Kohli has been dismissed by Akash Singh, bowled out! This time, Kohli wasn’t able to deliver his signature performance. The pressure of the challenging run chase seems to have affected him greatly. The delivery was a back-of-a-length one, pitched around the off-stump.
Kohli tried to smash the ball with a forceful swing, but unfortunately, it resulted in an inside edge that hit his shoe and deflected onto the stumps. Akash Singh celebrates with enthusiasm as he takes the prized wicket in the opening over itself.
Chennai Super Kings have set a massive total after being put in to bat first. Despite losing Gaikwad early, they regained their momentum with an aggressive approach from Rahane. Conway, who looked in sublime touch, quickly followed suit and had a delightful partnership with Rahane.
After Rahane’s departure, Dube took over and blasted some of the biggest sixes of the evening, scoring a brisk fifty. Conway had a shot at a century, but was bowled out by Harshal Patel’s yorker. Moeen and Jadeja added some hefty runs towards the end, helping CSK secure the second-highest total of the season.
Unfortunately for debutant Vijaykumar Vyshak, he had a forgettable night, conceding 62 runs in just four overs, though he managed to take Rayudu’s wicket. RCB’s other bowlers also struggled, and they face a challenging chase with plenty of batters in their dugout.