In the IPL match held at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad), the Bangalore Royal Challengers defeated Deccan Chargers by 5 wickets. It was a consoling victory for the Bangalore team as they are already disqualified from the semi-finals.

Deccan Chargers won the toss and chose to bat first. The Deccan Chargers started their Innings with a good start. The team’s captain Adam Gilchrist scored 46 runs off 37 balls (4 boundaries and 2 sixers). H. Gibbs played a knock of 47 runs off 34 balls (6 boundaries and 2 sixers). At the end of 20 overs, the Deccan Chargers were all out after scoring 165 runs.

Chasing the modest target of 166 runs, the Bangalore Royal Challengers started batting. Kallis and Misbah-ul-Haq scored 31 and 34 runs respectively. The team’s skipper Rahul Dravid made 31 runs off 21 balls. White stood unbeaten for 31 runs off 23 balls (1 boundary and 2 sixers). Akhil’s quick 27 runs off 7 balls (2 boundaries and 3 sixers) surely made a difference in the game and also lead their team to a victorious path. The Bangalore Royal Challengers won the match by 5 wickets and Vinay Kumar was declared the Man of the Match.

Posted on May 26th, 2008 by Cricket
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Delhi Daredevils headed by Virendra Sehwag defeated the Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets in the IPL match played at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi on May 24th 2008. By winning this match the Delhi Daredevils keep their semi-finals hope alive.

Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to field first. The Mumbai Indians started their Innings thru their openers – Jayasuriya and Tendulkar. As usual Jayasuriya thrashed the bowling attack of the opponents and scored 66 runs off just 42 balls (6 boundaries and 5 sixers). The team’s skipper Sachin Tendulkar was dismissed for 18 runs. Robin Uthappa stood unbeaten for 46 runs. At the end of 20 overs, Mumbai Indians scored 176 runs for the fall of 8 wickets.

Chasing the target score of 177 runs, the Delhi Daredevils started batting. Sehwag was literally firing the bowling attack but ended up in scoring less runs (18 runs off 6 balls which included 3 boundaries and 1 sixer). Gambhir was dismissed for 19 runs. Dinesh Karthik stood unbeaten for 56 runs off 32 balls (4 boundaries and 3 sixers) and made sure his team wins the match. Delhi Daredevils won the match by 5 wickets and Dinesh Karthik was declared the Man of the Match.

Posted on May 25th, 2008 by Cricket
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The Rajasthan Royals continue their winning streak by defeating Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs. The Rajasthan Royals have made 20 points leading the IPL, whereas the Chennai Super Kings still remain with 14 points in hand. Only 2 out of the following 3 teams can enter the semi-finals – Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils. Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab have already stepped into the semi-finals.

Rajasthan Royals headed by Shane Warne won the toss and chose to bat first. The openers Graeme Smith and Asnodkar played an excellent Innings by scoring 91 runs off 51 balls (9 boundaries and 4 sixers) and 41 runs off 27 balls (5 boundaries and 2 sixers) respectively. Kamran Akmal made his half-century by scoring 53 runs off 28 balls (4 boundaries and 3 sixers). At the end of 20 overs, they ended up scoring a challenging 211 runs for the fall of 5 wickets.

Chasing the challenging target of 212 runs, the Chennai Super kings started their Innings in haste where they lost their very first wicket of Fleming (run out) too early. Parthiv Patel played an excellent knock of 54 runs off 40 balls (5 boundaries and 2 sixers). The powerful batsmen Albie Morkel’s quick knock of 71 runs off 40 balls (6 boundaries and 4 sixers) was not enough for his team’s victory. Suresh Raina to his part contributed the much needed 45 runs off 24 balls (6 boundaries and 2 sixers). In 20 overs, the Chennai Super Kings were 201 runs for the fall of 7 wickets. Rajasthan Royals won the match by 10 runs and Albie Morkel (from the losing team) was declared the Man of the Match.

Posted on May 25th, 2008 by Cricket
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The Kings XI Punjab defeated the Deccan Chargers by 6 wickets in the IPL match held at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali – Chandigarh.

The Kings XI Punjab headed by Yuvraj Singh won the toss and chose to bowl first. The Deccan Chargers started their Innings with an excellent opening. Gilchrist scored 50 runs off 42 balls (6 boundaries and 1 sixer). Gibbs scored 44 runs off 34 balls (3 boundaries and 3 sixers). Rohit Sharma also scored his half-century off 27 balls (3 boundaries and 4 sixers) which resulted in achieving a challenging score for his team. At the end of 20 overs, the Deccan Chargers scored 175 runs for the fall of 4 wickets.

Chasing the challenging score of 176 runs, the Kings XI Punjab started their Innings thru their openers – Shaun Marsh and Sangakkara. The openers really played well to achieve the target. Shaun Marsh scored 60 runs off 46 balls (3 boundaries and 3 sixers). Sangakkara played a quick knock of 50 runs off just 25 balls (7 boundaries and 2 sixers). The team’s skipper Yuvraj Singh was dismissed for 17 runs. The Kings XI Punjab met their target in 19.3 overs for the loss of 4 wickets and won the match by 6 wickets. Shaun Marsh was declared the Man of the Match.

Posted on May 24th, 2008 by Cricket
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The Kings XI Punjab defeated the Deccan Chargers by 6 wickets in the IPL match held at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali – Chandigarh.

The Kings XI Punjab headed by Yuvraj Singh won the toss and chose to bowl first. The Deccan Chargers started their Innings with an excellent opening. Gilchrist scored 50 runs off 42 balls (6 boundaries and 1 sixer). Gibbs scored 44 runs off 34 balls (3 boundaries and 3 sixers). Rohit Sharma also scored his half-century off 27 balls (3 boundaries and 4 sixers) which resulted in achieving a challenging score for his team. At the end of 20 overs, the Deccan Chargers scored 175 runs for the fall of 4 wickets.

Chasing the challenging score of 176 runs, the Kings XI Punjab started their Innings thru their openers – Shaun Marsh and Sangakkara. The openers really played well to achieve the target. Shaun Marsh scored 60 runs off 46 balls (3 boundaries and 3 sixers). Sangakkara played a quick knock of 50 runs off just 25 balls (7 boundaries and 2 sixers). The team’s skipper Yuvraj Singh was dismissed for 17 runs. The Kings XI Punjab met their target in 19.3 overs for the loss of 4 wickets and won the match by 6 wickets. Shaun Marsh was declared the Man of the Match.

Posted on May 24th, 2008 by Cricket
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Bangalore Royal Challengers defeated the Chennai Super Kings by 14 runs in the IPL match held at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium – Chepauk, Chennai. Chennai Super Kings are still in the third place followed by Mumbai Indians in the IPL table and have chance of entering the semi-finals.

Bangalore Royal Challengers won the toss and elected to bat first. The openers Kallis and Goswami were dismissed for 5 and 10 respectively. The team’s skipper Rahul Dravid scored an excellent 47 runs off 39 balls (5 boundaries). At the end of 20 overs, the Bangalore Royal Challengers scored 126 runs for the fall of 8 wickets.

Chasing the low target of 127 runs, the Chennai Super Kings started with a good opening. The openers Parthiv Patel’s 24 runs and Fleming’s 45 runs made a strong foundation and everything was favorable for the Chennai Super Kings. But the batsmen following them including the team’s skipper Dhoni were dismissed for single digit figures. Suresh Raina was the only man who stood unbeaten for 21 runs. But his efforts ended up in vain as his team lost the match by 14 runs. Anil Kumble was declared the Man of the Match.

Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by Cricket
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Bangalore Royal Challengers defeated the Chennai Super Kings by 14 runs in the IPL match held at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium – Chepauk, Chennai. Chennai Super Kings are still in the third place followed by Mumbai Indians in the IPL table and have chance of entering the semi-finals.

Bangalore Royal Challengers won the toss and elected to bat first. The openers Kallis and Goswami were dismissed for 5 and 10 respectively. The team’s skipper Rahul Dravid scored an excellent 47 runs off 39 balls (5 boundaries). At the end of 20 overs, the Bangalore Royal Challengers scored 126 runs for the fall of 8 wickets.

Chasing the low target of 127 runs, the Chennai Super Kings started with a good opening. The openers Parthiv Patel’s 24 runs and Fleming’s 45 runs made a strong foundation and everything was favorable for the Chennai Super Kings. But the batsmen following them including the team’s skipper Dhoni were dismissed for single digit figures. Suresh Raina was the only man who stood unbeaten for 21 runs. But his efforts ended up in vain as his team lost the match by 14 runs. Anil Kumble was declared the Man of the Match.

Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by Cricket
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Kings XI Punjab defeated the Mumbai Indians by 1 run in the IPL match held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 21, 2008. Kings XI Punjab have secured their entry into semi-finals by winning this match.

Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field first. The Kings XI Punjab started their Innings thru their openers – Shaun Marsh & James Hopes. Shaun Marsh played a splendid innings by scoring 81 runs off 56 balls (7 boundaries and 4 sixers). James Hopes was dismissed for a duck. Pomersbach scored an excellent 79 runs off 50 balls (10 boundaries and 3 sixers). At the end of 20 overs, Kings XI Punjab scored 189 runs for the fall of 4 wickets.

Chasing the challenging target of 190 runs, the Mumbai Indians started their Innings. Jayasuriya was dismissed for 20 runs and Tendulkar posted his maiden IPL fifty by scoring 65 runs off 46 balls (12 boundaries). Smith and Nayar made 20 and 27 runs respectively. It was really a tough contest until the last ball of the Innings. In the last ball of the 20th over, the Mumbai Indians required 2 runs to win the match. All the spectators were on their feet at this crucial juncture. Yuvraj Singh’s dive to run out the last batsmen changed the game in a whisker.

Kings XI Punjab won the match by a single run and Shaun Marsh was declared the Man of the Match.

Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by Cricket
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Kings XI Punjab defeated the Mumbai Indians by 1 run in the IPL match held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 21, 2008. Kings XI Punjab have secured their entry into semi-finals by winning this match.

Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field first. The Kings XI Punjab started their Innings thru their openers – Shaun Marsh & James Hopes. Shaun Marsh played a splendid innings by scoring 81 runs off 56 balls (7 boundaries and 4 sixers). James Hopes was dismissed for a duck. Pomersbach scored an excellent 79 runs off 50 balls (10 boundaries and 3 sixers). At the end of 20 overs, Kings XI Punjab scored 189 runs for the fall of 4 wickets.

Chasing the challenging target of 190 runs, the Mumbai Indians started their Innings. Jayasuriya was dismissed for 20 runs and Tendulkar posted his maiden IPL fifty by scoring 65 runs off 46 balls (12 boundaries). Smith and Nayar made 20 and 27 runs respectively. It was really a tough contest until the last ball of the Innings. In the last ball of the 20th over, the Mumbai Indians required 2 runs to win the match. All the spectators were on their feet at this crucial juncture. Yuvraj Singh’s dive to run out the last batsmen changed the game in a whisker.

Kings XI Punjab won the match by a single run and Shaun Marsh was declared the Man of the Match.

Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by Cricket
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Rajasthan Royals defeated the Kolkatta Knight Riders by 6 wickets and razed the hopes of Shahrukh Khan (Franchise Owner – Kolkatta Team) on their team’s entry to semi-finals. Rajasthan Royals have confirmed their entry into semi-finals.

Rajasthan Royals headed by Shane Warne won the toss and elected to field first. Kolkatta Knight Riders started their Innings thru their openers – Salman Butt and Mohd. Hafeez. Salman Butt scored 24 runs off 20 balls. The team’s skipper Saurav Ganguly scored 32 runs off 34 balls (2 boundaries and 1 sixer). Das made 31 runs off 20 balls (1 boundary and 2 sixers). At the end of 20 overs, the Rajasthan Royals scored 147 runs for the fall of 8 wickets.

Chasing the modest target of 148 runs, the Rajasthan Royals started their Innings thru their openers G. Smith and S.A. Asnodkar who scored 24 and 5 runs respectively. Mohd. Kaif stood unbeaten for 34 runs off 31 balls. Yusuf Pathan made a fast 48 runs off 18 balls (5 boundaries and 3 sixers) and made sure his team wins the match. He was also declared the Man of the Match. Rajasthan Royals won the match by 6 wickets.

Posted on May 21st, 2008 by Cricket
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