IPL 2021, SRH vs RCB Match Highlights:: RCB defeat SRH by 6 runs in a low-scoring thriller

Chepauk witnessing another low-scoring thriller after MI vs KKR. SRH 134/7 (18.5)

In another low-scoring thriller, the Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated the SunRisers Hyderabad in another low-scoring thriller at the Chepauk stadium. Harshal Patel defended 16 runs needed in the last over by the SRH. 

The Chepauk stadium is yet again witnessing low scoring game and both RCB and SRH are not out of the game. SRH 115/2 (16)

SRH skipper David Warner was dismissed on a well-made 54 runs by RCB's new-recruit Kyle Jamieson. SRH 98/2 (13.5)

David Warner's love affair with RCB continued at the Chepauk as he became the player to score the most number of fifties against Bangalore. SRH 103/2 (14.1)

David Warner - 8
Rohit Sharma - 7
Shikhar Dhawan - 6 
Gautam Gambhir - 6

SRH skipper scored his 49th IPL fifty and first of the IPL 2021 as Hyderabad looks on to win their maiden match. SRH 94/1 (12.3)

Glenn Maxwell was released by Punjab and the RCB bought the Australian all-rounder during the mini-auction. In response, the Punjab Kings coach has come up with a hilarious reaction. 

SRH 70/1 (8.5)

Chahal who is playing his 101st IPL match has troubled Manish Pandey in the past. In 10 innings Manish Pandey has scored 43 runs however he has been dismissed by Chahal four times. SRH 66/1 (8.1)

SRH skipper David Warner smashed Mohammed Siraj in his third over and collected 12 runs. SRH 50/1 (6)

SRH 38/1 (4.5)

Mohammed Siraj in the middle of a fiery spell with his ball bouncing and swinging. In his second over he dismissed  Wriddhiman Saha on 1. SRH 13/1 (2.3)

Bowling back-to-back 5 dot balls, Siraj almost got the wicket of Saha in his first over. SRH 6/0 (1.2)

After the completion of RCB's inning, Rashid Khan said, "It's a good wicket to bat on, with the batting line-up we have, we should chase it. There is no dew at the moment, one just need to focus in the field, support the bowlers - as a team, we're trying to not make too many drops (catches). As a spinner, you'd love such tracks, it's slow and there's a bit of bounce, but you need to be accurate with the line and length. If you back up your strengths, you can perform on this surface."

RCB 149/8 (20)

Glenn Maxwell pulled out a strange shot and hit Natarajan over the keeper's head. Maxwell in the same over brought his half-century. RCB 138/7 (19.3)

RCB 125/6 (18.1)

RCB 109/6 (16.4)

Rashid Khan is giving the RCB batsman a hard time as he dismissed AB de Villiers and Washington Sundar in his two back-to-back overs. RCB 106/5 (16)

RCB 96/4 (14)

RCB skipper Virat Kohli was looking to change gears when Jason Holder dismissed him on the first ball of his second spell. RCB 91/3 (12.1)

It was going fine for Shahbaax Nadeem when Glenn Maxwell smashed his last over all around the park and amassed 22 runs in his 4th over. RCB 88/2 (11.1)

As the strategic time out is going on, Shahbaz Nadeem has made it difficult for Kohli and Maxwell to score runs freely. RCB 58/2 (9) 

RCB 48/2 (6.5)

RCB 57/2 (8.2)

SRH's spearhead Bhuvaneshwar Kumar has bagged his first wicket and dismissed Devdutt Padikkal on 11. 

RCB skipper Virat Kohli is using his feet and attacking the fast bowlers of the SunRisers Hyderabad. RCB 47/1 (6)

RCB 36/1 (5)

RCB 21/1 (3.1)

Playing his first match in IPL 2021, Devdutt Padikkal has started well as he struck two strong boundaries against Holder. RCB 16/0 (2)

RCB 10/0 (1.1)

Bhuvaneshwar to begin proceedings, Padikkal & captain Kohli in the middle

After losing the toss against the SRH, Virat Kohli said, "Looks patchy, so not a bad toss to lose. Runs on the board in Chennai is proving to be important, if we do get wickets in the middle overs, it will become difficult. Was a good game, but we were not at our best - to finish eight down wasn't ideal, but as a bowling unit, it was great to be back in the game. We will need to be professional, play ourselves in and then get a good total. On such pitches strike rotation is important. You don't want to leave too much towards the end. We will need to stay ahead of the game - Padikkal is back, he replaces Rajat Patidar. I will open with him, Shahbaz will bat at three."

David Warner on winning the toss said, "We will bowl first. Don't think the conditions will change a lot, we'll have to play with a positive mindset. We need one or two batters at the crease for an extended period of time. The fielding wasn't great, we are looking to improve on that. Jason Holder and Shahbaz Nadeem in, replacing Nabi and Sandeep Sharma."

Royal Challengers Bangalore (Playing XI): Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Shahbaz Ahmed, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers(w), Washington Sundar, Daniel Christian, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal

Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha(w), David Warner(c), Manish Pandey, Jonny Bairstow, Vijay Shankar, Jason Holder, Abdul Samad, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Shahbaz Nadeem

SRH and RCB have clashed in IPL times so far in which 10 have been won by the SRH team while RCB have won 7 matches. In IPL 2020, these two sides won one game each in the league phase, and then clashed in the eliminator. However, RCB was defeated by the SRH in the eliminator. It is to be noted that both sides clashed in the IPL 2016 final where SRH registered a thrilling win to clinch their maiden title in the tournament.

Another humid day in the offing in Chennai but the pitches haven't been too challenging as they were expected to be. In the two matches played so far, the average score is 170. The faster bowlers will still find some purchase, while also varying their pace to good effect. There will also be ample turn on offer, making the middle overs a crucial phase in the context of the match. Overall, anything above 170 should be a good total on this ground.

These two sides last met in the Eliminator last season. In a tightly fought contest that had was moving towards RCB, SRH pulled off a six-wicket win and incidentally, Williamson got them over the line with a trademark unbeaten half-century and was also named man of the match.

Ahead of the high-voltage SRH vs RCB contest, AB de Villiers has opened up on the SRH team 2021 and has also had a shocking verdict on their squad depth.

Read Here What De Villiers Said

Batsmen: Jonny Bairstow, Virat Kohli, David Warner, Abdul Samad

All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Dan Christian

Bowlers: Kyle Jamieson, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan, Harshal Patel

Probable playing XI-

Sunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (C), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Manish Pandey, Jonny Bairstow, Jason Holder, Vijay Shankar, Abdul Samad, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, T Natarajan.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli (C), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (wk), Washington Sundar, Daniel Christian, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Ahead of RCB vs SRH match, Hesson has affirmed that not only will Padikkal be available for selection but is also 'mostly likely' to feature in playing XI.

Read What Mike Hesson Said

AB de Villiers in a video posted by RCB on its Twitter handle revealed that he has not played a single game for the past 5 to 6 months before coming to India. Then he asked whether he has got some kind of super-power?

Check out what de Villiers said

In a pursuit to register their first win, the SunRisers Hyderabad will take on high on confidence Royal Challengers Bangalore in match 6 of IPL 2021. Warner & Co. will lock horns with Virat Kohli-led side RCB at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. There are lots of boxes to tick for David Warner and the SRH management as in their first match the team failed to strike balance with its overseas core. The Indian pace trio of Bhuvneshwar, Sandeep, and Natarajan went off the radar in the first match and that could lead SRH in bringing in Jason Holder into the mix.

However, in the contest between the two teams, the SunRisers Hyderabad hold an edge over Royal Challengers Bangalore. Both the teams have locked horns in IPL 18 times so far in which 10 have been won by the SRH team while RCB have won 7 matches. In IPL 2020, RCB and SRH won one game each in the league phase, and then clashed in the eliminator.

Talking about the RCB, Virat Kohli might include opener Devdutt Padikkal back into the squad after having missed out on the first match right after his recovery from COVID-19.