9.15pm A good finish provided by Shashank Singh, but RCB will likely feel the happier side after this innings. They bowled well, and Punjab Kings never really looked like they got going. There was a critical partnership between Sam Curran and Jitesh Sharma and then Shashank provided the spark at the end. Yash Dayal was excellent, so was Siraj. Alzarri was good but conceded runs at the end. But overall, RCB will be happy with how the bowlers went. The score may not be what you are used to at the Chinnaswamy, but as Curran said, there’s something in the wicket for the bowlers, so the chase may not be as straightforward for RCB. Join Ekanth in a bit to see how Kohli and Co. go!
Sam Curran: “I think it’s probably slightly under-par but there’s a bit in it for the bowlers. I think simple stuff. There’s a bit in the wicket. With the new ball they bowled well and there’s something for the spinners as well. We are going to go out there with a plan to defend 176.”
Joseph to Shashank Singh, 1 run, Goes for a length ball that’s quite wide. Shashank drags it away to long-on and they only get a single as Punjab Kings finish on 176 for 6
