Published: Apr 24, 2016, 05:04 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 24, 2016, 05:04 PM (IST)
Gujarat Lions (GL) take in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in on going Match 17 of IPL 2016. RCB won the toss and elected to bat first with an interesting change in opening pair with Virat Kohli and Shane Watson opening the inning with Shane Watson picked early with Ravindra Jadeja making no mistake at cover point with Watson misunderstanding an inside cutter as straight drive leading to the fielder. After smashing a boundary, Dhawal Kulkarni was relieved. But it was once again the duo AB de Villiers and skipper Virat Kohli taking the lead providing RCB 5-0-runs stand for 5th consecutive time in IPL 2016. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: Gujarat Lions vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2016, Match 19 at Rajkot
When RCB and GL players were entering the field before the match began, Australia umpire Brunce Oxenford took the field wearing shield on his right hand to protect himself on the field. RCB have made two changes to their side, Mandeep Singh was injured so KL Rahul comes back to the team while Yuzvendra Chahal comes in for Harshal Patel along with Kedar Jadhav. Earlier, Rahul was rested and Kedar Jadhav was in for his place, due to Mandeep Singh’s injury, RCB made last minute changes. GL have made just a single change with Dwayne Smith in and Dale Steyn remaining out for this game.
With regards to the points table, RCB are at the moment at No5. with 2 wins while GL remain within top 4 after three wins and a defeat. RCB will aim to win this to continue in the tournament while GL will look for their fourth win.
