Karn Sharma, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack
Kaushik pings this during the timeout: RCB get into another big huddle at the sTO. This time it's Kohli doing the talking. Ends with lots of pat on the back for Karn Sharma.
Timeout!
6.6
Swapnil Singh to Rahane, 1 run, just 6 singles off the over. A back of a length delivery on middle, worked to deep mid-wicket
6.5
Swapnil Singh to Ravindra, 1 run, to long-off
6.4
Swapnil Singh to Rahane, 1 run, back of a length just outside off, worked off the back foot to long-on
6.3
Swapnil Singh to Ravindra, 1 run, square of the wicket
6.2
Swapnil Singh to Rahane, 1 run, flighted delivery full on off, Rahane defends with soft hands wide of backward point and it's an easy single
6.1
Swapnil Singh to Ravindra, 1 run, tossed up full on leg-stump, Ravindra closes the face of the bat too early, thick leading-edge and just wide of Swapnil Singh to his right
Swapnil Singh, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack
Kaushik pings this: A bad throw from the deep had DK backpedalling to catch and he fell awkwardly. He calls for the physio straightaway, he's in trouble. He goes to the other end with a visible limp.
CSK bowling in Powerplay First 7 matches: 4 wickets Last 7 matches: 19 wickets
5.6
Yash Dayal to Ravindra, 1 run, to deep backward point
5.5
Yash Dayal to Rahane, 1 run, on the pads,
Avg opening stand for CSK in IPL 2024 - 21.42 the lowest for them in 15 seasons they featured in IPL (56.60 in IPL 2023 was the highest)
5.4
Yash Dayal to Rahane, FOUR, short and wide outside off, Rahane plays a cracking square cut through point for four runs. Runs coming thick and fast despite the two wickets
Kaushik with this: Some great charades going on between Faf at mid-off and DK, discussing next bowling plans. Lot of pointing at different bowlers, also at batters.
5.3
Yash Dayal to Rahane, FOUR, Rahane playing a fine knock. Another surprise. Short of a length around middle and leg,