Oh IPL! You continue to push the envelope when it comes to dishing out humdinger. RCB won it than nearly lost it and then eventually won it as the masterly knock by Ishan Kishan [99] and Kieron Pollard’s belligerence didn’t prove to be enough as the Virat Kohli-led unit trumped the defending champions MI, in the Super-Over.
Chasing 202 to win, Mumbai Indians needed another Rohit Sharma masterclass and the skipper started in the same manner as he had done against KKR, smashing two boundaries off Isuru Udana in the first over.
That's a big wicket as Rohit Sharma departs in the second over of the chase.
Sundar with his first wicket of the game.
Live – https://t.co/ubNrhzZQsp #Dream11IPL #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/L8E47iGn2R
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 28, 2020
But Virat Kohli’s ploy of bowling Washington Sundar worked brilliantly as Sharma mistimed the attempted pull over mid-wicket, only to hole out in the deep. Udana came back brilliantly in his second over to send the dangerous SuryaKumar Yadav packing.
Washington Sundar bowled brilliantly in the powerplay as he gave away just seven runs in his 3 overs. Eventually, the pressure of pushing the run-rate got to Quinton de Kock as he mistimed the slog-sweep to give Yuzvendra Chahal his first wicket in his maiden over.
Excellent from Sundar, this was only tenth instance in IPL history a spinner has bowled three overs in the powerplay and not conceded a boundary. Three of the ten instances have been #RCB spinners – Badree (2017 v MI), Chahal (2019 v CSK), Sundar (Today)#IPL2020 #RCBvMI
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) September 28, 2020
Sundar came back in the 10th over to complete his spell with yet another brilliant over as he maintained his line and length brilliantly to deny Hardik Pandya swing his arms. Sundar gave away just 10 runs in his 4 overs, playing a huge role in ensuring MI managed just 63 runs in their 10 overs.
4️⃣ overs
1️⃣3️⃣ dot ballsWhat. A. Spell. ?#PlayBold #IPL2020 #WeAreChallengers #Dream11IPL #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/8ZJpsDaRNN
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 28, 2020
Mumbai Indians needed a desperate kick on to their innings and Ishan Kishan did just that as he smashed Navdeep Saini for two sixes in the 11th over to take the run-rate to 7 for the first time in the run-chase. But their chances of nailing the run-chase was dealt with a body blow as Adam Zampa staged a comeback after having been hit for a six early in the innings to induce Hardik Pandya into a mistimed pull over mid-wicket, only to see Pawan Negi take another brilliant catch.
Ishan Kishan, however, continued to impress. The southpaw stroked some flamboyant sixes on the on-side, en-route to his 4th IPL fifty, and his highest score of his career in the lucrative league. But, with 90 runs requires off the last 30 balls, MI needed a consistent onslaught from both ends. Kishan took Saini for 10 runs in the next over but MI needed Kieron to do a Pollard.
Adam Zampa to Kieron Pollard [17th over] —
Ball 1: FOUR, straight down
Ball 2: SIX, extra cover, dropped by Negi
Ball 3: SIX, cow corner
Ball 4: TWO, extra cover
Ball 5: SIX, long-on
Ball 6: THREE, third man27 runs off this over. #MI need 53 off 18 .. #MIvRCB #IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/TlQAvmIL6n
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) September 28, 2020
And, the swashbuckler did just that started the 17th over on a brilliant note, taking Adam Zampa for two sixes and a boundary in the first three balls. Pollard got a lucky reprieve on the 2nd delivery when Pawan Negi dropped the burly all-rounder at the long-off boundary and Zampa paid dearly for it, as he carted the leg-spinner for 27 runs to breath life into the run-chase.
Even Yuzvendra Chahal wasn’t spared as Pollard and Kishan took the vile spinner for three sixes in the next over as the West Indian bludgeoned a 20-ball half-century; his first in last 10 IPL innings. With 49 runs coming in the last two overs, the pressure was clearly on Navdeep Saini as he walked in to bowl the 19th over and it was testified when he bowled a wide on his very first delivery. Saini came back brilliantly in the next four balls as he consistently bowled in the blockhole and even though Ishan Kishan smashed a six on the 5th delivery, he ended up giving just 12 runs to leave 19 in the bank for the last six balls.
Ishan Kishan smashed two back-t0-back sixes off Isuru Udana before he was eventually dismissed for 99 on the very next delivery. But, Kieron Pollard ensured that the levels of excitement accentuate to another level as he pulled Udana fort a boundary to force the game towards another [yes another] super-over.
Navdeep Saini was absolutely outstanding in the Super-Over as he consistently bowled in the blockhole, ensuring that Pollard and Pandya could manage just 7 runs. It was slightly surprising to see that Mumbai did not send Ishan Kishan to bat in the Super-Over.
Jasprit Bumrah nearly got ABD on the third delivery but for De Villiers to successfully review the caught-behind call. Bumrah erred on the fourth delivery and AB proceeded to pull him for a six over fine-leg before Virat scored a boundary on the last ball to eventually seal the game.
Brilliant opening stand between Devdutt Padikkal and Aaron Finch; AB de Villiers masterclass and Shivam Dube’s cameo guided RCB to 3-201 against MI
Batting first, Devdutt Padikkal and Aaron Finch survived some close catching calls in the first few overs but the intent from the duo- especially from Finch- was pretty clear- ‘Smack it or go down swinging’
Oh Finchy. Right in the cods. Poor bugger. 1-0 Patto. #IPL2020 #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/ps1V5Sg3ug
— Michael Randall (@MickRandallHS) September 28, 2020
After coping a painful blow on his crown jewels, the Australian captain went hell for leather, smashing some disdainful strokes off Boult, Pattinson, and the leg-spinner Rahul Chahar. He was given a lucky reprieve though as Rohit Sharma dropped him for 9 at mid-wicket off Trent Boult.
Finch took the attack to the leggie in his very first over as he smashed him for three consecutive boundaries to take his tally to 40 off 23 balls as RCB rocketed to 0-49 in 5 overs.
That's a FIFTY for @AaronFinch5 and it comes off 31 deliveries.
This is his 14th half-century in IPL.#Dream11IPL #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/VOWPwFhkkA
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 28, 2020
Devdutt Padikkal greeted Jasprit Bumrah with consecutive boundaries in his first over as RCB finished the powerplay on a high. Finch continued to attack the spinners and in the process brought up his 14th IPL fifty in the 8th over courtesy a slog sweep off Chahar.
The innings finally came to an end as the Australian white-ball skipper mistimed a lofted drive off Trent Boult to give Mumbai Indians a much-needed breakthrough.
We were all waiting for a Virat Kohli masterclass against the Mumbai Indians today but unfortunately, it turned out to be an anti-climax as the legendary cricketer endured a painstaking 11-ball 3, extending his lean run of form. It was quite an uncharacteristic knock from Virat. He looked uncharacteristically nervous in his footmark, a vivid reflection of a batsman searching for runs.
Virat Kohli tonight:
Runs: 3⃣
Balls: 1⃣1⃣He averages 6.00 after three innings in #IPL2020#RCBvsMI pic.twitter.com/XjhZUPSHpz
— Wisden India (@WisdenIndia) September 28, 2020
Rahul Chahar deserved the wicket as he had troubled Virat throughout the innings, eventually inducing thee legendary batsman into an ill-fated drive, only for Rohit Sharma to catch it at short cover.
Devdutt Padikkal then proceeded to up the ante as he smashed James Pattinson for back-to-back sixes to bring up his 2nd IPL fifty. AB de Villiers, on the other hand, looked in sublime form right from the outset, taking down the MI attack like only he can.
https://twitter.com/ChanduThEBraNd/status/1310607341155352576
AB de Villiers took Bumrah for 17 runs in the next over and in the process registered his 2nd 50 of the tournament besides scaling the 4500-run barrier in his IPL career. His takedown of Bumrah and Shivam Dube’s annihilation of James Pattinson in the final over [3 sixes] meant, RCB eventually posted 3-201 in 20 overs, smashing 78 runs in the last 5 overs.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to RCB’s nail-biting Super-Over win over MI-
Best league in the world !! Enough said #ipl #IPL2020 #MIvsRCB
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) September 28, 2020
Two great super overs. We thought we had seen it all yesterday. And now this. Just the best tournament in world cricket. #Dream11IPL
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 28, 2020
Fewest runs scored in Super Over by team batting first in IPL:
3 – KXIP v DC, 2020 (Rabada)
7 – MI v RCB, 2020 (Saini)
8 – SRH v MI, 2019 (Bumrah)
9 – CSK v KXIP, 2010 (Theron)#IPL2020 #RCBvMI— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) September 28, 2020
How can you not like cricket ?
— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) September 28, 2020
Mayank Agarwal, now Ishan Kishan… what is this trend of hard-hitting top-scorers not coming out to bat in Super Overs?! #RCBvMI #IPL2020
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) September 28, 2020
Navdeep Saini concedes just the one boundary and picks Pollard in the Super Over
RCB need 8
? https://t.co/Z8HOf7FfxY#RCBvMI | #IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/y9VUZYEWvo
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 28, 2020
Ishan Kishan, what a return to the side. I want to hug him right now irrespective of the result. Lit af man. #IPL
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) September 28, 2020
NO. WAY. *goosebumps*
This IPL match is insane. Unbelievable entertainment.
Congrats Ishan Kishan – out on 99 after a sterling effort for Mumbai Indians. They need 5 from the last ball to beat AB’s RCB
— Elma Smit (@Elmakapelma) September 28, 2020
No problem Ishan Kishan
Even if you got out
You played like a boss@ishankishan51 faaaaduuuu— Ashish Chanchlani (@ashchanchlani) September 28, 2020
Wow, how much is enough! What is safe! Ishan Kishan! Little fellow, huge power. Pollard! Go up the order!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 28, 2020
This is the beauty of @IPL what a match u beauty @ishankishan51 one of the best knock ??????? and @KieronPollard55 powerful hitting always treat to watch ??? @mipaltan
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) September 28, 2020
Most Runs in Overs 16-20 in a T20 Run Chase
90 – TKR v STLS – CPL 2018 – Won
89 – MI v RCB – IPL 2020 – Tied (Today)
86 – RR v KXIP – IPL 2020 – Won (Yesterday)
84 – Sussex v Gloucestershire – Blast 2015 – Won
82 – KKR v RCB – IPL 2019 – Lost#IPL2020 #RCBvMI— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) September 28, 2020
SPEECHLESS! ???@ishankishan51 @KieronPollard55 #RCBvMI #IPL2020
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 28, 2020
What is happening! 2nd Super over in a week! Unbelievable if you are watching soap operas pls stop, there is a prime time reality TV show happening every night at 7.30 IST its the @IPL! #RCBvsMI #MIvsRCB #IPL2020
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) September 28, 2020
Jeepers gentlemen!!! You guys are playing some serious cricket in the UAE.. ??? #IPL2020
— Morne Morkel (@mornemorkel65) September 28, 2020
Super over Just Wooooooooww #IPL2020
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) September 28, 2020
Ha Ha Ha… this is an unbelievable match.
Aur kya kahein! #IPL2020 #RCBvMI— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 28, 2020
This is just madness!!#MIvsRCB #ipl #bowlerstotheslaughter
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) September 28, 2020
Remembering to cross is an absolute masterstroke from Pollard. The clarity of thought! Outrageous! #IPL2020 #RCBvMI
— Ben Jones (@benjonescricket) September 28, 2020
Geez this is entertainment! #IPL2020
— Rassie van der Dussen (@Rassie72) September 28, 2020
Whoever wins this is ridiculous power from Pollard and Ishan Kishan. Back to back thrillers. We love IPL.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) September 28, 2020
IPL delivering more entertainment this evening ???#IPL2020 Young guns leading the way this tournament ???
— Robin John Peterson (@robbie13flair) September 28, 2020
Super over out of nowhere.. once again a very exciting game! #IPL2020 @mipaltan vs @RCBTweets
— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) September 28, 2020
Someone tell me you don’t like cricket ??♂️ #differentgravy #IPL2020 best T20 league in the game
— Alex Tudor (@alextudorcoach) September 28, 2020
Well at least I’m on my couch ? #IPL2020
— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) September 28, 2020
Oh my word, the @IPL is unreal!! Last night amazing, the last 20 mins, just ridiculous!!! Bring on the Super over !!!! #MIvRCB
— Neil Fairbrother (@Harv366) September 28, 2020
Love it ? #superover #IPL
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) September 28, 2020
Crazy match another super over @mipaltan vs @RCBTweets outstanding batting by @ishankishan51 lil man can hit big sixes.. and one and only @KieronPollard55 the sixer king ? #IPL2020
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 28, 2020
Yesterday #RR made 86 in their last 4.3 overs.
Tonight #MI made 89 in their last five when they needed 90.#IPL2020#MIvRCB#RCBvsMI #IPL— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) September 28, 2020
Cmon india .. don’t go any where it’s IPL….fasten ur seat belts .. just WOW..@bcci @IPL
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) September 28, 2020
This years @IPL has been incredible … Still without question the market leader for all T20 tournaments … So many games go down to the wire … !!! @cricbuzz
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 28, 2020
10 fielders not enough when Pollard is in this mood, clearing the boundary repeatedly
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) September 28, 2020
49 runs in last 2 overs with 27 from Zampa and 22 from Chahal in this ground – incredible from Pollard and Ishan.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 28, 2020
Who is going to stop Pollard?! The power in those hands.. #RCBvsMI
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) September 28, 2020
Kieron Pollard in T20s in 2020
Innings : 12
Runs : 347
Scoring Rate : 12.31 rpo
Impact : +8.5Pollard hasn't scored quicker in a calendar year compared to 2020. He hasn't had a better impact in year in T20s before 2020. Batting at his best in the format.#IPL2020 #RCBvMI
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) September 28, 2020
FIFTY!
It has been an absolute carnage here. @KieronPollard55 has been at it from the word go and brings up his half-century off 20 deliveries.
Will he take his team home tonight? #Dream11IPL #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/nT2SOkZxlk
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 28, 2020
As expected Pollard. Pollard. Fucking Pollard.
— arfan (@Im__Arfan) September 28, 2020
Zampa to Pollard: 4⃣6⃣6⃣2⃣6⃣3⃣?
Are we witnessing another incredible chase?#MIvRCB #IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/iU0V7StqFP
— Wisden India (@WisdenIndia) September 28, 2020
Pawan Negi with another great catch in the deep.
Adam Zampa picks up his first wicket of #Dream11IPL 2020. Hardik Pandya departs.
Live – https://t.co/ubNrhzZQsp #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/oBXhMB3HFc
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 28, 2020
I-Shandaar. Those two sixes off Saini were class. That back niggle might keep Tiwary on the bench for longer now. #RCBvMI #IPL2020
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1310623237378801664
Spell of IPL2020? Take a bow Washi. #IPL2020 #RCBvsMI
— BALAJI (@deep_extracover) September 28, 2020
Washington, what a bowler. That's where u bowl him. He is terrific with the new ball #RCBvMI #IPL2020
— AD (@cricadharsh) September 28, 2020
Mumbai boy Dube doing some serious damage to the Mumbai Indians. Far too often, he loses shape while going for the big hits. Has timed them superbly today.
— Shashank Kishore (@captainshanky) September 28, 2020
AB de Villiers has scored 13 fifties in his last 26 IPL innings… His last 3 innings against Mumbai Indians
55* (24)
75 (51) -> run out
70* (41)
That's total 200 runs in 116 balls #RCBvMI— JSK (@imjsk27) September 28, 2020
5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ runs
■■■■■■■■■■■□□□ NOW LOADING….#PlayBold #IPL2020 #WeAreChallengers #Dream11IPL #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/HTl4UMO4eS
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/Yours_Ankur/status/1310607715903762432
https://twitter.com/AyushRa49378158/status/1310608256721547266
I don’t think @ABdeVilliers17 is worried about rust @bhogleharsha ; he is probably more concerned about being able to touch his toes tomorrow after this sublime cameo, and 20 overs of ‘keeping ? https://t.co/fLPYX8BaUO
— Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8) September 28, 2020
FIFTY!
AB de Villiers is on fire here in Dubai. Brings up a splendid half-century with a MAXIMUM.#RCBvMI #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/k6VcfxEn15
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 28, 2020
He is such a legend this @ABdeVilliers17. Just a legend. Chrome plated, won't ever rust!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 28, 2020
AB deeee?
— Robin (@robin_rounder) September 28, 2020
Virat and Bumrah both looking a shadow of themselves. All's well. ?
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) September 28, 2020
Kohli and Bumrah both out of form. What a horrible time to be an Indian fan ? #IPL2020
— Udit (@udit_buch) September 28, 2020
DEVDUTT PADIKKAL — 2nd IPL FIFTY
53 runs | 37 balls | 5 fours | 2 sixes
What. A. Find! #IPL2020 #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/LJ4VNtT02d
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) September 28, 2020
Samson, Gill and now Padikkal. All on the opposite side but India's future looks bright ?#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #MI #Dream11IPL #RCBvMI
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) September 28, 2020
Virat Kohli hasn't crossed 25 runs in his last 8 IPL innings.
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) September 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/mscsk7/status/1310592776703107072
गणपती बाप्पा मोरया, पहिली विकेट लवकर द्या!
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) September 28, 2020
Aaron Finch – Attacking Shots in the Powerplay
v #SRH – 50%
v #KXIP – 40%
v #MI – 65%Finch's intent today has quite clearly been a lot more compared with last two games along with being the most measured so far.#IPL2020 #RCBvMI
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) September 28, 2020
Finch look determined, feeling confident & there is a sense of dedication in both Finch & Paddikal. Both Proving worth as Openers. Good to see, after mailing from KXIP, seems harsh words & strong talk took place from VK & Hesson. RCB need after this start atleast 185.#RCBvMI
— Rishabh Wadhwa (@Cric_Rishabh) September 28, 2020
Heartwarming. RCB chants in an empty stadium. #RCBvMI
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) September 28, 2020
What Finch is going through only Finch knows. #MIvRCB
— Vikram Sathaye (@vikramsathaye) September 28, 2020
Finch is eating up all of RCB's share of luck
— The Bad Doctor (@DOCTORATLARGE) September 28, 2020
Finch is like if you gonna hurt me there, I'm gonna hurt you everywhere. #MIvRCB
— Manya (@CSKian716) September 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/Ansh10187/status/1310585662924496896?s=19
Clear intent from RCB to go hell for leather in Powerplay.
That drop may bother MI if Finch gets off and scores big.
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) September 28, 2020
Oh no! That would have hurt.
That hit Finch hard and the opener went down right away. At the end of it though, all was well.https://t.co/vqYAUAQR07 #Dream11IPL #RCBvMI
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/FarziCricketer/status/1310581748732837888?s=19
Tewatia wouldn't have flinched.#IPL2020
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) September 28, 2020