Ashwin to Hooda, 1 run, flatter from Ashwin, punched down to long-on for a single
Ravichandran Ashwin [1.0-0-10-0] is back into the attack
STAT: Of the 169 batters who have opened at least twice in the IPL, Rahul’s average (50.125 currently) is the highest.
4,000-plus IPL runs as an opener 6362 - Shikhar Dhawan 5909 - David Warner 4480 - Chris Gayle 4041 - Virat Kohli 4010 - KL Rahul
They've taken the strategic break after that expensive 8th over from Avesh. RR started well, but Rahul was composaed, took his time and he's opening up now. Can he get his team to a good score?
7.6
Avesh Khan to Rahul, 2 runs, to mid-wicket
7.5
Avesh Khan to Rahul, FOUR, this is an expensive over from Avesh - was searching for the yorker, but Rahul manages to get his bat down and then drags the heave over mid-wicket, two men in the deep, but the ball splits them with ease
7.5
Avesh Khan to Rahul, no ball, SIX, to fine leg
7.4
Avesh Khan to Rahul, 2 runs, on a length and angling back into the right-hander, tucked in front of square on the on-side for a couple
7.3
Avesh Khan to Rahul, no run
7.2
Avesh Khan to Rahul, SIX, cracking shot, that's a majestic hit from Rahul - on a good length and angling back into the right-hander, Rahul picks the length early, brings the bottom-hand into play and wrists the flick, high and into the stands at mid-wicket
7.1
Avesh Khan to Rahul, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Rahul looks to drive and the ball rolls to the off-side, off the inner half of the bat
Avesh Khan [1.0-0-6-0] is back into the attack
6.6
Chahal to Hooda, no run, loopy delivery on off, driven straight to the fielder at cover
6.5
Chahal to Hooda, 2 runs, to long-on
6.4
Chahal to Rahul, 1 run, Chahal drags the length back on off, punched in front of square on the off-side for a single
6.3
Chahal to Rahul, FOUR, to backward square leg
6.2
Chahal to Hooda, 1 run, nicely tossed up on off, punched down to long-off for a single
6.1
Chahal to Hooda, no run, flighted delivery on off, pushed back at the bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack