That's it from a fantastic run-filled evening from Lucknow! Royal Challengers Bengaluru romp their way into the first qualifier with a thumping victory over Lucknow Super Giants! They finish the league phase at number 2! Jitesh Sharma leading with example and finishing the game in his side's favour!
Thank you for joining us! Ninaad Dixit here signing off on behalf of our team of commentators Pritam Dey, Akshay Bhide & Ajay Pal Singh, scorers/analysts Paras Yadav & Manish Bishnoi and statistician Aman. Stay tuned for more action from around the world!
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Jitesh Sharma (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Captain & POTM): "I won't be able to express my thoughts. I still cannot believe that I managed to play a knock like that. I was trying to stay in the moment and watch the ball as closely as possible.
I wasn't thinking of anything to be fair. When Virat Kohli got out, I decided to take the game deep. This is what my guru, DK, told me. That no matter what stage you go in, you have to take the game deep, and you have the calibre that you can finish the game.
I was getting cramps because there was a lot of pressure on me. It is a big franchise but I am enjoying the pressure. I have a lot of experienced players near me. Bhuvi bhai, Virat bhai, Krunal bhai. When I look at them, I get excited that I am playing with such big names and I enjoy that pressure.
We thought about it but we want to enjoy this moment. I will surely enjoy it. We will work on recovery as well. The moment that we have, we would like to take it forward in the Qualifiers as well.
I think credit goes to Rajat. It was my responsibility to keep his record intact and by the grace of god, I managed to keep the record.
Hazlewood is fit and he should be there for the knockouts. The belief in the team is strong. Liam didn't click tonight but he's a match winner. Bhuvi bhai didn't do well tonight but he too is a match winner.
There is a belief in the team that someone will take the team over the line."
Player of the Match: Jitesh Sharma
Most Dot Balls of the Match: Nuwan Thushara (10 Dot Balls)
Most Fours in the Match: Rishabh Pant (11 Fours)
Most Sixes in the Match: Rishabh Pant (8 Maximums)
Most Fantasy Points in the Match: Rishabh Pant (236 Points)