Matches Posted 2023 Indian One-Day Championship | Round 18 - KKR vs RR @ Kolkata - Kolkata or Delhi, which way will the title go?

Wow. Some great entertainment over here from the sidelines. Incredible match that one. MS Dhoni strikes form at a very important stage of the tournament. Well played Rajasthan. Congrats @Life Warrior @User2010 and also @VC the slogger @The Deadman

Expecting a great Final from 2 of the most impressive sides in this tournament. :cheers
 
It feels so nasty now . Even after two provided chances . Batsmen getting out after settling in . The last 5-7 games had just went below the trail . :( :( :(

Other than that , we loved enjoying cricket here especially in the first half . Players like Maxwell & Shakib had won us games single-handedly TBH ...........

Our team enjoyed your smooth running of the event , @Na Maloom Afraad !!!! :cheers
 
Yes!!!! One more to go guys, one more game to go! Come on we can do it!

Warner showing what showing faith in your players can do. When he was struggling for runs initially, MSD kept backing him and we kept persisting with him and here he is now winning us knockout games with these amazing knocks! I am grateful we have such a bowling lineup and look Kagiso, they did it for you man!

It was amazing to see Rajpoot and Tahir doing so well as it isn't easy coming in the semi final and delivering. Shaheen Afridi has been a star for us, he has got wickets and got them regularly and that is why we are here! Jadeja is such an asset to have and MSD played a special one today.

I have always said we have a very balanced XI and if we play to our potential we can do wonders. Our Indian players are all very young and have taken up their respective responsibilities brilliantly so far. And imagine what could be the case if the whole team played to their potential! A trophy is all I can imagine...

When we began this journey we had set 3 goals for us. First was to get to the top 4, then into the final. We have achieved 2 of these. Now the 3rd one is to lift that beautiful trophy! I know we have all the ingredients to do it, hopefully we do it! Come on guys, one final time!

Martin Guptill :os:
David Warner :os:
Nitish Rana ^
Ankit Bawne
MS Dhoni :c: :wk:
Dhruv Shorey
Ravindra Jadeja ^
Washington Sundar ^
Kagiso Rabada :os: ^
Navdeep Saini ^
Shaheen Afridi :os: ^

As I said then when I posted this XI after we had lost 5 games on the trot in the beginning, this is going to be our winning XI! Let's go out there and make history guys, let's do it! MSD is a special leader and this is a special group of players and we all know they have been outstanding as it has been virtually knockout matches for them for the past 11 games. We have won 10 out of the last 11 games and here we are now in the finale. Let's give it all we have got.
 
INDIAN ONE-DAY CHAMPIONSHIP
The Grand Finale


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RAJASTHAN vs KOLKATA
Eden Gardens

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TOSS: RAJASTHAN WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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Code:
0.1  Starc to Guptill, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc
0.2  Starc to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Starc, deserving this punishment
0.3  Starc to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
0.4  Starc to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
0.5  Starc to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
0.6  Starc to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 1  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN             5/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Mitchell Starc       1.0-0-4-0
         David Warner          4(5b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill        0(1b)

1.1  Shami to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammad Shami, deserving this punishment
1.2  Shami to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.3  Shami to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Nabi allows yet another run
1.4  Shami to Warner, no ball, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got David Warner
1.4  Shami to Warner, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got David Warner
1.5  Shami to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
1.6  Shami to Warner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 2  (13 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            18/0
         (R/R:  9.00)
         Mohammad Shami       1.0-0-13-0
         Martin Guptill        5(4b 1X4)
         David Warner         11(8b 2X4)

2.1  Starc to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
2.2  Starc to Warner, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by David Warner
2.3  Starc to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
2.4  Starc to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Martin Guptill
2.5  Starc to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
2.6  Starc to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Kumar allows yet another run

         End of over 3  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            24/0
         (R/R:  8.00)
         Mitchell Starc       2.0-0-10-0
         David Warner         16(12b 3X4)
         Martin Guptill        6(6b 1X4)

3.1  Shami to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
3.2  Shami to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami
3.3  Shami to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and David Warner
3.4  Shami to Warner, one run, One more to the total
3.5  Shami to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.6  Shami to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile

         End of over 4  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            27/0
         (R/R:  6.75)
         Mohammad Shami       2.0-0-16-0
         David Warner         17(14b 3X4)
         Martin Guptill        8(10b 1X4)

4.1  Kumar to Guptill, FOUR, Martin Guptill is one of the best batsmen in the world
4.2  Kumar to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and David Warner
4.3  Kumar to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.4  Kumar to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
4.5  Kumar to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
4.6  Kumar to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner

         End of over 5  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            32/0
         (R/R:  6.40)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    1.0-0-5-0
         David Warner         17(18b 3X4)
         Martin Guptill       13(12b 2X4)

5.1  Shami to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
5.2  Shami to Guptill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
5.3  Shami to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.4  Shami to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Martin Guptill
5.5  Shami to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and David Warner
5.6  Shami to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile

         End of over 6  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            37/0
         (R/R:  6.17)
         Mohammad Shami       3.0-0-21-0
         David Warner         18(21b 3X4)
         Martin Guptill       17(15b 2X4)

6.1  Kumar to Guptill, two runs, Overthrow by Starc instead of 1 they get 2
6.2  Kumar to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and David Warner
6.3  Kumar to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
6.4  Kumar to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar
6.5  Kumar to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
6.6  Kumar to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner

         End of over 7  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            44/0
         (R/R:  6.29)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    2.0-0-12-0
         David Warner         22(25b 4X4)
         Martin Guptill       20(17b 2X4)

7.1  Shami to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.2  Shami to Guptill, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
7.3  Shami to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami
7.4  Shami to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived
7.5  Shami to Guptill, one run, Dropped! Kohli made a big mess of that simple chance
7.6  Shami to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived

         End of over 8  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            51/0
         (R/R:  6.38)
         Mohammad Shami       4.0-0-28-0
         David Warner         22(26b 4X4)
         Martin Guptill       27(22b 2X4 1X6)
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Dropped! Virat Kohli fluffs a rather simple catch as Martin Guptill and David Warner scamper through for a single. That single has brought Rajasthan's fifty up.

Code:
8.1  Kumar to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
8.2  Kumar to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar
8.3  Kumar to Guptill, three runs, Great work by Kumar saved a certain boundary
8.4  Kumar to Warner, one run, One more to the total
8.5  Kumar to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.6  Kumar to Warner, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.6  Kumar to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            57/0
         (R/R:  6.33)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    3.0-0-18-0
         David Warner         23(28b 4X4)
         Martin Guptill       31(26b 2X4 1X6)

9.1  Nabi to Guptill, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. Jason Roy made an excellent effort in the field

         Martin Guptill         31 (27b 2X4 1X6)
         run out (Roy)
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Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Jason Roy has run Martin Guptill short of his crease by just a few inches with an excellent bit of groundwork and an accurate throw.
Rajasthan lose their first wicket because of some amazing fielding. Jason Roy has provided Kolkata with the first breakthrough, and boosted their morale.

Code:
9.2  Nabi to Rana, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.3  Nabi to Rana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.4  Nabi to Rana, no run, Nitish Rana missed that one by a mile
9.5  Nabi to Rana, one run, That is very well run by David Warner
9.6  Nabi to Warner, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got David Warner

         End of over 10  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            62/1
         (R/R:  6.20)
         Mohammad Nabi        1.0-0-5-0
         David Warner         27(29b 5X4)
         Nitish Rana           1(4b)

10.1  Hooda to Rana, wide, Deepak Hooda bowling a very wayward one
10.1  Hooda to Rana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.2  Hooda to Rana, no ball, one run, Dropped! Shami made a big mess of that simple chance
10.2  Hooda to Rana, one run, Dropped! Shami made a big mess of that simple chance
10.3  Hooda to Warner, FOUR, Deepak Hooda cant belive it
10.4  Hooda to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
10.5  Hooda to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
10.6  Hooda to Warner, SIX, What a wonderful player David Warner is

         End of over 11  (13 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            75/1
         (R/R:  6.82)
         Deepak Hooda         1.0-0-13-0
         David Warner         37(33b 6X4 1X6)
         Nitish Rana           2(7b)

11.1  Nabi to Rana, no run, Mohammad Nabi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
11.2  Nabi to Rana, one run, That is very well run by David Warner
11.3  Nabi to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.4  Nabi to Rana, one run, One more to the total
11.5  Nabi to Warner, no run, Mohammad Nabi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
11.6  Nabi to Warner, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got David Warner

         End of over 12  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            82/1
         (R/R:  6.83)
         Mohammad Nabi        2.0-0-12-0
         David Warner         42(36b 7X4 1X6)
         Nitish Rana           4(10b)

12.1  Starc to Rana, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Jason Roy

         Nitish Rana            4 (11b)
         c. Roy         b. Starc
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Mitchell Starc strikes! He gets his first wicket of the game, courtesy of a blinder from Jason Roy. He dives to his left and holds onto a one-handed catch at mid-on.
Nitish Rana perishes after scoring only four off eleven deliveries, succumbing under the pressure of a big game. He fails against an intimidating bowling attack.

Code:
12.2  Starc to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.3  Starc to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
12.4  Starc to Bawne, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
12.5  Starc to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
12.6  Starc to Bawne, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 13  (0 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            82/2
         (R/R:  6.31)
         Mitchell Starc       3.0-0-10-1
         Ankit Bawne           0(5b)
         David Warner         42(36b 7X4 1X6)

13.1  Kumar to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
13.2  Kumar to Bawne, two runs, Overthrow by Mishra instead of 1 they get 2
13.3  Kumar to Bawne, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar
13.4  Kumar to Warner, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
13.5  Kumar to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.6  Kumar to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 14  (10 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            92/2
         (R/R:  6.57)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    4.0-0-27-0
         David Warner         49(40b 7X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne           2(7b)

14.1  Starc to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Hooda allows yet another run
14.2  Starc to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
14.3  Starc to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc
14.4  Starc to Warner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
      The crowd cheers for David Warner's fifty
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A well-placed shot and excellent running between the wickets brings up David Warner's fifty. He's squeezed runs whilst playing the Kolkata bowlers cautiously.

Code:
14.5  Starc to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner
14.6  Starc to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 15  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           101/2
         (R/R:  6.73)
         Mitchell Starc       4.0-1-19-1
         David Warner         56(44b 8X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne           4(9b)

15.1  Nabi to Bawne, no run, Mohammad Nabi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
15.2  Nabi to Bawne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.3  Nabi to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by David Warner
15.4  Nabi to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.5  Nabi to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
15.6  Nabi to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived

         End of over 16  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           102/2
         (R/R:  6.38)
         Mohammad Nabi        3.0-0-13-0
         David Warner         56(47b 8X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne           5(12b)

16.1  Shami to Bawne, one run, One more to the total
16.2  Shami to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami
16.3  Shami to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.4  Shami to Warner, one run, The misfield by Shami allows yet another run
16.5  Shami to Bawne, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
16.6  Shami to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by David Warner

         End of over 17  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           107/2
         (R/R:  6.29)
         Mohammad Shami       5.0-0-33-0
         David Warner         57(50b 8X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne           9(15b)

17.1  Starc to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Shami allows yet another run
17.2  Starc to Warner, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
17.3  Starc to Warner, one run, One more to the total
17.4  Starc to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
17.5  Starc to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Pujara allows yet another run
17.6  Starc to Warner, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by David Warner

         End of over 18  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           116/2
         (R/R:  6.44)
         Mitchell Starc       5.0-1-28-1
         David Warner         64(53b 9X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne          11(18b)

18.1  Nabi to Bawne, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.2  Nabi to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.3  Nabi to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne
18.4  Nabi to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by David Warner
18.5  Nabi to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
18.6  Nabi to Warner, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mohammad Nabi, giving that a wide
18.6  Nabi to Warner, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 19  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           125/2
         (R/R:  6.58)
         Mohammad Nabi        4.0-0-22-0
         Ankit Bawne          13(20b)
         David Warner         70(58b 10X4 2X6)

19.1  Starc to Warner, three runs, Great work by Shami saved a certain boundary
19.2  Starc to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Pujara allows yet another run
19.3  Starc to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
19.4  Starc to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
19.5  Starc to Warner, one run, The misfield by Nabi allows yet another run
19.6  Starc to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner

         End of over 20  (10 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           135/2
         (R/R:  6.75)
         Mitchell Starc       6.0-1-38-1
         David Warner         78(62b 11X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne          15(22b)

20.1  Mishra to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
20.2  Mishra to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner
20.3  Mishra to Warner, one run, The misfield by Starc allows yet another run
20.4  Mishra to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Nabi allows yet another run
20.5  Mishra to Warner, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         David Warner           79 (64b 11X4 2X6)
         lbw            b. Mishra
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There's the big breakthrough for Kolkata! Amit Mishra picks up the wicket of the big fish, David Warner. An unconvincing shout, but the umpire raises his finger.
David Warner walks back after scoring 79 off 64 balls in a knock that's set the tone for Rajasthan's innings. Unfortunately for them, he falls short of his hundred.

Code:
20.6  Mishra to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           139/3
         (R/R:  6.62)
         Amit Mishra          1.0-0-4-1
         Ankit Bawne          17(25b)
         MS Dhoni              1(1b)

21.1  Shami to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
21.2  Shami to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.3  Shami to Dhoni, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammad Shami, deserving this punishment
21.4  Shami to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
21.5  Shami to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.6  Shami to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           144/3
         (R/R:  6.55)
         Mohammad Shami       6.0-0-38-0
         Ankit Bawne          17(25b)
         MS Dhoni              6(7b 1X4)

22.1  Mishra to Dhoni, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.2  Mishra to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
22.3  Mishra to Dhoni, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Dhoni cant belive it

         MS Dhoni               6 (10b 1X4)
         b. Mishra
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Amit Mishra, you beauty! MS Dhoni unluckily inside-edges the ball back onto his stump attempting to block a wrong 'un. Rajasthan lose another crucial wicket.
Amit Mishra has picked-up two important wickets back-to-back. First he got rid of a well-set David Warner, then he neutralised the threat that is MS Dhoni.

Code:
22.4  Mishra to Shorey, no run, Left alone by Dhruv Shorey
22.5  Mishra to Shorey, one run, Great cooperation between Dhruv Shorey and Ankit Bawne
22.6  Mishra to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 23  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           145/4
         (R/R:  6.30)
         Amit Mishra          2.0-0-5-2
         Ankit Bawne          17(26b)
         Dhruv Shorey          1(2b)

23.1  Starc to Shorey, no run, Left alone by Dhruv Shorey
23.2  Starc to Shorey, one run, One more to the total
23.3  Starc to Bawne, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc
23.4  Starc to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
23.5  Starc to Shorey, no run, Dhruv Shorey was completely deceived
23.6  Starc to Shorey, no run, Left alone by Dhruv Shorey

         End of over 24  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           147/4
         (R/R:  6.13)
         Mitchell Starc       7.0-1-40-1
         Dhruv Shorey          2(6b)
         Ankit Bawne          18(28b)

24.1  Mishra to Bawne, FOUR, Amit Mishra cant belive it
24.2  Mishra to Bawne, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
24.3  Mishra to Bawne, no run, Amit Mishra is getting the ball to turn ferociously
24.4  Mishra to Bawne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.5  Mishra to Bawne, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
24.6  Mishra to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and Dhruv Shorey

         End of over 25  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           154/4
         (R/R:  6.16)
         Amit Mishra          3.0-0-12-2
         Dhruv Shorey          2(6b)
         Ankit Bawne          25(34b 1X4)
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Rajasthan moves past the 150-run mark with four wickets down. Their scoring rate is commendable, but they need a partnership to take them towards the end.
Losing a few more wickets before a solid partnership could deflate their innings completely. All eyes are now on Dhruv Shorey and Ankit Bawne; the local stars.

Code:
25.1  Nabi to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
25.2  Nabi to Bawne, one run, One more to the total
25.3  Nabi to Shorey, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne
25.4  Nabi to Bawne, no run, Mohammad Nabi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
25.5  Nabi to Bawne, no run, Mohammad Nabi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
25.6  Nabi to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived

         End of over 26  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           156/4
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Mohammad Nabi        5.0-0-24-0
         Ankit Bawne          26(39b 1X4)
         Dhruv Shorey          3(7b)

26.1  Kumar to Shorey, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.2  Kumar to Bawne, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.3  Kumar to Shorey, one run, Great cooperation between Dhruv Shorey and Ankit Bawne
26.4  Kumar to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by Dhruv Shorey
26.5  Kumar to Shorey, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.6  Kumar to Shorey, one run, Great cooperation between Dhruv Shorey and Ankit Bawne

         End of over 27  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           161/4
         (R/R:  5.96)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    5.0-0-31-0
         Ankit Bawne          27(41b 1X4)
         Dhruv Shorey          6(11b)

27.1  Mishra to Shorey, no run, Dhruv Shorey was completely deceived
27.2  Mishra to Shorey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.3  Mishra to Shorey, no run, Dhruv Shorey missed that one by a mile
27.4  Mishra to Shorey, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne
27.5  Mishra to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
27.6  Mishra to Bawne, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 28  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           163/4
         (R/R:  5.82)
         Amit Mishra          4.0-0-14-2
         Dhruv Shorey          7(15b)
         Ankit Bawne          28(43b 1X4)

28.1  Nabi to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived
28.2  Nabi to Bawne, no run, Mohammad Nabi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
28.3  Nabi to Bawne, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mohammad Nabi, giving that a wide
28.3  Nabi to Bawne, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Ankit Bawne the finger

         Ankit Bawne            28 (47b 1X4)
         c. Karthik     b. Nabi
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Mohammad Nabi with a timely strike puts Kolkata in control. Ankit Bawne had a fantastic season, but he fails to deliver when his team needed him the most.
Rajasthan are now 164/5. They need a strong partnership to take them to the end. The new batsman; Ravindra Jadeja is more than capable of achieving that.

Code:
28.4  Nabi to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
28.5  Nabi to Jadeja, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.6  Nabi to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived

         End of over 29  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           164/5
         (R/R:  5.66)
         Mohammad Nabi        6.0-0-25-1
         Ravindra Jadeja       0(3b)
         Dhruv Shorey          7(15b)

29.1  Mishra to Shorey, no run, Left alone by Dhruv Shorey
29.2  Mishra to Shorey, OUT, Virat Kohli takes an easy catch to dismiss Dhruv Shorey

         Dhruv Shorey           7 (17b)
         c. Kohli       b. Mishra
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Oh, deary me! Rajasthan are falling apart. One more wicket, and they will come down to their tail. Amit Mishra claims his third by dismissing Dhruv Shorey.
It's almost as if they were overly-cautious of Starc, Shami and Bhuvneshwar, completely underestimating Amit Mishra. And Amit Mishra has made them pay for it.

Code:
29.3  Mishra to Sundar, no run, Amit Mishra is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.4  Mishra to Sundar, one run, One more to the total
29.5  Mishra to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
29.6  Mishra to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Washington Sundar

         End of over 30  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           166/6
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Amit Mishra          5.0-0-16-3
         Washington Sundar     1(2b)
         Ravindra Jadeja       1(5b)

30.1  Nabi to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Washington Sundar
30.2  Nabi to Sundar, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
30.3  Nabi to Jadeja, one run, One more to the total
30.4  Nabi to Sundar, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
30.5  Nabi to Sundar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
30.6  Nabi to Sundar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik

         End of over 31  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           171/6
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Mohammad Nabi        7.0-0-29-1
         Washington Sundar     3(6b)
         Ravindra Jadeja       3(7b)

31.1  Mishra to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.2  Mishra to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar
31.3  Mishra to Sundar, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.4  Mishra to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Washington Sundar
31.5  Mishra to Sundar, no run, Defensively played by Washington Sundar
31.6  Mishra to Sundar, no run, Defensively played by Washington Sundar

         End of over 32  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           174/6
         (R/R:  5.44)
         Amit Mishra          6.0-0-19-3
         Washington Sundar     4(9b)
         Ravindra Jadeja       5(10b)

32.1  Shami to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Washington Sundar
32.2  Shami to Sundar, one run, That is very well run by Ravindra Jadeja
32.3  Shami to Jadeja, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
32.4  Shami to Jadeja, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
32.5  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
32.6  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile

         End of over 33  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           176/6
         (R/R:  5.33)
         Mohammad Shami       7.0-0-40-0
         Ravindra Jadeja       6(15b)
         Washington Sundar     5(10b)

33.1  Hooda to Sundar, one run, Dropped! Mishra made a big mess of that simple chance
33.2  Hooda to Jadeja, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
33.3  Hooda to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
33.4  Hooda to Jadeja, one run, One more to the total
33.5  Hooda to Sundar, no run, Defensively played by Washington Sundar
33.6  Hooda to Sundar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 34  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           178/6
         (R/R:  5.24)
         Deepak Hooda         2.0-0-15-0
         Washington Sundar     6(13b)
         Ravindra Jadeja       7(18b)

34.1  Nabi to Jadeja, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.2  Nabi to Sundar, no run, Washington Sundar was completely deceived
34.3  Nabi to Sundar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.4  Nabi to Sundar, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Nabi. Sundar didnt have a clue

         Washington Sundar      6 (16b)
         b. Nabi
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Washington Sundar has been completely outplayed by Mohammad Nabi. He set him up to play this shot, and then managed to clean him up through the gates.

Code:
34.5  Nabi to Rabada, one run, One more to the total
34.6  Nabi to Jadeja, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 35  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           181/7
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Mohammad Nabi        8.0-0-32-2
         Kagiso Rabada         1(1b)
         Ravindra Jadeja       9(20b)

35.1  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
35.2  Shami to Jadeja, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
35.3  Shami to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and Kagiso Rabada
35.4  Shami to Rabada, one run, The misfield by Nabi allows yet another run
35.5  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
35.6  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 36  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           183/7
         (R/R:  5.08)
         Mohammad Shami       8.0-0-42-0
         Ravindra Jadeja      10(25b)
         Kagiso Rabada         2(2b)

36.1  Nabi to Rabada, one run, The misfield by Pujara allows yet another run
36.2  Nabi to Jadeja, no run, Mohammad Nabi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
36.3  Nabi to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
36.4  Nabi to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
36.5  Nabi to Jadeja, three runs, Great work by Kumar saved a certain boundary
36.6  Nabi to Rabada, FOUR, Mohammad Nabi cant belive it

         End of over 37  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           191/7
         (R/R:  5.16)
         Mohammad Nabi        9.0-0-40-2
         Kagiso Rabada         7(4b 1X4)
         Ravindra Jadeja      13(29b)

37.1  Hooda to Jadeja, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
37.2  Hooda to Jadeja, no run, Deepak Hooda is getting the ball to turn ferociously
37.3  Hooda to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.4  Hooda to Jadeja, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
37.5  Hooda to Jadeja, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.6  Hooda to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ravindra Jadeja

         End of over 38  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           195/7
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Deepak Hooda         3.0-0-19-0
         Ravindra Jadeja      17(35b)
         Kagiso Rabada         7(4b 1X4)

38.1  Mishra to Rabada, no run, Left alone by Kagiso Rabada
38.2  Mishra to Rabada, one run, The misfield by Shami allows yet another run
38.3  Mishra to Jadeja, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
38.4  Mishra to Rabada, no run, Defensively played by Kagiso Rabada
38.5  Mishra to Rabada, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Rabada cant belive it

         Kagiso Rabada          8 (8b 1X4)
         b. Mishra

      Mishra, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim
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Fourth wicket for Amit Mishra! Yet another case of the batsman inside-edging the ball straight onto his stumps because he could not intercept the wrong 'un.
Rajasthan are 199/8. This has been a major collapse, because at one point they were cruising. They were 138/2, but now they've lost 6 wickets for 61 runs.

Code:
38.6  Mishra to Saini, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 39  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           200/8
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Amit Mishra          7.0-0-24-4
         Ravindra Jadeja      20(36b)
         Navdeep Saini         1(1b)

39.1  Starc to Saini, legbye, Left alone by Navdeep Saini
39.2  Starc to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.3  Starc to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
39.4  Starc to Jadeja, no run, Defensively played by Ravindra Jadeja
39.5  Starc to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.6  Starc to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ravindra Jadeja

         End of over 40  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           201/8
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Mitchell Starc       8.0-1-40-1
         Ravindra Jadeja      20(41b)
         Navdeep Saini         1(2b)
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Just one run off that over from Mitchell Starc. Rajasthan are 201/8 at the end of the 40th over. Ravindra Jadeja has the load of carrying his team to the finish now.
Ravindra Jadeja has all the right tools to strap a rocket to his team and play a sublime knock to take them to a competitive total against a formidable opposition.

Code:
40.1  Nabi to Saini, one run, The misfield by Nabi allows yet another run
40.2  Nabi to Jadeja, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
40.3  Nabi to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Navdeep Saini
40.4  Nabi to Saini, no run, Navdeep Saini missed that one by a mile
40.5  Nabi to Saini, one run, Great cooperation between Navdeep Saini and Ravindra Jadeja
40.6  Nabi to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Navdeep Saini
      The end to a good spell from Mohammad Nabi

         End of over 41  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           207/8
         (R/R:  5.05)
         Mohammad Nabi        10.0-0-46-2
         Navdeep Saini         3(5b)
         Ravindra Jadeja      24(44b)

41.1  Mishra to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
41.2  Mishra to Jadeja, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.3  Mishra to Saini, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.4  Mishra to Saini, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.5  Mishra to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
41.6  Mishra to Jadeja, no run, Amit Mishra is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 42  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           213/8
         (R/R:  5.07)
         Amit Mishra          8.0-0-30-4
         Ravindra Jadeja      27(48b)
         Navdeep Saini         6(7b)

42.1  Starc to Saini, one run, Great cooperation between Navdeep Saini and Ravindra Jadeja
42.2  Starc to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and Navdeep Saini
42.3  Starc to Saini, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
42.4  Starc to Saini, three runs, Great work by Starc saved a certain boundary
42.5  Starc to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Navdeep Saini
42.6  Starc to Saini, legbye, Defensively played by Navdeep Saini

         End of over 43  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           220/8
         (R/R:  5.12)
         Mitchell Starc       9.0-1-46-1
         Ravindra Jadeja      29(50b)
         Navdeep Saini        10(11b)

43.1  Mishra to Saini, no run, Amit Mishra is getting the ball to turn ferociously
43.2  Mishra to Saini, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.3  Mishra to Saini, no run, Navdeep Saini missed that one by a mile
43.4  Mishra to Saini, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.5  Mishra to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and Navdeep Saini
43.6  Mishra to Saini, one run, That is very well run by Ravindra Jadeja

         End of over 44  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           223/8
         (R/R:  5.07)
         Amit Mishra          9.0-0-32-4
         Ravindra Jadeja      30(51b)
         Navdeep Saini        11(16b)

44.1  Starc to Saini, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc
44.2  Starc to Saini, one run, Great cooperation between Navdeep Saini and Ravindra Jadeja
44.3  Starc to Jadeja, OUT, Dinesh Karthik takes an easy catch to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja

         Ravindra Jadeja        30 (52b)
         c. Karthik     b. Starc
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Rajasthan had a glimmer of hope in Ravindra Jadeja, but that's been snatched away as well. He was playing cautiously alongside Navdeep Saini, his partner.
Probably looking to take his team into the last five overs without losing any more wickets, and then putting his foot on the pedal to finish off the innings.

Code:
44.4  Starc to Afridi, one run, One more to the total
44.5  Starc to Saini, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
44.6  Starc to Saini, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
      The end to a good spell from Mitchell Starc

         End of over 45  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           225/9
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Mitchell Starc       10.0-1-48-2
         Navdeep Saini        12(20b)
         Shaheen Afridi        1(1b)

45.1  Mishra to Afridi, no run, Amit Mishra is getting the ball to turn ferociously
45.2  Mishra to Afridi, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.3  Mishra to Saini, one run, The misfield by Nabi allows yet another run
45.4  Mishra to Afridi, OUT, Dinesh Karthik takes an easy catch to dismiss Shaheen Afridi

         Shaheen Afridi         1 (4b)
         c. Karthik     b. Mishra

      Amit Mishra takes his fifth wicket of the innings
Code:
         End of innings (45.4 overs)
         RAJASTHAN           227/10 (RR:  4.97)
         Amit Mishra           9.4-0-33-5
         Navdeep Saini        13(21b)
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Five! Wicket number five for Amit Mishra! Only the sixth five-wicket haul in the league's short history, and what a moment to achieve that. Take a bow, son!
Apart from Rajasthan's openers, no one really got going. Rajasthan crumbled against Kolkata's bowlers, only to be bowled-out on a below-par total of 227.

Code:
RAJASTHAN innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Martin Guptill      run out (Roy)                  31    27    2    1  114.8%
David Warner        lbw            b. Mishra       79    64   11    2  123.4%
Nitish Rana         c. Roy         b. Starc         4    11    0    0   36.4%
Ankit Bawne         c. Karthik     b. Nabi         28    47    1    0   59.6%
MS Dhoni                           b. Mishra        6    10    1    0   60.0%
Dhruv Shorey        c. Kohli       b. Mishra        7    17    0    0   41.2%
Ravindra Jadeja     c. Karthik     b. Starc        30    52    0    0   57.7%
Washington Sundar                  b. Nabi          6    16    0    0   37.5%
Kagiso Rabada                      b. Mishra        8     8    1    0  100.0%
Navdeep Saini       not out                        13    21    0    0   61.9%
Shaheen Afridi      c. Karthik     b. Mishra        1     4    0    0   25.0%
 
 Total:  227/10      Overs:  45.4          Run Rate:  4.54      Extras:  14
 
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KOLKATA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Mitchell Starc       10.0      1      48      2      4.80     0      0
Mohammad Shami        8.0      0      42      0      5.25     0      1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar     5.0      0      31      0      6.20     0      1
Mohammad Nabi        10.0      0      46      2      4.60     2      0
Deepak Hooda          3.0      0      19      0      6.33     1      1
Amit Mishra           9.4      0      33      5      3.41     0      0
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 3      No Balls: 3      Leg Byes: 8      Byes: 0

Total: 227/10         Overs: 45.4         Run Rate: 4.54      Extras: 14
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RAJASTHAN Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
M Guptill     D Warner     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                  57 (55)
N Rana        D Warner     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                25 (18)
A Bawne       D Warner     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                  56 (52)
A Bawne       M Dhoni      ˛˛                                         6 (10)
A Bawne       D Shorey     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                  20 (36)
R Jadeja      D Shorey                                                0 (5)
R Jadeja      W Sundar     ˛˛˛˛˛˛                                    15 (32)
R Jadeja      K Rabada     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                  20 (25)
R Jadeja      N Saini      ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                25 (34)
S Afridi      N Saini      ˛                                          3 (7)


     Fall of Wickets    57/1      82/2      138/3     144/4     164/5
                        164/6     179/7     199/8     224/9     227/10

 Total:  227/10      Overs:  45.4         Run Rate:  4.54     Extras:  14
 
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Rajasthan after opting to bat first, finish with a below-par total of 227. They were bowled-out within 46.0 overs after an unsatisfactory performance with the bat.
Martin Guptill and David Warner's 57-run opening-wicket stand got Rajasthan off to a good start. But after the two were dismissed, Rajasthan fell down face first.

David Warner peaked Rajasthan's innings with a brilliant 64-ball 79. After he was dismissed by Amit Mishra, Rajasthan started crumbling under the pressure.
They collapsed, losing their next 6 wickets for 61 runs. Ankit Bawne showed some fight, but he was soon overcome by an unexpected rival in Mohammad Nabi.

Ravindra Jadeja fought hard but he too, could not take his team to a respectable score. Amit Mishra claimed an impressive 5-fer. Finishing with 5/33 in 9.4 overs.
MS Dhoni has an uphill task of defending 228 against a batting line of such calibre. They've definitely got the bowlers to do it, but can they pull it off in actuality?

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KOLKATA NEEDS 228 RUNS TO WIN FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 4.56 RUNS PER OVER

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@Life Warrior/@User2010 @The Deadman/@VC the slogger
 
Below par total but it is runs on the board. And it is the big final! Anyone can crumble under pressure and it has been our bowlers mostly who have turned games in our favor. We have to put our hands up here and our bowlers need to do it for us one more time! Disappointing batting but as I have said, the pressure will be on them and not us. Let's do it guys!
 
Anything can happen in finals, but I think we got this. Awesome bowling there by Amit Mishra and a great effort to restrict them to 227 after a poor start with the ball.
 
INDIAN ONE-DAY CHAMPIONSHIP
The Grand Finale


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RAJASTHAN vs KOLKATA
Eden Gardens

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TOSS: RAJASTHAN WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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Code:
0.1  Starc to Guptill, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc
0.2  Starc to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Starc, deserving this punishment
0.3  Starc to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
0.4  Starc to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
0.5  Starc to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
0.6  Starc to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 1  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN             5/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Mitchell Starc       1.0-0-4-0
         David Warner          4(5b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill        0(1b)

1.1  Shami to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammad Shami, deserving this punishment
1.2  Shami to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.3  Shami to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Nabi allows yet another run
1.4  Shami to Warner, no ball, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got David Warner
1.4  Shami to Warner, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got David Warner
1.5  Shami to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
1.6  Shami to Warner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 2  (13 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            18/0
         (R/R:  9.00)
         Mohammad Shami       1.0-0-13-0
         Martin Guptill        5(4b 1X4)
         David Warner         11(8b 2X4)

2.1  Starc to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
2.2  Starc to Warner, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by David Warner
2.3  Starc to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
2.4  Starc to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Martin Guptill
2.5  Starc to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
2.6  Starc to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Kumar allows yet another run

         End of over 3  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            24/0
         (R/R:  8.00)
         Mitchell Starc       2.0-0-10-0
         David Warner         16(12b 3X4)
         Martin Guptill        6(6b 1X4)

3.1  Shami to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
3.2  Shami to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami
3.3  Shami to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and David Warner
3.4  Shami to Warner, one run, One more to the total
3.5  Shami to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.6  Shami to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile

         End of over 4  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            27/0
         (R/R:  6.75)
         Mohammad Shami       2.0-0-16-0
         David Warner         17(14b 3X4)
         Martin Guptill        8(10b 1X4)

4.1  Kumar to Guptill, FOUR, Martin Guptill is one of the best batsmen in the world
4.2  Kumar to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and David Warner
4.3  Kumar to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.4  Kumar to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
4.5  Kumar to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
4.6  Kumar to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner

         End of over 5  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            32/0
         (R/R:  6.40)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    1.0-0-5-0
         David Warner         17(18b 3X4)
         Martin Guptill       13(12b 2X4)

5.1  Shami to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
5.2  Shami to Guptill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
5.3  Shami to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.4  Shami to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Martin Guptill
5.5  Shami to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and David Warner
5.6  Shami to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile

         End of over 6  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            37/0
         (R/R:  6.17)
         Mohammad Shami       3.0-0-21-0
         David Warner         18(21b 3X4)
         Martin Guptill       17(15b 2X4)

6.1  Kumar to Guptill, two runs, Overthrow by Starc instead of 1 they get 2
6.2  Kumar to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and David Warner
6.3  Kumar to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
6.4  Kumar to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar
6.5  Kumar to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
6.6  Kumar to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner

         End of over 7  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            44/0
         (R/R:  6.29)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    2.0-0-12-0
         David Warner         22(25b 4X4)
         Martin Guptill       20(17b 2X4)

7.1  Shami to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.2  Shami to Guptill, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
7.3  Shami to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami
7.4  Shami to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived
7.5  Shami to Guptill, one run, Dropped! Kohli made a big mess of that simple chance
7.6  Shami to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived

         End of over 8  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            51/0
         (R/R:  6.38)
         Mohammad Shami       4.0-0-28-0
         David Warner         22(26b 4X4)
         Martin Guptill       27(22b 2X4 1X6)
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Dropped! Virat Kohli fluffs a rather simple catch as Martin Guptill and David Warner scamper through for a single. That single has brought Rajasthan's fifty up.

Code:
8.1  Kumar to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
8.2  Kumar to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar
8.3  Kumar to Guptill, three runs, Great work by Kumar saved a certain boundary
8.4  Kumar to Warner, one run, One more to the total
8.5  Kumar to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.6  Kumar to Warner, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.6  Kumar to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            57/0
         (R/R:  6.33)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    3.0-0-18-0
         David Warner         23(28b 4X4)
         Martin Guptill       31(26b 2X4 1X6)

9.1  Nabi to Guptill, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. Jason Roy made an excellent effort in the field

         Martin Guptill         31 (27b 2X4 1X6)
         run out (Roy)
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Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Jason Roy has run Martin Guptill short of his crease by just a few inches with an excellent bit of groundwork and an accurate throw.
Rajasthan lose their first wicket because of some amazing fielding. Jason Roy has provided Kolkata with the first breakthrough, and boosted their morale.

Code:
9.2  Nabi to Rana, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.3  Nabi to Rana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.4  Nabi to Rana, no run, Nitish Rana missed that one by a mile
9.5  Nabi to Rana, one run, That is very well run by David Warner
9.6  Nabi to Warner, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got David Warner

         End of over 10  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            62/1
         (R/R:  6.20)
         Mohammad Nabi        1.0-0-5-0
         David Warner         27(29b 5X4)
         Nitish Rana           1(4b)

10.1  Hooda to Rana, wide, Deepak Hooda bowling a very wayward one
10.1  Hooda to Rana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.2  Hooda to Rana, no ball, one run, Dropped! Shami made a big mess of that simple chance
10.2  Hooda to Rana, one run, Dropped! Shami made a big mess of that simple chance
10.3  Hooda to Warner, FOUR, Deepak Hooda cant belive it
10.4  Hooda to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
10.5  Hooda to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
10.6  Hooda to Warner, SIX, What a wonderful player David Warner is

         End of over 11  (13 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            75/1
         (R/R:  6.82)
         Deepak Hooda         1.0-0-13-0
         David Warner         37(33b 6X4 1X6)
         Nitish Rana           2(7b)

11.1  Nabi to Rana, no run, Mohammad Nabi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
11.2  Nabi to Rana, one run, That is very well run by David Warner
11.3  Nabi to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.4  Nabi to Rana, one run, One more to the total
11.5  Nabi to Warner, no run, Mohammad Nabi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
11.6  Nabi to Warner, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got David Warner

         End of over 12  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            82/1
         (R/R:  6.83)
         Mohammad Nabi        2.0-0-12-0
         David Warner         42(36b 7X4 1X6)
         Nitish Rana           4(10b)

12.1  Starc to Rana, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Jason Roy

         Nitish Rana            4 (11b)
         c. Roy         b. Starc
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Mitchell Starc strikes! He gets his first wicket of the game, courtesy of a blinder from Jason Roy. He dives to his left and holds onto a one-handed catch at mid-on.
Nitish Rana perishes after scoring only four off eleven deliveries, succumbing under the pressure of a big game. He fails against an intimidating bowling attack.

Code:
12.2  Starc to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.3  Starc to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
12.4  Starc to Bawne, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
12.5  Starc to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
12.6  Starc to Bawne, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 13  (0 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            82/2
         (R/R:  6.31)
         Mitchell Starc       3.0-0-10-1
         Ankit Bawne           0(5b)
         David Warner         42(36b 7X4 1X6)

13.1  Kumar to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
13.2  Kumar to Bawne, two runs, Overthrow by Mishra instead of 1 they get 2
13.3  Kumar to Bawne, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar
13.4  Kumar to Warner, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
13.5  Kumar to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.6  Kumar to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 14  (10 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            92/2
         (R/R:  6.57)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    4.0-0-27-0
         David Warner         49(40b 7X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne           2(7b)

14.1  Starc to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Hooda allows yet another run
14.2  Starc to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
14.3  Starc to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc
14.4  Starc to Warner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
      The crowd cheers for David Warner's fifty
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A well-placed shot and excellent running between the wickets brings up David Warner's fifty. He's squeezed runs whilst playing the Kolkata bowlers cautiously.

Code:
14.5  Starc to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner
14.6  Starc to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 15  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           101/2
         (R/R:  6.73)
         Mitchell Starc       4.0-1-19-1
         David Warner         56(44b 8X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne           4(9b)

15.1  Nabi to Bawne, no run, Mohammad Nabi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
15.2  Nabi to Bawne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.3  Nabi to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by David Warner
15.4  Nabi to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.5  Nabi to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
15.6  Nabi to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived

         End of over 16  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           102/2
         (R/R:  6.38)
         Mohammad Nabi        3.0-0-13-0
         David Warner         56(47b 8X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne           5(12b)

16.1  Shami to Bawne, one run, One more to the total
16.2  Shami to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami
16.3  Shami to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.4  Shami to Warner, one run, The misfield by Shami allows yet another run
16.5  Shami to Bawne, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
16.6  Shami to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by David Warner

         End of over 17  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           107/2
         (R/R:  6.29)
         Mohammad Shami       5.0-0-33-0
         David Warner         57(50b 8X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne           9(15b)

17.1  Starc to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Shami allows yet another run
17.2  Starc to Warner, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
17.3  Starc to Warner, one run, One more to the total
17.4  Starc to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
17.5  Starc to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Pujara allows yet another run
17.6  Starc to Warner, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by David Warner

         End of over 18  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           116/2
         (R/R:  6.44)
         Mitchell Starc       5.0-1-28-1
         David Warner         64(53b 9X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne          11(18b)

18.1  Nabi to Bawne, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.2  Nabi to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.3  Nabi to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne
18.4  Nabi to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by David Warner
18.5  Nabi to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
18.6  Nabi to Warner, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mohammad Nabi, giving that a wide
18.6  Nabi to Warner, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 19  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           125/2
         (R/R:  6.58)
         Mohammad Nabi        4.0-0-22-0
         Ankit Bawne          13(20b)
         David Warner         70(58b 10X4 2X6)

19.1  Starc to Warner, three runs, Great work by Shami saved a certain boundary
19.2  Starc to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Pujara allows yet another run
19.3  Starc to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
19.4  Starc to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
19.5  Starc to Warner, one run, The misfield by Nabi allows yet another run
19.6  Starc to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner

         End of over 20  (10 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           135/2
         (R/R:  6.75)
         Mitchell Starc       6.0-1-38-1
         David Warner         78(62b 11X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne          15(22b)

20.1  Mishra to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
20.2  Mishra to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner
20.3  Mishra to Warner, one run, The misfield by Starc allows yet another run
20.4  Mishra to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Nabi allows yet another run
20.5  Mishra to Warner, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         David Warner           79 (64b 11X4 2X6)
         lbw            b. Mishra
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There's the big breakthrough for Kolkata! Amit Mishra picks up the wicket of the big fish, David Warner. An unconvincing shout, but the umpire raises his finger.
David Warner walks back after scoring 79 off 64 balls in a knock that's set the tone for Rajasthan's innings. Unfortunately for them, he falls short of his hundred.

Code:
20.6  Mishra to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           139/3
         (R/R:  6.62)
         Amit Mishra          1.0-0-4-1
         Ankit Bawne          17(25b)
         MS Dhoni              1(1b)

21.1  Shami to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
21.2  Shami to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.3  Shami to Dhoni, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammad Shami, deserving this punishment
21.4  Shami to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
21.5  Shami to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.6  Shami to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           144/3
         (R/R:  6.55)
         Mohammad Shami       6.0-0-38-0
         Ankit Bawne          17(25b)
         MS Dhoni              6(7b 1X4)

22.1  Mishra to Dhoni, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.2  Mishra to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
22.3  Mishra to Dhoni, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Dhoni cant belive it

         MS Dhoni               6 (10b 1X4)
         b. Mishra
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Amit Mishra, you beauty! MS Dhoni unluckily inside-edges the ball back onto his stump attempting to block a wrong 'un. Rajasthan lose another crucial wicket.
Amit Mishra has picked-up two important wickets back-to-back. First he got rid of a well-set David Warner, then he neutralised the threat that is MS Dhoni.

Code:
22.4  Mishra to Shorey, no run, Left alone by Dhruv Shorey
22.5  Mishra to Shorey, one run, Great cooperation between Dhruv Shorey and Ankit Bawne
22.6  Mishra to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 23  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           145/4
         (R/R:  6.30)
         Amit Mishra          2.0-0-5-2
         Ankit Bawne          17(26b)
         Dhruv Shorey          1(2b)

23.1  Starc to Shorey, no run, Left alone by Dhruv Shorey
23.2  Starc to Shorey, one run, One more to the total
23.3  Starc to Bawne, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc
23.4  Starc to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
23.5  Starc to Shorey, no run, Dhruv Shorey was completely deceived
23.6  Starc to Shorey, no run, Left alone by Dhruv Shorey

         End of over 24  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           147/4
         (R/R:  6.13)
         Mitchell Starc       7.0-1-40-1
         Dhruv Shorey          2(6b)
         Ankit Bawne          18(28b)

24.1  Mishra to Bawne, FOUR, Amit Mishra cant belive it
24.2  Mishra to Bawne, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
24.3  Mishra to Bawne, no run, Amit Mishra is getting the ball to turn ferociously
24.4  Mishra to Bawne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.5  Mishra to Bawne, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
24.6  Mishra to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and Dhruv Shorey

         End of over 25  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           154/4
         (R/R:  6.16)
         Amit Mishra          3.0-0-12-2
         Dhruv Shorey          2(6b)
         Ankit Bawne          25(34b 1X4)
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Rajasthan moves past the 150-run mark with four wickets down. Their scoring rate is commendable, but they need a partnership to take them towards the end.
Losing a few more wickets before a solid partnership could deflate their innings completely. All eyes are now on Dhruv Shorey and Ankit Bawne; the local stars.

Code:
25.1  Nabi to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
25.2  Nabi to Bawne, one run, One more to the total
25.3  Nabi to Shorey, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne
25.4  Nabi to Bawne, no run, Mohammad Nabi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
25.5  Nabi to Bawne, no run, Mohammad Nabi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
25.6  Nabi to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived

         End of over 26  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           156/4
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Mohammad Nabi        5.0-0-24-0
         Ankit Bawne          26(39b 1X4)
         Dhruv Shorey          3(7b)

26.1  Kumar to Shorey, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.2  Kumar to Bawne, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.3  Kumar to Shorey, one run, Great cooperation between Dhruv Shorey and Ankit Bawne
26.4  Kumar to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by Dhruv Shorey
26.5  Kumar to Shorey, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.6  Kumar to Shorey, one run, Great cooperation between Dhruv Shorey and Ankit Bawne

         End of over 27  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           161/4
         (R/R:  5.96)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    5.0-0-31-0
         Ankit Bawne          27(41b 1X4)
         Dhruv Shorey          6(11b)

27.1  Mishra to Shorey, no run, Dhruv Shorey was completely deceived
27.2  Mishra to Shorey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.3  Mishra to Shorey, no run, Dhruv Shorey missed that one by a mile
27.4  Mishra to Shorey, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne
27.5  Mishra to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
27.6  Mishra to Bawne, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 28  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           163/4
         (R/R:  5.82)
         Amit Mishra          4.0-0-14-2
         Dhruv Shorey          7(15b)
         Ankit Bawne          28(43b 1X4)

28.1  Nabi to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived
28.2  Nabi to Bawne, no run, Mohammad Nabi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
28.3  Nabi to Bawne, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mohammad Nabi, giving that a wide
28.3  Nabi to Bawne, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Ankit Bawne the finger

         Ankit Bawne            28 (47b 1X4)
         c. Karthik     b. Nabi
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Mohammad Nabi with a timely strike puts Kolkata in control. Ankit Bawne had a fantastic season, but he fails to deliver when his team needed him the most.
Rajasthan are now 164/5. They need a strong partnership to take them to the end. The new batsman; Ravindra Jadeja is more than capable of achieving that.

Code:
28.4  Nabi to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
28.5  Nabi to Jadeja, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.6  Nabi to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived

         End of over 29  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           164/5
         (R/R:  5.66)
         Mohammad Nabi        6.0-0-25-1
         Ravindra Jadeja       0(3b)
         Dhruv Shorey          7(15b)

29.1  Mishra to Shorey, no run, Left alone by Dhruv Shorey
29.2  Mishra to Shorey, OUT, Virat Kohli takes an easy catch to dismiss Dhruv Shorey

         Dhruv Shorey           7 (17b)
         c. Kohli       b. Mishra
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Oh, deary me! Rajasthan are falling apart. One more wicket, and they will come down to their tail. Amit Mishra claims his third by dismissing Dhruv Shorey.
It's almost as if they were overly-cautious of Starc, Shami and Bhuvneshwar, completely underestimating Amit Mishra. And Amit Mishra has made them pay for it.

Code:
29.3  Mishra to Sundar, no run, Amit Mishra is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.4  Mishra to Sundar, one run, One more to the total
29.5  Mishra to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
29.6  Mishra to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Washington Sundar

         End of over 30  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           166/6
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Amit Mishra          5.0-0-16-3
         Washington Sundar     1(2b)
         Ravindra Jadeja       1(5b)

30.1  Nabi to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Washington Sundar
30.2  Nabi to Sundar, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
30.3  Nabi to Jadeja, one run, One more to the total
30.4  Nabi to Sundar, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
30.5  Nabi to Sundar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
30.6  Nabi to Sundar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik

         End of over 31  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           171/6
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Mohammad Nabi        7.0-0-29-1
         Washington Sundar     3(6b)
         Ravindra Jadeja       3(7b)

31.1  Mishra to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.2  Mishra to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar
31.3  Mishra to Sundar, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.4  Mishra to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Washington Sundar
31.5  Mishra to Sundar, no run, Defensively played by Washington Sundar
31.6  Mishra to Sundar, no run, Defensively played by Washington Sundar

         End of over 32  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           174/6
         (R/R:  5.44)
         Amit Mishra          6.0-0-19-3
         Washington Sundar     4(9b)
         Ravindra Jadeja       5(10b)

32.1  Shami to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Washington Sundar
32.2  Shami to Sundar, one run, That is very well run by Ravindra Jadeja
32.3  Shami to Jadeja, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
32.4  Shami to Jadeja, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
32.5  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
32.6  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile

         End of over 33  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           176/6
         (R/R:  5.33)
         Mohammad Shami       7.0-0-40-0
         Ravindra Jadeja       6(15b)
         Washington Sundar     5(10b)

33.1  Hooda to Sundar, one run, Dropped! Mishra made a big mess of that simple chance
33.2  Hooda to Jadeja, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
33.3  Hooda to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
33.4  Hooda to Jadeja, one run, One more to the total
33.5  Hooda to Sundar, no run, Defensively played by Washington Sundar
33.6  Hooda to Sundar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 34  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           178/6
         (R/R:  5.24)
         Deepak Hooda         2.0-0-15-0
         Washington Sundar     6(13b)
         Ravindra Jadeja       7(18b)

34.1  Nabi to Jadeja, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.2  Nabi to Sundar, no run, Washington Sundar was completely deceived
34.3  Nabi to Sundar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.4  Nabi to Sundar, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Nabi. Sundar didnt have a clue

         Washington Sundar      6 (16b)
         b. Nabi
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Washington Sundar has been completely outplayed by Mohammad Nabi. He set him up to play this shot, and then managed to clean him up through the gates.

Code:
34.5  Nabi to Rabada, one run, One more to the total
34.6  Nabi to Jadeja, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 35  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           181/7
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Mohammad Nabi        8.0-0-32-2
         Kagiso Rabada         1(1b)
         Ravindra Jadeja       9(20b)

35.1  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
35.2  Shami to Jadeja, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
35.3  Shami to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and Kagiso Rabada
35.4  Shami to Rabada, one run, The misfield by Nabi allows yet another run
35.5  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
35.6  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 36  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           183/7
         (R/R:  5.08)
         Mohammad Shami       8.0-0-42-0
         Ravindra Jadeja      10(25b)
         Kagiso Rabada         2(2b)

36.1  Nabi to Rabada, one run, The misfield by Pujara allows yet another run
36.2  Nabi to Jadeja, no run, Mohammad Nabi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
36.3  Nabi to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
36.4  Nabi to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
36.5  Nabi to Jadeja, three runs, Great work by Kumar saved a certain boundary
36.6  Nabi to Rabada, FOUR, Mohammad Nabi cant belive it

         End of over 37  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           191/7
         (R/R:  5.16)
         Mohammad Nabi        9.0-0-40-2
         Kagiso Rabada         7(4b 1X4)
         Ravindra Jadeja      13(29b)

37.1  Hooda to Jadeja, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
37.2  Hooda to Jadeja, no run, Deepak Hooda is getting the ball to turn ferociously
37.3  Hooda to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.4  Hooda to Jadeja, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
37.5  Hooda to Jadeja, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.6  Hooda to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ravindra Jadeja

         End of over 38  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           195/7
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Deepak Hooda         3.0-0-19-0
         Ravindra Jadeja      17(35b)
         Kagiso Rabada         7(4b 1X4)

38.1  Mishra to Rabada, no run, Left alone by Kagiso Rabada
38.2  Mishra to Rabada, one run, The misfield by Shami allows yet another run
38.3  Mishra to Jadeja, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
38.4  Mishra to Rabada, no run, Defensively played by Kagiso Rabada
38.5  Mishra to Rabada, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Rabada cant belive it

         Kagiso Rabada          8 (8b 1X4)
         b. Mishra

      Mishra, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim
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Fourth wicket for Amit Mishra! Yet another case of the batsman inside-edging the ball straight onto his stumps because he could not intercept the wrong 'un.
Rajasthan are 199/8. This has been a major collapse, because at one point they were cruising. They were 138/2, but now they've lost 6 wickets for 61 runs.

Code:
38.6  Mishra to Saini, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 39  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           200/8
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Amit Mishra          7.0-0-24-4
         Ravindra Jadeja      20(36b)
         Navdeep Saini         1(1b)

39.1  Starc to Saini, legbye, Left alone by Navdeep Saini
39.2  Starc to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.3  Starc to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
39.4  Starc to Jadeja, no run, Defensively played by Ravindra Jadeja
39.5  Starc to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.6  Starc to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ravindra Jadeja

         End of over 40  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           201/8
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Mitchell Starc       8.0-1-40-1
         Ravindra Jadeja      20(41b)
         Navdeep Saini         1(2b)
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Just one run off that over from Mitchell Starc. Rajasthan are 201/8 at the end of the 40th over. Ravindra Jadeja has the load of carrying his team to the finish now.
Ravindra Jadeja has all the right tools to strap a rocket to his team and play a sublime knock to take them to a competitive total against a formidable opposition.

Code:
40.1  Nabi to Saini, one run, The misfield by Nabi allows yet another run
40.2  Nabi to Jadeja, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
40.3  Nabi to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Navdeep Saini
40.4  Nabi to Saini, no run, Navdeep Saini missed that one by a mile
40.5  Nabi to Saini, one run, Great cooperation between Navdeep Saini and Ravindra Jadeja
40.6  Nabi to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Navdeep Saini
      The end to a good spell from Mohammad Nabi

         End of over 41  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           207/8
         (R/R:  5.05)
         Mohammad Nabi        10.0-0-46-2
         Navdeep Saini         3(5b)
         Ravindra Jadeja      24(44b)

41.1  Mishra to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
41.2  Mishra to Jadeja, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.3  Mishra to Saini, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.4  Mishra to Saini, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.5  Mishra to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
41.6  Mishra to Jadeja, no run, Amit Mishra is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 42  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           213/8
         (R/R:  5.07)
         Amit Mishra          8.0-0-30-4
         Ravindra Jadeja      27(48b)
         Navdeep Saini         6(7b)

42.1  Starc to Saini, one run, Great cooperation between Navdeep Saini and Ravindra Jadeja
42.2  Starc to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and Navdeep Saini
42.3  Starc to Saini, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
42.4  Starc to Saini, three runs, Great work by Starc saved a certain boundary
42.5  Starc to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Navdeep Saini
42.6  Starc to Saini, legbye, Defensively played by Navdeep Saini

         End of over 43  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           220/8
         (R/R:  5.12)
         Mitchell Starc       9.0-1-46-1
         Ravindra Jadeja      29(50b)
         Navdeep Saini        10(11b)

43.1  Mishra to Saini, no run, Amit Mishra is getting the ball to turn ferociously
43.2  Mishra to Saini, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.3  Mishra to Saini, no run, Navdeep Saini missed that one by a mile
43.4  Mishra to Saini, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.5  Mishra to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and Navdeep Saini
43.6  Mishra to Saini, one run, That is very well run by Ravindra Jadeja

         End of over 44  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           223/8
         (R/R:  5.07)
         Amit Mishra          9.0-0-32-4
         Ravindra Jadeja      30(51b)
         Navdeep Saini        11(16b)

44.1  Starc to Saini, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc
44.2  Starc to Saini, one run, Great cooperation between Navdeep Saini and Ravindra Jadeja
44.3  Starc to Jadeja, OUT, Dinesh Karthik takes an easy catch to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja

         Ravindra Jadeja        30 (52b)
         c. Karthik     b. Starc
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Rajasthan had a glimmer of hope in Ravindra Jadeja, but that's been snatched away as well. He was playing cautiously alongside Navdeep Saini, his partner.
Probably looking to take his team into the last five overs without losing any more wickets, and then putting his foot on the pedal to finish off the innings.

Code:
44.4  Starc to Afridi, one run, One more to the total
44.5  Starc to Saini, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
44.6  Starc to Saini, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
      The end to a good spell from Mitchell Starc

         End of over 45  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           225/9
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Mitchell Starc       10.0-1-48-2
         Navdeep Saini        12(20b)
         Shaheen Afridi        1(1b)

45.1  Mishra to Afridi, no run, Amit Mishra is getting the ball to turn ferociously
45.2  Mishra to Afridi, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.3  Mishra to Saini, one run, The misfield by Nabi allows yet another run
45.4  Mishra to Afridi, OUT, Dinesh Karthik takes an easy catch to dismiss Shaheen Afridi

         Shaheen Afridi         1 (4b)
         c. Karthik     b. Mishra

      Amit Mishra takes his fifth wicket of the innings
Code:
         End of innings (45.4 overs)
         RAJASTHAN           227/10 (RR:  4.97)
         Amit Mishra           9.4-0-33-5
         Navdeep Saini        13(21b)
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Five! Wicket number five for Amit Mishra! Only the sixth five-wicket haul in the league's short history, and what a moment to achieve that. Take a bow, son!
Apart from Rajasthan's openers, no one really got going. Rajasthan crumbled against Kolkata's bowlers, only to be bowled-out on a below-par total of 227.

Code:
RAJASTHAN innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Martin Guptill      run out (Roy)                  31    27    2    1  114.8%
David Warner        lbw            b. Mishra       79    64   11    2  123.4%
Nitish Rana         c. Roy         b. Starc         4    11    0    0   36.4%
Ankit Bawne         c. Karthik     b. Nabi         28    47    1    0   59.6%
MS Dhoni                           b. Mishra        6    10    1    0   60.0%
Dhruv Shorey        c. Kohli       b. Mishra        7    17    0    0   41.2%
Ravindra Jadeja     c. Karthik     b. Starc        30    52    0    0   57.7%
Washington Sundar                  b. Nabi          6    16    0    0   37.5%
Kagiso Rabada                      b. Mishra        8     8    1    0  100.0%
Navdeep Saini       not out                        13    21    0    0   61.9%
Shaheen Afridi      c. Karthik     b. Mishra        1     4    0    0   25.0%
 
 Total:  227/10      Overs:  45.4          Run Rate:  4.54      Extras:  14
 
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KOLKATA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Mitchell Starc       10.0      1      48      2      4.80     0      0
Mohammad Shami        8.0      0      42      0      5.25     0      1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar     5.0      0      31      0      6.20     0      1
Mohammad Nabi        10.0      0      46      2      4.60     2      0
Deepak Hooda          3.0      0      19      0      6.33     1      1
Amit Mishra           9.4      0      33      5      3.41     0      0
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 3      No Balls: 3      Leg Byes: 8      Byes: 0

Total: 227/10         Overs: 45.4         Run Rate: 4.54      Extras: 14
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RAJASTHAN Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
M Guptill     D Warner     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                  57 (55)
N Rana        D Warner     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                25 (18)
A Bawne       D Warner     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                  56 (52)
A Bawne       M Dhoni      ˛˛                                         6 (10)
A Bawne       D Shorey     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                  20 (36)
R Jadeja      D Shorey                                                0 (5)
R Jadeja      W Sundar     ˛˛˛˛˛˛                                    15 (32)
R Jadeja      K Rabada     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                  20 (25)
R Jadeja      N Saini      ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                25 (34)
S Afridi      N Saini      ˛                                          3 (7)


     Fall of Wickets    57/1      82/2      138/3     144/4     164/5
                        164/6     179/7     199/8     224/9     227/10

 Total:  227/10      Overs:  45.4         Run Rate:  4.54     Extras:  14
 
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Rajasthan after opting to bat first, finish with a below-par total of 227. They were bowled-out within 46.0 overs after an unsatisfactory performance with the bat.
Martin Guptill and David Warner's 57-run opening-wicket stand got Rajasthan off to a good start. But after the two were dismissed, Rajasthan fell down face first.

David Warner peaked Rajasthan's innings with a brilliant 64-ball 79. After he was dismissed by Amit Mishra, Rajasthan started crumbling under the pressure.
They collapsed, losing their next 6 wickets for 61 runs. Ankit Bawne showed some fight, but he was soon overcome by an unexpected rival in Mohammad Nabi.

Ravindra Jadeja fought hard but he too, could not take his team to a respectable score. Amit Mishra claimed an impressive 5-fer. Finishing with 5/33 in 9.4 overs.
MS Dhoni has an uphill task of defending 228 against a batting line of such calibre. They've definitely got the bowlers to do it, but can they pull it off in actuality?

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KOLKATA NEEDS 228 RUNS TO WIN FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 4.56 RUNS PER OVER

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Code:
0.1  Afridi to Pujara, one run, Great cooperation between Cheteshwar Pujara and Jason Roy
0.2  Afridi to Roy, OUT, David Warner takes an easy catch to dismiss Jason Roy, Quack Quack!

         Jason Roy              0 (1b)
         c. Warner      b. Afridi
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What a start for Rajasthan! Just what they needed. A wicket in the very first over when defending a 228-run target is always going to be vital as a bowling side.
Shaheen Afridi provides Rajasthan with the crucial wicket of Jason Roy. A batsman that is capable of swinging the game in his team's favour singlehandedly.

Code:
0.3  Afridi to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
0.4  Afridi to Kohli, one run, One more to the total
0.5  Afridi to Pujara, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.6  Afridi to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         KOLKATA               3/1
         (R/R:  3.00   R/R Req:  4.59)
         Shaheen Afridi       1.0-0-3-1
         Virat Kohli           1(3b)
         Cheteshwar Pujara     2(2b)

1.1  Rabada to Pujara, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
1.2  Rabada to Pujara, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.3  Rabada to Kohli, one run, One more to the total
1.4  Rabada to Pujara, no run, Cheteshwar Pujara missed that one by a mile
1.5  Rabada to Pujara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada
1.6  Rabada to Pujara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA               7/1
         (R/R:  3.50   R/R Req:  4.60)
         Kagiso Rabada        1.0-0-4-0
         Cheteshwar Pujara     5(7b)
         Virat Kohli           2(4b)

2.1  Afridi to Kohli, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
2.2  Afridi to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.3  Afridi to Kohli, one run, One more to the total
2.4  Afridi to Pujara, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
2.5  Afridi to Pujara, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli
2.6  Afridi to Kohli, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA              12/1
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  4.60)
         Shaheen Afridi       2.0-0-8-1
         Cheteshwar Pujara     8(9b)
         Virat Kohli           4(8b)

3.1  Rabada to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
3.2  Rabada to Kohli, legbye, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
3.3  Rabada to Pujara, one run, The misfield by Sundar allows yet another run
3.4  Rabada to Kohli, one run, One more to the total
3.5  Rabada to Pujara, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Cheteshwar Pujara
3.6  Rabada to Pujara, no run, Cheteshwar Pujara was completely deceived

         End of over 4  (7 runs)
         KOLKATA              19/1
         (R/R:  4.75   R/R Req:  4.54)
         Kagiso Rabada        2.0-0-10-0
         Cheteshwar Pujara    13(12b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli           5(11b)

4.1  Afridi to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Bawne allows yet another run
4.2  Afridi to Pujara, no run, Cheteshwar Pujara missed that one by a mile
4.3  Afridi to Pujara, no run, Defensively played by Cheteshwar Pujara
4.4  Afridi to Pujara, one run, Great cooperation between Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli
4.5  Afridi to Kohli, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.6  Afridi to Pujara, FOUR, Shaheen Afridi cant belive it

         End of over 5  (7 runs)
         KOLKATA              26/1
         (R/R:  5.20   R/R Req:  4.49)
         Shaheen Afridi       3.0-0-15-1
         Cheteshwar Pujara    18(16b 2X4)
         Virat Kohli           7(13b)
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Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara normalise Kolkata's start after the early dismissal of Jason Roy. Rajasthan are going to need wickets, especially of these two.

Code:
5.1  Saini to Kohli, one run, One more to the total
5.2  Saini to Pujara, no run, Defensively played by Cheteshwar Pujara
5.3  Saini to Pujara, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
5.4  Saini to Pujara, no run, Cheteshwar Pujara missed that one by a mile
5.5  Saini to Pujara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Saini
5.6  Saini to Pujara, one run, Great cooperation between Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA              28/1
         (R/R:  4.67   R/R Req:  4.55)
         Navdeep Saini        1.0-0-2-0
         Virat Kohli           8(14b)
         Cheteshwar Pujara    19(21b 2X4)

6.1  Rabada to Pujara, no run, Cheteshwar Pujara missed that one by a mile
6.2  Rabada to Pujara, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Cheteshwar Pujara
6.3  Rabada to Pujara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.4  Rabada to Pujara, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.5  Rabada to Kohli, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.6  Rabada to Pujara, one run, The misfield by Sundar allows yet another run

         End of over 7  (9 runs)
         KOLKATA              37/1
         (R/R:  5.29   R/R Req:  4.44)
         Kagiso Rabada        3.0-0-19-0
         Virat Kohli          11(15b)
         Cheteshwar Pujara    25(26b 3X4)

7.1  Afridi to Pujara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.2  Afridi to Pujara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.3  Afridi to Pujara, one run, The misfield by Sundar allows yet another run
7.4  Afridi to Kohli, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. David Warner made an excellent effort in the field

         Virat Kohli            11 (16b)
         run out (Warner)
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Oh, no! Virat Kohli is run out! David Warner might have just completed the most significant play of the entire tournament with that run out of Virat Kohli!
An incredible throw from David Warner caught Virat Kohli short of the crease by a few inches as he was trying to sneak through for a single off Shaheen Afridi.

Code:
7.5  Afridi to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Cheteshwar Pujara
7.6  Afridi to Pujara, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 8  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA              41/2
         (R/R:  5.13   R/R Req:  4.45)
         Shaheen Afridi       4.0-0-19-1
         Cheteshwar Pujara    28(30b 3X4)
         Joe Root              1(1b)

8.1  Rabada to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
8.2  Rabada to Root, one run, That is very well run by Cheteshwar Pujara
8.3  Rabada to Pujara, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Cheteshwar Pujara
8.4  Rabada to Pujara, no run, Left alone by Cheteshwar Pujara
8.5  Rabada to Pujara, one run, One more to the total
8.6  Rabada to Root, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         KOLKATA              47/2
         (R/R:  5.22   R/R Req:  4.41)
         Kagiso Rabada        4.0-0-25-0
         Joe Root              2(4b)
         Cheteshwar Pujara    33(33b 4X4)

9.1  Jadeja to Pujara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.2  Jadeja to Pujara, one run, One more to the total
9.3  Jadeja to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.4  Jadeja to Root, no ball, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously
9.4  Jadeja to Root, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously
9.5  Jadeja to Root, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ravindra Jadeja, deserving this punishment
9.6  Jadeja to Root, one run, The misfield by Saini allows yet another run

         End of over 10  (7 runs)
         KOLKATA              54/2
         (R/R:  5.40   R/R Req:  4.35)
         Ravindra Jadeja      1.0-0-7-0
         Cheteshwar Pujara    34(35b 4X4)
         Joe Root              7(8b 1X4)
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Fifty up for Kolkata. They are 54/2 at the end of the 10th over. Kolkata are ahead of the required run-rate, but they have been jolted with two major dismissals.
Virat Kohli and Jason Roy were vital in this run-chase, but they've been limited by Rajasthan. Joe Root now has the burden of making this chase successful.

Code:
10.1  Sundar to Root, two runs, Overthrow by Bawne instead of 1 they get 2
10.2  Sundar to Root, one run, The misfield by Rabada allows yet another run
10.3  Sundar to Pujara, one run, The misfield by Bawne allows yet another run
10.4  Sundar to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.5  Sundar to Pujara, no run, Cheteshwar Pujara missed that one by a mile
10.6  Sundar to Pujara, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         KOLKATA              60/2
         (R/R:  5.45   R/R Req:  4.31)
         Washington Sundar    1.0-0-6-0
         Joe Root             11(11b 1X4)
         Cheteshwar Pujara    36(38b 4X4)

11.1  Jadeja to Pujara, one run, One more to the total
11.2  Jadeja to Root, one run, One more to the total
11.3  Jadeja to Pujara, no run, Left alone by Cheteshwar Pujara
11.4  Jadeja to Pujara, no run, Cheteshwar Pujara missed that one by a mile
11.5  Jadeja to Pujara, one run, One more to the total
11.6  Jadeja to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile

         End of over 12  (3 runs)
         KOLKATA              63/2
         (R/R:  5.25   R/R Req:  4.34)
         Ravindra Jadeja      2.0-0-10-0
         Joe Root             12(13b 1X4)
         Cheteshwar Pujara    38(42b 4X4)

12.1  Saini to Pujara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
12.2  Saini to Pujara, no run, Cheteshwar Pujara was completely deceived
12.3  Saini to Pujara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Saini
12.4  Saini to Pujara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.5  Saini to Pujara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.6  Saini to Pujara, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root

         End of over 13  (1 runs)
         KOLKATA              64/2
         (R/R:  4.92   R/R Req:  4.43)
         Navdeep Saini        2.0-0-3-0
         Joe Root             12(13b 1X4)
         Cheteshwar Pujara    39(48b 4X4)

13.1  Jadeja to Pujara, no run, Cheteshwar Pujara was completely deceived
13.2  Jadeja to Pujara, no run, Left alone by Cheteshwar Pujara
13.3  Jadeja to Pujara, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Cheteshwar Pujara      39 (51b 4X4)
         lbw            b. Jadeja
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Another wicket falls for Kolkata! Cheteshwar Pujara was playing beautifully, crafting a partnership with Joe Root, but Ravindra Jadeja has taken his wicket.
Though it wasn't a convincing appeal to the naked eye, the hawkeye confirmed that it was just about clipping the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja with a crucial blow.

Code:
13.4  Jadeja to Karthik, one run, The misfield by Sundar allows yet another run
13.5  Jadeja to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
13.6  Jadeja to Root, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 14  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA              66/3
         (R/R:  4.71   R/R Req:  4.50)
         Ravindra Jadeja      3.0-0-12-1
         Dinesh Karthik        1(1b)
         Joe Root             13(15b 1X4)

14.1  Afridi to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.2  Afridi to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile
14.3  Afridi to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile
14.4  Afridi to Karthik, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shaheen Afridi, deserving this punishment
14.5  Afridi to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile
14.6  Afridi to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA              71/3
         (R/R:  4.73   R/R Req:  4.49)
         Shaheen Afridi       5.0-0-24-1
         Dinesh Karthik        5(6b 1X4)
         Joe Root             14(16b 1X4)

15.1  Saini to Root, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik
15.2  Saini to Karthik, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Karthik and Joe Root
15.3  Saini to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Dinesh Karthik
15.4  Saini to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile
15.5  Saini to Karthik, one run, The misfield by Rana allows yet another run
15.6  Saini to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 16  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA              75/3
         (R/R:  4.69   R/R Req:  4.50)
         Navdeep Saini        3.0-0-7-0
         Joe Root             16(19b 1X4)
         Dinesh Karthik        7(9b 1X4)

16.1  Afridi to Karthik, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
16.2  Afridi to Karthik, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.3  Afridi to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.4  Afridi to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
16.5  Afridi to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
16.6  Afridi to Karthik, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 17  (3 runs)
         KOLKATA              78/3
         (R/R:  4.59   R/R Req:  4.55)
         Shaheen Afridi       6.0-0-27-1
         Joe Root             17(20b 1X4)
         Dinesh Karthik        9(14b 1X4)

17.1  Saini to Karthik, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root
17.2  Saini to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
17.3  Saini to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
17.4  Saini to Root, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Saini
17.5  Saini to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Dinesh Karthik
17.6  Saini to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile

         End of over 18  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA              80/3
         (R/R:  4.44   R/R Req:  4.63)
         Navdeep Saini        4.0-0-9-0
         Dinesh Karthik       10(16b 1X4)
         Joe Root             18(24b 1X4)

18.1  Jadeja to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.2  Jadeja to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile
18.3  Jadeja to Karthik, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Karthik and Joe Root
18.4  Jadeja to Root, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik
18.5  Jadeja to Karthik, one run, One more to the total
18.6  Jadeja to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA              84/3
         (R/R:  4.42   R/R Req:  4.65)
         Ravindra Jadeja      4.0-0-16-1
         Joe Root             20(27b 1X4)
         Dinesh Karthik       12(19b 1X4)

19.1  Afridi to Karthik, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Karthik and Joe Root
19.2  Afridi to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.3  Afridi to Root, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Joe Root
19.4  Afridi to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
19.5  Afridi to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.6  Afridi to Root, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 20  (11 runs)
         KOLKATA              95/3
         (R/R:  4.75   R/R Req:  4.43)
         Shaheen Afridi       7.0-0-38-1
         Joe Root             30(32b 2X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Karthik       13(20b 1X4)

20.1  Saini to Karthik, one run, One more to the total
20.2  Saini to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.3  Saini to Root, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik
20.4  Saini to Karthik, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Navdeep Saini, deserving this punishment
20.5  Saini to Karthik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.6  Saini to Karthik, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 21  (8 runs)
         KOLKATA             103/3
         (R/R:  4.90   R/R Req:  4.31)
         Navdeep Saini        5.0-0-17-0
         Dinesh Karthik       20(24b 2X4)
         Joe Root             31(34b 2X4 1X6)
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Kolkata moves past 100. Despite losing wickets early on in the innings, Kolkata has carried on with business as usual with Joe Root at the helm of all operations.
Dinesh Karthik has chipped in with valuable runs, bringing this stand closer to the 50-run mark as well. These two need to carry on for much longer though.

Code:
21.1  Jadeja to Root, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
21.2  Jadeja to Root, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
21.3  Jadeja to Root, one run, Dropped! Sundar made a big mess of that simple chance
21.4  Jadeja to Karthik, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.5  Jadeja to Karthik, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni   
21.6  Jadeja to Karthik, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA             108/3
         (R/R:  4.91   R/R Req:  4.29)
         Ravindra Jadeja      5.0-0-21-1
         Dinesh Karthik       20(27b 2X4)
         Joe Root             36(37b 2X4 1X6)

22.1  Saini to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
22.2  Saini to Root, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Saini 
22.3  Saini to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Dinesh Karthik
22.4  Saini to Karthik, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.5  Saini to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
22.6  Saini to Karthik, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA             112/3
         (R/R:  4.87   R/R Req:  4.30)
         Navdeep Saini        6.0-0-21-0
         Joe Root             37(40b 2X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Karthik       23(30b 2X4)

23.1  Jadeja to Karthik, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Karthik and Joe Root   
23.2  Jadeja to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.3  Jadeja to Root, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni   
23.4  Jadeja to Root, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously
23.5  Jadeja to Root, wide, Ravindra Jadeja bowling a very wayward one
23.5  Jadeja to Root, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
23.6  Jadeja to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik was completely deceived

         End of over 24  (3 runs)
         KOLKATA             115/3
         (R/R:  4.79   R/R Req:  4.35)
         Ravindra Jadeja      6.0-0-24-1
         Dinesh Karthik       24(32b 2X4)
         Joe Root             38(45b 2X4 1X6)

24.1  Sundar to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
24.2  Sundar to Root, one run, The misfield by Sundar allows yet another run
24.3  Sundar to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.4  Sundar to Karthik, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root   
24.5  Sundar to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
24.6  Sundar to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 25  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA             117/3
         (R/R:  4.68   R/R Req:  4.44)
         Washington Sundar    2.0-0-8-0
         Joe Root             39(49b 2X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Karthik       25(34b 2X4)

25.1  Jadeja to Karthik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.2  Jadeja to Karthik, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root   
25.3  Jadeja to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.4  Jadeja to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.5  Jadeja to Root, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni   
25.6  Jadeja to Root, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ravindra Jadeja, deserving this punishment

         End of over 26  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA             122/3
         (R/R:  4.69   R/R Req:  4.42)
         Ravindra Jadeja      7.0-0-29-1
         Joe Root             43(53b 3X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Karthik       26(36b 2X4)

26.1  Saini to Karthik, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.2  Saini to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.3  Saini to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Dinesh Karthik
26.4  Saini to Karthik, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root   
26.5  Saini to Root, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
26.6  Saini to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik was completely deceived

         End of over 27  (6 runs)
         KOLKATA             128/3
         (R/R:  4.74   R/R Req:  4.35)
         Navdeep Saini        7.0-0-27-0
         Dinesh Karthik       28(39b 2X4)
         Joe Root             47(56b 3X4 1X6)

27.1  Jadeja to Root, one run, The misfield by Jadeja allows yet another run
27.2  Jadeja to Karthik, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
27.3  Jadeja to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.4  Jadeja to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
27.5  Jadeja to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.6  Jadeja to Karthik, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Karthik and Joe Root   

         End of over 28  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA             132/3
         (R/R:  4.71   R/R Req:  4.36)
         Ravindra Jadeja      8.0-0-33-1
         Joe Root             49(60b 3X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Karthik       30(41b 2X4)

28.1  Rabada to Karthik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.2  Rabada to Karthik, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.3  Rabada to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile
28.4  Rabada to Karthik, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada
28.5  Rabada to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.6  Rabada to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 29  (0 runs)
         KOLKATA             132/3
         (R/R:  4.55   R/R Req:  4.57)
         Kagiso Rabada        5.0-0-25-0
         Dinesh Karthik       30(47b 2X4)
         Joe Root             49(60b 3X4 1X6)

29.1  Jadeja to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
29.2  Jadeja to Root, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.3  Jadeja to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
      Fifty for Joe Root
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Joe Root brings up his 50! What a knock this has been! Under pressure, he's rescued his team from a near-collapse state and brought them closer to the win.
This was exactly the kind of innings Kolkata required. On the other hand, Rajasthan will be fuming at the fact that they could not capitalise on their early strikes.

Code:
29.4  Jadeja to Karthik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.5  Jadeja to Karthik, one run, The misfield by Jadeja allows yet another run
29.6  Jadeja to Root, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Joe Root the finger

         Joe Root               50 (64b 3X4 1X6)
         c. Dhoni       b. Jadeja
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Oh, dear! Joe Root has thrown it away! He was playing so well and had already achieved a fifty, but he has thrown his wicket, and potentially the match, away!
Chasing a wide delivery off Ravindra Jadeja's bowling, Joe Root edged it straight to the 'keeper. A simple catch for MS Dhoni, but a major setback for Kolkata.

Code:
         End of over 30  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA             134/4
         (R/R:  4.47   R/R Req:  4.70)
         Ravindra Jadeja      9.0-0-35-2
         Deepak Hooda          0(0b)
         Dinesh Karthik       31(49b 2X4)
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At the end of the 30th over, Kolkata are 134/4. Dinesh Karthik is playing swiftly but Deepak Hooda has just come out to bat. These are hard times for Kolkata.
Virat Kohli will be disappointed with how successful Rajasthan has been in mitigating Kolkata. They now need 94 runs to win, and they've got 6 wickets left.

Code:
30.1  Sundar to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile
30.2  Sundar to Karthik, 1 bye, That ball spun too much for MS Dhoni to stop
30.3  Sundar to Hooda, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.4  Sundar to Karthik, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.5  Sundar to Karthik, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.6  Sundar to Hooda, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 31  (3 runs)
         KOLKATA             137/4
         (R/R:  4.42   R/R Req:  4.79)
         Washington Sundar    3.0-0-10-0
         Deepak Hooda          1(3b)
         Dinesh Karthik       32(52b 2X4)   

31.1  Rabada to Karthik, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Karthik and Deepak Hooda        
31.2  Rabada to Hooda, one run, Great cooperation between Deepak Hooda and Dinesh Karthik      
31.3  Rabada to Karthik, legbye, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile
31.4  Rabada to Hooda, no run, Defensively played by Deepak Hooda
31.5  Rabada to Hooda, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.6  Rabada to Hooda, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 32  (3 runs)
         KOLKATA             140/4
         (R/R:  4.38   R/R Req:  4.89)
         Kagiso Rabada        6.0-1-27-0
         Deepak Hooda          2(7b)
         Dinesh Karthik       33(54b 2X4)   

32.1  Sundar to Karthik, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
32.2  Sundar to Karthik, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Dinesh Karthik
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Six from Dinesh Karthik! A display of instincts, raw power and brutality from Dinesh Karthik as he smashes Washington Sundar for a massive six over mid-on.
All of Kolkata's hopes now lie on this man. The equation is fairly simple and in favour of Kolkata, as long as they don't succumb to the pressure of the final.

Code:
32.3  Sundar to Karthik, no run, Washington Sundar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
32.4  Sundar to Karthik, one run, The misfield by Jadeja allows yet another run
32.5  Sundar to Hooda, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
32.6  Sundar to Hooda, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 33  (8 runs)
         KOLKATA             148/4
         (R/R:  4.48   R/R Req:  4.71)
         Washington Sundar    4.0-0-18-0
         Dinesh Karthik       40(58b 2X4 1X6)
         Deepak Hooda          3(9b)   

33.1  Rabada to Hooda, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada         
33.2  Rabada to Karthik, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
33.3  Rabada to Hooda, OUT, What a brilliant catch by David Warner

         Deepak Hooda           3 (11b)
         c. Warner      b. Rabada
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Breakthrough for Rajasthan! David Warner holds onto a difficult catch in the outfield to ensure Deepak Hooda's dismissal that Kagiso Rabada beautifully set-up.
Is this the moment that's going to turn the game in favour of Rajasthan? It would be safe to say that all of Kolkata's hopes, truly lie on one man - Dinesh Karthik.

Code:
33.4  Rabada to Nabi, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
33.5  Rabada to Nabi, no run, Mohammad Nabi missed that one by a mile
33.6  Rabada to Nabi, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Ravindra Jadeja, Quack Quack!

         Mohammad Nabi          0 (3b)
         c. Jadeja      b. Rabada
Code:
         End of over 34  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA             150/6
         (R/R:  4.41   R/R Req:  4.88)
         Kagiso Rabada        7.0-1-28-2
         Mitchell Starc        0(0b)
         Dinesh Karthik       41(59b 2X4 1X6)
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And, another one falls! Mohammad Nabi has to go back for a duck! Kagiso Rabada strikes yet again, accompanied by another amazing catch in the outfield.
This is surely the turning point. Two back-to-back wickets have put Rajasthan in command. Kolkata's tail has been exposed as Mitchell Starc walks out to bat.

Code:
34.1  Saini to Karthik, one run, One more to the total
34.2  Saini to Starc, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Saini          
34.3  Saini to Starc, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
34.4  Saini to Starc, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik      
34.5  Saini to Karthik, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Karthik
34.6  Saini to Karthik, one run, That is very well run by Mitchell Starc      

         End of over 35  (3 runs)
         KOLKATA             153/6
         (R/R:  4.37   R/R Req:  5.00)
         Navdeep Saini        8.0-0-30-0
         Mitchell Starc        1(3b)
         Dinesh Karthik       43(62b 2X4 1X6)   

35.1  Afridi to Karthik, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
35.2  Afridi to Karthik, one run, One more to the total
      Fifty for Dinesh Karthik
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Dinesh Karthik moves to his fifty with a single that followed a six. Kolkata now requires 68 runs from 88 deliveries. Totally achievable, but quite difficult.
Kolkata only has 4 wickets remaining, so they are going to play very cautiously. It'll stifle their scoring rate, and Rajasthan will look to capitalise on that.

Code:
35.3  Afridi to Starc, one run, The misfield by Saini allows yet another run
35.4  Afridi to Karthik, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
35.5  Afridi to Starc, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
35.6  Afridi to Karthik, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 36  (11 runs)
         KOLKATA             164/6
         (R/R:  4.56   R/R Req:  4.57)
         Shaheen Afridi       8.0-0-49-1
         Mitchell Starc        3(5b)
         Dinesh Karthik       52(66b 2X4 2X6)   

36.1  Sundar to Karthik, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Karthik
36.2  Sundar to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.3  Sundar to Karthik, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Karthik and Mitchell Starc      
36.4  Sundar to Starc, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.5  Sundar to Starc, one run, That was a very risky single.
36.6  Sundar to Karthik, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 37  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA             169/6
         (R/R:  4.57   R/R Req:  4.54)
         Washington Sundar    5.0-0-23-0
         Mitchell Starc        4(7b)
         Dinesh Karthik       56(70b 2X4 2X6)   

37.1  Saini to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
37.2  Saini to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile
37.3  Saini to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.4  Saini to Karthik, one run, That is very well run by Mitchell Starc      
37.5  Saini to Starc, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Navdeep Saini, giving that a wide
37.5  Saini to Starc, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.6  Saini to Starc, no ball, no run, Defensively played by Mitchell Starc
37.6  Saini to Starc, no run, Defensively played by Mitchell Starc

         End of over 38  (3 runs)
         KOLKATA             172/6
         (R/R:  4.53   R/R Req:  4.67)
         Navdeep Saini        9.0-0-33-0
         Mitchell Starc        4(10b)
         Dinesh Karthik       57(74b 2X4 2X6)   

38.1  Jadeja to Karthik, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Karthik
38.2  Jadeja to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik was completely deceived 
38.3  Jadeja to Karthik, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Karthik and Mitchell Starc      
38.4  Jadeja to Starc, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.5  Jadeja to Karthik, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Karthik
38.6  Jadeja to Karthik, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Ravindra Jadeja

         End of over 39  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA             174/6
         (R/R:  4.46   R/R Req:  4.91)
         Ravindra Jadeja      10.0-0-37-2
         Dinesh Karthik       58(79b 2X4 2X6)
         Mitchell Starc        5(11b)   

39.1  Sundar to Starc, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
39.2  Sundar to Starc, two runs, 
39.3  Sundar to Starc, no run, Defensively played by Mitchell Starc
39.4  Sundar to Starc, no run, Washington Sundar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
39.5  Sundar to Starc, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
39.6  Sundar to Karthik, one run, The misfield by Rana allows yet another run

         End of over 40  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA             178/6
         (R/R:  4.45   R/R Req:  5.00)
         Washington Sundar    6.0-0-27-0
         Mitchell Starc        8(16b)
         Dinesh Karthik       59(80b 2X4 2X6)
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40.0 overs have gone by, and Dinesh Karthik is still standing. Kolkata needs exactly 50 runs to win the Championship, and they've got 60 balls to get there.
Mitchell Starc has played well too. He has showed great resistance, holding his own. Rajasthan has been unable to break this partnership prematurely.

Code:
40.1  Afridi to Karthik, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi         
40.2  Afridi to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile
40.3  Afridi to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.4  Afridi to Karthik, one run, One more to the total
40.5  Afridi to Starc, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi         
40.6  Afridi to Starc, one run, The misfield by Saini allows yet another run

         End of over 41  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA             180/6
         (R/R:  4.39   R/R Req:  5.33)
         Shaheen Afridi       9.0-0-51-1
         Dinesh Karthik       60(84b 2X4 2X6)
         Mitchell Starc        9(18b)   

41.1  Rabada to Starc, no run, Mitchell Starc missed that one by a mile
41.2  Rabada to Starc, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.3  Rabada to Karthik, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Karthik
41.4  Rabada to Karthik, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Karthik and Mitchell Starc      
41.5  Rabada to Starc, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
41.6  Rabada to Starc, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 42  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA             184/6
         (R/R:  4.38   R/R Req:  5.50)
         Kagiso Rabada        8.0-1-32-2
         Mitchell Starc       12(22b)
         Dinesh Karthik       61(86b 2X4 2X6)   

42.1  Sundar to Karthik, no run, Washington Sundar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
42.2  Sundar to Karthik, one run, That was a very risky single.
42.3  Sundar to Starc, no run, Left alone by Mitchell Starc
42.4  Sundar to Starc, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
42.5  Sundar to Karthik, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Karthik
42.6  Sundar to Karthik, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Karthik and Mitchell Starc      

         End of over 43  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA             189/6
         (R/R:  4.40   R/R Req:  5.57)
         Washington Sundar    7.0-0-32-0
         Mitchell Starc       15(24b)
         Dinesh Karthik       63(90b 2X4 2X6)   

43.1  Rabada to Karthik, one run, That is very well run by Mitchell Starc      
43.2  Rabada to Starc, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Starc cant belive it

         Mitchell Starc         15 (25b)
         b. Rabada
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Kagiso Rabada with the big one! Mitchell Starc can't belive it. Dinesh Karthik can't believe it. What an unfortunate way to lose your wicket, via chop-on.
Mitchell Starc falls after a valiant effort to keep his side of the wicket safe. All the burden now falls on Dinesh Karthik as Rajasthan inch closer to victory.

Code:
43.3  Rabada to Kumar, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik      
43.4  Rabada to Karthik, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada         
43.5  Rabada to Karthik, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.6  Rabada to Kumar, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 44  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA             194/7
         (R/R:  4.41   R/R Req:  5.67)
         Kagiso Rabada        9.0-1-37-3
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar     3(2b)
         Dinesh Karthik       65(93b 2X4 2X6)   

44.1  Sundar to Karthik, three runs, Great work by Dhoni saved a certain boundary
44.2  Sundar to Kumar, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik      
44.3  Sundar to Karthik, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Karthik
44.4  Sundar to Karthik, one run, That was a very risky single.
44.5  Sundar to Kumar, no run, Washington Sundar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
44.6  Sundar to Kumar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 45  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA             199/7
         (R/R:  4.42   R/R Req:  5.80)
         Washington Sundar    8.0-0-37-0
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar     4(5b)
         Dinesh Karthik       69(96b 2X4 2X6)   

45.1  Rabada to Karthik, wide, Kagiso Rabada bowling a very wayward one
45.1  Rabada to Karthik, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Karthik
45.2  Rabada to Karthik, one run, The misfield by Sundar allows yet another run
45.3  Rabada to Kumar, no run, Bhuvneshwar Kumar missed that one by a mile
45.4  Rabada to Kumar, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik      
45.5  Rabada to Karthik, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.6  Rabada to Kumar, no run, Left alone by Bhuvneshwar Kumar
      He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name
Code:
         End of over 46  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA             203/7
         (R/R:  4.41   R/R Req:  6.25)
         Kagiso Rabada        10.0-1-40-3
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar     5(8b)
         Dinesh Karthik       70(100b 2X4 2X6)
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Kagiso Rabada did his job. Bowling superbly at the start of the innings despite not picking up a wicket, managing to control the flow of Kolkata's runs.
His 9th over gave his team a crucial wicket which ended Mitchell Starc's resistant. He also claimed two wickets in quick succession in his 7th over.

Code:
46.1  Sundar to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.2  Sundar to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.3  Sundar to Karthik, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Karthik
46.4  Sundar to Karthik, SIX, What a wonderful player Dinesh Karthik is
46.5  Sundar to Karthik, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Karthik and Bhuvneshwar Kumar   
46.6  Sundar to Kumar, no run, Defensively played by Bhuvneshwar Kumar

         End of over 47  (7 runs)
         KOLKATA             210/7
         (R/R:  4.47   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Washington Sundar    9.0-0-44-0
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar     5(9b)
         Dinesh Karthik       77(105b 2X4 3X6)
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What a six! Dinesh Karthik is playing the innings of his life. Over mid-wicket, the six was majestic. Despite it, only seven runs came off that over.
Rajasthan desperately need wickets. The wicket of Dinesh Karthik will be the game for them, but getting his partners has to be mandatory for them.

Code:
47.1  Saini to Karthik, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Navdeep Saini

         Dinesh Karthik         77 (106b 2X4 3X6)
         c & b. Saini
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Game changer! Navdeep Saini might've just picked-up the most important wicket in the entire tournament. Dinesh Karthik is frustrated. He's fuming.
Dinesh Karthik edged the delivery straight back to Navdeep Saini who held onto a simple catch and get rid of him. A gritty fight comes to a close.

Code:
47.2  Saini to Shami, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
47.3  Saini to Shami, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni            
47.4  Saini to Shami, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.5  Saini to Kumar, no run, Left alone by Bhuvneshwar Kumar
47.6  Saini to Kumar, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Bhuvneshwar Kumar
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Navdeep Saini
Code:
         End of over 48  (7 runs)
         KOLKATA             217/8
         (R/R:  4.52   R/R Req:  5.50)
         Navdeep Saini        10.0-0-39-1
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar     9(11b 1X4)
         Mohammad Shami        2(3b)
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Navdeep Saini conceded more runs in that over than his team would've liked him to, but he also managed to get the big wicket of Dinesh Karthik.
Kolkata needs 11 runs from 12 deliveries. Can Kolkata's tail push them over the finishing line, or will Rajasthan's bowlers prevail once again?

Code:
48.1  Afridi to Shami, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Dhoni

         Mohammad Shami         2 (4b)
         c. Dhoni       b. Afridi
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Edged... and gone! Mohammad Shami did not know how to play that one. MS Dhoni holds onto a difficult catch as Kolkata's dreams fall apart!
Shaheen Afridi has struck at such an apt moment for his team. Rajasthan are now just one wicket away from the Indian One-Day Championship.

Code:
48.2  Afridi to Mishra, one run, Great cooperation between Amit Mishra and Bhuvneshwar Kumar   
48.3  Afridi to Kumar, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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What a shot! Bhuvneshwar Kumar has muscled that one! Shaheen Afridi can not believe it. Kolkata inch ever so close to the win with that.
Do Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Amit Mishra still have fight left in them? Can they pull off a miraculous win for Kolkata? Just 6 needed off 9 now.

Code:
48.4  Afridi to Kumar, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Navdeep Saini

         Bhuvneshwar Kumar      13 (13b 2X4)
         c. Saini       b. Afridi
Code:
         End of innings (48.4 overs)
         KOLKATA             222/10 (RR:  4.56)
         Shaheen Afridi        9.4-0-56-3
         Amit Mishra           1(1b)
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And Rajasthan wins! What a win it is! What a game. Two wickets in the same over from Shaheen Afridi have destroyed Kolkata's last hopes.
Kolkata failed by such a painfully narrow margin as Rajasthan steal the inaugural Indian One-Day Championship by a margin of just 5 runs.

Code:
KOLKATA innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Cheteshwar Pujara   lbw            b. Jadeja       39    51    4    0   76.5%
Jason Roy           c. Warner      b. Afridi        0     1    0    0    0.0%
Virat Kohli         run out (Warner)               11    16    0    0   68.8%
Joe Root            c. Dhoni       b. Jadeja       50    64    3    1   78.1%
Dinesh Karthik                 c & b. Saini        77   106    2    3   72.6%
Deepak Hooda        c. Warner      b. Rabada        3    11    0    0   27.3%
Mohammad Nabi       c. Jadeja      b. Rabada        0     3    0    0    0.0%
Mitchell Starc                     b. Rabada       15    25    0    0   60.0%
Bhuvneshwar Kumar   c. Saini       b. Afridi       13    13    2    0  100.0%
Mohammad Shami      c. Dhoni       b. Afridi        2     4    0    0   50.0%
Amit Mishra         not out                         1     1    0    0  100.0%
 
 Total:  222/10      Overs:  48.4          Run Rate:  4.44      Extras:  11    
  
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RAJASTHAN Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Shaheen Afridi        9.4      0      56      3      5.79     0      0 
Kagiso Rabada        10.0      1      40      3      4.00     1      0 
Navdeep Saini        10.0      0      39      1      3.90     1      1 
Ravindra Jadeja      10.0      0      37      2      3.70     1      1 
Washington Sundar     9.0      0      44      0      4.89     0      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 3      No Balls: 2      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 1 

Total: 222/10         Overs: 48.4         Run Rate: 4.44      Extras: 11 
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KOLKATA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
C Pujara      J Roy        ˛                                          1 (2)
C Pujara      V Kohli      ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                          37 (44)
C Pujara      J Root       ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                               26 (35)
D Karthik     J Root       ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛            70 (99)
D Karthik     D Hooda      ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                   16 (21)
D Karthik     M Nabi                                                  0 (3)
D Karthik     M Starc      ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                         40 (56)
D Karthik     B Kumar      ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                  20 (23)
M Shami       B Kumar      ˛˛˛                                        7 (6)
A Mishra      B Kumar      ˛˛                                         5 (3)


     Fall of Wickets    1/1       38/2      64/3      134/4     150/5
                        150/6     190/7     210/8     217/9     222/10    

 Total:  222/10      Overs:  48.4         Run Rate:  4.44     Extras:  11   

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Heist of the century for Rajasthan! A fantastic game to cap-off a fantastic tournament. Rajasthan win a thriller to claim the championship.
They started their campaign poorly, losing their first five games. But MS Dhoni persisted with the same players and got his team on track.

They went onto win eleven out of their next twelve games, including all three of their play-offs. This was a classic underdog story for them.
Rajasthan picked themselves up after a losing streak and went onto ever so slightly qualify for the play-offs, then beat everyone in their path.

Which included beating Kolkata twice. Probably the strongest team on-paper, and definitely the most dominant team throughout the season.
Kolkata topped the ladder in during the regular season, and were the first to qualify for the final. Also hosting the final at their homeground.

Code:
RAJASTHAN   227       45.4 overs
KOLKATA     222       48.4 overs

Rajasthan won by 5 runs

Man of the match: David Warner (Rajasthan)
Code:
Leading run-scorer: Ruturaj Gaikwad (Delhi)
Leading wicket-taker: Shaheen Afridi (Rajasthan)

Man of the tournament: Virat Kohli (Kolkata)
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RAJASTHAN WIN THE INAUGURAL INDIAN ONE-DAY CHAMPIONSHIP

MS Dhoni has another shiny addition to his trophy cabinet. Virat Kohli on the other hand, will be really disappointed that his team fell short.
It was a success for Virat Kohli on a personal note, as he was adjudged as the Player of the Tournament. He was the third-highest run-scorer.

Only by a mere margin of twenty-one runs, though. He was adjudged the Player of the Tournament for his batting as well as his captaincy.
Ruturaj Gaikwad of Delhi was the leading run-scorer and the recipient of the Golden Bat for scoring 798 runs in 14 innings, with 8 fifties.

One of the main reasons for Rajasthan's rebound and eventual success was their bowling. Their bowling was spearheaded by Shaheen Afridi.
He ended up being the leading wicket-taker of the season, with 29 scalps to his name. Just one more than his counterpart - Kagiso Rabada.
 
OMG! OMG! OMG!

YESSSSSSS!!!!!!

We did it, we have pulled off a miracle here against that kind of batting and as I said before runs on the board matter in such big games. Our bowling unit deserves all the credit for this, Shaheen Afridi and Kagiso Rabada, you two beauties! Ravindra Jadeja always chipping in and always being there while Saini and Sundar keeping things tight and nice in the middle. I can't believe we did this but the feeling was always there.

This win shows what one can achieve if you keep hanging in there. We always had the sword hanging over our neck but we always came out victorious. Pathan got injured, Rabada had to sit out in the semi final which meant Ankit Rajpoot played his first match of the tournament in the semi final. Then not much runs on the board in the final and against the strongest batting lineup in the league and still we come out on the top! Hats off to the team, hats off to our captain!

This has to be the sweetest win for me personally as a manager and I would like to thank my co manager @Life Warrior for believing in me after those 5 matches. It was very tough to make guys like Rayudu and Suryakumar Yadav sit on the bench and bring in Bawne and Shorey. These young guns did not disappoint one bit. We won as a team collectively and were never dependant on 1 or 2 players. That is the strength of this squad. Players like Alex Carey and Imran Tahir too should be thanked as being the senior foreign players, they always lifted up the team from the bench.

Lastly, a huge and hearty thanks to @Na Maloom Afraad for hosting this wondefully organised league as it was the league I have enjoyed the most here on PC. Brilliantly done mate, well done! Also tough luck to @VC the slogger and @The Deadman for the loss guys. I hope we play one more final next time too and hope it is as competitve as this one was.
 
YESSSS!!!!

We won :)
I still can't believe it, what a nail biting match it was.
All thanks to @User2010 to find best playing XI and @Na Maloom Afraad to run such a wonderful league and way he posted the game it was too thrilling and awesome.
Thanks everyone will meet in next season.
 
A tournament of thrilling matches that one. Bit dissapointed that we didn't make it to the Finals but from the sidelines it looked an absolute nail-bitter of an end to the tournament. You have organised this league brilliantly and it was probably the best leagues of all @Na Maloom Afraad . Great work and contribution from you throughout the league.
 

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