END OF OVER:
20 | 27 Runs | RR: 217/4 | RR: 10.85

  • Sanju Samson92 (45b)
  • Rahul Tripathi14 (5b)
  • Umesh Yadav4-0-59-0
  • Chris Woakes4-0-47-2

5.45pm Sanju Samson for long has been known to play conventional cricket. They said he didn't have the power game, but he's shown what he can do here tonight. Quite a sensational knock that has given Rajasthan Royals an imposing total. The carnage started right at the outset with captain Ajinkya Rahane coming out to play a superb cameo. That intent just had a ripple effect on the others. Stokes disappointed but what does it say of a batting performance when the others fire the team to a massive total? This will be the highest successful chase in IPL history should RCB get there. Join us in 10 minutes.

"This was a good track, a little low to start with. I knew if I spend some time, I will have a good time here," he says. "I always wanted to improve my game. I've never been worried about selection or performance. All I've been bothered about is working on my fitness and game. Rajasthan Royals dressing room and the management have brought out the best in me."

Royals scored 88 from the last five. Samson's contribution an astonishing 58 from 20 balls.

Gaurav Joshi tweets: "Few days ago, Umesh Yadav bowled one of the best spells in his IPL career. His bowling figures today 4-0-59-0."

19.6
1
Yadav to Samson, 1 run, low full toss outside off, squeezes this to cover. Samson walks off to applause and appreciation from RCB. Stunning knock.
19.5
6
Yadav to Samson, SIX, he's hitting them on demand. Samson has picked this full delivery outside off over long-off. Just made a bit of room and laced this over.
19.4
6
Yadav to Samson, SIX, clean strike over the bowler's head, just eludes a leaping McCullum at long-off. Can't go length at this stage of the innings.

RCB 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st4BB McCullumQ de Kock
2nd77V KohliQ de Kock
3rd20AB de VilliersV Kohli
4th13AB de VilliersMandeep Singh
5th12Mandeep SinghP Negi
6th56Mandeep SinghWashington Sundar
7th16CR WoakesMandeep Singh