Indian Premier League - Season 2
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Knights lose again
Posted on June 23rd, 2009 No commentsIt was no surprise in the 48th match of Indian Premier League, which was played between Deccan Chargers and Kolkata Knight Riders. Deccan Chargers won the toss and elected to field. Although Ganguly played slow with a strike rate of about 80.48, Kolkata Knight Riders managed to score 160 runs in stipulated 20 over with a loss of 5 wickets. Hussey contributed well with his bat, scoring 43 runs off mere 17 balls with a strike rate of 252.94. Deccan who gave a decent start with Gilchrist scoring 43 runs in 31 balls. Rohit Sharma who came in the 17th over fired the balls off the boundary. With 2 sixes and 3 fours, Rohit Sharma scored 32 runs in mere 13 balls to finish a victory for Deccan Chargers.
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Its once again Hayden
Posted on June 19th, 2009 No commentsThe 47the match was between Chennai super kings vs. Mumbai Indians. This match was played at St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth. The toss was won by Mumbai Indians. Jayasurya gave a good opening of 30 runs in just 17 balls. Duminy made 62 runs in 54 balls and the team reached the score of 147 runs in 20 over with the loss of 5 wickets, the run rate of 7.35 runs per over. Chennai super kings opened the batting with Patel and Hayden. Hayden played well and made 60 runs, other batsmen in the team also contributed well for their team. With the loss of 3 wickets the team made a comfortable win. Hayden was given the man of the match award.
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Easy win for Punjab
Posted on June 15th, 2009 No commentsThe 46th match of the Indian premier league was played at the Out Surance Oval, Bloemfontein. This was a day and night thrilling match between Delhi daredevils and kings XI Punjab. Gambier and Sehwag opened the batting and failed to do well. The middle order also dint play well and got only a few runs for the team. The team just made 120 runs with the run rate of just 6.00. Lee picked 3 wickets, Iran Pathan and Sreesanth picked 2 wickets for the Punjab team. It was a easy target for Punjab, Katich made 20 runs while Yuvraj made 43 runs. Sangakkara made 21 runs in 11 balls. Maharoof took 2 wickets for the team. It was a easy win for the Punjab. Bret lee was given the man of the match award.
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Rajasthan clinches the thriller
Posted on June 11th, 2009 No commentsThe 45th match was between Mumbai Indians vs. Rajasthan royals. Rajasthan won the toss and chose to bat first. Quiney and Smith opened the batting. Quiney made 51 runs and made credit to the team. Jadeja too made 42 runs as well. Finally the team made 145 runs with the run rate of 7.25 runs per over. Jayasurya made 2 wickets for his team. Bravo and Takawale opened the inning for Mumbai Indians. Tendulkar and Nayar scored well. Mumbai Indians made 143 and lost all their wickets. Rajasthan won by 2 runs. The man of the match was won by Warner.
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Clean ticket for Bangalore
Posted on June 8th, 2009 No commentsThe 44th match was between Royal challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super kings. Chennai super kings won the toss and chose to bat first. Vijay and Hayden opened the batting for Chennai. Hayden as usual makes 60 runs in just 38 balls. Raina and Dhoni made 13 and 18 runs respectively. The middle order collapsed. Finally Chennai made 129 with a run rate of 6.55 runs per over. Kumble, Vinay Kumar, Kallis took 2 wickets for Bangalore. With the target of 129, Uthappa and Kallis opened the batting and dint fare well. Taylor and Kohli held the inning and scored well and reached the target in 19.4 over with the loss of 8 wickets. Morkel and Oram picked two wickets each. Taylor of royal challengers won the player of the match award.
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Delhi clinches the thriller
Posted on June 5th, 2009 No commentsThe 43rd match was held between Deccan Chargers and Delhi Daredevils. This match was played at Kings’ Mead, Durban. This was a fun filled day and night match. Deccan charges won the toss and elected to field first. Gambier and Warner started the match for Delhi team. The openers did not perform well. However, Dilshan and Villiers played well and scored well. Karthik played well for his 44 runs with just 23 balls. For the loss of 7 wickets Delhi scored 173 runs with 8.65 runs per over. Deccan chargers started their second inning with Suman and Gilchrest. Gilchrest scored well for 64 runs with just 33 runs left. Others batman failed to play well. Deccan chargers lost their entire wickets. Delhi Daredevils won by 12 runs. It was a thrilling match it was a delight to watch the match.
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Bajji drives Mumbai
Posted on June 1st, 2009 No commentsThe 42nd match was held between KingsXI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians. It was a day/ night match which was played at Supersport park, centurion. KingsXI Punjab won the toss and elected to bat first. Sohal and Katich started the bating for Punjab. Katich lost his wicket soon. Sohal played well for his 43 runs. The middle order collapsed as well. Finally the team scored only119 runs with just 5.95 runs per over. Duminy picked two wickets for his team. Mumbai Indians started with Jayasurya and Bravo. Bravo scored well with 70 balls with just 59 runs. They got winning runs with ease. Lee and Chula picked one wicket each. Harbhajan Singh was awarded the man of the match for his amazing bowling.
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Taylor has done it
Posted on May 28th, 2009 No commentsThe 41st match of the Indian premier league was between Royal Challenger Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders. This match was played at supersportpark, centurion. The Royal Challengers won the toss and chose to field first. The Kolkatta Knight riders started well with McCullum scoring 84 runs. Hussy made his best with 43 runs. At the end of the 20 over for the loss of 4 wickets the team scored 173 runs to their credit scoring about 8.65 runs per over. Vinay Kumar scored 2 wickets for his team. The second inning started of with the Bangalore team with Ryder and Challis both played for 20 odd runs each and lost their wickets easily. Taylor played a fabulous game and scored a smashing 81 runs in just 33 balls with 7 fours and five sixes. Karthik picked up two wickets for his team. Finally the Bangalore team won by 6 wickets with the run rate of 9.16.they completed their target in 19.2 overs. Taylor was given the man of the match award
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Smith does it again for Deccan
Posted on May 25th, 2009 No commentsThe 40th match was an exclusive game with Deccan Chargers and Rajasthan Royals played at De Beers Diamond oval, Kimberly. Deccan Chargers won the toss and chose to bat first. Smith gave his wonderful performance scoring 47 runs in just 32 balls. Suman and Vass scored 20 odd runs. Finally they scored about 166 runs with the run rate of 8.30 per over. Pathan took 3 wickets for the team, Jadeja took 2 wickets. With 167 runs are the target Rajasthan Royals started the batting with Asnodkar and Smith. Only Asnodkar scored 44 runs the other batsman in the team dint do well and lost their wicket for 113 runs in 19.3 over. Sharma picked 3 wickets for Rajasthan Royals. Deccan Chargers won the match by 53 runs. DR Smith of the Deccan Chargers was given the man of the match award.
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Clean sweep for Delhi
Posted on May 22nd, 2009 No commentsThe 39th match of the Indian Premier League was between Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders. This match was played in New Wanderer’s stadium, Johannesburg. The daredevils won the toss and chose to field first. The Kolkata started the batting with McCullum and Ganguly scored 44 runs while McCullum made just 6 runs. The middle order batsman did not perform well and made just 123 runs with a run rate of 6.15 runs per over. Nehra and Nannes picked up two wickets, while Mishra picked 3 wickets. With the target of 124 runs, Gambhir and Warner opened the match for Delhi. Warner scored 36 runs; Villiers scored 40 runs and led the team to success. With the loss of 3 wickets in 17.1 over they reached the target easily. The man of the match was given to Mishra of the Delhi daredevils.