Bangalore XI vs Rajasthan XI 29th T20 at Bangalore, 29 Apr, 2015

Toss: Rajasthan Royals, who chose to bowl first
Bangalore XI 200/7 (20)
Rajasthan XI 0/0 (0)
No result
  • Sarfaraz Khan 45 * (21)

Over 13.6 STR Binny bowls it short of length to Sarfaraz Khan, no runs,  jumps up and drops it down the wicket.

Over 14.2 Pravin Tambe bowls it short of length to Sarfaraz Khan, 1 run,  goes deep in the crease and cuts to backward point.

Over 14.6 Pravin Tambe bowls a tossed up delivery to Sarfaraz Khan, 1 run, leans forward and drives inside out to long-off.

Over 15.1 James Faulkner bowls a good length delivery to Sarfaraz Khan, 1 run, stays on the back foot and run it down to third-man.

Over 15.4 James Faulkner bowls it short of length to Sarfaraz Khan, Boundary! Makes room and cuts it over backward point, third man had no chance as the ball races away to the fence.

Over 15.5 James Faulkner bowls a pitched up delivery to Sarfaraz Khan, 1 run, gets down and reverse paddles off the back of the bat to short third man.

Over 16.1 James Faulkner bowls a good length delivery to Sarfaraz Khan, Boundary! Stays leg-side of the ball and slices it behind point, the fielder at third man had no chance.

Over 16.2 James Faulkner bowls a back of length delivery to Sarfaraz Khan, Boundary! Opens the bat face and ramps it fine. Third man was pushed square and the ball went to the fence again.

Over 16.3 James Faulkner to Sarfaraz Khan, no ball, out D Karthik Run Out!! 1 run completed. It was a full toss on the pads, Sarfaraz flicks it to deep mid-wicket, he wanted only a single as Karthik would have been in strike for the free-hit, but the wicket-keeper was charging down for the second before being sent back, Southee throws it on the bounce to Samson, who takes the bails off. D Karthik run out (Southee/Samson) 27(18)

Over 16.4 James Faulkner bowls a good length delivery to Sarfaraz Khan, 1 run, walks across and clips it down to fine-leg.

Over 16.6 James Faulkner bowls it wide outside off to Sarfaraz Khan, Widegets forward and leaves it alone outside off. 

Over 16.6 James Faulkner bowls it wide outside off to Sarfaraz Khan, 1 run, gets forward and flicks it down to long-on for a single.

Over 17.1 Pravin Tambe bowls a tossed up delivery to Sarfaraz Khan, Boundary! Gets down and sweeps it to the left of short fine leg, no chance for the fielder in the deep.

Over 17.2 Pravin Tambe bowls a tossed up delivery to Sarfaraz Khan, Six!! Comes down the track and lofts it handsomely, clears long-off by some distance.

Over 17.3 Pravin Tambe bowls a quicker arm ball to Sarfaraz Khan, 1 run, makes room and slices it pass backward-point.

Over 17.5 Pravin Tambe bowls a tossed up delivery to Sarfaraz Khan, Boundary! Makes a bit of room and goes inside out, lofts it beautifully over extra cover and the ball beats Southee in the deep.

Over 17.6 Pravin Tambe bowls a tossed up delivery to Sarfaraz Khan, 2 runs, goes deep in the crease and works it to deep square-leg.

Over 18.6 DS Kulkarni bowls a pitched up delivery to Sarfaraz Khan, Boundary! Goes down on one knee and scoops it fine, the fielder tries to get across, but the ball wins the race.

Over 19.3 TG Southee bowls it short of length to Sarfaraz Khan, 2 runs,  swivels and pulls it behind square leg and picks up couple more.

Over 19.4 TG Southee bowls a yorker right into the blockhole to Sarfaraz Khan, no runs, goes deep in the crease and drives it back to the bowler.

Over 19.5 TG Southee bowls a pitched up delivery to Sarfaraz Khan, 2 runs, gets forward and slaps it square of the wicket on the off-side and picks up another couple.

Over 19.6 TG Southee to Sarfaraz Khan, out Harshal Patel Run Out!! 1 run completed. Full delivery around off, it was almost yorker length, Sarfaraz toe-ends it straight down the ground, he was content with one, Harshal Patel run out (Rahane/Samson) 6(2) 

Rajasthan Royals need 201 runs in their 20 overs, its not an easy task for them.

22:13 Local Time, 16:43 GMT, 22:13 IST: Well, scratch the previous update. It has started to rain again and the covers are back as well.. The rain has got heavier as well..
22:08 Local Time, 16:38 GMT, 22:08 IST: Good news folks, the rain has stopped and the groundstaff are getting ready to remove the covers

22:40 Local Time, 17:10 GMT, 22:40 IST: It is still raining at Chinnaswamy stadium, but the super soppers are at work, removing the excess water on the covers.

23:10 Local Time, 17:40 GMT, 23:10 IST: The rain has stopped once again and the covers are being peeled off. There's still hope of this match resuming

23:17 Local Time, 17:47 GMT, 23:17 IST: Well, this is frustrating. The drizzle is back and so are the covers. We are closing in on the cut-off time.