Abu Dhabi, Nov. 2: Both Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore will go all out when they face off in their all-important Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
The Capitals and Challengers will both look to arrest their slide as they look to secure a top-two finish in the points table.
While the Shreyas Iyer-led Capitals have lost four games on the trot, the Virat Kohli-led Challengers have lost three consecutive games.
While a top two spot is at stake, the fate of the loser will be at the mercy of the other teams.
Capitals who were on a superb run in the first half of the tournament, is currently on a dismal run. Both the batsmen and bowlers don’t look as lethal as they did at the onset of the tournament.
In the Challengers camp, their dependency on star players AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli has cost them as the duo didn’t fire in the last two games and the Bangalore team fell to crushing losses.
Both sides will have to bring out their A-game in Abu Dhabi as they look to stop their losing streak and secure the important win.
Here, mykhel brings you the Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match updates.
FOUR! And Delhi Capitals win by six wickets and seal the second spot on the points table.
SIX! Slips through Chahal's fingers at deep square. 7 needed off 10
A wide to begin Siraj's over
WICKET!! Sundar removes Rahane. After a solid knock Rahane goes for 60 off 46 as Dube picks him up at short third. DC at 136/4 in 17.2 overs. Delhi need 17 runs in 16 balls.
Washington Sundar in for the 18th over. Two to begin the over
Six runs and a wicket for Shahbaz in his final over. Capitals need 19 off 18
WICKET! Siraj picks up the skipper at long-on. Second wicket for Shahbaz. Delhi at 130/3. The Capitals need 22 off 21 to win
Timeout. 16 overs done. Delhi need 25 off 24
Chahal back for his final over. Two singles to begin the over
50 up for Rahane! Well played knock from Rahane as he brings up his 28th IPL half-century off 37 deliveries. DC at 121/2 after 15 overs.
Chahal gives away 6 runs in his third over. Shahbaz back for his third over
OUT!!! Shahbaz hands RCB the important wicket. Dhawan goes as he is caught by Shivam Dube at short fine. Dhawan goes for 54 off 41. Delhi at 107/2 in 12.4 overs.
RCB need wickets now
Unless #RCB get a wicket or three soon, they’ll be at the mercy of #SRH to beat #MI. Asking a lot considering how Mumbai have played this season
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 2, 2020
FOUR! Shikhar Dhawan brings up his 40th IPL fifty with a boundary. Dhawan's half-century comes off 37 deliveries. Delhi at 95/1
Good over for RCB as Ahmed gives away only five runs
Good over from Washington Sundar as only 4 runs come off it. DC at 66/1 after 8 overs
No turn for Chahal. 9 runs come off the over.
Powerplay done. Chahal comes into the attack. A single to begin the over
Good over for the Capitals as 11 runs come off it. The powerplay ends. Delhi at 53/1 after six overs.
FOUR! Rahane sends this one past mid-off
FOUR! Rahane hits Udana for a boundary of the second delivery as he sends it past extra cover
Udana to bowl the final over of the powerplay
Eight runs come off Sundar's first over. DC at 42/1 after five overs
FOUR! Rahane pumps it straight past right of square leg
Six off Siraj's second over. Delhi Capitals at 34/1 in four overs.
9 runs come off Morris' over. Strong start from Delhi despite Shaw's wicket
Morris into the attack. FOUR to begin the over. Dhawan sends it fine of short third man. Delhi at 23/1 in 2.2 overs.
WICKET! Siraj removes Shaw after opener handed Delhi flying start
Delhi begin chase. 11 come off the first over.
Good show from Capitals as they restrict RCB to 152/7