal Patel bowls really full once again and just outside off. Shubman Gill knocks this back past the bowler to get a run and reach his landmark.

Harshal Patel bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Shubman Gill flicks this to the left of deep square leg and takes a couple of runs.

Continues to bowl full and outside off. Shubman Gill drills this towards long off for a single to keep strike.

FOUR! Great footwork by Shubman Gill and he is putting on an exhibition here! Himanshu Sharma loops this full and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill charges down the wicket and thumps this along the ground to deep cover for four more runs. He is one hit away from a half-century now.

Flights this one full and on an off-stump line. Vijay Shankar drills this to wide long off for one.

FOUR! Finds the gap beautifully here! Himanshu Sharma floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Vijay Shankar heaves this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.

Bowls this slightly short and outside off. Shubman Gill dabs this towards point and takes a quick run.

Himanshu Sharma tosses this one full and outside the off stump. Vijay Shankar lofts this towards deep cover for a single.

Slower and into the wicket, on middle and leg, Shubman Gill ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Loopy delivery, full on the stumps, Vijay Shankar knocks it down to long on for one.

FOUR! Nicely played! A bit wide outside off, on a good length, Vijay Shankar goes deep in his crease and cuts it wide of backward point for a boundary.

Pace on and fuller as well, Shubman Gill taps it in front of extra cover and takes a single.

On a length and outside off, Shubman Gill drives it on the up but finds Faf du Plessis at extra cover.

Starts with a full delivery, on off, Shubman Gill jams this one down the wicket for a dot.

Bowls this short and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill cuts this hard to deep point and takes a single to retain strike.

SIX! BANG! Himanshu Sharma misses his length and bowls it in the slot, around leg, Shubman Gill does not miss out as launches it over deep mid-wicke for six more runs.

EDGED AND FOUR! Tossed up, nicely, full on off, Shubman Gill advances and goes for a swipe across the line. Gets an outside edge that rolls wide of short third man. Vyshak Vijay Kumar performs the chase and puts in a dive but in vain.

Leg bye! Shorter on leg, Vijay Shankar misses the flick and gets it off his pads. The ball rolls to short fine leg for a leg bye.

Shorter and around off, Vijay Shankar goes for the pull but gets an underedge. The ball goes on the bounce towards the keeper. Anuj Rawat takes the bails off but the replays show that Shankar had his foot grounded inside the crease.

Low full toss on leg, Shubman Gill clips it to deep square leg for a run.

Into the wicket and around off, Shubman Gill pulls it down to long on for a single.

SIX! Shubman Gill goes straight! Vyshak Vijay Kumar goes pace on and full, on off, Shubman Gill thumps this one down the ground for a maximum.

Slower and fuller, outside off, Vijay Shankar carves this one in the air towards deep backward point for a single.

On a hard length around leg, Vijay Shankar tucks this one off his hips towards square leg for a couple of runs.

WIDE! Another bumper at the batter, Vijay Shankar goes for the pull but the ball sails over his head for a wide.

Goes short and on off, Vijay Shankar taps it towards point for a dot.

Full and on the pads, Shubman Gill flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Floated, full and on off, Vijay Shankar keeps this one out on the off side for a dot.

Tossed up, fuller on off, Shubman Gill sweeps it to deep square leg for one more run.

Another on a short length, on middle, Vijay Shankar pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Four Byes! How did that miss the stumps? Flatter and shorter, on middle, Vijay Shankar gets hurried as he tried to pull. The ball goes over the stumps and Anuj Rawat misses as well. The ball races away for a boundary.

Keeps it short and on middle, Shubman Gill pulls it a bit uppishly towards deep square leg for a single.

Starts on a short length, around off, Vijay Shankar pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Strategic break! Gujarat got off to an uncertain start with Wriddhiman Saha struggling at the crease but they managed to find boundaries off the edges. Bangalore did draw first blood but Vijay Shankar has gotten off to a decent start along with Shubman Gill. The visitors will hope that they can build on this partnership while the hosts will be desperate for some quick wickets to make this run chase comfortable. Himanshu Sharma the impact player for Bangalore has been given the ball now.

Fuller and outside off, Shubman Gill goes for an expansive drive and finds extra cover.

Shortish this time, outside off, Vijay Shankar guides it to point and takes a single.

FOUR! Fortune is favouring Gujarat here! Good-length, outside off, Vijay Shankar goes for the drive away from his body. Gets an outside edge that flies to the right of Anuj Rawat behind the wicket for a boundary.

SIX! Glorious by Vijay Shankar! Parnell goes a bit fuller, on middle, Vijay Shankar presents a straight bat and lofts it over mid on for a maximum.

Bowls it on a hard length, on off, Shubman Gill punches it towards mid off. Faf du Plessis there dives to his right and keeps it to one.

FOUR! Unconvincing but Shubman Gill will take it! On a good length and angling across, outside off, Shubman Gill looks to drive it on the up. Gets a thickish outside edge that flies wide of short third man for a boundary.

Continues to bowl short and outside off. Vijay Shankar dabs this towards point and looks for a single but is sent back by Shubman Gill.

Another short delivery outside off. Shubman Gill uses a short-arm jab to get it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Pulls his length back once again and outside off. Vijay Shankar knocks this to deep backward point for a run.

Goes a tad bit fuller this time and outside the off stump. Vijay Shankar dabs this back towards the bowler.

Bowls this short as well and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill pulls this to deep square leg for a single.

Vyshak Vijay Kumar starts with a shortish delivery outside off. Shubman Gill cross bats this past the bowler for a couple of runs.

Vyshak Vijay Kumar is introduced into the attack.

Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Vijay Shankar guides this to short third man and looks for a single that is not there.

Short this time and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli knocks this to the cover fielder.

FOUR! No slip in place and this will be free runs for Vijay Shankar to open his account! Goes full this time and outside the off pole. Vijay Shankar pushes at this and gets an outside edge to third man for four runs.

Delivers this on a good length and outside off. Vijay Shankar taps this towards cover-point.

Back of a length and outside the off pole. Vijay Shankar stands tall and punches this to cover.

Wayne Parnell bowls this full and outside off. Shubman Gill pushes this to the left of mid off and takes a single.

Vijay Shankar comes on as Gujarat's Impact Player, replacing Yash Dayal. Shankar comes out to bat now.

OUT! CAUGHT! Mohammed Siraj has been finally rewarded for some good bowling and Wriddhiman Saha's troubled inning comes to an end! This is bowled on a good length and in line with the stumps. Wriddhiman Saha walks down the pitch and looks to go over the infield on the off side. He does not connect well enough and Wayne Parnell at cover times his jump perfectly to grap hold of the ball with one hand. Bangalore have drawn first blood and the crowd is ecstatic.

FOUR! Wriddhiman Saha has luck going his way here! Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and just outside the off pole. Wriddhiman Saha looks to go hard at the ball and gets an inside edge to fine leg for four runs.

Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a good length and angles this into the stumps from outside the off. Wriddhiman Saha looks to hit across the line and is nowhere near the ball. It hits him on his back leg and runs away to the third-man boundary for four leg byes. Huge appeal by Mohammed Siraj and he is convinced that this is out but the umpire remains unmoved. The bowler convinces his captain to go for the review and replays show the ball is far away from the bat. Ball Tracking indicates that it is going over the stumps and the onfield decision stays. Bangalore lose a review here.

Is that out? Mohammed Siraj seems pretty confident that he has trapped Wriddhiman Saha in front of the stumps. It did look high in real-time though. And yes, the Ball Tracking shows the ball to be going above the stumps.

Bowls this one back of a length and outside off. Wriddhiman Saha goes on the back foot and punches this over the fielder towards deep cover but does not connect as well as he would have liked. They will get a couple of runs.

Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Wriddhiman Saha knocks this straight to point once again.

Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Wriddhiman Saha dabs this towards the point fielder.

FOUR! This is a classy shot by this talented cricketer! Wayne Parnell bowls this on a good length and on an off-stump line. Shubman Gill keeps his head still and lofts this towards long on for four more runs.

FOUR! Easy pickings for Shubman Gill! Wayne Parnell bowls this slightly short and going down leg. Shubman Gill pulls this to deep backward square leg for four runs.

On a good length this time and at the stumps. Shubman Gill dabs this to the right of the bowler.

Slightly back of a length and in line with the stumps. Wriddhiman Saha tucks this through square leg and picks up a single.

FOUR! Streaky boundary but should help Gujarat moving! This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Wriddhiman Saha charges down the wicket and goes hard at the ball. He slices this over the infield towards deep backward point for four runs.

Wayne Parnell bowls this on a good length and just outside the off pole. Wriddhiman Saha blocks this towards short cover.

It will be Wayne Parnell to operate from the other end.

Bowls this one on a yorker length and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill digs this out to the cover fielder. Just two runs from the first over and a good start by Mohammed Siraj.

So close! Wriddhiman Saha is living on the edge here! Mohammed Siraj gets this to pitch in line with the stumps on a slightly shorter length. Wriddhiman Saha looks to tuck this leg side but gets a leading edge just over the cover-point fielder for a single to get off the mark.

Another play and a miss! Back of a length and outside the off stump. Wriddhiman Saha looks to go hard at it but is nowhere near the ball.

Continues to bowl on a slightly shorter length and outside the off pole. Wriddhiman Saha looks to punch the ball on the up but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Wriddhiman Saha dabs this towards the point fielder.

Outside edge but falls just short of slip. Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and just outside the off pole. Wriddhiman Saha pushes at this and gets it off the edge to Glenn Maxwell at slip.

WIDE! Mohammed Siraj starts with a short ball wide outside off. Wriddhiman Saha looks to reach for this and cut it away but misses. The umpire calls this wide.

A brace to end the innings! Mohit Sharma bowls another low full toss in line with the stumps. Anuj Rawat shuffles down the wicket and flicks to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Bangalore have managed to reach close to the 200-run mark and will be mighty pleased with their effort.

FOUR! A misfield and some free runs for Bangalore! Bowls this slightly back of a length and at the batter. Anuj Rawat pulls this towards deep square leg and they look for two as the fielder comes sliding in. He slides past the ball though and it will be four more runs.

SIX! Anuj Rawat says he can hit them too! Mohit Sharma bowls a low full toss in line with the stumps. Anuj Rawat lofts this over deep square leg and gets six runs. Useful runs for Bangalore here!

Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli pulls this straight to deep mid-wicket and they take a run. Virat Kohli is furious as he wanted the second but it was never there.

Mohit Sharma bowls this full and outside off. Anuj Rawat lofts this towards long on and David Miller comes running in from the deep to grab hold of the ball. He is saying he is not sure about the catch though and they go upstairs to check. The third umpire reckons the ball has touched the ground and it is NOT OUT. This means it will be a single and Virat Kohli will be on strike.

TWO CENTURIES IN CONSECUTIVE MATCHES FOR VIRAT KOHLI! This is bowled on a good length and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli pushes this towards long on and takes an easy single. He raises his bat in celebration but knows that he still has some work to do here.

Bowls this one full and just outside off. Anuj Rawat gets this towards long off and they run really well to complete a couple of runs. There is a direct hit from the deep but replays show that Virat Kohli has managed to slide into the crease.

Goes full and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep square leg and looks for two. He has to settle for a run though.

FOUR! Virat Kohli helps this on its way and he is now two runs away from another century! Mohammad Shami bowls this slightly short and onto the hips. Virat Kohli pulls this down to deep backward square leg for four more runs.

Nails the yorker outside the off pole. Anuj Rawat digs this out towards cover and takes one.

Goes full and into the pads. Virat Kohli eases this down to long on and takes a single.

FOUR! Great wristwork by Virat Kohli as he picks the gap to perfection! A low full toss at the pads by Mohammad Shami and Virat Kohli clips this towards deep square leg for four runs.

On a yorker length and at the stumps. Virat Kohli clips this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a single to retain strike.

FOUR! Virat Kohli is hitting the gaps beautifully here! Yash Dayal drifts onto the pads on a fuller length. Easy pickings for Virat Kohli and he flicks this down to third man for four runs.

Anuj Rawat's job is simple here as all he has to do is get Virat Kohli back on strike. This is bowled full and just outside the off pole. Anuj Rawat drills this to long on for a run.

Bowls this on a good length and attacks the pads. Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep square leg and takes one.

SIX! That is sheer timing and Virat Kohli will want most of the strike here! This is on a length and just outside off. Virat Kohli slaps this over deep mid-wicket and collects six runs.

Yash Dayal bowls this short and outside the off stump. Anuj Rawat cuts this hard to deep point and they settle for a single.

Quicker through the air and bowled full, outside off. Virat Kohli knocks this straight to the fielder at cover. Just six runs from this over.

Bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli pulls this towards deep square leg and they take a couple of runs.

Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Anuj Rawat gets down on one knee and sweeps this towards deep square leg for yet another single.

Looks like they want to play out Rashid Khan's last over. This is short and into the pads. Virat Kohli whips this towards deep square leg for another run.

Bowls this full and on an off-stump line. Anuj Rawat goes deep in the crease and flicks this to deep mid-wicket for one.

Rashid Khan bowls this full and just outside off. Virat Kohli dabs this towards point and calls for a quick single.

Bowls this really full and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

FOUR! What a lovely shot this is and Virat Kohli is fighting hard here! Mohit Sharma bowls another yorker wide outside off. Virat Kohli guides this towards deep backward point for four runs.

On a good length this time and in line with the stumps. Anuj Rawat dabs this towards cover-point and sets off for a quick run.

Bowls this on a yorker length and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli digs this out towards point and takes one.

FOUR! Virat Kohli slaps this away with disdain! Mohit Sharma bowls another back-of-the-hand delivery on a good length and outside off. Virat Kohli smashes this to deep cover for four runs.

Bowls this short and onto the body of the batter. Anuj Rawat looks to pull this away but does not connect cleanly. The ball roles to the leg side and they take one.

WIDE! Mohit Sharma bowls this full and well outside the off stump. Anuj Rawat leaves this one alone and the umpire calls this wide as it is beyond the tram line.

Sees Kohli advance and follows him on a hard length, Virat Kohli works this one in the vacant mid-wicket region for a brace. A good comeback over by Yash Dayal, a wicket and only 4 runs off it.

Rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it on a good length, on off, Anuj Rawat runs it down to third man and opens his account with a single.

Keeps it in the channel outside off, Anuj Rawat pushes this one straight to backward point.

Bowls it on a good length, on off, Anuj Rawat dabs this one to backward point. Virat Kohli wants a single but Rawat says no.

Anuj Rawat is the new batter at the crease.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Dinesh Karthik departs for a golden duck! Yash Dayal bowls this one short and down leg, Dinesh Karthik tries to get inside the line and goes for the pull. The ball takes the gloves on its way to the keeper and Wriddhiman Saha pouches it safely. Yash Dayal has his first wicket of the game and Bangalore have now lost half their side.

Fuller and around off from over the wicket, Virat Kohli drives it along the ground to long off for a single.

Strategic break! Bangalore have managed to keep a steady run rate but lost three wickets to spinners in the middle phase. Virat Kohli has continued along his path but his scoring rate has reduced a fraction as he looks to anchor this inning. Gujarat have managed to take crucial wickets and will be eager to end well and restrict their opponents to a chasable target. Their pace bowlers have gone for plenty but have an opportunity to redeem themselves in the death overs. Dinesh Karthik is the new batter out in the middle.

OUT! CAUGHT! Mohammad Shami comes back on and delivers for Gujarat! Tries to go full but ends up bowling a full toss, on the stumps, Michael Bracewell goes for a swipe across the line but is in position to do. Gets it off the splice of the bat and balloons an easy catch towards the bowler. Mohammad Shami settles under it and makes no mistake. A much-needed breakthrough for Gujarat as Michael Bracewell was starting to shift gears.

Keeps it on a back of a length and around off, Virat Kohli works it to backward point for one more run.

A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Low full toss, around off, Michael Bracewell walks across and tries to paddle it fine. Does not manage to get any bat on it and the ball catches him on the front pad. The ball rolls to short fine leg for a leg bye. Wriddhiman Saha thinks the impact is outside off and Gujarat opt not to review.

Another yorker around middle and leg, Michael Bracewell jams this one in front of deep mid-wicket and collects a couple of runs.

Nails the yorker on middle, Michael Bracewell gets his bat down in time and digs this one back to the bowler.

On a length and outside off, Virat Kohli carves this one to deep cover for a single.

Low full toss, around off, Virat Kohli knocks it down to long on for one more run.

Another one on a shorter length, outside off, Michael Bracewell pulls it down to long on and rotates the strike.

FOUR! Short and punished! Mohit Sharma goes change of pace again and bowls it short, on middle, Michael Bracewell waits for it and pulls it towards deep square leg for four more runs.

FOUR! Streaky! Slower and into the wicket, around off, Michael Bracewell shapes to cut gets a top edge. The ball lobs in front of the diving fielder at backward point and the ball races away for a boundary.

On a good length and outside off. Virat Kohli dabs this towards short third man and sets off for a single.

FOUR! Mohit Sharma sees the batter advance and drops it short, outside off, Virat Kohli gets on top of the bounce and punches it through extra cover for a boundary.

On a shorter length, on middle, Virat Kohli nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

FIFTY FOR KOHLI! Another googly, short and outside off, Virat Kohli punches it wide of deep cover and collects a couple of runs to bring up his fifty. The clutch player delivers yet again in a big game.

Short and quicker around leg, Virat Kohli misses the flick and gets it off his thigh pad towards short fine leg for a dot.

Googly, short and turning away, outside off, Virat Kohli reaches out and pushes it to extra cover.

Tossed up, full on middle, Michael Bracewell drives with a straight bat to long on for one.

FOUR! Michael Bracewell takes on Noor Ahmad now! Floated up, full and outside off, Michael Bracewell creams the drive wide of deep cover for a boundary.

Full again and around leg, Michael Bracewell flicks it off his toes towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Nicely played! Mohit Sharma goes full and outside off, Michael Bracewell gets into a good position lofts it over mid off for four more runs.

FOUR! Powered away! On a good length and angling across outside off, Michael Bracewell frees his arms and slaps it to the left of extra cover for a boundary.

WIDE! Bends his back and bangs it in short, outside off, Michael Bracewell shapes to pull but does not connect. The ball sails over his head for a wide.

Fullish delivery, around off, Michael Bracewell looks to squeeze this one on the off side but missses.

Sees the batter advance and bowls it full and wide outside off, Michael Bracewell reaches out and goes for the drive but does not connect.

Comes into the attack and starts on a back of a length, on off, Virat Kohli stands tall and punches it to deep cover for a single.

Short this time and Noor Ahmad looks to keep it straight. Virat Kohli tucks this towards deep backward square leg for another run and will retain strike.

Bowls this into the stumps on a fuller length. Michael Bracewell gets this off the inside part of his bat towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Tosses this one full and on a leg-stump line. Virat Kohli clips this towards deep square leg for a single.

FOUR! Virat Kohli is fighting a lone battle at the moment! Floats this one full and outside off. Virat Kohli gets a good stride forward and powers this straight towards long off for four runs.

Fires this one full and into the pads. Michael Bracewell looks to work this leg side but misses. The ball rolls to the leg side off his pads and they take a leg bye.

Michael Bracewell comes in at number 5.

OUT! STUMPED! Noor Ahmad has his second and Mahipal Lomror continues to struggle this season! This is bowled full and going down leg. Mahipal Lomror charges down the wicket and falls over as he looks to get to the ball on his leg side. He misses and falls over allowing Wriddhiman Saha to collect the ball and whip the bails off. This will be a wide but don't think Gujarat will be too bothered with that as they have their third wicket. Bangalore in a bit of trouble here as their middle order has been completely exposed and will be hoping that Virat Kohli can guide this innings for them.

Tosses this one full as well and onto the pads. Virat Kohli flicks this down to fine leg for a single.

WIDE! Fires this one full and going down leg. Virat Kohli leaves this one alone and the umpire indicates that this is wide.

Short this time and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli cuts this to deep point and takes a run. Excellent over by Rashid Khan with a wicket and three runs coming from it.

Continues to bowl full and on a leg-stump line. Mahipal Lomror flicks this into the leg side and sets off for a quick single.

Bowls it a bit short, outside off, Mahipal Lomror shapes to cut but gets beaten by the sharp bounce.

Loops this one really full and onto the pads. Mahipal Lomror misses his flick and there is an appeal by the bowler. The umpire remains unmoved and Wriddhiman Saha says 'pitching' loudly.

Mahipal Lomror is the new man in.

OUT! TIMBER! The magician is at it again and gets rid of a very dangerous-looking Glenn Maxwell! Rashid Khan bowls this slightly short and in line with the stumps. Glenn Maxwell gets stuck in the crease and he looks to work the ball away. He does not get bat on this one and the ball creeps through to peg the middle stump back. Glenn Maxwell raises his head in disappointment but will have to take the long walk back to the hut as Bangalore find themselves two down in quick time. Gujarat are clawing themselves back into this tie with their spinners.

Rashid Khan tosses this full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli hits this uppishly towards long off for a single.

Goes really full this time and pitching outside leg. Glenn Maxwell looks to heave this into the leg side but misses and gets hit on his pads.

FOUR! Another outstanding shot and Glenn Maxwell is well on his way here! Noor Ahmad bowls a googly full and offers width outside off. Glenn Maxwell creams this towards deep cover for four runs.

SIX! Glenn Maxwell has got a hold of this one and he is not hanging around here! Noor Ahmad loops this one full and outside off. Glenn Maxwell thumps this over long on for six runs.

Flights this full and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli strokes this to deep cover and takes a run.

Bowls this slightly short and onto the pads. Glenn Maxwell flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single to get off the mark.

Glenn Maxwell comes out to bat.

OUT! CAUGHT! Noor Ahmad draws first blood and this is a big wicket for Gujarat! They have managed to break this deadly opening partnership and just like that are back in this game! Noor Ahmad floats this one full and well outside the off pole. Faf du Plessis looks to go hard at the ball and it takes the outside edge of his bat. Wriddhiman Saha behind the wicket has no chance of catching this one but fortunately for him, it hits his pads and loops up into the air. Rahul Tewatia at slip has the easiest of catches to take and there is pin-drop silence in the ground.

Another run to end this over. This is bowled short as well and at the stumps. Faf du Plessis punches this towards deep mid-wicket and he will retain strike.

Back to bowling short and just outside the off pole. Virat Kohli pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and their happy to take singles here.

Bowls this one slightly short and on a leg-stump line. Faf du Plessis tucks this towards deep backward square leg for another run.

Floats this one full and outside off. Virat Kohli knocks this through cover for one more.

Continues to loop this one full but this time in line with the stumps. Faf du Plessis flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.

Rashid Khan tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Faf du Plessis pushes this towards point.

Strategic break! This has been a rollicking start by Bangalore. Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli have come out with intent and have found boundaries at will. On the other hand, Gujarat have been guilty of bowling too short and they have been made to pay by the two Bangalore openers. Hardik Pandya will look to regroup in this strategic break and come up with a better game plan to keep runs in check.

Back to bowling at the pads on a fuller length. Virat Kohli clips this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. Bangalore are 62 for no loss after the Powerplay and another good partnership by their free-scoring openers.

Four! Virat Kohli cracks this one to the fence! Noor Ahmad offers width this time as he continues to bowl short. Virat Kohli goes onto the back foot and punches this to deep cover for four runs.

On a shorter length once again and at the batter. Faf du Plessis tucks this towards deep square leg for one.

Bowls this on a shorter length and outside off. Virat Kohli looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge high into the air but just short of mid off. They take a run.

Fires this one full and onto the pads. Virat Kohli looks to flick this away but misses.

Noor Ahmad starts with a short ball pitched outside leg. Faf du Plessis shuffles around in the crease and then flicks it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Straighter one this time and short, on middle, Faf du Plessis nudges it to mid-wicket and keeps the strike with a single.

Flighted again, full on middle and leg, Virat Kohli makes room to go inside out but mishits it towards long on for one.

Drifts onto the pads on a short length, Faf du Plessis pushes it to mid off and takes a single.

Googly this time, short and down leg, Virat Kohli helps it towards short fine leg where Noor Ahmad makes a good diving stop and keeps it to one.

Floated up, full on off, Virat Kohli takes a good stride forward and times the drive. Gets it wide of extra cover for a couple of runs.

FOUR! Rashid Khan is welcomed with a boundary! Rashid drops it short and turning away, outside off, Virat Kohli goes back and slams this uppishly but in the gap at covers for a boundary.

FOUR! Faf du Plessis on the charge! Slower and fuller, outside off, Faf du Plessis reaches out and lofts this one well over mid off for four more runs.

Angled across on a length, outside off, Faf du Plessis frees his arms and drills it down the wicket. Virat Kohli at the non-striker's end does not manage to get out of the way and the ball deflects off his legs towards mid off.

Back of a length and on leg, Virat Kohli tries to tuck this one on the leg side but gets an inside edge. The ball drops at his feet and Faf du Plessis calls him for a quick single.

FOUR! Short again, punished again! Perists with the short length, at the batter, Virat Kohli goes not miss out as he pulls it towards deep square leg for the third boundary of the over.

FOUR! Short and dispatched! Goes short and around leg, Virat Kohli waits for the ball to arrive and pulls it through backward square leg for yet another boundary.

FOUR! Virat Kohli gets into the act now! Dayal bowls it full on middle and leg, Virat Kohli brings his wrists into play and whips it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

FOUR! Just over! Mohammad Shami bowls it into the wicket, on middle, Faf du Plessis backs away and slaps it towards mid on. Gets it just over the leaping Mohit Sharma there and the ball races away for four more runs.

Fuller and on middle, Faf du Plessis hoicks across the line towards mid-wicket for a dot.

FOUR! Make that three fours in a row for the Bangalore skipper! On a length this time and angling in on leg, Faf du Plessis clears his front leg and heaves it towards deep square leg. Noor Ahmad runs to his left and puts in a dive but does not manage to stop the boundary.

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Faf du Plessis! Shami keeps it on the shorter side, on middle, Faf du Plessis stands tall and pulls it wide of mid on for four more runs.

FOUR! Sign of intent by Faf du Plessis! Back of a length this time and around off, Faf du Plessis uses his feet and lofts it over mid off. Does not middle this one but enough to clear mid off and the outfield does the rest.

On a good length and tailing in on middle, Faf du Plessis gets cramped for room and can only push this one back to the bowler.

Bowls it around leg, on a hard length, Virat Kohli swats this one wide of fine leg and collects a couple of runs. Yash Dayal bowls a quiet over as well.

Faf du Plessis is off the mark now! Goes slightly fuller and tailing in on leg, Faf du Plessis accounts for the inward movement and pushes it to mid off for a quick single.

In the channel outside off, on a good length, Virat Kohli dabs it to deep backward point and rotates the strike.

Another one on a hard length, Virat Kohli stands tall and punches it without any timing to extra cover.

Pulls his length back and angles it across, outside off, Virat Kohli uses his feet and has a swipe but misses.

Begins his spell on a fuller length, on off, a hint of inward movement, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and times the drive to cover-point.

Yash Dayal will share the attack and bowl from the other end.

Drifts onto the pads on a good length, Faf du Plessis tries to tickle this one fine but gets an inside edge onto this thigh pad. A tidy first over by Mohammad Shami comes to an end.

Keeps it on a shortish length, swinging away, outside off, Virat Kohli opens the bat face and guides it to deep backward point for a single.

Goes a bit short, around off, Virat Kohli taps this one in front of point and sets off for a single. Faf du Plessis says no and sends him back.

FOUR! Virat Kohli is up and running! Shami bowls it on a length, shaping away, outside off, Virat Kohli opens himself up and carves it covers. Opens his account with a boundary.

WIDE! Strays down the leg side on a good length, Virat Kohli lets it go for a wide.

Back of a length this time and outside off, Virat Kohli stands tall and punches it straight to cover-point.

Starts on the money! On a good length and angling in on middle, Virat Kohli watchfully clips this one to mid on.

We are all set for the game to begin as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The Gujarat players are in a huddle at the boundary before taking their respective positions on the field. Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli will open the inning for Bangalore and will want to get another good partnership going here. Mohammad Shami has the new ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play...

UPDATE - 8.17 pm IST (2.47 pm GMT) - The start time has been delayed to 8.25 pm IST (2.55 pm GMT). The Bangalore openers have their full gear on and are sitting in the shed by the boundary line as they look eager to get on the field. Just to fill you in on the qualification situation, Bangalore need to win to qualify. For Mumbai to qualify, Gujarat need to win or there needs to be no result in this match.

UPDATE - 7.59 pm IST (2.29 pm GMT) - Sigh! It has started to drizzle again and the covers are back on. Having said that, only the pitch has been covered for now which means it is just a light drizzle. The ground staff are waiting with the heavy covers at the boundary line and waiting to see if the intensity picks up.

Faf du Plessis, the captain of Banglore says that they would have chosen to chase as well but that is due to the weather. Adds that batting first is good on this wicket so hopefully they can win. Mentions that they had two good games and the guys are motivated. Claims that they are a starting with a strong team and they will look to do their best. Reckons that in this competition if you're not at your best, it can cost you games. Informs that Himanshu Sharma comes into the side in place of Karn Sharma.

Hardik Pandya, the skipper of Gujarat, says that they will bowl first. Adds that it looks like a good track and says that he is not sure how the weather will hold up. Mentions that nothing changes for them and they believe in winning games and playing good cricket. Also says that they cannot take anything lightly and adds that this game is as important as Qualifier 1. Ends by informing that they are playing with the same team as the last game.

Impact Players for Gujarat - Vijay Shankar, KS Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Sai Kishore, Abhinav Manohar.

Gujarat (Playing XI) - Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (C), Dasun Shanaka, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Yash Dayal.

Impact Players for Bangalore - Himanshu Sharma, Suyash Prabhudessai, Finn Allen, Sonu Yadav, Akash Deep.

Bangalore (Playing XI) - Faf du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Michael Bracewell, Wayne Parnell, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Vyshak Vijay Kumar.

TOSS - The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of Gujarat. They have elected to BOWL first.

UPDATE - 7.24 pm IST (1.54 pm GMT) - So the news from the Wankhede is that Mumbai have registered a comfortable 8-wicket win with 2 overs to spare. This means Rajasthan are now eliminated from the competition and there are just two teams contending for the final playoff spot. There is some good news for the Bangalore fans who have been crestfallen with this result. The covers are coming off at the moment, and the players are warming up on the field. The ground staff is doing an excellent job with the super sopper hard at work and the toss will happen at 7.45 pm IST (2.15 pm GMT). The game will begin at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT) so stay tuned for the toss and team updates.

UPDATE - 7.10 pm IST (1.40 pm GMT) - Unfortunately, the drizzle is back, but it looks more like the stop-and-start type and we want to be optimistic here. The Bangalore players are out on the balcony and looking at the sky as Mumbai seem to be easily trotting across the finish line. They need 11 runs in 19 balls and should be a routine chase now with 8 wickets in hand.

UPDATE - 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT) - Some good news coming our way as the drizzle seems to have stopped and the ground staff has made their way out to the middle to work on the covers. They will work on drying the field and there do not seem to be too many puddles courtesy of the outstanding drainage system here at the Chinnaswamy. The umpires have also made their way out to assess the conditions and are having a word with the curator. The cut-off time for a 5-over game is 10.56 pm IST (5.26 pm GMT) which is ample time to have a result so there are positives to take. We will bring you more updates shortly.

UPDATE - 6.50 pm IST (1.20 pm GMT) - There was heavy rain towards late afternoon but the intensity has reduced considerably. It is still drizzling on the ground currently and the center patch is covered but the super sopper is in hand in case the rain subsides. Mumbai are motoring along in their run chase as they have a target of 201 well within sight. They are 148 for the loss of one wicket in 13 overs and just need 53 runs in 42 deliveries. This is not good news for the home supporters and they will be praying for some reprieve here. There will be a delay in the toss but in the meantime, you can switch tabs and catch the closing stages of match number 69. Do join us for further updates.

On the other hand, Gujarat became the first team to qualify for the playoffs and will look to enter the business end of the competition with a win behind them. Shubman Gill has been their most consistent player by far and he will once again be crucial to the visitors' chances. In the bowling department, different individuals have put their hands up when it has mattered and would like to continue the good work. Can Gujarat dent Bangalore’s playoff chances? Or will we see the hosts become the last side to qualify? We will find out soon. Let us not forget that neither team could win here as rain could be the eventual victor. Stay tuned for further updates as we will keep you posted on what the situation on the ground is. 

Out of the three teams in contention for the playoffs currently, Bangalore are the only team who have their destiny in their own hands courtesy of a superior net run rate. However, is their fate truly in their hands? It seems not as the rain gods have decided to be a part of this. If Mumbai lose against Hyderabad, a win will suffice for the hosts or even a washed-out game but if the boys in blue defeat Hyderabad at the Wankhede the home fans will be praying for a game to be played. If the game progresses, the batting department and mainly the top order will once again have to do the heavy lifting as the team is heavily reliant on them. Their pacers have found form and will hold the key in this game against a strong opponent.  

The last game of the league phase in the 2023 Indian T20 League is upon us and there is still one playoff spot up for grabs. Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of match number 70 of the 2023 Indian T20 League, where Bangalore take on Gujarat at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The plot thickens in this super exciting edition as we have no idea which way this last game will go and which team will clinch the fourth place on the table. Could we ask for a better finale for the group stages?  

... MATCH DAY ...

What a journey it has been through the 16th edition of the Indian T20 League as we finally arrive at match number 70 which will be the last game in the group stages of what has been an enthralling competition so far. With three teams already through to the playoffs, there are teams still in contention of making it to the top four and the result in this game will have massive consequences for the final standings. Bangalore are hunting for qualification playing their final game at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and will face off against the reigning champions who are already through as they sit on the summit of the table and will play in Qualifier 1 at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai against the home side. Gujarat have carried their form from last season into this edition and have nine wins in the 13 games they have played so far. To lose just four matches in a competition as strong as this one shows that they are a well-established unit now and are favorites to clinch the title in consecutive seasons. Their forte has been to come back from a defeat much stronger as they showed in the last match against Hyderabad where they won by a comfortable margin of 34 runs to follow up their defeat against Mumbai. They will be slightly worried about the way their batting order collapsed as they lost 8 wickets for 40 runs but the bowlers did their job to help register a win. Shubman Gill continues to be in sublime form and has a century to show for it but the management will be worried about Wriddhiman Saha heading into the business end of the competition. They looked to try their bench strength as Sai Sudharsan and Dasun Shanaka were got into the side for Vijay Shankar and Abhinav Manohar but lost stability in the middle order with David Miller and Rahul Tewatia not clicking. Mohammad Shami continued his remarkable run with yet another four-wicket haul and Mohit Sharma has grown from strength to strength as the competition has progressed. Noor Ahmad and Rashid Khan have formed a lethal spin-bowling duo and Yash Dayal has managed to find his place back into the side after the drubbing he received at the hands of Rinku Singh. The hosts have seven wins so far and a win here by a good margin should see them qualify for the playoffs. They are heavily dependent on Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis who have added 1240 runs between them and are by far the most devastating opening pair in the tournament. Glenn Maxwell has also contributed with crucial runs but the rest of the middle order has found it tough to get the runs though they have very little to do with how their top three is batting. Wanindu Hasaranga's injury has left them short in the bowling department but their pace bowling unit is well-equipped despite missing Josh Hazlewood in the last couple of games. Mohammed Siraj has led the attack brilliantly and Wayne Parnell has done a job when called upon with Harshal Patel regularly chipping in with wickets. By the time the game begins, Bangalore will know exactly what they need to achieve to go further in the competition and the conclusion of this fixture will give us the final qualifier team. Will Bangalore make it four consecutive playoff appearances with a crucial win? Or will Gujarat ascertain their superiority over an opponent they have not faced in this edition? We will find out soon.