RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates, IPL 2023: Virat Kohli Key As RCB Go 3 Down In Chase vs KKR

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Varun Chakaravarthy strikes again and removes Glenn Maxwell for 5. Maxwell tries to steal a boundary but David Weise intercepts and takes a brilliant catch. Third wicket gone for RCB in the chase of 201. 

RCB 58/3 (6 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Suyash Sharma has provided Kolkata Knight Riders with another breakthrough as he dismissed Shahbaz Ahmed for 2. Suyash strikes on the pads of Shahbaz as the on-field umpire signals out. Second wicket gone for RCB. 

RCB 51/2 (4.4 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Virat Kohli key for RCB

After the sudden loss of Faf du Plessis’ wicket, Virat Kohli is standing like a wall for RCB. In the previous over of Varun Chakaravarthy, he and Shahbaz Ahmed score 9 runs which includes a boundary from Virat. 

RCB 42/1 (4 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Suyash Sharma has provided Kolkata Knight Riders with a massive breakthrough as he dismissed Faf du Plessis for 17. Faf tries to go for a big hit but Rinku Singh takes an excellent catch at the long-off. First wicket gone for RCB. 

RCB 31/1 (2.2 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Terrific start to RCB

Royal Challengers Bangalore are off to a brilliant start in the chase of 201 against Kolkata Knight Riders. The duo of Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis are dealing in boundaries as they smash 19 runs in the previous over of Umesh Yadav. 

RCB 30/0 (2 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: We are back

Hello and welcome back to the second innings of the IPL 2023 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders. In the chase of 201, Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis will be opening for RCB while Vaibhav Arora will be bowling the first over for KKR. 

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Kolkata Knight Riders in 20 overs

Kolkata Knight Riders finish off their innings at 200/5 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bangalore. For KKR, Jason Roy smashes 56 while Nitish Rana scores 48 off 21 balls. Apart from them, Rinku Singh and David Wiese play cameos of 12 and 18 respectively. For RCB, Vyshak Vijaykumar and Wanindu Hasaranga scalp two wickets each while Mohammed Siraj takes one wicket. 

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: OUT

OUT!! Mohammed Siraj has joined the party as he removed Andre Russell for 1. Russell gets completely bamboozled by the yorker delivery as it hits the leg stump and dislodges the bail. However, Siraj leaks 15 runs off the over as Rinku Singh slams a six and two boundaries. 

KKR 185/5 (19 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Wanindu Hasaranga has provided Royal Challengers Bangalore with a massive breakthrough as he dismissed Nitish Rana and Venkatesh Iyer in the same over. Rana departed for 48 after Vyshak takes an excellent catch while Iyer departs for 31. 

KKR 169/4 (17.4 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: KKR go past 150

Nitish Rana changes gear and deals in boundaries as Kolkata Knight Riders go past 150 in 16 overs. In the previous over of Harshal Patel, he smashes 19 runs as RCB struggle to control the flow of runs. 

KKR 150/2 (16 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: 5 runs off the over

Royal Challengers Bangalore face trouble as Nitish Rana gets dropped twice by Mohammed Siraj and Harshal Patel. In the previous over, Siraj leaks five runs as KKR look in good shape and slowly inch towards a huge total. 

KKR 131/2 (15 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Rana-Iyer key for KKR

Nitish Rana and Venkatesh Iyer are stitching a stable partnership as Kolkata Knight Riders aim for a huge total against Royal Challengers Bangalore. The duo is dealing in boundaries as KKR have recovered from the quick fall of wickets. In the previous over of David Wiley, the duo smashes 9 runs. 

KKR 126/2 (14 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Good over from Harshal

After losing two wickets in a quick succession, Venkatesh Iyer and Nitish Rana are cautiously taking Kolkata Knight Riders ahead in the game against Royal Challengers Bangalore. In the previous over, Harshal Patel leaks only five runs and controls the flow of runs. 

KKR 93/2 (11 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: OUT

Vyshak Vijaykumar completely turned the tables in the favour of Royal Challengers Bangalore as he dismissed Jason Roy in the same over. Roy completely fails to judge the delivery as Vyshak cleans up the with the leg stump delivery. Terrific bowling from Vyshak. 

KKR 88/2 (10 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Royal Challengers Bangalore finally take a sigh of relief as Vyshak Vijaykumar dismisses Narayan Jagadeesan for 27. Jagadeesan tries to steal a six and smashes it hard but David Willey takes a brilliant catch at the deep mid-wicket. First wicket gone for KKR.

KKR 83/1 (9.2 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Good over from Vyshak

After Shahbaz Ahmed leaks 25 runs, Vyshak Vijaykumar gives a sigh of relief to Royal Challengers Bangalore as he bowls an economical over. He leaks only 7 runs but the momentum is still in the favour of KKR. Jagadeesan and Roy are dealing in boundaries and smashing RCB. 

KKR 75/0 (8 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Jason Roy hits 50

Jason Roy takes a single off Vyshak Vijaykumar’s delivery and completes hi half-century. It is Roy’s fourth IPL fifty, which he completed in just 22 balls. KKR are off to a flying start and aim to reach a huge total. 

KKR 69/0 (7.1 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Jason Roy nears 50

Jason Roy is inching closer towards his fourth IPL half-century after he smashed four sixes in one over of Shahbaz Ahmed. Shahbaz leaks a total of 25 runs as Roy is standing unbeaten at 48. 

KKR 66/0 (6 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Good over from Hasaranga

After a big over from David Willey, Wanindu Hasaranga bowls an economical over and controls the flow of runs. In the previous over, he leaks only 6 runs despite getting hit for a boundary by Jason Roy. 

KKR 41/0 (5 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Jagadeesan thrashes Willey

After Jason Roy, Narayan Jagadeesan opens his arms and David Willey becomes his prey. In his previous over, he leaks 17 runs, which includes two boundaries from Jagadeesan and a six from Roy. Terrific batting from KKR.

KKR 35/0 (4 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Roy in good shape

Jason Roy continues to deal in boundaries as he smashes another four off Mohammed Siraj’s delivery. In his previous over, he leaks five runs as KKR are off to a good start. On the other hand, RCB bowlers eye quick wickets in order to get an upper hand in the game.

KKR 18/0 (3 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: 5 runs off the over

After Mohammed Siraj, David Willey leaks five runs in his over, which includes a boundary from Narayan Jagadeesan. Jason Roy and Jagadeesan are eyeing opportunities to score boundaries in order to take KKR to a huge total. 

KKR 13/0 (2 overs)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Good start for KKR

Jason Roy and Narayan Jagadeesan have given a good start to Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bangalore. In the first over of Mohammed Siraj, Roy smashes two boundaries as Siraj leaks 8 runs. 

KKR 8/0 (1 over)

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: We are underway

The IPL 2023 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders begins with Narayan Jagadeesan and Jason Roy opening for KKR while Mohammed Siraj will be bowling the first over for RCB. 

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: KKR’s Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): N Jagadeesan(w), Jason Roy, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana(c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, David Wiese, Vaibhav Arora, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: RCB’s Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bangalore (Playing XI): Virat Kohli(c), Shahbaz Ahmed, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik(w), Suyash Prabhudessai, Wanindu Hasaranga, David Willey, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Here’s what Nitish Rana said at the toss

“Second half of the tournament has started, it’s an important game. We’ve played some good cricket, some not so good. It’s time to step up. If we play well collectively, the result will be in our favour. In previous games, we’ve had unforced changes. Shardul had a niggle, Gurbaz had a niggle. We were going to bat. One change from the last match – Vaibhav Arora comes in for Kulwant.”

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Here’s what Virat Kohli said at the toss

“Decided to bowl first. No brainer. Evening game at Chinnaswamy, we’ve chased well here. It was unexpected but nothing I’m not used to (stand-in captaincy). It’s been fun so far because of the way the team has been playing. Faf will be playing the impact role again. Hopefully he’ll be back leading from the next game. Looks like a great pitch, the usual Chinnaswamy pitch that we expect.”

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: RCB win toss, opt to bowl

Royal Challengers Bangalore stand-in skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2023 match.

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: KKR’s Predicted XI

Here’s what we think could be Kolkata Knight Riders’ Playing XI against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Read here. 

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: RCB’s Predicted XI

Here’s what we think could be Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Playing XI against Kolkata Knight Riders. Read here. 

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Spin trio of KKR

RCB were undone by KKR spinners earlier this season and they will have to be a bit cautious while playing the likes of Varun Chakravarthy, Suyash Sharma and Sunil Narine.

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Strong Wanindu Hasaranga

The addition of Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has also done wonders for the previously struggling RCB bowling unit.

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Mohammed Siraj in deadly form

Among bowlers, Mohammed Siraj has been in sensational form. The Purple Cap holder has conceded at 7.17 runs per over and has bowled the most dot balls — 89 this season. Siraj is being ably supported by Wayne Parnell and Harshal Patel.

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Failure of the middle order

Such is the dependence on the three that only they are doing the bulk of the scoring while the other batters have failed to fire. More is expected from the middle-order comprising Dinesh Karthik, Mahipal Lomlor, Shahbaz Ahmed and Suyash Prabhudessai.

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Impressive form of the top order

RCB’s wins have come on the back of sensational performers by a few players. Du Plessis has been in sublime form and has raised several century-stands with Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell, who are also in good nick.

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: RCB’s win over RR

RCB will be high on confidence after eking out a seven-run win over the then table toppers Rajasthan Royals and would be eager to extend their winning streak. Faf du Plessis and his troops have won four of their seven games, including the last two, and find themselves just outside of the top four in the fifth spot.

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Failure of Andre Russell

The big-hitting Andre Russell has also failed miserably in his role as the finisher. He hasn’t been able to hit the big shots and the fact that KKR send him at number seven or eight has not been helpful. The all-rounder’s fitness is also a concern. He hasn’t bowled his quota of four overs even once this season as he often gets injured while bowling.

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: Failed top-order

KKR have also struggled to zero in on their opening pair. The former champions have shuffled around with Sunil Narine, Jagadeesan, Litton Das, Jason Roy and Rahmanullah Gurbaz at the top. Their decision to send Narine to open the innings along side Jagadeesan against CSK failed as the West Indian departed for a duck.

RCB vs KKR, Live Score: KKR’s loss against CSK

In the 49-run loss against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, KKR batters were expected to rise to the occasion, chasing a 230 plus score, instead the top-order, comprising the likes of Venkatesh Iyer, Rana and N Jagadeesan crumbled under pressure.