de Kock and Narine are at the crease. de Kock is on strike. Hazlewood will open the attack
One slip in place as Hazlewood steams in...
Jay Shah, Jhulan Goswami and Sourav Ganguly ring the bell as the umpires hustle out to the centre. RCB in a huddle and it's just a pep talk from skipper Patidar.
We have made a few changes to our expert XI
Here are the Impact substitutes for both the teams:
Ajinkya Rahane: It's an honour to lead this team. Our preparation has been good, the core group has been the same. Looking forward to bat well first and defend later on. It is all about giving the players the freedom and allow them to play as a unit
Rajat Patidar: We have decided to bowl first, the pitch looks hard. Amazing to lead RCB and great opportunity to learn from the great players. We have done proper preparations for the last 10-15 days. I am confused with this impact player
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and have opted to field
Toss time:
Update from the ground: Tim David visualizing at one of the ends, so indications that he's starting ahead of Jacob Bethell for RCB. Also spotted Suyash Sharma marking his run-up, says Pratyush.
Head to Head record: 34 Matches. 20 KKR. 14 RCB.
Average scoring batting first in Kolkata - 191.
Just IN: Spencer Johnson just received his (KKR) cap from Sunil Narine.
19:05 Local Time, 13:35 GMT: The big covers are now being removed
There is a gigantic cake being brought onto the stage as SRK says "IPL has reached its adulthood".