RCB vs KKR, 30th match at Bengaluru, , May 02 2016 - Ball by Ball Commentary

11.35pm At this ground, all it takes is one over to change the game. That was always a chance of happening if KKR had power-hitters through the middle. Yusuf and Russell are two of the biggest in the world. From an unlikely position in the middle, Yusuf and Russell kept their side in the game till one big over from Pathan changed the game. KKR win, RCB lose. That is the way of the game, but how much impact will this loss have on RCB's chances of a playoffs spot? Could be massive. Hats off to Yusuf and Russell. Rahul and Kohli too played really well. Insufficient was RCB's 185. As big a loss this was for RCB, could be an equally big win for KKR, who came into this after back-to-back losses. KKR climb to second on the table now.

Andre Russell, the Man of the Match: "Important game for us, we had to come back strong. We said back our strength. We are two strong guys. Pleasure to bat with Yusuf. Bowling against Chris, Virat, Rahul, I'm happy with 11 (in that Powerplay)

Gautam Gambhir: "Unbelievable knock from Russell and Yusuf. The way we started with the bat, not upto the mark. Especially at this ground, we knew 12 or 13 can be chaseable. Just a matter of hanging in there. We knew Surya could be dangerous as a finisher. Started very professionally. Morne came back very well. Umesh didn't have a great day but he is a quality bowler."

Virat Kohli: "Nothing much to say, we needed to take our chances. We let the game drift away. Composure with the ball was lacking. Guys like Russell and Yusuf will make you pay. Need to take chances in T20 cricket. We thought 175, the wicket was a bit sticky. Its the way it goes in T20 cricket. At this level, you need to be professional enough to know where things went wrong. Well stays positive and try to correct our mistakes."

What a game, way too many extras conceded by RCB.

Mohammed Waseem: "Yusuf was on 14 of 14 balls and the next 14 he scored 45.... this is pure power of PATHAN"

Rohit: "Sorry guys, but I am on Gambhir's side on that - A captain is as good as his team and nothing more...."

Gambhir is pumped in the dugout.

Pradeep : "This innings is like a movie which starts off slowly, some twists and turns in the middle and just when you get bored of it, comes the enthralling final quarter and a climax, you would not be disappointed watching this"

Radha Krishna K: "I am absolutely certain that we are going to see a nail biter today! A super over would be awessssommmme! May god wish my dream to come true"

Shamsi will finish.

Sid: "Virat took a gamble by bowling a spinner at this stage, and it paid off. Dhoni must be having a great influence on these young captains."

Suryakumar Yadav.

Smith: "Anyone's game? Nah, KKR got this. They still have pinch hitters to come. Unless RCB keeps bowling in the blockhole for the next 4 overs"

These two have done commendably well to keep up with the rate. Now they need to go at under 12 for four overs. Anyone's game? Watson will bowl one of his two overs now.

Time out