Bangalore XI vs Punjab XI 50th T20 at Bangalore, 18 May, 2016

Toss: Kings XI Punjab, who chose to bowl
Bangalore XI 211/3 (15)
Punjab XI 120/9 (14)
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 82 runs (D/L method)
Man of the Match: Virat Kohli
  • Sandeep Sharma 5 * (5)
  • KC Cariappa 12 * (8)

  Over 1.0   

Hello and welcome to live coverage of Game 50 in IPL 2016, Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Kings XI Punjab at Banglore.

19:25 Local Time, 13:55 GMT: Toss has been delayed due to Rain.

19:25 Local Time, 13:55 GMT: Toss has been delayed due to Rain.

20:15 Local Time, 14:45 GMT, 20:15 IST: We are still waiting for the drizzle to stop completely. However, the groundstaff are already out there.

20:25 Local Time, 14:55 GMT, 20:25 IST: The cut-off time is 23:35 local for a 5-over game.

21:03 Local Time, 15:33 GMT, 21:03 IST: The umpires will inspect the conditions at 21:25 local. 

Kings XI Punjab have won the toss and chose to field

Virat Kohli: We are happy that we are having a game. We batted first against Gujarat Lions and posted a big total. The guys have lived up to the expectations. We have got just one change Varun Aaron is back for Iqbal Abdulla.

Murali Vijay: We are going to bowl first. There was a bit of rain so we want to chase the target. The boys have got little mometum, it is a brilliant ground to play. We are looking forward to this one. We have got three change.

Over 0.1Sandeep Sharma to CH Gayle No runs ...

Over 0.1 Sandeep Sharma bowls a good length delivery to CH Gayle, no runs, gets forward and defends it back to the bowler with ease.

Over 0.2 Sandeep Sharma bowls a back of length delivery to CH Gayle, no runs, stands tall and punches it straight to the man at cover.

Over 0.3 Sandeep Sharma bowls a good length delivery to CH Gayle, no runs, gets cover the line and let it go through to the keeper.

Over 0.4 Sandeep Sharma bowls a good length delivery to CH Gayle, no runs, gets forward and tries to pokes at it, the ball beats the outside edge of the bat.

Over 0.5 Sandeep Sharma bowls a good length delivery to CH Gayle, 1 run, stays on the front foot and punches it pass extra-cover and picks up a single to gets off the mark.

Over 0.6 Sandeep Sharma bowls a back of length delivery to V Kohli, Boundary! Stands tall and punches it hard pass cover for four.

  Over 2.0   

Over 1.1 Mohit Sharma bowls it short of length to CH Gayle, 1 run, goes on to the back foot and pulled away through mid-wicket and picks up an easy single.

Over 1.2 Mohit Sharma bowls it short of length to V Kohli, no runs, goes on to the back foot and punches it straight to the man at cover.

Over 1.3 Mohit Sharma bowls it short of length to V Kohli, 1 run, makes room and dropped it in front of point for an easy single.

Over 1.4 Mohit Sharma bowls a good length delivery to CH Gayle, no runs, comes on to the front foot and let it go through to the keeper.

Over 1.5 Mohit Sharma bowls a pitched up delivery to CH Gayle, Boundary! Gets cleared his leg and then flogged it over mid-wicket for a one-bounce four.

Over 1.6 Mohit Sharma bowls a good length delivery to CH Gayle, no runs, gets forward and defends it back to the bowler.

  Over 3.0   

Over 2.1 Sandeep Sharma bowls a good length delivery to V Kohli, no runs, goes on to the back foot and flicks it straight to the fielder at short fine leg.

Over 2.2 Sandeep Sharma bowls a good length delivery to V Kohli, 1 run, comes on to the front foot and punches it wide of mid-off and gets a single.

Over 2.3 Sandeep Sharma bowls it short of length to CH Gayle, no runs, goes on to the back foot and tries to pulls it but gets beaten.

Over 2.4 Sandeep Sharma bowls it short of length to CH Gayle, 1 run, gets gets the pull right and sends it down to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Over 2.5 Sandeep Sharma bowls a pitched up delivery to V Kohli, Boundary! Gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it staight down the ground for four.

Over 2.6 Sandeep Sharma bowls a back of length delivery to V Kohli, no runs, gets across on the back foot and tucks it right of mid-on.

  Over 4.0   

Over 3.1 Kyle Abbott bowls it wide outside off to CH Gayle, Wide, gets forward and tries to swing across the line but misses.

Over 3.1 Kyle Abbott bowls a pitched up delivery to CH Gayle, Six!! Gets  clears leg and dispatches it over the long-off fence

Over 3.2 Kyle Abbott bowls a pitched up delivery to CH Gayle, Six!! Makes room and smashes it over long-off for another maximum.

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