Right then, Lucknow have the momentum with them courtesy of the strong finish with the bat. The wicket is on the slower side, and if the dew does not arrive, Lucknow have the resources to defend this total. On the other hand, Hyderabad have a tricky task ahead on a surface that is on the slower side, and shot-making isn't as easy as some of the previous games held at this venue. It should be an interesting chase. Join us back in a bit.
Ayush Badoni is up for a chat. He says that the wicket was on the slower side and aimed to take it deep. He adds that he backed himself and didn't want to throw his wicket. He mentions that it is difficult to hit since ball one and he planned to find the gaps targeting the short boundary. Reckons that 165 is a good score if the dew doesn't come in.
As for Hyderabad, they were disciplined for the first 13 overs but let the pressure release thereafter, conceding 92 runs in the next 7 overs.  Through's, Bhuvneshwar Kumar's twin blows in his first spell of three overs, Hyderabad had the desired start. Introduced inside the Powerplay, Shahbaz Ahmed too did a good job of keeping things tight. Overs 7-13 saw Hyderabad continue to keep a leash on the scoring rate and mix the pace up well to not allow Lucknow batters to gain any sort of momentum
Lucknow finish on a high to end up with 165 runs on the board! It has been the Pooran-Badoni show that has helped the visitors post a total, which did not look possible at the 13th over mark. After opting to bat first, Lucknow had a far-from-ideal Powerplay, which saw them lose Quinton de Kock and Marcus Stoinis. As a result, they could only manage 27 runs in that phase, Lucknow's lowest Powerplay score of the season. KL Rahul perished in his quest to break free while Krunal Pandya, sent in at
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, ! BRILLIANT EFFOR BY NITISH KUMAR REDDY! Pat Cummins bowls a full toss around the off pole. Nicholas Pooran gets low and slaps it over point. Nitish Kumar Reddy leaps in the air and tries to push it back in the field. The third umpires review the footage and find the ball to be in contact with the cushions. It is a boundary to end the innings and it was all about the partnership between Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, ! CLASSY! Pat Cummins serves it on a good length outside off. Nicholas Pooran opens up the face of his bat and guides it past backward point. He finds the gap yet again and earns himself four more runs.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, A bit short and outside off. Nicholas Pooran punches it to long off to run a couple of runs.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, ! POWERFUL! Pat Cummins goes too full and wide outside off. Nicholas Pooran carves it over short third. The ball bounces off to the fence for another boundary in the final over.
Pat Cummins to Ayush Badoni, On a length now outside off. Ayush Badoni slaps it to deep point and runs a single.
Pat Cummins to Ayush Badoni, ! LOVELY SHOT! Pat Cummins misses the yorker and bowls it on leg. Ayush Badoni switches hands and paddles it through the gap at point. The ball runs off to the fence for four runs to begin the over.
It will be Pat Cummins to bowl the final over. He has gone for 28 runs from his 3 overs. Also, T Natarajan has been subbed off and Abhishek Sharma comes in as the Impact Player for Hyderabad.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, ! POOR DELIVERY! A juicy full toss on middle. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards deep square leg. The ball races off to the cushions for four more runs off this over. T Natarajan ends his spell poorly.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, FIFTY FOR AYUSH BADONI! BRILLIANT BATTING! T Natarajan serves it full and outside off. Ayush Badoni carves it to deep point and runs a single to get to his half-century. While others have struggled on this surface, Badoni has batted with relative ease and he is taking his side to a competitive total here.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, A wide yorker, nailed to perfection. Ayush Badoni fails to dig it out and the keeper collects it.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! SPLENDID! T Natarajan bowls a juicy full toss outside off. Ayush Badoni slaps it wide enough to clear the fielder at cover. The deep is vacant and the ball has a free run to the fence for another boundary.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, On the shorter length and over off. Ayush Badoni pulls it to mid-wicket to run a brace.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! UP AND OVER! T Natarajan delivers it full and on off. Ayush Badoni lofts it over mid off and the ball runs off to the fence for four more runs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush Badoni, Agan the yorker, following the batter down the leg side. Ayush Badoni digs it out to mid-wicket and Nitish Kumar Reddy makes sure that the batters aren't able to run two.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Nicholas Pooran, Nails the yorker again on the sticks. Nicholas Pooran drives it to mid off for one more run. That is brilliant bowling.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush Badoni, Short and over off now. Ayush Badoni pulls it to mid on for yet another run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Nicholas Pooran, On a length and outside off. Nicholas Pooran drives it to deep cover and runs one more. That is some tight bowling.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Nicholas Pooran, Too full and outside off. Nicholas Pooran drives it only to find the fielder near cover.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush Badoni, A yorker to start on middle. Ayush Badoni digs it out to mid off and runs to the other end for a single.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Nails the yorker on leg. Ayush Badoni clips it to mid-wicket for one run.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! IN THE GAP! T Natarajan with another length delivery around off. Ayush Badoni cuts it late and the ball pierces the gap in the deep. The ball again meets the fence for consecutive boundaries.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! INNOVATIVE! T Natarajan serves it full and on off. Ayush Badoni gets low and slogs it over square leg. The ball bounces over the rope and is rewarded with four more runs.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, On a full length now on middle. Nicholas Pooran drives it down the ground for a single.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Sharp fielding! T Natarajan serves it on a length and over off. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards the cow corner and the fielder makes sure that the batters run only two.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Wide! Errs in line now. A full toss but angling down the leg side. Nicholas Pooran tries to flick it off but misses out on the connection. The umpire has signaled a wide.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, On a length and outside off. Ayush Badoni guides it to point and is quick to set off for a single.
Pat Cummins to Ayush Badoni, Drops it short again around middle. Ayush Badoni pulls it to deep square leg and ends the over with a single.
Pat Cummins to Ayush Badoni, Slow and on a length around off. Ayush Badoni punches it to mid-wicket and is quick to run two more runs.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, Sticks to the hard length, keeping it outside off. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards mid-wicket to run one.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, Beaten! Pat Cummins bowls it on a length and quick outside off. Nicholas Pooran swings his blade but doesn't find any connection.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, ! LOVELY! Pat Cummins tried for the yorker on leg. Nicholas Pooran flicks it fine and the ball races off to the fine leg fence for four runs. These are much needed runs for Lucknow.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, On the good length and around off. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards the cow corner. The fielder does a great job in stopping it and the batters run a couple.
Strategic break! Lucknow have just started to rebuild their innings but they will need a lot of runs in a short while to get to a good score. Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran are putting up a great stand to the bowlers. Hyderabad, on the other hand, have been brilliant in the field. They wouldn't want to let the pressure off and hunt for a few more wickets. The pitch is favoring the bowlers and taking pace off seems like a good option.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Ayush Badoni, ! In the gap!
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, Tosses it up, full and on off, Nicholas Pooran eases it down to long off and rotates the strike.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, Slows it up and bowls it on a nagging length, on middle, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth shapes up to loft it back over the bowler's head but he is through his shot early and gets rapped on the body.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, ! BANG! Pulled away with disdain! Not a great option by Vijayakanth Viyaskanth as this is way too short, over middle, Nicholas Pooran does not miss out as he nails the pull over deep square leg for a biggie.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, Turning in, slower and shorter, on middle and leg, Nicholas Pooran adjusts well and nudges it to square leg for a single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Ayush Badoni, Drops it on a nagging length, on off, Ayush Badoni hangs back for the pull but inside edges it on the leg side for a single.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Goes searching for the yorker but ends up serving a low full toss, on middle, Ayush Badoni drills it with a straight bat to the right of the bowler for a single. A much-needed productive over for Lucknow, 17 runs off it.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! Clever, very clever! This is turning out to be a good over for Lucknow. 13 runs off the over with a ball to go. Slanting in from around the wicket, on a length, on middle and leg, Ayush Badoni walks across his stumps and scoops it over the keeper for yet another boundary.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, WIDE! On a shortish length, on off and middle, Ayush Badoni looks to pull it away initially but drops his hands and sees the ball go over his head for a wide.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, 2 runs.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! Streaky but Badoni and Lucknow will take it any way they come! Angling across the batter, on a good length, around off, Ayush Badoni swings to hit back over the bowler's head. Gets an outside edge that races down to the deep third fence for four more runs.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, WIDE! Slower and into the surface, around off, Ayush Badoni lets it go for a wide.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Four!
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Natarajan digs it in short and offers no real pace behind it, on middle, Ayush Badoni shapes up for the pull but the ball comes on slower than he anticipated and it comes off the toe-end of the bat and goes nowhere.
Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Badoni, At pace, on a back of a length, outside off, Ayush Badoni hits it square to deep point for a single.
Jaydev Unadkat to Nicholas Pooran, 1 run.
Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Badoni, Almost another blinder by Sanvir Singh! Ayush Badoni had his heart in his mouth for a second there.
Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Badoni, Does not offer any pace and bowls it at 110.3 kph, short of a length, outside off. Ayush Badoni slashes hard but ends up chopping it on the off side.
Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Badoni, Comes from around the wicket for the right-hander and bowls it on a back of a length, on off and middle, Ayush Badoni gets on his toes and turns this one to mid-wicket.
Jaydev Unadkat to Nicholas Pooran, Angling in, on a fullish length, on middle, Nicholas Pooran gets his bat down and knocks it down to long on for a single.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Slows it up and serves it on a good length, at the stumps, Ayush Badoni can only defend it on the off side. Tidy first over by Natarajan.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Keeps it on a hard length, outside off, Nicholas Pooran punches it in front of square on the off side and rotates the strike.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Angling away and bowls it on a back of a length, Ayush Badoni gets on his toes and steers it down to deep third for one.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Takes pace off slightly and bowls it on a length, Nicholas Pooran slices it down to deep third for a single.
T Natarajan to Krunal Pandya, RUN ! Hyderabad continue to make inroads through their fielding! Pat Cummins with the direct hit and Lucknow slip further.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Starts from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, at 132.8 kph, on off, Nicholas Pooran checks his shot and dabs it to the left of point for a single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Turning in a touch, on a nagging length, on middle, Krunal Pandya gets forward and stabs it down the deck.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, 1 run.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, ! Too short and Pooran pounces all over it! This is around middle, Nicholas Pooran goes back in his crease in a flash and hammers the pull to the left of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, At 94.2 kph, pushed through, on a nagging length, on off, Krunal Pandya presses forward and pushes it to long off for a run.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, Slightly slower, short and turning in, on middle, Nicholas Pooran nudges it in front of square on the leg side for one.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Drops it short and around middle and leg, Krunal Pandya whips it through square leg and gets to the other end.
Nicholas Pooran is in at number 5.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! c T Natarajan b Pat Cummins.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, A slower bouncer over middle. KL Rahul slaps it to mid-wicket for a single. That was a good delivery.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, A quick short ball, following the batter down the leg side. KL Rahul punches it to point and refuses the single.
Pat Cummins to Krunal Pandya, Quick and on a length aimed at the pads. Krunal Pandya whips it towards mid on and runs one.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, A bit short and on leg. KL Rahul clips it towards square leg and takes a single to get to the other end.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! UP AND OVER! Pat Cummins goes full and outside off. KL Rahul just lofts it over mid off and the ball bounces off to the ropes for the first four of the innings. Also, 50 comes up on the board for Lucknow in the 10th over.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth serves it full and on the pads. Krunal Pandya whips it off his pads only to find the fielder at mid on.Â
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to KL Rahul, Looped full on middle. KL Rahul drives it wide of mid off and runs a quick single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to KL Rahul, Short and a googly turning in on the batter. KL Rahul gets cramped for room and is forced to block it out.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Floated full, just outside off. Krunal Pandya clips it to mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to KL Rahul, Pitched up now on middle. KL Rahul drives it to long off and gets another one.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Back of a length and on the pads. Krunal Pandya nudges it away to square leg and takes a single to begin the over.
Strategic break! This has been a far-from-ideal start with the bat for Lucknow. They just have not been able to get going but they will look to build on that previous over that went for 17 runs, to breathe life into the innings. Hyderabad have not given much away and have not allowed the Lucknow batters to have it their way. They will look to continue in the same fashion and continue doing what has worked for them, which is to take pace and bowl stump-to-stump.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, On the shorter length again over off. Krunal Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket to end he over with a single. That was a fruitful over for Lucknow and they need a lot more of those.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, ! LOVELY SHOT! Jaydev Unadkat goes fuller now on middle. Krunal Pandya stands in his crease and plays the lofted straight drive. The ball hits the advertising boards beyond the ropes and that is the ix number 1000 for the Indian T20 League this year.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, ! POWERFUL! Jaydev Unadkat drops it short and keeps it slow. Krunal Pandya slaps it with a flat bat over long on. He puts enough power in the shot to clear the fence and that is a much-needed maximum. 999th maximum of the season.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, A slower bouncer over off. Krunal Pandya pulls it but he is too early into the shot. The ball hits the under edge and dies down on the track.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, Sticks to the good length and keeps it over off. Krunal Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket and runs a brace.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, On the hard length just outside off. Krunal Pandya blocks it away on the off side.
Jaydev Unadkat is introduced into the attack now.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Lovely! Fullish and on the pads. Krunal Pandya gets low to slog it away but gets hit on the pads instead. The appeal is turned down by the umpire.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Looped up on middle and off. Krunal Pandya pulls it towards long on to end the over with a single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Floated full, around off. Krunal Pandya guides it with a late cut towards backward point.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to KL Rahul, Shortish again, around off. KL Rahul slaps it to mid off to rotate the strike.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Tossed up this time on middle. Krunal Pandya reverse paddles it and sends it to short third to run a single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Full and just outside off. Krunal Pandya blocks it out watchfully.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, on debut, comes into the attack.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Brilliant bowling. Floated full on off. KL Rahul drives it to mid off and that is the slowest Powerplay for Lucknow this season. They sit on 27 runs after the loss of 2 wickets.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Drops it short again angling outside off. KL Rahul rocks back and slaps it to the fielder at cover.
Shahbaz Ahmed to Krunal Pandya, Tossed up on off. Krunal Pandya clips it to square leg to run one.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Action replay of the previous ball. Full and on off. KL Rahul drives it towards long off but this time only manages a single.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Fuller now on the off pole. KL Rahul drives it wide of long off and runs back for a couple.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, A bit short and outside off. KL Rahul slaps it to Pat Cummins at covers.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Good-length delivery, outside off, KL Rahul runs it down to the left of backward point and calls Krunal Pandya through for a quick run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, No run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, No run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Krunal Pandya, 1 run.
Yes, it is a fair catch as the replays show that Sanvir Singh has taken a brilliant catch diving forward from mid on. Marcus Stoinis doesn't look too happy about the decision but he will have to depart and all credit goes to Sanvir Singh.
Who will walk out next?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, ! CAUGHT! Brilliance in the field by Hyderabad, yet again!
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Leg bye! Full and on the pads, there to be helped away, KL Rahul uses his feet but fails to get the shot away. The ball rolls off his front pad and rolls away on the leg side for a leg bye.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Fires it in, full and on off, KL Rahul shapes up to ease it down the ground but gets it off the inside half of the bat to long on for one.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Given LBW but KL Rahul successfully overturns the decision! A loud shout and up goes the finger! KL Rahul takes the review straight away and indicates to Marcus Stoinis that it has hit his gloves.
Shahbaz Ahmed to Marcus Stoinis, Gets a hint of away turn, slower and fuller, on off, Marcus Stoinis works it down to long off for one.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Attacks the stumps, on a nagging length, KL Rahul hits it along the ground to long off and gets to the other end.
Shahbaz Ahmed to Marcus Stoinis, Fires it in flat and short, around the off-stump line, Marcus Stoinis stays leg side of the ball and punches it to long off for a run.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Starts off with a flighted delivery, full and on middle, KL Rahul presses forward and pushes it down to long off for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Lands it on a back of a length, around off, KL Rahul stabs it down in front of backward point for one more run. End of a successful over for Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hyderabad.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Full again in the corridor of off, KL Rahul covers the line of the ball and drives it well again but can't pierce the in-field on the off side.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Pitches it up in search of swing, on off, KL Rahul gets his weight on the front foot and nails the drive but can't get it past cover.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, This is on a short of a good length, on off, Marcus Stoinis pats it with a straight bat to the right of cover for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, No run.
Marcus Stoinis walks out to bat at number 3.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, ! WHAT A GRAB! Brilliant awareness in the deep by Nitish Kumar Reddy! The crowd erupts and it is Bhuvneshwar Kumar with the first strike for Hyderabad. Bowls it with an upright seam, on a hard length, on middle and leg, Quinton de Kock clears his front leg and looks to go big behind square on the leg side. Plays his favourite pick-up shot but does not get the desired elevation this time. Hits it flat towards deep backward square leg. Nitish Kumar
Has Nitish Kumar Reddy taken a stunner?
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Keeps it on a back of a length, outside off, KL Rahul gets on his toes nicely and glides it with an open bat face to the left of deep backward point for a couple of runs. An expensive first over from the Hyderabad skipper.
Pat Cummins to Quinton de Kock, At the batter, on a hard length, Quinton de Kock plays the pick-up shot and hits it on the bounce to deep backward square leg. They cross.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Pulls his length back and bowls it on off, KL Rahul waits back in his crease and steers it wide of backward point for a single.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! SHOT! As good as it gets!
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Angling in, on a good length, on middle and leg, KL Rahul shows a straight bat and knocks it down to mid on.
The Birthday boy and the skipper, Pat Cummins will operate from the opposite end.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Hyderabad go up in unison for caught behind but it does not look to have come off the bat. Pat Cummins has a quiet word with the bowler and decides against the review.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Serves it around the pads, on a length, KL Rahul gets his bat out in front of the pads and works it away with the angle between mid-wicket and mid on for one more run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Gets the ball to hoop back in, on a good length, on off, KL Rahul advances down the track and presents a straight bat to defend it down the deck.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Quinton de Kock gets off the mark now! Shaping away, on a hard length, outside off, Quinton de Kock hangs back and cuts it late to deep point for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, At 131 kph, pitched up and going across the left-hander, outside off, Quinton de Kock leans on it and drives it to wide mid off.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, KL Rahul and Lucknow are underway! Starts off on a back of a length, on off, a hint of away movement, KL Rahul uses his feet and rides the bounce to dab it in front of backward point for a single to open his account.
We are all set to begin. The two umpires walk out to the middle. The fielders discuss last-moment plans and take their respective positions on the field. Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul are the opening batters for Lucknow. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been handed the new ball and is raring to go. Let's go...
The captain of Hyderabad, Pat Cummins says that they would have batted first as well. Tells that he is not too upset as they have also won while bowling first. Feels that the toss is not super important as the games here have been high-scoring. States that the competition is pretty tough and they need to keep winning till the end. Adds that winning this game is important. Shares that they have been a bit off in the past few games and will look to change that. Informs that Sanvir Singh comes in
Lucknow (Playing XI) - Quinton de Kock (In for Ashton Turner), KL Rahul (C/WK), Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Krishnappa Gowtham (In for Mohsin Khan), Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq.
Hyderabad (Playing XI) - Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanvir Singh (In for Mayank Agarwal), Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (On debut) (In for Marco Jansen), T Natarajan
The captain of Lucknow, KL Rahul says that they will bat first. Mentions that the surface looks good and they want to put some runs on the board. Adds that they will play it like any other game and mentions that it is important for them to hold their nerves to get control of the game. Also says that the first six overs will be crucial. Feels that home support makes a big difference but playing away games is about knowing the conditions. Says that Quinton de Kock comes in and Mohsin Khan misse
Impact players nominated by Lucknow - Yudhvir Singh, Ashton Turner, M. Siddharth, Amit Mishra and Devdutt Padikkal.
Impact players nominated by Hyderabad - Umran Malik, Mayank Agarwal, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar and Abhishek Sharma.
Welcome back for the second essay.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, Lucknow have the momentum with them courtesy of the strong finish with the bat. The wicket is on the slower side, and if the dew does not arrive, Lucknow have the resources to defend this total. On the other hand, Hyderabad have a tricky task ahead on a surface that is on the slower side, and shot-making isn't as easy as some of the previous games held at this venue. It should be an interesting chase. Join us back in a bit.
Ayush Badoni is up for a chat. He says that the wicket was on the slower side and aimed to take it deep. He adds that he backed himself and didn't want to throw his wicket. He mentions that it is difficult to hit since ball one and he planned to find the gaps targeting the short boundary. Reckons that 165 is a good score if the dew doesn't come in.
As for Hyderabad, they were disciplined for the first 13 overs but let the pressure release thereafter, conceding 92 runs in the next 7 overs.  Through's, Bhuvneshwar Kumar's twin blows in his first spell of three overs, Hyderabad had the desired start. Introduced inside the Powerplay, Shahbaz Ahmed too did a good job of keeping things tight. Overs 7-13 saw Hyderabad continue to keep a leash on the scoring rate and mix the pace up well to not allow Lucknow batters to gain any sort of momentum
Lucknow finish on a high to end up with 165 runs on the board! It has been the Pooran-Badoni show that has helped the visitors post a total, which did not look possible at the 13th over mark. After opting to bat first, Lucknow had a far-from-ideal Powerplay, which saw them lose Quinton de Kock and Marcus Stoinis. As a result, they could only manage 27 runs in that phase, Lucknow's lowest Powerplay score of the season. KL Rahul perished in his quest to break free while Krunal Pandya, sent in at
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, ! BRILLIANT EFFOR BY NITISH KUMAR REDDY! Pat Cummins bowls a full toss around the off pole. Nicholas Pooran gets low and slaps it over point. Nitish Kumar Reddy leaps in the air and tries to push it back in the field. The third umpires review the footage and find the ball to be in contact with the cushions. It is a boundary to end the innings and it was all about the partnership between Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, ! CLASSY! Pat Cummins serves it on a good length outside off. Nicholas Pooran opens up the face of his bat and guides it past backward point. He finds the gap yet again and earns himself four more runs.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, A bit short and outside off. Nicholas Pooran punches it to long off to run a couple of runs.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, ! POWERFUL! Pat Cummins goes too full and wide outside off. Nicholas Pooran carves it over short third. The ball bounces off to the fence for another boundary in the final over.
Pat Cummins to Ayush Badoni, On a length now outside off. Ayush Badoni slaps it to deep point and runs a single.
Pat Cummins to Ayush Badoni, ! LOVELY SHOT! Pat Cummins misses the yorker and bowls it on leg. Ayush Badoni switches hands and paddles it through the gap at point. The ball runs off to the fence for four runs to begin the over.
It will be Pat Cummins to bowl the final over. He has gone for 28 runs from his 3 overs. Also, T Natarajan has been subbed off and Abhishek Sharma comes in as the Impact Player for Hyderabad.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, ! POOR DELIVERY! A juicy full toss on middle. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards deep square leg. The ball races off to the cushions for four more runs off this over. T Natarajan ends his spell poorly.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, FIFTY FOR AYUSH BADONI! BRILLIANT BATTING! T Natarajan serves it full and outside off. Ayush Badoni carves it to deep point and runs a single to get to his half-century. While others have struggled on this surface, Badoni has batted with relative ease and he is taking his side to a competitive total here.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, A wide yorker, nailed to perfection. Ayush Badoni fails to dig it out and the keeper collects it.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! SPLENDID! T Natarajan bowls a juicy full toss outside off. Ayush Badoni slaps it wide enough to clear the fielder at cover. The deep is vacant and the ball has a free run to the fence for another boundary.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, On the shorter length and over off. Ayush Badoni pulls it to mid-wicket to run a brace.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! UP AND OVER! T Natarajan delivers it full and on off. Ayush Badoni lofts it over mid off and the ball runs off to the fence for four more runs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush Badoni, Agan the yorker, following the batter down the leg side. Ayush Badoni digs it out to mid-wicket and Nitish Kumar Reddy makes sure that the batters aren't able to run two.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Nicholas Pooran, Nails the yorker again on the sticks. Nicholas Pooran drives it to mid off for one more run. That is brilliant bowling.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush Badoni, Short and over off now. Ayush Badoni pulls it to mid on for yet another run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Nicholas Pooran, On a length and outside off. Nicholas Pooran drives it to deep cover and runs one more. That is some tight bowling.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Nicholas Pooran, Too full and outside off. Nicholas Pooran drives it only to find the fielder near cover.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush Badoni, A yorker to start on middle. Ayush Badoni digs it out to mid off and runs to the other end for a single.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Nails the yorker on leg. Ayush Badoni clips it to mid-wicket for one run.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! IN THE GAP! T Natarajan with another length delivery around off. Ayush Badoni cuts it late and the ball pierces the gap in the deep. The ball again meets the fence for consecutive boundaries.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! INNOVATIVE! T Natarajan serves it full and on off. Ayush Badoni gets low and slogs it over square leg. The ball bounces over the rope and is rewarded with four more runs.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, On a full length now on middle. Nicholas Pooran drives it down the ground for a single.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Sharp fielding! T Natarajan serves it on a length and over off. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards the cow corner and the fielder makes sure that the batters run only two.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Wide! Errs in line now. A full toss but angling down the leg side. Nicholas Pooran tries to flick it off but misses out on the connection. The umpire has signaled a wide.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, On a length and outside off. Ayush Badoni guides it to point and is quick to set off for a single.
Pat Cummins to Ayush Badoni, Drops it short again around middle. Ayush Badoni pulls it to deep square leg and ends the over with a single.
Pat Cummins to Ayush Badoni, Slow and on a length around off. Ayush Badoni punches it to mid-wicket and is quick to run two more runs.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, Sticks to the hard length, keeping it outside off. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards mid-wicket to run one.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, Beaten! Pat Cummins bowls it on a length and quick outside off. Nicholas Pooran swings his blade but doesn't find any connection.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, ! LOVELY! Pat Cummins tried for the yorker on leg. Nicholas Pooran flicks it fine and the ball races off to the fine leg fence for four runs. These are much needed runs for Lucknow.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, On the good length and around off. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards the cow corner. The fielder does a great job in stopping it and the batters run a couple.
Strategic break! Lucknow have just started to rebuild their innings but they will need a lot of runs in a short while to get to a good score. Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran are putting up a great stand to the bowlers. Hyderabad, on the other hand, have been brilliant in the field. They wouldn't want to let the pressure off and hunt for a few more wickets. The pitch is favoring the bowlers and taking pace off seems like a good option.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Ayush Badoni, ! In the gap!
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, Tosses it up, full and on off, Nicholas Pooran eases it down to long off and rotates the strike.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, Slows it up and bowls it on a nagging length, on middle, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth shapes up to loft it back over the bowler's head but he is through his shot early and gets rapped on the body.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, ! BANG! Pulled away with disdain! Not a great option by Vijayakanth Viyaskanth as this is way too short, over middle, Nicholas Pooran does not miss out as he nails the pull over deep square leg for a biggie.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, Turning in, slower and shorter, on middle and leg, Nicholas Pooran adjusts well and nudges it to square leg for a single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Ayush Badoni, Drops it on a nagging length, on off, Ayush Badoni hangs back for the pull but inside edges it on the leg side for a single.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Goes searching for the yorker but ends up serving a low full toss, on middle, Ayush Badoni drills it with a straight bat to the right of the bowler for a single. A much-needed productive over for Lucknow, 17 runs off it.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! Clever, very clever! This is turning out to be a good over for Lucknow. 13 runs off the over with a ball to go. Slanting in from around the wicket, on a length, on middle and leg, Ayush Badoni walks across his stumps and scoops it over the keeper for yet another boundary.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, WIDE! On a shortish length, on off and middle, Ayush Badoni looks to pull it away initially but drops his hands and sees the ball go over his head for a wide.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, 2 runs.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! Streaky but Badoni and Lucknow will take it any way they come! Angling across the batter, on a good length, around off, Ayush Badoni swings to hit back over the bowler's head. Gets an outside edge that races down to the deep third fence for four more runs.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, WIDE! Slower and into the surface, around off, Ayush Badoni lets it go for a wide.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Four!
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Natarajan digs it in short and offers no real pace behind it, on middle, Ayush Badoni shapes up for the pull but the ball comes on slower than he anticipated and it comes off the toe-end of the bat and goes nowhere.
Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Badoni, At pace, on a back of a length, outside off, Ayush Badoni hits it square to deep point for a single.
Jaydev Unadkat to Nicholas Pooran, 1 run.
Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Badoni, Almost another blinder by Sanvir Singh! Ayush Badoni had his heart in his mouth for a second there.
Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Badoni, Does not offer any pace and bowls it at 110.3 kph, short of a length, outside off. Ayush Badoni slashes hard but ends up chopping it on the off side.
Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Badoni, Comes from around the wicket for the right-hander and bowls it on a back of a length, on off and middle, Ayush Badoni gets on his toes and turns this one to mid-wicket.
Jaydev Unadkat to Nicholas Pooran, Angling in, on a fullish length, on middle, Nicholas Pooran gets his bat down and knocks it down to long on for a single.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Slows it up and serves it on a good length, at the stumps, Ayush Badoni can only defend it on the off side. Tidy first over by Natarajan.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Keeps it on a hard length, outside off, Nicholas Pooran punches it in front of square on the off side and rotates the strike.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Angling away and bowls it on a back of a length, Ayush Badoni gets on his toes and steers it down to deep third for one.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Takes pace off slightly and bowls it on a length, Nicholas Pooran slices it down to deep third for a single.
T Natarajan to Krunal Pandya, RUN ! Hyderabad continue to make inroads through their fielding! Pat Cummins with the direct hit and Lucknow slip further.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Starts from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, at 132.8 kph, on off, Nicholas Pooran checks his shot and dabs it to the left of point for a single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Turning in a touch, on a nagging length, on middle, Krunal Pandya gets forward and stabs it down the deck.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, 1 run.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, ! Too short and Pooran pounces all over it! This is around middle, Nicholas Pooran goes back in his crease in a flash and hammers the pull to the left of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, At 94.2 kph, pushed through, on a nagging length, on off, Krunal Pandya presses forward and pushes it to long off for a run.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, Slightly slower, short and turning in, on middle, Nicholas Pooran nudges it in front of square on the leg side for one.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Drops it short and around middle and leg, Krunal Pandya whips it through square leg and gets to the other end.
Nicholas Pooran is in at number 5.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! c T Natarajan b Pat Cummins.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, A slower bouncer over middle. KL Rahul slaps it to mid-wicket for a single. That was a good delivery.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, A quick short ball, following the batter down the leg side. KL Rahul punches it to point and refuses the single.
Pat Cummins to Krunal Pandya, Quick and on a length aimed at the pads. Krunal Pandya whips it towards mid on and runs one.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, A bit short and on leg. KL Rahul clips it towards square leg and takes a single to get to the other end.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! UP AND OVER! Pat Cummins goes full and outside off. KL Rahul just lofts it over mid off and the ball bounces off to the ropes for the first four of the innings. Also, 50 comes up on the board for Lucknow in the 10th over.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth serves it full and on the pads. Krunal Pandya whips it off his pads only to find the fielder at mid on.Â
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to KL Rahul, Looped full on middle. KL Rahul drives it wide of mid off and runs a quick single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to KL Rahul, Short and a googly turning in on the batter. KL Rahul gets cramped for room and is forced to block it out.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Floated full, just outside off. Krunal Pandya clips it to mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to KL Rahul, Pitched up now on middle. KL Rahul drives it to long off and gets another one.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Back of a length and on the pads. Krunal Pandya nudges it away to square leg and takes a single to begin the over.
Strategic break! This has been a far-from-ideal start with the bat for Lucknow. They just have not been able to get going but they will look to build on that previous over that went for 17 runs, to breathe life into the innings. Hyderabad have not given much away and have not allowed the Lucknow batters to have it their way. They will look to continue in the same fashion and continue doing what has worked for them, which is to take pace and bowl stump-to-stump.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, On the shorter length again over off. Krunal Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket to end he over with a single. That was a fruitful over for Lucknow and they need a lot more of those.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, ! LOVELY SHOT! Jaydev Unadkat goes fuller now on middle. Krunal Pandya stands in his crease and plays the lofted straight drive. The ball hits the advertising boards beyond the ropes and that is the ix number 1000 for the Indian T20 League this year.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, ! POWERFUL! Jaydev Unadkat drops it short and keeps it slow. Krunal Pandya slaps it with a flat bat over long on. He puts enough power in the shot to clear the fence and that is a much-needed maximum. 999th maximum of the season.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, A slower bouncer over off. Krunal Pandya pulls it but he is too early into the shot. The ball hits the under edge and dies down on the track.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, Sticks to the good length and keeps it over off. Krunal Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket and runs a brace.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, On the hard length just outside off. Krunal Pandya blocks it away on the off side.
Jaydev Unadkat is introduced into the attack now.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Lovely! Fullish and on the pads. Krunal Pandya gets low to slog it away but gets hit on the pads instead. The appeal is turned down by the umpire.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Looped up on middle and off. Krunal Pandya pulls it towards long on to end the over with a single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Floated full, around off. Krunal Pandya guides it with a late cut towards backward point.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to KL Rahul, Shortish again, around off. KL Rahul slaps it to mid off to rotate the strike.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Tossed up this time on middle. Krunal Pandya reverse paddles it and sends it to short third to run a single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Full and just outside off. Krunal Pandya blocks it out watchfully.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, on debut, comes into the attack.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Brilliant bowling. Floated full on off. KL Rahul drives it to mid off and that is the slowest Powerplay for Lucknow this season. They sit on 27 runs after the loss of 2 wickets.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Drops it short again angling outside off. KL Rahul rocks back and slaps it to the fielder at cover.
Shahbaz Ahmed to Krunal Pandya, Tossed up on off. Krunal Pandya clips it to square leg to run one.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Action replay of the previous ball. Full and on off. KL Rahul drives it towards long off but this time only manages a single.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Fuller now on the off pole. KL Rahul drives it wide of long off and runs back for a couple.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, A bit short and outside off. KL Rahul slaps it to Pat Cummins at covers.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Good-length delivery, outside off, KL Rahul runs it down to the left of backward point and calls Krunal Pandya through for a quick run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, No run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, No run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Krunal Pandya, 1 run.
Yes, it is a fair catch as the replays show that Sanvir Singh has taken a brilliant catch diving forward from mid on. Marcus Stoinis doesn't look too happy about the decision but he will have to depart and all credit goes to Sanvir Singh.
Who will walk out next?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, ! CAUGHT! Brilliance in the field by Hyderabad, yet again!
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Leg bye! Full and on the pads, there to be helped away, KL Rahul uses his feet but fails to get the shot away. The ball rolls off his front pad and rolls away on the leg side for a leg bye.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Fires it in, full and on off, KL Rahul shapes up to ease it down the ground but gets it off the inside half of the bat to long on for one.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Given LBW but KL Rahul successfully overturns the decision! A loud shout and up goes the finger! KL Rahul takes the review straight away and indicates to Marcus Stoinis that it has hit his gloves.
Shahbaz Ahmed to Marcus Stoinis, Gets a hint of away turn, slower and fuller, on off, Marcus Stoinis works it down to long off for one.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Attacks the stumps, on a nagging length, KL Rahul hits it along the ground to long off and gets to the other end.
Shahbaz Ahmed to Marcus Stoinis, Fires it in flat and short, around the off-stump line, Marcus Stoinis stays leg side of the ball and punches it to long off for a run.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Starts off with a flighted delivery, full and on middle, KL Rahul presses forward and pushes it down to long off for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Lands it on a back of a length, around off, KL Rahul stabs it down in front of backward point for one more run. End of a successful over for Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hyderabad.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Full again in the corridor of off, KL Rahul covers the line of the ball and drives it well again but can't pierce the in-field on the off side.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Pitches it up in search of swing, on off, KL Rahul gets his weight on the front foot and nails the drive but can't get it past cover.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, This is on a short of a good length, on off, Marcus Stoinis pats it with a straight bat to the right of cover for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, No run.
Marcus Stoinis walks out to bat at number 3.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, ! WHAT A GRAB! Brilliant awareness in the deep by Nitish Kumar Reddy! The crowd erupts and it is Bhuvneshwar Kumar with the first strike for Hyderabad. Bowls it with an upright seam, on a hard length, on middle and leg, Quinton de Kock clears his front leg and looks to go big behind square on the leg side. Plays his favourite pick-up shot but does not get the desired elevation this time. Hits it flat towards deep backward square leg. Nitish Kumar
Has Nitish Kumar Reddy taken a stunner?
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Keeps it on a back of a length, outside off, KL Rahul gets on his toes nicely and glides it with an open bat face to the left of deep backward point for a couple of runs. An expensive first over from the Hyderabad skipper.
Pat Cummins to Quinton de Kock, At the batter, on a hard length, Quinton de Kock plays the pick-up shot and hits it on the bounce to deep backward square leg. They cross.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Pulls his length back and bowls it on off, KL Rahul waits back in his crease and steers it wide of backward point for a single.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! SHOT! As good as it gets!
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Angling in, on a good length, on middle and leg, KL Rahul shows a straight bat and knocks it down to mid on.
The Birthday boy and the skipper, Pat Cummins will operate from the opposite end.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Hyderabad go up in unison for caught behind but it does not look to have come off the bat. Pat Cummins has a quiet word with the bowler and decides against the review.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Serves it around the pads, on a length, KL Rahul gets his bat out in front of the pads and works it away with the angle between mid-wicket and mid on for one more run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Gets the ball to hoop back in, on a good length, on off, KL Rahul advances down the track and presents a straight bat to defend it down the deck.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Quinton de Kock gets off the mark now! Shaping away, on a hard length, outside off, Quinton de Kock hangs back and cuts it late to deep point for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, At 131 kph, pitched up and going across the left-hander, outside off, Quinton de Kock leans on it and drives it to wide mid off.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, KL Rahul and Lucknow are underway! Starts off on a back of a length, on off, a hint of away movement, KL Rahul uses his feet and rides the bounce to dab it in front of backward point for a single to open his account.
We are all set to begin. The two umpires walk out to the middle. The fielders discuss last-moment plans and take their respective positions on the field. Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul are the opening batters for Lucknow. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been handed the new ball and is raring to go. Let's go...
The captain of Hyderabad, Pat Cummins says that they would have batted first as well. Tells that he is not too upset as they have also won while bowling first. Feels that the toss is not super important as the games here have been high-scoring. States that the competition is pretty tough and they need to keep winning till the end. Adds that winning this game is important. Shares that they have been a bit off in the past few games and will look to change that. Informs that Sanvir Singh comes in
Lucknow (Playing XI) - Quinton de Kock (In for Ashton Turner), KL Rahul (C/WK), Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Krishnappa Gowtham (In for Mohsin Khan), Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq.
Hyderabad (Playing XI) - Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanvir Singh (In for Mayank Agarwal), Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (On debut) (In for Marco Jansen), T Natarajan
The captain of Lucknow, KL Rahul says that they will bat first. Mentions that the surface looks good and they want to put some runs on the board. Adds that they will play it like any other game and mentions that it is important for them to hold their nerves to get control of the game. Also says that the first six overs will be crucial. Feels that home support makes a big difference but playing away games is about knowing the conditions. Says that Quinton de Kock comes in and Mohsin Khan misse
Impact players nominated by Lucknow - Yudhvir Singh, Ashton Turner, M. Siddharth, Amit Mishra and Devdutt Padikkal.
Impact players nominated by Hyderabad - Umran Malik, Mayank Agarwal, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar and Abhishek Sharma.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad
167/0(9.4 Overs)
Welcome back for the second essay.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, Lucknow have the momentum with them courtesy of the strong finish with the bat. The wicket is on the slower side, and if the dew does not arrive, Lucknow have the resources to defend this total. On the other hand, Hyderabad have a tricky task ahead on a surface that is on the slower side, and shot-making isn't as easy as some of the previous games held at this venue. It should be an interesting chase. Join us back in a bit.
Ayush Badoni is up for a chat. He says that the wicket was on the slower side and aimed to take it deep. He adds that he backed himself and didn't want to throw his wicket. He mentions that it is difficult to hit since ball one and he planned to find the gaps targeting the short boundary. Reckons that 165 is a good score if the dew doesn't come in.
As for Hyderabad, they were disciplined for the first 13 overs but let the pressure release thereafter, conceding 92 runs in the next 7 overs.  Through's, Bhuvneshwar Kumar's twin blows in his first spell of three overs, Hyderabad had the desired start. Introduced inside the Powerplay, Shahbaz Ahmed too did a good job of keeping things tight. Overs 7-13 saw Hyderabad continue to keep a leash on the scoring rate and mix the pace up well to not allow Lucknow batters to gain any sort of momentum
Lucknow finish on a high to end up with 165 runs on the board! It has been the Pooran-Badoni show that has helped the visitors post a total, which did not look possible at the 13th over mark. After opting to bat first, Lucknow had a far-from-ideal Powerplay, which saw them lose Quinton de Kock and Marcus Stoinis. As a result, they could only manage 27 runs in that phase, Lucknow's lowest Powerplay score of the season. KL Rahul perished in his quest to break free while Krunal Pandya, sent in at
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, ! BRILLIANT EFFOR BY NITISH KUMAR REDDY! Pat Cummins bowls a full toss around the off pole. Nicholas Pooran gets low and slaps it over point. Nitish Kumar Reddy leaps in the air and tries to push it back in the field. The third umpires review the footage and find the ball to be in contact with the cushions. It is a boundary to end the innings and it was all about the partnership between Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, ! CLASSY! Pat Cummins serves it on a good length outside off. Nicholas Pooran opens up the face of his bat and guides it past backward point. He finds the gap yet again and earns himself four more runs.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, A bit short and outside off. Nicholas Pooran punches it to long off to run a couple of runs.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, ! POWERFUL! Pat Cummins goes too full and wide outside off. Nicholas Pooran carves it over short third. The ball bounces off to the fence for another boundary in the final over.
Pat Cummins to Ayush Badoni, On a length now outside off. Ayush Badoni slaps it to deep point and runs a single.
Pat Cummins to Ayush Badoni, ! LOVELY SHOT! Pat Cummins misses the yorker and bowls it on leg. Ayush Badoni switches hands and paddles it through the gap at point. The ball runs off to the fence for four runs to begin the over.
It will be Pat Cummins to bowl the final over. He has gone for 28 runs from his 3 overs. Also, T Natarajan has been subbed off and Abhishek Sharma comes in as the Impact Player for Hyderabad.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, ! POOR DELIVERY! A juicy full toss on middle. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards deep square leg. The ball races off to the cushions for four more runs off this over. T Natarajan ends his spell poorly.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, FIFTY FOR AYUSH BADONI! BRILLIANT BATTING! T Natarajan serves it full and outside off. Ayush Badoni carves it to deep point and runs a single to get to his half-century. While others have struggled on this surface, Badoni has batted with relative ease and he is taking his side to a competitive total here.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, A wide yorker, nailed to perfection. Ayush Badoni fails to dig it out and the keeper collects it.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! SPLENDID! T Natarajan bowls a juicy full toss outside off. Ayush Badoni slaps it wide enough to clear the fielder at cover. The deep is vacant and the ball has a free run to the fence for another boundary.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, On the shorter length and over off. Ayush Badoni pulls it to mid-wicket to run a brace.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! UP AND OVER! T Natarajan delivers it full and on off. Ayush Badoni lofts it over mid off and the ball runs off to the fence for four more runs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush Badoni, Agan the yorker, following the batter down the leg side. Ayush Badoni digs it out to mid-wicket and Nitish Kumar Reddy makes sure that the batters aren't able to run two.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Nicholas Pooran, Nails the yorker again on the sticks. Nicholas Pooran drives it to mid off for one more run. That is brilliant bowling.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush Badoni, Short and over off now. Ayush Badoni pulls it to mid on for yet another run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Nicholas Pooran, On a length and outside off. Nicholas Pooran drives it to deep cover and runs one more. That is some tight bowling.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Nicholas Pooran, Too full and outside off. Nicholas Pooran drives it only to find the fielder near cover.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush Badoni, A yorker to start on middle. Ayush Badoni digs it out to mid off and runs to the other end for a single.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Nails the yorker on leg. Ayush Badoni clips it to mid-wicket for one run.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! IN THE GAP! T Natarajan with another length delivery around off. Ayush Badoni cuts it late and the ball pierces the gap in the deep. The ball again meets the fence for consecutive boundaries.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! INNOVATIVE! T Natarajan serves it full and on off. Ayush Badoni gets low and slogs it over square leg. The ball bounces over the rope and is rewarded with four more runs.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, On a full length now on middle. Nicholas Pooran drives it down the ground for a single.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Sharp fielding! T Natarajan serves it on a length and over off. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards the cow corner and the fielder makes sure that the batters run only two.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Wide! Errs in line now. A full toss but angling down the leg side. Nicholas Pooran tries to flick it off but misses out on the connection. The umpire has signaled a wide.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, On a length and outside off. Ayush Badoni guides it to point and is quick to set off for a single.
Pat Cummins to Ayush Badoni, Drops it short again around middle. Ayush Badoni pulls it to deep square leg and ends the over with a single.
Pat Cummins to Ayush Badoni, Slow and on a length around off. Ayush Badoni punches it to mid-wicket and is quick to run two more runs.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, Sticks to the hard length, keeping it outside off. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards mid-wicket to run one.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, Beaten! Pat Cummins bowls it on a length and quick outside off. Nicholas Pooran swings his blade but doesn't find any connection.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, ! LOVELY! Pat Cummins tried for the yorker on leg. Nicholas Pooran flicks it fine and the ball races off to the fine leg fence for four runs. These are much needed runs for Lucknow.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, On the good length and around off. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards the cow corner. The fielder does a great job in stopping it and the batters run a couple.
Strategic break! Lucknow have just started to rebuild their innings but they will need a lot of runs in a short while to get to a good score. Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran are putting up a great stand to the bowlers. Hyderabad, on the other hand, have been brilliant in the field. They wouldn't want to let the pressure off and hunt for a few more wickets. The pitch is favoring the bowlers and taking pace off seems like a good option.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Ayush Badoni, ! In the gap!
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, Tosses it up, full and on off, Nicholas Pooran eases it down to long off and rotates the strike.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, Slows it up and bowls it on a nagging length, on middle, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth shapes up to loft it back over the bowler's head but he is through his shot early and gets rapped on the body.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, ! BANG! Pulled away with disdain! Not a great option by Vijayakanth Viyaskanth as this is way too short, over middle, Nicholas Pooran does not miss out as he nails the pull over deep square leg for a biggie.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, Turning in, slower and shorter, on middle and leg, Nicholas Pooran adjusts well and nudges it to square leg for a single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Ayush Badoni, Drops it on a nagging length, on off, Ayush Badoni hangs back for the pull but inside edges it on the leg side for a single.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Goes searching for the yorker but ends up serving a low full toss, on middle, Ayush Badoni drills it with a straight bat to the right of the bowler for a single. A much-needed productive over for Lucknow, 17 runs off it.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! Clever, very clever! This is turning out to be a good over for Lucknow. 13 runs off the over with a ball to go. Slanting in from around the wicket, on a length, on middle and leg, Ayush Badoni walks across his stumps and scoops it over the keeper for yet another boundary.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, WIDE! On a shortish length, on off and middle, Ayush Badoni looks to pull it away initially but drops his hands and sees the ball go over his head for a wide.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, 2 runs.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! Streaky but Badoni and Lucknow will take it any way they come! Angling across the batter, on a good length, around off, Ayush Badoni swings to hit back over the bowler's head. Gets an outside edge that races down to the deep third fence for four more runs.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, WIDE! Slower and into the surface, around off, Ayush Badoni lets it go for a wide.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Four!
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Natarajan digs it in short and offers no real pace behind it, on middle, Ayush Badoni shapes up for the pull but the ball comes on slower than he anticipated and it comes off the toe-end of the bat and goes nowhere.
Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Badoni, At pace, on a back of a length, outside off, Ayush Badoni hits it square to deep point for a single.
Jaydev Unadkat to Nicholas Pooran, 1 run.
Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Badoni, Almost another blinder by Sanvir Singh! Ayush Badoni had his heart in his mouth for a second there.
Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Badoni, Does not offer any pace and bowls it at 110.3 kph, short of a length, outside off. Ayush Badoni slashes hard but ends up chopping it on the off side.
Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Badoni, Comes from around the wicket for the right-hander and bowls it on a back of a length, on off and middle, Ayush Badoni gets on his toes and turns this one to mid-wicket.
Jaydev Unadkat to Nicholas Pooran, Angling in, on a fullish length, on middle, Nicholas Pooran gets his bat down and knocks it down to long on for a single.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Slows it up and serves it on a good length, at the stumps, Ayush Badoni can only defend it on the off side. Tidy first over by Natarajan.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Keeps it on a hard length, outside off, Nicholas Pooran punches it in front of square on the off side and rotates the strike.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Angling away and bowls it on a back of a length, Ayush Badoni gets on his toes and steers it down to deep third for one.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Takes pace off slightly and bowls it on a length, Nicholas Pooran slices it down to deep third for a single.
T Natarajan to Krunal Pandya, RUN ! Hyderabad continue to make inroads through their fielding! Pat Cummins with the direct hit and Lucknow slip further.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Starts from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, at 132.8 kph, on off, Nicholas Pooran checks his shot and dabs it to the left of point for a single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Turning in a touch, on a nagging length, on middle, Krunal Pandya gets forward and stabs it down the deck.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, 1 run.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, ! Too short and Pooran pounces all over it! This is around middle, Nicholas Pooran goes back in his crease in a flash and hammers the pull to the left of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, At 94.2 kph, pushed through, on a nagging length, on off, Krunal Pandya presses forward and pushes it to long off for a run.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, Slightly slower, short and turning in, on middle, Nicholas Pooran nudges it in front of square on the leg side for one.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Drops it short and around middle and leg, Krunal Pandya whips it through square leg and gets to the other end.
Nicholas Pooran is in at number 5.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! c T Natarajan b Pat Cummins.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, A slower bouncer over middle. KL Rahul slaps it to mid-wicket for a single. That was a good delivery.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, A quick short ball, following the batter down the leg side. KL Rahul punches it to point and refuses the single.
Pat Cummins to Krunal Pandya, Quick and on a length aimed at the pads. Krunal Pandya whips it towards mid on and runs one.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, A bit short and on leg. KL Rahul clips it towards square leg and takes a single to get to the other end.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! UP AND OVER! Pat Cummins goes full and outside off. KL Rahul just lofts it over mid off and the ball bounces off to the ropes for the first four of the innings. Also, 50 comes up on the board for Lucknow in the 10th over.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth serves it full and on the pads. Krunal Pandya whips it off his pads only to find the fielder at mid on.Â
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to KL Rahul, Looped full on middle. KL Rahul drives it wide of mid off and runs a quick single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to KL Rahul, Short and a googly turning in on the batter. KL Rahul gets cramped for room and is forced to block it out.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Floated full, just outside off. Krunal Pandya clips it to mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to KL Rahul, Pitched up now on middle. KL Rahul drives it to long off and gets another one.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Back of a length and on the pads. Krunal Pandya nudges it away to square leg and takes a single to begin the over.
Strategic break! This has been a far-from-ideal start with the bat for Lucknow. They just have not been able to get going but they will look to build on that previous over that went for 17 runs, to breathe life into the innings. Hyderabad have not given much away and have not allowed the Lucknow batters to have it their way. They will look to continue in the same fashion and continue doing what has worked for them, which is to take pace and bowl stump-to-stump.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, On the shorter length again over off. Krunal Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket to end he over with a single. That was a fruitful over for Lucknow and they need a lot more of those.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, ! LOVELY SHOT! Jaydev Unadkat goes fuller now on middle. Krunal Pandya stands in his crease and plays the lofted straight drive. The ball hits the advertising boards beyond the ropes and that is the ix number 1000 for the Indian T20 League this year.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, ! POWERFUL! Jaydev Unadkat drops it short and keeps it slow. Krunal Pandya slaps it with a flat bat over long on. He puts enough power in the shot to clear the fence and that is a much-needed maximum. 999th maximum of the season.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, A slower bouncer over off. Krunal Pandya pulls it but he is too early into the shot. The ball hits the under edge and dies down on the track.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, Sticks to the good length and keeps it over off. Krunal Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket and runs a brace.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, On the hard length just outside off. Krunal Pandya blocks it away on the off side.
Jaydev Unadkat is introduced into the attack now.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Lovely! Fullish and on the pads. Krunal Pandya gets low to slog it away but gets hit on the pads instead. The appeal is turned down by the umpire.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Looped up on middle and off. Krunal Pandya pulls it towards long on to end the over with a single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Floated full, around off. Krunal Pandya guides it with a late cut towards backward point.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to KL Rahul, Shortish again, around off. KL Rahul slaps it to mid off to rotate the strike.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Tossed up this time on middle. Krunal Pandya reverse paddles it and sends it to short third to run a single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Full and just outside off. Krunal Pandya blocks it out watchfully.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, on debut, comes into the attack.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Brilliant bowling. Floated full on off. KL Rahul drives it to mid off and that is the slowest Powerplay for Lucknow this season. They sit on 27 runs after the loss of 2 wickets.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Drops it short again angling outside off. KL Rahul rocks back and slaps it to the fielder at cover.
Shahbaz Ahmed to Krunal Pandya, Tossed up on off. Krunal Pandya clips it to square leg to run one.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Action replay of the previous ball. Full and on off. KL Rahul drives it towards long off but this time only manages a single.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Fuller now on the off pole. KL Rahul drives it wide of long off and runs back for a couple.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, A bit short and outside off. KL Rahul slaps it to Pat Cummins at covers.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Good-length delivery, outside off, KL Rahul runs it down to the left of backward point and calls Krunal Pandya through for a quick run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, No run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, No run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Krunal Pandya, 1 run.
Yes, it is a fair catch as the replays show that Sanvir Singh has taken a brilliant catch diving forward from mid on. Marcus Stoinis doesn't look too happy about the decision but he will have to depart and all credit goes to Sanvir Singh.
Who will walk out next?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, ! CAUGHT! Brilliance in the field by Hyderabad, yet again!
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Leg bye! Full and on the pads, there to be helped away, KL Rahul uses his feet but fails to get the shot away. The ball rolls off his front pad and rolls away on the leg side for a leg bye.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Fires it in, full and on off, KL Rahul shapes up to ease it down the ground but gets it off the inside half of the bat to long on for one.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Given LBW but KL Rahul successfully overturns the decision! A loud shout and up goes the finger! KL Rahul takes the review straight away and indicates to Marcus Stoinis that it has hit his gloves.
Shahbaz Ahmed to Marcus Stoinis, Gets a hint of away turn, slower and fuller, on off, Marcus Stoinis works it down to long off for one.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Attacks the stumps, on a nagging length, KL Rahul hits it along the ground to long off and gets to the other end.
Shahbaz Ahmed to Marcus Stoinis, Fires it in flat and short, around the off-stump line, Marcus Stoinis stays leg side of the ball and punches it to long off for a run.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Starts off with a flighted delivery, full and on middle, KL Rahul presses forward and pushes it down to long off for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Lands it on a back of a length, around off, KL Rahul stabs it down in front of backward point for one more run. End of a successful over for Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hyderabad.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Full again in the corridor of off, KL Rahul covers the line of the ball and drives it well again but can't pierce the in-field on the off side.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Pitches it up in search of swing, on off, KL Rahul gets his weight on the front foot and nails the drive but can't get it past cover.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, This is on a short of a good length, on off, Marcus Stoinis pats it with a straight bat to the right of cover for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, No run.
Marcus Stoinis walks out to bat at number 3.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, ! WHAT A GRAB! Brilliant awareness in the deep by Nitish Kumar Reddy! The crowd erupts and it is Bhuvneshwar Kumar with the first strike for Hyderabad. Bowls it with an upright seam, on a hard length, on middle and leg, Quinton de Kock clears his front leg and looks to go big behind square on the leg side. Plays his favourite pick-up shot but does not get the desired elevation this time. Hits it flat towards deep backward square leg. Nitish Kumar
Has Nitish Kumar Reddy taken a stunner?
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Keeps it on a back of a length, outside off, KL Rahul gets on his toes nicely and glides it with an open bat face to the left of deep backward point for a couple of runs. An expensive first over from the Hyderabad skipper.
Pat Cummins to Quinton de Kock, At the batter, on a hard length, Quinton de Kock plays the pick-up shot and hits it on the bounce to deep backward square leg. They cross.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Pulls his length back and bowls it on off, KL Rahul waits back in his crease and steers it wide of backward point for a single.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! SHOT! As good as it gets!
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Angling in, on a good length, on middle and leg, KL Rahul shows a straight bat and knocks it down to mid on.
The Birthday boy and the skipper, Pat Cummins will operate from the opposite end.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Hyderabad go up in unison for caught behind but it does not look to have come off the bat. Pat Cummins has a quiet word with the bowler and decides against the review.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Serves it around the pads, on a length, KL Rahul gets his bat out in front of the pads and works it away with the angle between mid-wicket and mid on for one more run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Gets the ball to hoop back in, on a good length, on off, KL Rahul advances down the track and presents a straight bat to defend it down the deck.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Quinton de Kock gets off the mark now! Shaping away, on a hard length, outside off, Quinton de Kock hangs back and cuts it late to deep point for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, At 131 kph, pitched up and going across the left-hander, outside off, Quinton de Kock leans on it and drives it to wide mid off.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, KL Rahul and Lucknow are underway! Starts off on a back of a length, on off, a hint of away movement, KL Rahul uses his feet and rides the bounce to dab it in front of backward point for a single to open his account.
We are all set to begin. The two umpires walk out to the middle. The fielders discuss last-moment plans and take their respective positions on the field. Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul are the opening batters for Lucknow. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been handed the new ball and is raring to go. Let's go...
The captain of Hyderabad, Pat Cummins says that they would have batted first as well. Tells that he is not too upset as they have also won while bowling first. Feels that the toss is not super important as the games here have been high-scoring. States that the competition is pretty tough and they need to keep winning till the end. Adds that winning this game is important. Shares that they have been a bit off in the past few games and will look to change that. Informs that Sanvir Singh comes in
Lucknow (Playing XI) - Quinton de Kock (In for Ashton Turner), KL Rahul (C/WK), Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Krishnappa Gowtham (In for Mohsin Khan), Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq.
Hyderabad (Playing XI) - Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanvir Singh (In for Mayank Agarwal), Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (On debut) (In for Marco Jansen), T Natarajan
The captain of Lucknow, KL Rahul says that they will bat first. Mentions that the surface looks good and they want to put some runs on the board. Adds that they will play it like any other game and mentions that it is important for them to hold their nerves to get control of the game. Also says that the first six overs will be crucial. Feels that home support makes a big difference but playing away games is about knowing the conditions. Says that Quinton de Kock comes in and Mohsin Khan misse
Impact players nominated by Lucknow - Yudhvir Singh, Ashton Turner, M. Siddharth, Amit Mishra and Devdutt Padikkal.
Impact players nominated by Hyderabad - Umran Malik, Mayank Agarwal, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar and Abhishek Sharma.
Welcome back for the second essay.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, Lucknow have the momentum with them courtesy of the strong finish with the bat. The wicket is on the slower side, and if the dew does not arrive, Lucknow have the resources to defend this total. On the other hand, Hyderabad have a tricky task ahead on a surface that is on the slower side, and shot-making isn't as easy as some of the previous games held at this venue. It should be an interesting chase. Join us back in a bit.
Ayush Badoni is up for a chat. He says that the wicket was on the slower side and aimed to take it deep. He adds that he backed himself and didn't want to throw his wicket. He mentions that it is difficult to hit since ball one and he planned to find the gaps targeting the short boundary. Reckons that 165 is a good score if the dew doesn't come in.
As for Hyderabad, they were disciplined for the first 13 overs but let the pressure release thereafter, conceding 92 runs in the next 7 overs.  Through's, Bhuvneshwar Kumar's twin blows in his first spell of three overs, Hyderabad had the desired start. Introduced inside the Powerplay, Shahbaz Ahmed too did a good job of keeping things tight. Overs 7-13 saw Hyderabad continue to keep a leash on the scoring rate and mix the pace up well to not allow Lucknow batters to gain any sort of momentum
Lucknow finish on a high to end up with 165 runs on the board! It has been the Pooran-Badoni show that has helped the visitors post a total, which did not look possible at the 13th over mark. After opting to bat first, Lucknow had a far-from-ideal Powerplay, which saw them lose Quinton de Kock and Marcus Stoinis. As a result, they could only manage 27 runs in that phase, Lucknow's lowest Powerplay score of the season. KL Rahul perished in his quest to break free while Krunal Pandya, sent in at
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, ! BRILLIANT EFFOR BY NITISH KUMAR REDDY! Pat Cummins bowls a full toss around the off pole. Nicholas Pooran gets low and slaps it over point. Nitish Kumar Reddy leaps in the air and tries to push it back in the field. The third umpires review the footage and find the ball to be in contact with the cushions. It is a boundary to end the innings and it was all about the partnership between Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, ! CLASSY! Pat Cummins serves it on a good length outside off. Nicholas Pooran opens up the face of his bat and guides it past backward point. He finds the gap yet again and earns himself four more runs.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, A bit short and outside off. Nicholas Pooran punches it to long off to run a couple of runs.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, ! POWERFUL! Pat Cummins goes too full and wide outside off. Nicholas Pooran carves it over short third. The ball bounces off to the fence for another boundary in the final over.
Pat Cummins to Ayush Badoni, On a length now outside off. Ayush Badoni slaps it to deep point and runs a single.
Pat Cummins to Ayush Badoni, ! LOVELY SHOT! Pat Cummins misses the yorker and bowls it on leg. Ayush Badoni switches hands and paddles it through the gap at point. The ball runs off to the fence for four runs to begin the over.
It will be Pat Cummins to bowl the final over. He has gone for 28 runs from his 3 overs. Also, T Natarajan has been subbed off and Abhishek Sharma comes in as the Impact Player for Hyderabad.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, ! POOR DELIVERY! A juicy full toss on middle. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards deep square leg. The ball races off to the cushions for four more runs off this over. T Natarajan ends his spell poorly.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, FIFTY FOR AYUSH BADONI! BRILLIANT BATTING! T Natarajan serves it full and outside off. Ayush Badoni carves it to deep point and runs a single to get to his half-century. While others have struggled on this surface, Badoni has batted with relative ease and he is taking his side to a competitive total here.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, A wide yorker, nailed to perfection. Ayush Badoni fails to dig it out and the keeper collects it.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! SPLENDID! T Natarajan bowls a juicy full toss outside off. Ayush Badoni slaps it wide enough to clear the fielder at cover. The deep is vacant and the ball has a free run to the fence for another boundary.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, On the shorter length and over off. Ayush Badoni pulls it to mid-wicket to run a brace.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! UP AND OVER! T Natarajan delivers it full and on off. Ayush Badoni lofts it over mid off and the ball runs off to the fence for four more runs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush Badoni, Agan the yorker, following the batter down the leg side. Ayush Badoni digs it out to mid-wicket and Nitish Kumar Reddy makes sure that the batters aren't able to run two.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Nicholas Pooran, Nails the yorker again on the sticks. Nicholas Pooran drives it to mid off for one more run. That is brilliant bowling.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush Badoni, Short and over off now. Ayush Badoni pulls it to mid on for yet another run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Nicholas Pooran, On a length and outside off. Nicholas Pooran drives it to deep cover and runs one more. That is some tight bowling.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Nicholas Pooran, Too full and outside off. Nicholas Pooran drives it only to find the fielder near cover.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Ayush Badoni, A yorker to start on middle. Ayush Badoni digs it out to mid off and runs to the other end for a single.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Nails the yorker on leg. Ayush Badoni clips it to mid-wicket for one run.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! IN THE GAP! T Natarajan with another length delivery around off. Ayush Badoni cuts it late and the ball pierces the gap in the deep. The ball again meets the fence for consecutive boundaries.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! INNOVATIVE! T Natarajan serves it full and on off. Ayush Badoni gets low and slogs it over square leg. The ball bounces over the rope and is rewarded with four more runs.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, On a full length now on middle. Nicholas Pooran drives it down the ground for a single.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Sharp fielding! T Natarajan serves it on a length and over off. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards the cow corner and the fielder makes sure that the batters run only two.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Wide! Errs in line now. A full toss but angling down the leg side. Nicholas Pooran tries to flick it off but misses out on the connection. The umpire has signaled a wide.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, On a length and outside off. Ayush Badoni guides it to point and is quick to set off for a single.
Pat Cummins to Ayush Badoni, Drops it short again around middle. Ayush Badoni pulls it to deep square leg and ends the over with a single.
Pat Cummins to Ayush Badoni, Slow and on a length around off. Ayush Badoni punches it to mid-wicket and is quick to run two more runs.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, Sticks to the hard length, keeping it outside off. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards mid-wicket to run one.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, Beaten! Pat Cummins bowls it on a length and quick outside off. Nicholas Pooran swings his blade but doesn't find any connection.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, ! LOVELY! Pat Cummins tried for the yorker on leg. Nicholas Pooran flicks it fine and the ball races off to the fine leg fence for four runs. These are much needed runs for Lucknow.
Pat Cummins to Nicholas Pooran, On the good length and around off. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards the cow corner. The fielder does a great job in stopping it and the batters run a couple.
Strategic break! Lucknow have just started to rebuild their innings but they will need a lot of runs in a short while to get to a good score. Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran are putting up a great stand to the bowlers. Hyderabad, on the other hand, have been brilliant in the field. They wouldn't want to let the pressure off and hunt for a few more wickets. The pitch is favoring the bowlers and taking pace off seems like a good option.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Ayush Badoni, ! In the gap!
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, Tosses it up, full and on off, Nicholas Pooran eases it down to long off and rotates the strike.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, Slows it up and bowls it on a nagging length, on middle, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth shapes up to loft it back over the bowler's head but he is through his shot early and gets rapped on the body.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, ! BANG! Pulled away with disdain! Not a great option by Vijayakanth Viyaskanth as this is way too short, over middle, Nicholas Pooran does not miss out as he nails the pull over deep square leg for a biggie.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, Turning in, slower and shorter, on middle and leg, Nicholas Pooran adjusts well and nudges it to square leg for a single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Ayush Badoni, Drops it on a nagging length, on off, Ayush Badoni hangs back for the pull but inside edges it on the leg side for a single.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Goes searching for the yorker but ends up serving a low full toss, on middle, Ayush Badoni drills it with a straight bat to the right of the bowler for a single. A much-needed productive over for Lucknow, 17 runs off it.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! Clever, very clever! This is turning out to be a good over for Lucknow. 13 runs off the over with a ball to go. Slanting in from around the wicket, on a length, on middle and leg, Ayush Badoni walks across his stumps and scoops it over the keeper for yet another boundary.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, WIDE! On a shortish length, on off and middle, Ayush Badoni looks to pull it away initially but drops his hands and sees the ball go over his head for a wide.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, 2 runs.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, ! Streaky but Badoni and Lucknow will take it any way they come! Angling across the batter, on a good length, around off, Ayush Badoni swings to hit back over the bowler's head. Gets an outside edge that races down to the deep third fence for four more runs.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, WIDE! Slower and into the surface, around off, Ayush Badoni lets it go for a wide.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Four!
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Natarajan digs it in short and offers no real pace behind it, on middle, Ayush Badoni shapes up for the pull but the ball comes on slower than he anticipated and it comes off the toe-end of the bat and goes nowhere.
Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Badoni, At pace, on a back of a length, outside off, Ayush Badoni hits it square to deep point for a single.
Jaydev Unadkat to Nicholas Pooran, 1 run.
Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Badoni, Almost another blinder by Sanvir Singh! Ayush Badoni had his heart in his mouth for a second there.
Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Badoni, Does not offer any pace and bowls it at 110.3 kph, short of a length, outside off. Ayush Badoni slashes hard but ends up chopping it on the off side.
Jaydev Unadkat to Ayush Badoni, Comes from around the wicket for the right-hander and bowls it on a back of a length, on off and middle, Ayush Badoni gets on his toes and turns this one to mid-wicket.
Jaydev Unadkat to Nicholas Pooran, Angling in, on a fullish length, on middle, Nicholas Pooran gets his bat down and knocks it down to long on for a single.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Slows it up and serves it on a good length, at the stumps, Ayush Badoni can only defend it on the off side. Tidy first over by Natarajan.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Keeps it on a hard length, outside off, Nicholas Pooran punches it in front of square on the off side and rotates the strike.
T Natarajan to Ayush Badoni, Angling away and bowls it on a back of a length, Ayush Badoni gets on his toes and steers it down to deep third for one.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Takes pace off slightly and bowls it on a length, Nicholas Pooran slices it down to deep third for a single.
T Natarajan to Krunal Pandya, RUN ! Hyderabad continue to make inroads through their fielding! Pat Cummins with the direct hit and Lucknow slip further.
T Natarajan to Nicholas Pooran, Starts from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, at 132.8 kph, on off, Nicholas Pooran checks his shot and dabs it to the left of point for a single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Turning in a touch, on a nagging length, on middle, Krunal Pandya gets forward and stabs it down the deck.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, 1 run.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, ! Too short and Pooran pounces all over it! This is around middle, Nicholas Pooran goes back in his crease in a flash and hammers the pull to the left of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, At 94.2 kph, pushed through, on a nagging length, on off, Krunal Pandya presses forward and pushes it to long off for a run.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nicholas Pooran, Slightly slower, short and turning in, on middle, Nicholas Pooran nudges it in front of square on the leg side for one.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Drops it short and around middle and leg, Krunal Pandya whips it through square leg and gets to the other end.
Nicholas Pooran is in at number 5.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! c T Natarajan b Pat Cummins.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, A slower bouncer over middle. KL Rahul slaps it to mid-wicket for a single. That was a good delivery.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, A quick short ball, following the batter down the leg side. KL Rahul punches it to point and refuses the single.
Pat Cummins to Krunal Pandya, Quick and on a length aimed at the pads. Krunal Pandya whips it towards mid on and runs one.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, A bit short and on leg. KL Rahul clips it towards square leg and takes a single to get to the other end.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! UP AND OVER! Pat Cummins goes full and outside off. KL Rahul just lofts it over mid off and the ball bounces off to the ropes for the first four of the innings. Also, 50 comes up on the board for Lucknow in the 10th over.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth serves it full and on the pads. Krunal Pandya whips it off his pads only to find the fielder at mid on.Â
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to KL Rahul, Looped full on middle. KL Rahul drives it wide of mid off and runs a quick single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to KL Rahul, Short and a googly turning in on the batter. KL Rahul gets cramped for room and is forced to block it out.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Floated full, just outside off. Krunal Pandya clips it to mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to KL Rahul, Pitched up now on middle. KL Rahul drives it to long off and gets another one.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Back of a length and on the pads. Krunal Pandya nudges it away to square leg and takes a single to begin the over.
Strategic break! This has been a far-from-ideal start with the bat for Lucknow. They just have not been able to get going but they will look to build on that previous over that went for 17 runs, to breathe life into the innings. Hyderabad have not given much away and have not allowed the Lucknow batters to have it their way. They will look to continue in the same fashion and continue doing what has worked for them, which is to take pace and bowl stump-to-stump.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, On the shorter length again over off. Krunal Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket to end he over with a single. That was a fruitful over for Lucknow and they need a lot more of those.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, ! LOVELY SHOT! Jaydev Unadkat goes fuller now on middle. Krunal Pandya stands in his crease and plays the lofted straight drive. The ball hits the advertising boards beyond the ropes and that is the ix number 1000 for the Indian T20 League this year.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, ! POWERFUL! Jaydev Unadkat drops it short and keeps it slow. Krunal Pandya slaps it with a flat bat over long on. He puts enough power in the shot to clear the fence and that is a much-needed maximum. 999th maximum of the season.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, A slower bouncer over off. Krunal Pandya pulls it but he is too early into the shot. The ball hits the under edge and dies down on the track.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, Sticks to the good length and keeps it over off. Krunal Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket and runs a brace.
Jaydev Unadkat to Krunal Pandya, On the hard length just outside off. Krunal Pandya blocks it away on the off side.
Jaydev Unadkat is introduced into the attack now.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Lovely! Fullish and on the pads. Krunal Pandya gets low to slog it away but gets hit on the pads instead. The appeal is turned down by the umpire.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Looped up on middle and off. Krunal Pandya pulls it towards long on to end the over with a single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Floated full, around off. Krunal Pandya guides it with a late cut towards backward point.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to KL Rahul, Shortish again, around off. KL Rahul slaps it to mid off to rotate the strike.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Tossed up this time on middle. Krunal Pandya reverse paddles it and sends it to short third to run a single.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Krunal Pandya, Full and just outside off. Krunal Pandya blocks it out watchfully.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, on debut, comes into the attack.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Brilliant bowling. Floated full on off. KL Rahul drives it to mid off and that is the slowest Powerplay for Lucknow this season. They sit on 27 runs after the loss of 2 wickets.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Drops it short again angling outside off. KL Rahul rocks back and slaps it to the fielder at cover.
Shahbaz Ahmed to Krunal Pandya, Tossed up on off. Krunal Pandya clips it to square leg to run one.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Action replay of the previous ball. Full and on off. KL Rahul drives it towards long off but this time only manages a single.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Fuller now on the off pole. KL Rahul drives it wide of long off and runs back for a couple.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, A bit short and outside off. KL Rahul slaps it to Pat Cummins at covers.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Good-length delivery, outside off, KL Rahul runs it down to the left of backward point and calls Krunal Pandya through for a quick run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, No run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, No run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Krunal Pandya, 1 run.
Yes, it is a fair catch as the replays show that Sanvir Singh has taken a brilliant catch diving forward from mid on. Marcus Stoinis doesn't look too happy about the decision but he will have to depart and all credit goes to Sanvir Singh.
Who will walk out next?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, ! CAUGHT! Brilliance in the field by Hyderabad, yet again!
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Leg bye! Full and on the pads, there to be helped away, KL Rahul uses his feet but fails to get the shot away. The ball rolls off his front pad and rolls away on the leg side for a leg bye.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Fires it in, full and on off, KL Rahul shapes up to ease it down the ground but gets it off the inside half of the bat to long on for one.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Given LBW but KL Rahul successfully overturns the decision! A loud shout and up goes the finger! KL Rahul takes the review straight away and indicates to Marcus Stoinis that it has hit his gloves.
Shahbaz Ahmed to Marcus Stoinis, Gets a hint of away turn, slower and fuller, on off, Marcus Stoinis works it down to long off for one.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Attacks the stumps, on a nagging length, KL Rahul hits it along the ground to long off and gets to the other end.
Shahbaz Ahmed to Marcus Stoinis, Fires it in flat and short, around the off-stump line, Marcus Stoinis stays leg side of the ball and punches it to long off for a run.
Shahbaz Ahmed to KL Rahul, Starts off with a flighted delivery, full and on middle, KL Rahul presses forward and pushes it down to long off for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Lands it on a back of a length, around off, KL Rahul stabs it down in front of backward point for one more run. End of a successful over for Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hyderabad.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Full again in the corridor of off, KL Rahul covers the line of the ball and drives it well again but can't pierce the in-field on the off side.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Pitches it up in search of swing, on off, KL Rahul gets his weight on the front foot and nails the drive but can't get it past cover.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, This is on a short of a good length, on off, Marcus Stoinis pats it with a straight bat to the right of cover for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, No run.
Marcus Stoinis walks out to bat at number 3.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, ! WHAT A GRAB! Brilliant awareness in the deep by Nitish Kumar Reddy! The crowd erupts and it is Bhuvneshwar Kumar with the first strike for Hyderabad. Bowls it with an upright seam, on a hard length, on middle and leg, Quinton de Kock clears his front leg and looks to go big behind square on the leg side. Plays his favourite pick-up shot but does not get the desired elevation this time. Hits it flat towards deep backward square leg. Nitish Kumar
Has Nitish Kumar Reddy taken a stunner?
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Keeps it on a back of a length, outside off, KL Rahul gets on his toes nicely and glides it with an open bat face to the left of deep backward point for a couple of runs. An expensive first over from the Hyderabad skipper.
Pat Cummins to Quinton de Kock, At the batter, on a hard length, Quinton de Kock plays the pick-up shot and hits it on the bounce to deep backward square leg. They cross.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Pulls his length back and bowls it on off, KL Rahul waits back in his crease and steers it wide of backward point for a single.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, ! SHOT! As good as it gets!
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Angling in, on a good length, on middle and leg, KL Rahul shows a straight bat and knocks it down to mid on.
The Birthday boy and the skipper, Pat Cummins will operate from the opposite end.
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, No run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Hyderabad go up in unison for caught behind but it does not look to have come off the bat. Pat Cummins has a quiet word with the bowler and decides against the review.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Serves it around the pads, on a length, KL Rahul gets his bat out in front of the pads and works it away with the angle between mid-wicket and mid on for one more run.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, Gets the ball to hoop back in, on a good length, on off, KL Rahul advances down the track and presents a straight bat to defend it down the deck.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, Quinton de Kock gets off the mark now! Shaping away, on a hard length, outside off, Quinton de Kock hangs back and cuts it late to deep point for a single.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Quinton de Kock, At 131 kph, pitched up and going across the left-hander, outside off, Quinton de Kock leans on it and drives it to wide mid off.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to KL Rahul, KL Rahul and Lucknow are underway! Starts off on a back of a length, on off, a hint of away movement, KL Rahul uses his feet and rides the bounce to dab it in front of backward point for a single to open his account.
We are all set to begin. The two umpires walk out to the middle. The fielders discuss last-moment plans and take their respective positions on the field. Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul are the opening batters for Lucknow. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been handed the new ball and is raring to go. Let's go...
The captain of Hyderabad, Pat Cummins says that they would have batted first as well. Tells that he is not too upset as they have also won while bowling first. Feels that the toss is not super important as the games here have been high-scoring. States that the competition is pretty tough and they need to keep winning till the end. Adds that winning this game is important. Shares that they have been a bit off in the past few games and will look to change that. Informs that Sanvir Singh comes in
Lucknow (Playing XI) - Quinton de Kock (In for Ashton Turner), KL Rahul (C/WK), Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Krishnappa Gowtham (In for Mohsin Khan), Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq.
Hyderabad (Playing XI) - Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanvir Singh (In for Mayank Agarwal), Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (On debut) (In for Marco Jansen), T Natarajan
The captain of Lucknow, KL Rahul says that they will bat first. Mentions that the surface looks good and they want to put some runs on the board. Adds that they will play it like any other game and mentions that it is important for them to hold their nerves to get control of the game. Also says that the first six overs will be crucial. Feels that home support makes a big difference but playing away games is about knowing the conditions. Says that Quinton de Kock comes in and Mohsin Khan misse
Impact players nominated by Lucknow - Yudhvir Singh, Ashton Turner, M. Siddharth, Amit Mishra and Devdutt Padikkal.
Impact players nominated by Hyderabad - Umran Malik, Mayank Agarwal, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar and Abhishek Sharma.