Ipl 2018 letest updates

01:15 (IST)

That brings us to the end of our coverage of the 15th season of the Indian Premier League, and boy what a ride it turned out to be over the course of two months and 74 games. For a change, top togs Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings found themselves at the bottom of the table, with two relatively unfancied sides in Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals locking horns in the final, and debutants Gujarat walking away with the trophy in the end in Hardik Pandya’s first major captaincy assignment. The title victory will surely have made Gujarat a force to be reckoned with in the league, as well as Pandya one to watch out for as far as Rohit Sharma’s successor as India captain’s concerned.

Hope you enjoyed our coverage of IPL 2022. We now shift our focus to India’s limited-overs assignment against South Africa on 9 June in New Delhi. For now, this is Amit signing off, wishing you all good night!

01:07 (IST)

Next up is the winners award for the Gujarat Titans team, and Ashish Nehra walks up to the stage to receive a limited-edition IPL 2022 watch on behalf of his team.

GT captain Hardik Pandya, meanwhile, receives the TATA IPL Champions 2022 cheque worth Rs 20 crore from BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah.

Hardik Pandya: The kind of support the whole support staff has shown to the whole team has been fantastic. I and Ashu pa are similar, we like to focus on bowlers who can win you matches. Most of the time I’ve seen in T20 cricket, it’s a batter’s game but bowlers win you games. It was all about how we can get better from anywhere. What were the things we missed out on and how we can get better. Everyone chipped in, from the support staff to the logistics team. I count myself lucky for having won the IPL five times. This is going to be a special one because we spoke about creating a legacy.

01:02 (IST)

Next up, Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson receives the Runners-up cheque from BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal as well as the runners-up trophy from IPL chairman Brijesh Patel

Sanju Samson: This season was really special for us. The last two-three seasons we had been giving our fans a hard time but this time we were able to put smiles on their faces. One off day (today), but I’m proud of my team. Right from the auctions, we needed quality bowlers, and we did really well (on that front). I think the role was completely different (for me) this year especially with the way Jos went about his business. It was a good season for me. As we keep growing and keep getting better, we can improve a lot more. Congratulations to Gujarat Titans, I think they deserved to win tonight.

00:59 (IST)

Next up we have the match officials, led by Match Referee Javagal Srinath, getting their mementoes. This will be followed by the runners-up award to the Rajasthan Royals.

Kumar Sangakkara: I just think the way the teams really focussed, gelled together and played a lot of good cricket. I think we went through lots of ups and downs... We had major contributions from Jos, the two spinners, Hetmyer, McCoy... I could go on and on. The overall effort from everyone, it's been a great journey and a great franchise to be part of. (Advice to youngsters) First appreciate the journey and look back at the good things we have done. Also be realistic about the things we can do better in the next season. We can only look forward.

00:56 (IST)

Jos Buttler: Obviously I’ve exceeded all my expectations apart from today. Big congratulations to Hardik and his team, they deserved it thoroughly. My goals are to play my role for the team and to try and react on the day. I managed to take the confidence forward. In good teams, you have a lot of trust in everyone. We had a lot of trust in each other. (Advice to younger teammates) To be very grateful for today. Today’s been an amazing occasion. Fantastic tournament. Two years without crowds, to come here and play is a privilege.

00:56 (IST)

Season awards:

Unacademy Let’s Crack It Sixes of the Season: Jos Buttler.

Punch Super Striker of the Season: Dinesh Karthik

Dream XI Game Changer of the Season: Jos Buttler

PayTM FairPlay Award: Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals

Cred Powerplayer of the Season: Jos Buttler

Swiggy Instamart Fastest Delivery of the Season: Lockie Ferguson

RuPay On The Go 4s of the Season: Jos Buttler

Armco Purple Cap: Yuzvendra Chahal

Aramco Orange Cap: Jos Buttler

Catch of the Season: Evin Lewis

Upstox Most Valuable Player: Jos Buttler

00:43 (IST)

The Emerging Player Award goes for SRH seamer Umran Malik!

Malik: Very happy to win the Emerging Player Award. Keep supporting me, and God-willing, I’ll produce more such performances down the road.

00:43 (IST)

The Player of the Match Award goes for Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya! (3/17 and 34)

Pandya: It had to come. I was ready for the best. At the right time I wanted to show what I had worked hard for. The second ball which I bowled in my spell… if you hit the wicket hard and bowl in the right areas. On any given day I’ll take the trophy over batting at 160-170, my team matters the most to me. I’ve always fancied myself as a batter. It was clear I had to bat up the order to guide my side. I thought it’s the best position for me to bat.

00:40 (IST)

More awards:

Unacademy Let’s Cricket It Sixes: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Cred Powerplayer of the Match: Jos Buttler

Upstox Most Valuable Asset of the Match: Hardik Pandya

Swiggy Instamart Fastest Delivery of the Match: Lockie Ferguson

RuPay On The Go 4s of the Match: Jos Buttler

00:36 (IST)

Next up, we have the Dream11 Gamechanger of the Match, and this one goes to GT captain Hardik Pandya

00:36 (IST)

The presentation ceremony's underway right now, with Simon Doull conducting the proceedings. The first award of the evening is the Punch Suepr Striker of the Match, which goes for GT's David Miller!

00:31 (IST)

Where the match was won for the Gujarat Titans

Pandya 4-0-17-3
Rashid 4-0-18-1

Combined 8-0-35-4#IPLFinal #IPL2022 #HardikPandya #RashidKhan pic.twitter.com/XmiqhW36QZ

— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) May 29, 2022

00:20 (IST)

After the world's largest jersey, another record has been achieved today

104859 spectators at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad today is the highest attendance measured for a single day of cricket.#IPL2022 #IPLFinal

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) May 29, 2022

00:19 (IST)

Shades of VK in that celebration by Gill?

.@gujarat_titans - The #TATAIPL 2022 Champions! 👏 👏 🏆 👍

The @hardikpandya7-led unit, in their maiden IPL season, clinch the title on their home ground - the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. 🙌🙌 @GCAMotera

A round of applause for the spirited @rajasthanroyals! 👏 👏 #GTvRR pic.twitter.com/LfIpmP4m2f

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 29, 2022

00:07 (IST)

All-round Pandya leads from the front!

What an evening for Hardik Pandya, the Gujarat Titans skipper leading from the front — first with a game-changing spell that choked the flow of runs in the middle overs followed by a 30-ball 34 that helped bring the side back on their feet after a shaky start. Surely nobody else comes close to the Player of the Match award this evening?
 

00:03 (IST)

Sound familiar?

Ashish-Kirsten vs Sanga-Malinga, and a final ends with a six after the stadium rose on its feet for "Vande Mataram".

Where have we seen it?

— Sarah Waris (@swaris16) May 29, 2022

00:01 (IST)

The brains behind the operation!

Ashish Nehra - The Unsong hero of Gujarat Titans. pic.twitter.com/QG205zdbZz

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 29, 2022

00:00 (IST)

What a start for Hardik Pandya the captain!

Hardik Pandya - a Titan more powerful than Thanos.

Didn't quite snap his fingers, but used his Infinity Stones - Rashid, Gill, Shami, Miller, Tewatia, Lockie - superbly, and for good. #GTvRR

— Saurabh Somani (@saurabh_42) May 29, 2022

23:44 (IST)

After 18.2 overs,Gujarat Titans 133/3 ( Shubman Gill 45 , David Miller 32)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: SIX! Shubman Gill finishes off in style, clobbering the ball over the square leg fence off Obed McCoy, as Gujarat Titans outplay Rajasthan Royals with seven wickets and 10 deliveries to spare! What a dominant run this has been from the Titans this season, topping the table, securing direct qualification into the summit clash and now winning it with such ease!

23:43 (IST)

After 18 overs,Gujarat Titans 127/3 ( Shubman Gill 39 , David Miller 32)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Tidy third over for Ashwin, with five coming off it, including a brace to Miller in the final delivery. Just four more needed for Gujarat Titans to complete a memorable title triumph.

23:36 (IST)

After 17 overs,Gujarat Titans 122/3 ( Shubman Gill 37 , David Miller 29)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Big over for the Titans as 13 coming off it, including a couple of streaky boundaries to Miller, as the equation comes down to less than 10 with three overs left. Gill and Miller could very well finish things off with singles, though that certainly isn’t Miller’s style and he will look to end it with a bang.

23:30 (IST)

After 16 overs,Gujarat Titans 109/3 ( Shubman Gill 37 , David Miller 17)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: SIX! And now Miller decides to take on senior offie Ashwin, smashing the ball into the stands beyond midwicket in the third ball of the off-spinner’s second over. 12 off the over, with the umpire signalling timeout at the end of this over. Gujarat need just 22 more to win off 24, and it should be a cakewalk for them from here.

23:26 (IST)

After 15 overs,Gujarat Titans 97/3 ( Shubman Gill 33 , David Miller 9)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: McCoy returns with the season now coming down it’s last six overs. Eight off the West Indian’s third over, including a boundary to Miller in the fourth ball as the South African drives through the extra cover region. GT need 34 more to win off 30.

23:23 (IST)

After 14 overs,Gujarat Titans 89/3 ( Shubman Gill 31 , David Miller 3)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Chahal signs off with figures of 1/20 after dismissing Pandya with a peach of a delivery in the second ball of his final over. David Miller walks out to bat and gets off the mark with a brace. GT still very much ahead at the moment, needing just 42 more to win off 36 with plenty of wickets in hand.

23:17 (IST)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: OUT! Ripper of a delivery from Yuzvendra Chahal, and the legspinner ensures he'll bag the Purple Cap at the end of the tournament! It's the perfect leg-spinner, one that grips and turns sharply after pitching between middle and leg, and finds Pandya's outside edge. Neat piece of fielding by Jaiswal at slip to complete the dismissal. That should give Gujarat a glimmer of hope! GT 86/3

Pandya c Jaiswal b Chahal 34(30)

23:13 (IST)

After 13 overs,Gujarat Titans 84/2 ( Shubman Gill 31 , Hardik Pandya (C) 32)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: No boundaries conceded by Boult in his final over of the evening, with the Kiwi pacer signing off with excellent figures of 1/14. though that won’t really help Rajasthan’s cause as they desperately need to break this stand and collect wickets at regular intervals thereafter if they are to keep their title hopes alive.

23:09 (IST)

After 12 overs,Gujarat Titans 77/2 ( Shubman Gill 29 , Hardik Pandya (C) 28)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Ashwin’s finally introduced in the 12th over, and boy is he off to an expensive start, getting struck for a four and a six off successive deliveries to Pandya that brings up the fifty stand for the third wicket, and starting off with a 15-run over, one which will have made the Gujarat dugout a lot more confident. One can safely say the momentum has tilted back in Gujarat’s favour in this over, and it will certainly be very difficult stopping Pandya’s charge towards the target from here.

23:03 (IST)

After 11 overs,Gujarat Titans 62/2 ( Shubman Gill 26 , Hardik Pandya (C) 16)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: McCoy’s back. Gill pulls the ball towards cow corner in the first ball, coming back for a second after a fine piece of fielding by Hetmyer at the boundary. There’s little any of the fielders can do as Pandya firmly cuts a length ball outside off through the cover region to collect his second boundary. Pandya collects a single off the last ball to keep the strike. Partnership’s worth 39 at the end of this over at run-a-ball.

22:59 (IST)

After 10 overs,Gujarat Titans 54/2 ( Shubman Gill 23 , Hardik Pandya (C) 11)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Six off Chahal’s third over of the evening. Gujarat need another 77 runs to win at the halfway stage with eight wickets in hand. Partnership between Pandya and Gill’s worth 31 off 33 so far, and will be starting to worry Rajasthan at the moment.

22:56 (IST)

After 9 overs,Gujarat Titans 48/2 ( Shubman Gill 19 , Hardik Pandya (C) 9)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Prasidh returns to the attack. Pandya decides to attack in this over, going for a majestic lofted drive over mid off in the third delivery. Gill then collects a streaky four off an inside edge in the last ball of the over. Umpire signals timeout. Gujarat need 83 to win off 66.

22:52 (IST)

After 8 overs,Gujarat Titans 38/2 ( Shubman Gill 14 , Hardik Pandya (C) 4)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Another close shave for Shubman Gill after he gets a thick top-edge towards extra cover, where Hetmyer fails to hold on to the catch after running in the opposite direction. Three off Chahal's second over. Gujarat going at less than five-an-over at the moment, and need a big over now to keep the asking rate under check.

22:47 (IST)

After 7 overs,Gujarat Titans 35/2 ( Shubman Gill 12 , Hardik Pandya (C) 3)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Obed McCoy introduced on the other side of the powerplay, and he does his part in building pressure on the Titans by conceding just four singles in his first over. Gill, meanwhile, is batting on 12, and having been dropped on nought, will hope to make the most of the lifeline handed to him earlier today.

22:41 (IST)

After 6 overs,Gujarat Titans 31/2 ( Shubman Gill 10 , Hardik Pandya (C) 1)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Spin introduced in the final over of the powerplay, with Yuvzendra Chahal replacing Prasidh Krishna. The leg-spinner, hoping to get the Purple Cap back from Wanindu Hasaranga, keeps things tight in the first five deliveries, conceding just two singles, before Gill produces a sweetly-timed sweep to end the powerplay with a boundary.

22:38 (IST)

After 5 overs,Gujarat Titans 25/2 ( Shubman Gill 5 , Hardik Pandya (C) 0)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Boult is among the wickets after all, as Wade tamely chips the ball towards Parag standing at midwicket, resulting in the easiest of chances. Out walks GT skipper Hardik Pandya at No 4. Rajasthan, meanwhile, are starting to believe again. One more wicket, and it could be anybody’s game from here.

22:33 (IST)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: OUT! Tame end to Matthew Wade's innings, as the Aussie keeper-batter departs after tamely chipping the ball towards Riyan Parag standing at midwicket. GT 23/2

Wade c Parag b Boult 8(10)

22:29 (IST)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Poor start for Krishna in his second over, conceding five wides at the start of the over after firing one down the leg side to Wade. Krishna follows it with three good deliveries, collecting a dot off each, before Matthew Wade pulls a short ball behind square, comfortably depositing it in the stands. Dot off each of the last two, with 11 coming off the over.

22:26 (IST)

After 3 overs,Gujarat Titans 16/1 ( Shubman Gill 4 , Matthew Wade 2)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Superb second over from Trent Boult as he collects a maiden — the first of the IPL final. Looks like Rajasthan have a chance after all!

22:20 (IST)

After 2 overs,Gujarat Titans 11/1 ( Shubman Gill 4 , Matthew Wade 2)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Prasidh Krishna steams in from the other end. Saha collects his first boundary with a firm pull in front of square in the second delivery. Krishna though, sends him back to the dugout two balls later with a peach of a delivery that angles in, beats the inside edge and hits the top of middle. Six runs and a wicket from the over.

22:16 (IST)

After 1 over,Gujarat Titans 5/0 ( Wriddhiman Saha (W) 1 , Shubman Gill 4)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Boult nearly gets Rajasthan the early breakthrough that they were looking for, inducing an inside edge off Gill’s bat in the fourth delivery, only for Yuzi Chahal to make a hash of the opportunity at square leg. Gill rubs salt on the wound by collecting the first boundary of the innings two balls later.

22:12 (IST)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Wriddhiman Saha walks out to open the GT innings alongside Shubman Gill, with Trent Boult bowling the first over. Rajasthan need a few early wickets in the powerplay if they are to defend 130. For Gujarat, a solid partnership should be more than half the battle won.

22:03 (IST)

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22:00 (IST)

Can they?

Mumbai Indians have defended 129 runs in the IPL 2017 final, RR bowlers needs to repeat this for Rajasthan to take the second title

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 29, 2022

21:59 (IST)

Advantage GT at the interval
 

GT - 9/10 for execution with the ball. Near-perfect for these conditions.

RR needed at least 150 for a fighting score. Of course, there is that good old cliche which I won't repeat.

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) May 29, 2022

21:57 (IST)

After 20 overs,Rajasthan Royals 130/9 ( Prasidh Krishna 0 , )

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Shami bowls the final over. Parag turns down a single in the first delivery, and dashes back for a second after working the ball towards deep backward square leg, with Matthew Wade’s throw from that region also fairly wide at the non-striker’s end. Parag slices the ball behind point for a boundary in the third, before pushing for another double — this time his partner McCoy falling well short of the non-striker’s end to get dismissed for 8. Dot off the fifth followed by a perfect inswinging yorker to Parag that uproots the off stump as Rajasthan Royals finish on 130/9 after opting to bat.

21:56 (IST)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: BOWLED! Shami uproots the off-stump with an inswinging yorker in the final delivery of the innings, as Parag misses completely while looking to smash the ball down the ground. A superb delivery from the leading seamer as he finishes off with a wicket to his name. RR 130/9

Parag b Shami 15(15)

21:54 (IST)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: OUT! McCoy's nowhere in the frame by the time Shami breaks the stumps at the non-striker's stumps. Parag drills the ball down the ground, the ball deflecting off Shami's foot. Parag pushes for a second run, but McCoy slips while dashing back for the second and is run out comfortably in the end. RR 130/8

McCoy run out (Tewatia/Shami) 8(5)

21:49 (IST)

After 19 overs,Rajasthan Royals 123/7 ( Riyan Parag 8 , Obed McCoy 8)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: No fireworks for the Royals in the penultimate over, bowled by Dayal, as the left-arm seamer concedes just three singles off his third over of the evening. Just one more over to go after this. Rajasthan need another 27 just to get to 150.

21:46 (IST)

After 18 overs,Rajasthan Royals 120/7 ( Riyan Parag 6 , Obed McCoy 7)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Big over for the Royals, with 16 coming off it as Trent Boult and Obed McCoy collect a six each, though left-arm spinner Sai Kishore also collects his second wicket of the evening by dismissing the former. Left-handed batter McCoy can hit the ball quite cleanly, as was evident in his slog-sweep in the final delivery, and will hope to contribute some vital runs in the last two overs of the innings.

21:43 (IST)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: OUT! Boult had collected his first six just the previous delivery, but fails to get the distance this time around while attempting to go big over long off. Rahul Tewatia settles under the ball and collects it safely as Rajasthan lose their seventh wicket. Second wicket of the evening for Sai Kishore. RR 112/7

Boult c Tewatia b Sai Kishore 11(7)

21:40 (IST)

After 17 overs,Rajasthan Royals 104/6 ( Riyan Parag 5 , Trent Boult 3)

GT vs RR Live Score IPL 2022 Final Updates: Ferguson’s back too, and the focus will once again be back on the speed gun. Can he breach the 100mph barrier this evening. Tidy over from the Kiwi pacer with a single collected off each delivery of the innings. Rajasthan finally cross 100 — the only problem for them is that they have just three more overs left.

23:27 (IST)

That brings us to the end of our coverage of Qualifier 2 of Indian Premier League 2022, with Jos Buttler dishing out yet another masterclass in what has been a season to remember for the Englishman as he notched up his fourth ton to go level with Virat Kohli and also went past the 800-run mark. RR bowled brilliantly in the death overs to restrict RCB to sub-par 157 before Buttler helped them blast their way to the target as Sanju Samson and Co reach the IPL final for the first time since 2008!

Just one more match left in the 15th iteration of the league, and the two of the most consistent sides this season lock horns in the summit clash in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Before that, two-time champions Supernovas take on Velocity in the Women’s T20 Challenge final at the Maharashtra Cricket Stadium in Pune. Some weekend eh?

For now, this is Amit signing off, wishing you all a good night!

23:26 (IST)

Jos Buttler is the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 106!

23:10 (IST)

From one GOAT to another!

Virat Kohli congratulating Jos Buttler for his terrific hundred. pic.twitter.com/mVTIgu9yeJ

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 27, 2022

23:07 (IST)

A fitting conclusion to a blockbuster season!

In a 10-team IPL, an auction spoiled the team structure for many sides but two sides who have used their resources better than others in RR and GT are going to play the final. Good luck to both the teams. May the best team on the day win. #HallaBol #AavaDe

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) May 27, 2022

23:06 (IST)

Jos continues to boss!

Ominous for #GujaratTitans that #Buttler is in this form. This was an inmings so full of class.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 27, 2022

23:02 (IST)

After 18.1 overs,Rajasthan Royals 161/3 ( Jos Buttler 106 , Shimron Hetmyer 2)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: SIX! Jos Buttler finishes off in style, clobbering the ball over long on, as Rajasthan Royals hammer Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets to enter the IPL final for the first time since 2008! And Buttler emerges the hero yet again, finishing unbeaten on 106!

23:00 (IST)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Fourth century of the season for Jos Buttler as the Englishman goes level with Virat Kohli for most centuries in a single edition in the IPL! He brings up the milestone with a single off Maxwell in the 18th over, taking 59 balls and collecting 10 fours and five sixes along the way. RR 155/3

22:54 (IST)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: OUT! Hazlewood strikes in his penultimate delivery of the evening as Padikkal ends up nicking the ball to the keeper while looking to ramp a short ball towards third man. RR 148/3

Padikkal c Karthik b Hazlewood 9(12)

22:50 (IST)

After 16 overs,Rajasthan Royals 140/2 ( Jos Buttler 88 , Devdutt Padikkal 8)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Hasaranga had been bowling a superb spell so far today, but ends up getting smashed for two sixes in the last three deliveries of the over as Jos Buttler breaks the shackles after a steady deceleration in the last five overs. In the process, he also becomes only the third batter in the history of the IPL to cross 800 runs in a season! He’s batting on 88 at the end of the over.

22:47 (IST)

After 15 overs,Rajasthan Royals 126/2 ( Jos Buttler 75 , Devdutt Padikkal 7)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Just four off Patel’s third over of the evening, all of them coming in the form of singles, as the required rate now climbs above six. RR had raced to 103/1 in the first 10 overs, but have collected only 23 in the next five. Getting Buttler dismissed at this stage could make things real interesting.

22:41 (IST)

After 14 overs,Rajasthan Royals 122/2 ( Jos Buttler 73 , Devdutt Padikkal 5)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Maxwell’s back. Another quiet over for the Royals, the third on the trot, with five coming off the over. Buttler, meanwhile, is batting in the 70s at the moment. RR need 36 more to win at run-a-ball.

22:36 (IST)

After 13 overs,Rajasthan Royals 117/2 ( Jos Buttler 70 , Devdutt Padikkal 3)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Another quality over from Hazlewood with just three singles coming off it. The umpire signals timeout at the end of the over, with RR needing another 41 to win off 42 with eight wickets in hand.

22:31 (IST)

After 12 overs,Rajasthan Royals 114/2 ( Jos Buttler 69 , Devdutt Padikkal 1)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Outstanding over from Hasaranga as he gets RR skipper Samson stumped in the fourth ball of the over, while giving away just two runs. The Sri Lankan goes level with Yuzi Chahal once again in the battle for the Purple Cap!

22:30 (IST)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: OUT! Samson's stumped off Hasaranga's bowling after he charges down the ground and misses the ball completely. DK makes no mistake this time, and whips the bails off in a flash. RR 113/2

Samson st Karthik b Hasaranga 23(21)

22:28 (IST)

After 11 overs,Rajasthan Royals 112/1 ( Jos Buttler 68 , Sanju Samson (C) (W) 23)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: DROPPED! DK drops a sitter behind the stumps after Buttler pokes at a full delivery from Patel that nips slightly away, giving Buttler a reprieve on 67. Samson then clobbers the ball over wide long on for a six to make things worse for the Royal Challengers. Single off each of the last two balls. RR need 46 more to win off 54.

22:23 (IST)

After 10 overs,Rajasthan Royals 103/1 ( Jos Buttler 66 , Sanju Samson (C) (W) 16)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Samson brings up the 100 for Rajasthan inside ten overs with a cut behind square at the start of Hasaranga’s second over. The Sri Lankan leggie though is a lot more tidy in the remainder of the over, conceding just two more runs. RR need just 55 more to win off 60 balls.

22:19 (IST)

After 9 overs,Rajasthan Royals 97/1 ( Jos Buttler 65 , Sanju Samson (C) (W) 11)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Shahbaz brought back after the timeout, and Buttler continues to toy with the left-arm spinner, smashing the ball for a straight six in the second delivery and collecting back-to-back fours later in the over. 16 off the over. Shahbaz has conceded 35 in the two overs he’s bowled so far.

22:15 (IST)

After 8 overs,Rajasthan Royals 81/1 ( Jos Buttler 56 , Sanju Samson (C) (W) 4)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Wanindu Hasaranga, who’s been locked in a tight battle for the Purple Cap with Yuzvendra Chahal this season, is introduced in the eight over, and he bowls out a tidy one — conceding just four singles. Umpire signals timeout. RR need 77 more to win off 72.

22:15 (IST)

After 7 overs,Rajasthan Royals 77/1 ( Jos Buttler 54 , Sanju Samson (C) (W) 2)

Harshal Patel introduced in the seventh over. Jos Buttler, meanwhile, brings up his eighth fifty-plus score of the season with a crisp drive through extra cover in the fourth delivery, taking just 23 balls to bring up the milestone. Follows it up with another four two balls later. Rajasthan are going at 11-an-over at the moment and are well ahead of Bangalore at this stage.

22:06 (IST)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: FOUR! Jos Buttler brings up a second consecutive half-century with a lovely cover drive off Harshal Patel right after the powerplay! Takes just 23 deliveries to bring up the milestone, and will hope his knock comes in a winning cause today. RR 73/1

22:05 (IST)

After 6 overs,Rajasthan Royals 67/1 ( Jos Buttler 45 , Sanju Samson (C) (W) 1)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Hazlewood gets Bangalore the breakthrough they were desperately looking for as he removes Jaiswal for 21 in the first delivery, bringing skipper Sanju Samson to the crease. Samson gets off the mark with a single two balls later, with Buttler collecting his fifth four off the next ball, clipping a full delivery through the midwicket region. A single and a dot off the last two balls, as Rajasthan end a successful powerplay on 67/1.

21:58 (IST)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: OUT! RCB desperately needed a wicket to stay alive in the contest, and Hazlewood delivers on that front as Jaiswal ends up driving a full delivery straight to Kohli at cover point. RR 61/1

Jaiswal c Kohli b Hazlewood 21(13)

21:56 (IST)

After 5 overs,Rajasthan Royals 61/0 ( Yashasvi Jaiswal 21 , Jos Buttler 40)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Maxwell’s over turns out to be an aberration as Shahbaz Ahmed, replacing Siraj, is smashed for 19 runs after being introduced in the fifth over. Buttler hammers the ball over long on in the third delivery to bring up the fifty stand, and collects a six and a four off the last two deliveries, moving to 40 at the end of the over. Rajasthan need 97 more to win at a little over run-a-ball.

21:53 (IST)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: SIX! Jos Buttler brings up the fifty stand in style, smashing the ball over long on for a maximum off Shahbaz! RR 51/0

21:52 (IST)

After 4 overs,Rajasthan Royals 42/0 ( Yashasvi Jaiswal 18 , Jos Buttler 24)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Du Plessis now turns to Glenn Maxwell, and the Australian all-rounder starts off on a tidy note, conceding just five off his first over including a couple of doubles to Buttler. Bangalore desperately need a wicket to stay alive in the contest.

21:50 (IST)

Hasn't been Siraj's season

Most sixes conceded in an IPL season:

30* - Mohammed Siraj in 2022
29 - Dwayne Bravo in 2018
28 - Yuzvendra Chahal in 2015
28 - Wanindu Hasaranga in 2022#IPL2022

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) May 27, 2022

21:46 (IST)

After 3 overs,Rajasthan Royals 37/0 ( Yashasvi Jaiswal 17 , Jos Buttler 20)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Du Plessis persists with Siraj despite the seamer conceding 16 off his first over. Jaiswal gets off strike with a single off the second delivery. Buttler then moves to double figures with an aerial drive over extra cover two balls later. Makes it back-to-back hits to the fence in the next ball as an inside edge carries the ball past the stumps and away to the fine leg fence. The Englishman ends the over with an almighty hit over the square leg fence. 15 off the over, with 37 coming for RR in their first three.

21:41 (IST)

After 2 overs,Rajasthan Royals 22/0 ( Yashasvi Jaiswal 16 , Jos Buttler 6)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Hazlewood steams in from the other end with Buttler on strike. The Englishman gets off the mark with a boundary off the second ball, going for a crisp drive in front of square. Buttler clips the ball through the midwicket region three balls later, coming back for a second. Six off the second over.

21:39 (IST)

After 1 over,Rajasthan Royals 16/0 ( Yashasvi Jaiswal 16 , Jos Buttler 0)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Siraj starts off with a couple of dots, before Jaiswal tees off, collecting a six and a four off the next two — pulling one over fine leg followed by a lovely flick through midwicket. Jaiswal brings out another pull, this time in the last delivery to close out the first over with a six. 16 off the first over. What a start for the Royals!

21:36 (IST)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal walk out to open the innings as Mohammed Siraj gets ready to send down the first over of the Rajasthan chase.

21:16 (IST)

After 20 overs,Royal Challengers Bangalore 157/8 ( Shahbaz Ahmed 12 , Josh Hazlewood 1)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: What a final over from Obed McCoy, conceding just three runs while getting rid of Harshal Patel in the first delivery, finishing with figures of 3/23 as RCB finish on 157/8 after being asked to bat by RR in the second Qualifier! The momentum certainly will be with the Royals at the moment following a superb display in the slog overs.

21:15 (IST)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates:  BOWLED! Third wicket for McCoy today as he beats an attempted scoop by Harshal in the first delivery of the final over, clipping the top of off as a result. RCB 154/8

Harshal b McCoy 1(2)

21:12 (IST)

After 19 overs,Royal Challengers Bangalore 154/7 ( Shahbaz Ahmed 10 , Harshal Patel 1)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Superb final over from Krishna as he gets rid of the danger man Karthik — a slog-over specialist for the Royal Challengers — in the first delivery and castles Hasaranga with a perfect yorker the very next delivery. Shahbaz Ahmed, meanwhile, brings up the 150 with a maximum in the penultimate delivery. Eight runs and two wickets off Krishna’s final over as he signs off with 3/22.

21:10 (IST)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: BOWLED! Two-in-two for Krishna in his final over of the evening as he leaves the stumps in a mess after following the slower ball to DK up with a perfect yorker to Hasaranga, who departs for a golden duck! RCB 141/7

Hasaranga b Krishna 0(1)

21:09 (IST)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: OUT! Krishna bowls a slower length ball outside off, and DK hardly gets any timing in his slog as he hits it off the toe end of his bat, resulting in an easy enough catch for Riyan Parag at long on. RCB 146/6

Karthik c Parag b Krishna 6(7)

21:06 (IST)

After 18 overs,Royal Challengers Bangalore 146/5 ( Dinesh Karthik (W) 6 , Shahbaz Ahmed 4)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: McCoy strikes for a second time today, getting rid of Lomror in the fourth ball as the southpaw ends up offering Ashwin a simple catch at backward point while looking for a cut. Shahbaz Ahmed is the new man at the crease, and he gets off the mark with a boundary. Seven runs and a wicket off McCoy’s third.

21:05 (IST)

OUT! Second wicket of the evening for McCoy as Lomror ends up slicking the ball while looking to cut the ball, making for the easiest of catches for Ashwin at backward point. RCB 141/5

Lomror c Ashwin b McCoy 8(10)

21:02 (IST)

After 17 overs,Royal Challengers Bangalore 139/4 ( Mahipal Lomror 7 , Dinesh Karthik (W) 5)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: After an expensive three overs, Chahal closes out his spell on a tidy note with seven coming off his final over, including a brace to Karthik off the last delivery.

20:52 (IST)

After 16 overs,Royal Challengers Bangalore 132/4 ( Mahipal Lomror 4 , Dinesh Karthik (W) 1)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Ashwin replaces Boult after the Kiwi seamer (1/28) bowls out his final over. Patidar gets one in the slot in the second delivery and launches the ball into the stands beyond deep midwicket. Looks to make it back-to-back hits over the fence, but is caught by Buttler at long off the next ball. Nine runs and a wicket from the over, as Ash signs off with figures of 1/31. Another four overs left in the innings.

20:48 (IST)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: OUT! Huge wicket for the Royals as Ashwin gets rid of the in-form Patidar, who departs not too long after bringing up his half-century! Tries to go big down the ground, but doesn't quite cover as much distance. Buttler, standing right in front of the long off boundary, times his jump well and collects it safely in the end. Timeout signalled after the wicket. RCB 130/4

Patidar c Buttler b Ashwin 58(42)

20:46 (IST)

After 15 overs,Royal Challengers Bangalore 123/3 ( Rajat Patidar 52 , Mahipal Lomror 2)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Chahal continues. Six conceded by the leg-spinner in his first five balls, including a couple of wides, before Patidar brings up his half-century in style with a mighty hit over long off. 12 off the over.

20:44 (IST)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: SIX! Rajat Patidar brings up his half-century in style, smashing a six off Yuzvendra Chahal! He continues from where he left off against LSG in the Eliminator, this time bringing up the half-century in just 40 deliveries. HIs fourth fifty-plus score this season. RCB 123/3

20:39 (IST)

After 14 overs,Royal Challengers Bangalore 111/3 ( Rajat Patidar 44 , Mahipal Lomror 0)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Boult’s back, with Rajasthan eager to break this stand. Hetmyer puts in a slide at sweeper cover to save a run for his side after a firm cut by Maxwell in the first delivery. Single to Patidar off the second. Dot off each of the next three deliveries, with a frustrated Maxwell going for a wild pull behind square in the final delivery, with McCoy pulling off a superb catch at long leg. Good over from the Kiwi pacer with four runs and a wicket coming from it.

20:35 (IST)

After 13 overs,Royal Challengers Bangalore 107/2 ( Rajat Patidar 43 , Glenn Maxwell 21)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Big over for the Royal Challengers with 15 coming off Chahal’s second. Maxwell collects his second maximum in the second ball of the over, with Hetmyer leaping high in the air in front of the boundary at deep midwicket and getting his fingers on the ball, but unable to hold on as the ball lands beyond the rope. Maxwell continues to attack his former teammate, going for a reverse sweep towards third man for a four three balls later.

20:27 (IST)

After 12 overs,Royal Challengers Bangalore 92/2 ( Rajat Patidar 41 , Glenn Maxwell 9)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Ashwin continues. New batter Maxwell decides to shift gears right away as he clears his front leg and smashes the ball over the bowler’s head for his first maximum of the evening in the second delivery. Ashwin does one of his customary last-second pull-outs before bowling the fifth delivery, perhaps to get under the batter’s skin or to affect his focus. 11 off the over.

20:23 (IST)

After 11 overs,Royal Challengers Bangalore 81/2 ( Rajat Patidar 38 , Glenn Maxwell 1)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: McCoy returns. Patidar collects a streaky boundary off the first delivery as a thick outside edge flies close to Ashwin at short third man in the first delivery. Du Plessis though, isn’t as lucky as he’s caught by the same fielder in the same region three balls later, courtesy a leading edge. Seven runs and a wicket from McCoy’s second over.

20:21 (IST)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Change of pace from McCoy as Du Plessis ends up getting a thick leading edge towards short third man while looking for a lofted drive down the ground. Easy enough for Ashwin as he collects this safely. RCB 79/2

Du Plessis c Ashwin b McCoy 25(27)

20:19 (IST)

After 10 overs,Royal Challengers Bangalore 74/1 ( Faf du Plessis (C) 25 , Rajat Patidar 32)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Ashwin continues. Big shout for LBW against Patidar in the third delivery, and the senior offie convinces Samson to take this upstairs, though Rajasthan end up losing a review with the impact outside leg. Five off the over, including a brace to Patidar. RCB in a steady position at the halfway mark, and have made a nice recovery since losing Kohli early in the powerplay.

20:17 (IST)

After 9 overs,Royal Challengers Bangalore 69/1 ( Faf du Plessis (C) 24 , Rajat Patidar 28)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Spin from both ends now as Chahal gets introduced. Du Plessis brings up the fifty stand for the second wicket with a single off the second delivery. Patidar then collects his first maximum with a clean hit over long on. Four collected off the remaining deliveries, including a wide, with 11 coming off the over. Umpire signals timeout at the end of this over.

20:15 (IST)

RR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Updates: Fifty of the partnership comes up between Faf du Plessis and Rajat Patidar for the second wicket, the RCB skipper collecting a single off Yuzvendra Chahal to bring up the milestone. RCB 59/1

23:19 (IST)

That's all we have for you from this game. Next up in the Women's T20 Challenge is the final between Supernovas and Velocity on Saturday. We still have more cricketing action in store for you, as Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2022. Who will face Gujarat Titans in Sunday's final? We'll find out on Friday. But, until then, it's goodbye and good night! 

23:16 (IST)

Jemimah Rodrigues is the Player of the Match. 

23:01 (IST)

After 20 overs, Velocity 174/9 

Velocity fall short by 16 runs in the game, finishing their innings at 174/9. But they would not mind that as they have reached the final of the Women's T20 Challenge 2022, where they will play Supernovas. 

22:56 (IST)

After 19 overs, Velocity 167/8 

Simran collects a boundary as Velocity reach the final of the Women's T20 Challenge. They surpass 159, which means Trailblazers are out of the tournament. Velocity will meet Supernovas in the final on Saturday. 

22:48 (IST)

OUT! Direct hit and Radha Yadav departs. One run completed bu Radha does not complete the bsecond as Rodrigues seals the deal. Simran run out (Rodrigues) 2

22:45 (IST)

After 17 overs, Velocity 154/6 

Four runs and a wicket come from Sophia Dunkley's over. Dunkley with the wicket of Kiran Navgire (69) . Velocity need just five more runs to qualify for the final, even though Simran and Radha have their task cut out for victory. 

22:42 (IST)

OUT! Stumped by Richa Ghosh as an entertaining knock by Kiran Navgire comes to an end. She gets an applause from fans as she walks back. Kiran Navgire st Richa Ghosh b Dunkley 69

22:35 (IST)

OUT! Caught by Trailblazers skipper Mandhana and Sneh Rana departs. Renuka with the wicket. Sneh Rana c Mandhana b Renuka Singh 11

22:33 (IST)

After 15 overs, Velocity 143/4

Velocity's Kiran Navgire with a historic achievement. She smacks a six to get to her fifty, off just 25 balls, and thus registers the fastest-ever fifty in the history of the Women's T20 Challenge. Velocity need another 16 runs to qualify for the final. 

22:27 (IST)

FIFTY! Kiran Navgire scores a fifty, the fastest fifty in history of the Women's T20 Challenge. Her knock comes in just 25 balls. 

22:19 (IST)

OUT! Another one bites the dust. Deepti Sharma goes for the slogsweep but is later caught by the fielder at short midwicket. Gayakwad with the wicket. Deepti Sharma c Mandhana b Gayakwad 2

22:14 (IST)

After 11 overs,  Velocity 113/3

Poonam Yadav with the wicket of Laura Wolvaardt, who is edged and caught by Richa Ghosh. 

22:11 (IST)

OUT! Caught by Richa Ghosh and Wolvaardt has to depart. Poonam Yadav gets the breakthrough as Wolvaardt gets an outside edge on an attempted loft shot.  Wolvaardt c Richa Ghosh b Poonam Yadav 17

22:08 (IST)

After 10 overs, Velocity 105/2

Rajeshwari Gayakwad into the attack. 100 comes up for Velocity off 57 balls, the fastest 100 in the Women's T20 Challenge, coming off 57 balls. 

21:59 (IST)

After 8 overs, Velocity 84/2 (Navgire 24, Wolvaardt 9) 

Poonam Yadav into the attack. Both Navgire and Wolvaardt coming among the runs. Just to put things into context, for Trailblazers to qualify, they need to restrict Velocity to 158 or less, whereas for Velocity to qualify for the final, they will need to score 159 or more. 

21:47 (IST)

After 5 overs, Velocity 50/2

Double blow for Velocity in their chase as they lose Yastika and Shafali. Trailblazers need a win here, and they are clearly taking it seriously. Rajeshwari Gayakwad with the wicket of Shafali. 

21:43 (IST)

OUT! Given LBW and Shafali has to walk. But, she goes for the review. No bat involved, impact is umpire's call and hitting the wickets. Velocity retain the review but lose Shafali.  Shafali Verma lbw b Gayakwad 29

21:40 (IST)

OUT! Cleaned up! Yastika Bhatia departs as Salma Khatun strikes. Yastika looks to dance down the track aiming to go over mid-off, but Yastika is cleaned up. Yastika b Salma Khatun 19

21:29 (IST)

After 2 overs, Velocity 22/0

Velocity are off to a strong start in the chase. Shafali Verma and Yastika Bhatia open, and 22 runs have come off the first two overs. 

21:04 (IST)

After 20 overs, Trailblazers 190/5

Simran bowls the final over of the innings. Dunkley begins with consecutive fours to put more misery on the Velocity bowling attack. Another couple from Dunkley takes her score to 19 off just seven balls. And guess what? Dunkley is out, caught by Radha Yadav, who finally makes up for her drop catch earlier. Richa Ghosh is the new batter. Trailblazers finish their innings at 190/5 as Hayley is out in the last ball of the innings. 

20:55 (IST)

After 18 overs, Trailblazers 168/2 (Matthews 17, Dunkley 8) 

Khaka with the big wicket of Jemimah Rodrigues. Jemomah is out for 66, she goes for a sweep but Sneh Rana does the rest with a catch. Something to smile about for Velocity, who have otherwise been sloppy on the field tonight. Sophia Dunkley is the new batter. A six from Sophia Dunkley in Deepti's over that follows, that brings up the highest team total in the Women's T20 Challenge. 11 off the over.

20:51 (IST)

OUT! Huge wicket for Velocity. Jemimah sweeps to short fine leg but fibds Sneh Rana the fielder. A breakthrough finally for Velocity. Rodrigues c Sneh Rana b Ayabonga Khaka 66

20:46 (IST)

After 16 overs, Trailblazers 144/2 (Matthews 2, Rodrigues 66) 

Simran continues. Velocity have been sloppy in the field tonight, another drop, this time by Radha Yadav at deep extra-cover. Rodrigues was the batter, she in turn collected a couple of runs on the occasion. Fifth ball, Rodrigues goes big, there's a shout of catch it, catch it' but Sneh Rana the fielder drops in front of the boundary and the ball races past the ropes for a four. Dropped at long-on! 

20:40 (IST)

After 15 overs, Trailblazers 128/2 (Matthews 1, Rodrigues 51) 

Sneh Rana strikes in her latest over. She removes Meghana for 73, who is caught by Kate Cross at long-off. Hayley Matthews is the new batter. 

20:38 (IST)

OUT! Caught by the fielder at long-off and Meghana has to depart after a fine 73. Sneh Rana with the wicket. Meghana c Kate Cross b Sneh Rana 73

20:35 (IST)

After 14 overs, Trailblazers 116/1 (Meghana 63, Rodrigues 50) 

Time for action to resume after the timeout. Simran Bahadur into the attack. 100 run stand between Meghana and Jemimah comes up. Jemimah also brings up her half-century, the milestone coming off 36 deliveries. 

20:34 (IST)

FIFTY! A well-deserved fifty for Jemimah Rodrigues. Comes off 36 balls. 

20:23 (IST)

After 12 overs, Trailblazers 99/1 (Meghana 54, Rodrigues 43) 

Ayabonga Khaka back into the attack. Seven runs off the over as Rodrigues collects a boundary. 

20:16 (IST)

After 10 overs, Trailblazers 86/1 (Meghana 50, Rodrigues 34) 

Halfway mark through the innings. Meghana scores a fine fifty. She was dropped by Sneh Rana while batting on 16, so it has been quite a turnaround. Seven off the over. 

20:14 (IST)

FIFTY! Meghana gets to her half-century. What a fifty, she was dropped by Sneh off Cross while on 16, and it's been a good turnaround. 

20:12 (IST)

After 9 overs, Trailblazers 79/1 (Meghana 49, Rodrigues 28) 

Women's T20 Challenge, Velocity vs Trailblazers

Radha Yadav into the attack. Yadav oversteps in the second ball and it's a no-ball. Rodrigues, though, mistimes the slog sweep and settles just for a single. However, Meghana comes up with a six, smacking over the bowler's head for the maximum. Couple of balls later, Rodrigues too joins the party, collecting a four. Expensive over with 15 runs coming off it. 

20:06 (IST)

After 8 overs, Trailblazers 64/1 (Meghana 41, Rodrigues 22) 

Sneh Rana into the attack again after a timeout. Meghana finds the gap, collects a boundary by steering through backward point. Meghana and Jemimah bring up their 50-run stand. Nine off the over. 

19:57 (IST)

After 6 overs, Trailblazers 47/1 (Meghana 28, Rodrigues 18) 

Women's T20 Challenge, Velocity vs Trailblazers

19:52 (IST)

After 5 overs, Trailblazers 41/1 (Meghana 23, Rodrigues 17) 

Women's T20 Challenge, Velocity vs Trailblazers

Kate Cross into her penultimate over. In the third ball, Meghana slams over cover-point for a four. Rodrigues with another boundary, as 11 runs come from it. 

19:45 (IST)

Women's T20 Challenge, Velocity vs Trailblazers

After 3 overs, Trailblazers 18/1 (Meghana 16, Rodrigues 1) 

Kate Cross into her second over. She strikes in the third ball of the over as Mandhana pulls one towards Simran at deep backward square. The Trailblazers skipper is out early. Jemimah Rodrigues is the new batter. Meghana, meanwhiole, is dropped at point, just a ball after she hit a four. 

19:42 (IST)

Women's T20 Challenge, Velocity vs Trailblazers

OUT! Early blow for the Trailblazers. Kate Cross with a short ball, and Smriti pulls this one to Simran at deep backward square. Mandhana c Simran b Kate Cross 1

19:35 (IST)

After 1 over, Trailblazers 10/0 (Meghana 10, Mandhana 0) 

Women's T20 Challenge, Velocity vs Trailblazers

Kate Cross with the first over of the night as Meghana faces her first up. Meghana cuts towards square third man to collect a brace and get off the mark. Later in the over, Meghana collects back-to-back boundaries as 10 runs come off the over. 

19:33 (IST)

Women's T20 Challenge, Velocity vs Trailblazers

FOUR~! Meghana with the first boundary of the night, she nails the drive, going down the ground for four. 

19:30 (IST)

Women's T20 Challenge, Velocity vs Trailblazers

Time for LIVE action. Trailblazers skipper Smriti Mandhana and her opening partner S Meghana walk out to begin the innings. England's Kate Cross with the ball. 

19:10 (IST)

Velocity: Deepti Sharma(Captain), Shafali Verma, Natthakan Chantham, Yastika Bhatia, Laura Wolvaardt, Kiran Navgire, Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Kate Cross, Ayabonga Khaka, Simran Bahadur

Trailblazers: Smriti Mandhana (Captain), Hayley Matthews, Jemimah Rodrigues, Sophia Dunkley, Sabbhineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh, Arundhati Reddy, Salma Khatun, Poonam Yadav, Renuka Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad

19:02 (IST)

Women's T20 Challenge, Velocity vs Trailblazers

Toss update: Velocity win the toss and will field first against the Trailblazers. 

18:46 (IST)

Women's T20 Challenge, Velocity vs Trailblazers

Trailblazers' first match result: Lost to Supernovas by 49 runs 

Supernovas' first match result: Beat Supernovas by 7 wickets 

18:24 (IST)

Women's T20 Challenge, Velocity vs Trailblazers

Trailblazers vs Velocity Head-to-Head:

Match played: 02

Trailblazers: 01

Velocity: 01

No result: 00

Trailblazers vs Velocity Previous Game Result:

Trailblazers beat Velocity by 9 wickets at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on 5 November 2020.

18:13 (IST)

Women's T20 Challenge, Velocity vs Trailblazers

Velocity enter the final round-robin match after a comfortable seven-wicket win over Supernovas in their first match of the competition. Trailblazers on the other hand lost their first match to Supernovas who currently lead the table with two points. Harmanpreet Kaur's side has already qualified for the final given their superior net run rate over other teams. Velocity are second with the same number of points but they are behind on NRR. Supernovas have NRR of +0.912 as against Velocity's +0.736. With teams having only two matches in the round-robin round, Trailblazers must win on Thursday to have a chance of reaching the final.

Check out the preview of the match here. 

18:02 (IST)

Women's T20 Challenge, Velocity vs Trailblazers

Hello and Welcome to the Women's T20 Challenge match between Velocity and Trailblazers. Velocity won their opening match on Tuesday, beating Supernovas, and this contest provides a perfect opportunity for them to book the final spot. Stay tuned for updates.