Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 6th Match - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Hello and welcome to the live blog of the clash between RCB and KKR in Mumbai. Before we get going with the action, here's a preview by Kaushik Rangarajan -

It is intriguing how in these times of deep pockets and deeper squad resources, the balance of an IPL side can sometimes hinge so delicately on a single player. Glenn Maxwell is that fulcrum for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Not only is he the chief spin crusher through the middle overs, his off-spin is also a vital counter to opposition stacking up left-handers. Maxwell's absence and the lack of an offspinning backup allowed Punjab Kings to pair Shikhar Dhawan with Bhanuka Rajapaksa to take down a legspinner (Wanindu Hasaranga) and a left-arm spinner (Shahbaz Ahmed) and drive that chase forward.

A similar challenge awaits RCB against the Kolkata Knight Riders, who come loaded with three left-handed hitters of their own in Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana as well as Sunil Narine, who has been RCB's scourge many times in the recent past. How RCB address this matchup battle could well dictate the course of this clash between these two old rivals of the tournament.

While RCB will be naturally disappointed at not pocketing two points despite scoring 205 two nights ago, they do enjoy an enviable bowling depth, at least more than the usual, and should feel more secure once Mohammed Siraj and Hasaranga get into rhythm. KKR, buoyed as they might be with their win against the defending champions, will keep a close eye on their own shaky death-bowling. which saw them concede 47 from the final three overs on the opening night.