Watch: Sandeep Sharma Knocks Over Devdutt Padikkal For An 8-Ball 5

Devdutt Padikkal has been instrumental in giving the Royal Challengers Bangalore a brilliant start in the first powerplay throughout this IPL. But for once, the talented southpaw failed to provide that in what is a crucial encounter for his side against SunRisers Hyderabad.

Padikkal, who had started his imperious Dream11 Indian Premier League campaign with a brilliant half-century against SunRisers Hyderabad, failed to emulate his feat and was knocked over by Sandeep Sharma for an eight-ball 5.

The dismissal was a reward for consistent line and lengths by the duo of Sandeep Sharma and Jason Holder in the first three overs.

The big scalp came on the fifth delivery of the 3rd over of the innings after Devdutt Padikkal went for a wild hoike across the line. He missed and Sandeep Sharma hit timber, much to the elation of his whole team.

This is a crucial game for both RCB and SRH. While a victory for the Royal Challengers will ensure their qualification for the playoffs, a win for the David Warner-led unit will further bolster their chances.

At the time of writing, RCB suffered yet another body-blow courtesy, Sandeep Sharma, as Virat Kohli chipped one straight to Kane Williamson at covers, leaving his team reeling at 2-28 in four overs.

Watch the dismissal here: