Archive for the ‘IPL-T-20’ Category
Tiwary lifts the gloom for Kolkata
Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious in the battle of cellar teams against Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League in Mohali, on Saturday. And it was Manoj Tiwary who proved to be the difference between the two. He not only starred with the bat, hitting a cracking half-century, but... [Read More]
Jadhav, Mishra lift Delhi to victory
- Scorecard Kedar Jadhav hit a half-century on debut to help Delhi Daredevils beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 17 runs in the Indian Premier League match at the M Chinnaswamy stadium, in Bangalore, on Thursday. Debutant Jadhav hit a quickfire 50 not out from just 29 balls, hitting five boundaries... [Read More]
Ravindra Jadeja’s IPL ban upheld
The Indian Premier League on Saturday upheld Ravindra Jadeja’s ban for the third season of the Twenty20 tournament after the conclusion of a special hearing chaired by governing council member Arun Jaitley in Mumbai. “IPL Governing Council Member Arun Jaitley has recommended that... [Read More]
Tiwary stars in Kolkata’s easy win
- Scorecard: Punjab vs Kolkata Half-centuries from Manoj Tiwary and Sourav Ganguly , coupled with a disciplined bowling performance, saw Kolkata Knight Riders register a comfortable 39-run victory over Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League match, in Mohali, on Saturday. Tiwary provided... [Read More]
Symonds sledging inspired me: Pathan
Rajasthan Royals batsman Yusuf Pathan said his swashbuckling batting display against Deccan Chargers was inspired by Andrew Symonds’s sledging during their Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad, on Friday. “When somebody from the opposition involves in sledging you are more pumped up... [Read More]
Yusuf Pathan makes it easy for Rajasthan
Scorecard: A whirlwind unbeaten half century by Yusuf Pathan gave Rajasthan Royals a comfortable eight-wicket win over Deccan Chargers in their Indian Premier League match at Motera, Ahmedabad , on Friday. Chasing a modest target of 149 to win, the home team raced to 151 for two and... [Read More]
Yusuf plays new role to perfection
34 balls, 73 runs, two boundaries and eight massive sixes. Those were Yusuf Pathan’s statistics in a knock that ensured Rajasthan Royals a remarkably easy eight-wicket win over defending champions Deccan Chargers at Motera, in Ahmedabad , on Friday. And, needless to say, it earned him the... [Read More]
Tendulkar sets up Mumbai’s crushing win
- Scorecard Sachin Tendulkar’s superb half-century guided Mumbai Indians to a crushing five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League match at the Brabourne stadium, in Mumbai, on Thursday. The Mumbai captain continued his good run of form with the bat, scoring... [Read More]
Kumble had no regrets in batting first
Chennai Super Kings’ captain Suresh Raina called correctly and had no hesitation in opting to bat first in their Indian Premier League match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday. However, his opposite number, Anil Kumble, didn’t seem too perturbed... [Read More]
Another masterclass from Mumbai’s Master Blaster
Sachin Tendulkar led from the front and ensured his Mumbai Indians side a comfortable seven-wicket win over the Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League match at the Brabourne Stadium on Monday. Tendulkar’s unbeaten 48-ball 71 was his fifth IPL fifty overall and second in... [Read More]
Punjab edge past Chennai in Super Over
- Scorecard Debutant Juan Theron starred with the ball as Kings XI Punjab edged past Chennai Super Kings via the Super Over and ended their losing streak in the Indian Premier League at the MA Chidambaram stadium, in Chennai, on Sunday. R Ashwin was dismissed off the final delivery, as... [Read More]
Tendulkar leads Mumbai to emphatic win over Kolkata
Scorecard: Sachin Tendulkar led from the front to ensure the Mumbai Indians a comfortable seven-wicket win over the Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League match at the Brabourne Stadium on Monday. The home team reached their target (156) with three balls to spare and losing... [Read More]
Uthappa: A tale of two overs
It took Robin Uthappa just two overs to change the match. Muttiah Muralitharan’s brilliant spell of three for 25 in four overs had enabled Chennai Super Kings restrict Royal Challengers Bangalore in the middle overs. But Uthappa changed the script dramatically in the final overs with his... [Read More]
Symonds takes Deccan past Delhi
- Scorecard Andrew Symonds was once again the star performer for Deccan Chargers as they beat Delhi Daredevils by 10 runs in the Indian Premier League at the Barabati stadium, in Cuttack, on Sunday. Symonds took three wickets for 21 runs in his four overs, including two in his final over, to... [Read More]
Rusty Theron ends Punjab’s losing streak
Kings XI Punjab have to thank debutant Juan Theron to a large extent for ending their losing streak after a thrilling victory via the Super Over against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. Newcomer Theron’s IPL stint didn’t get off to the perfect start; he was run out for a duck off the first... [Read More]
Pune and Kochi are new IPL franchises
Pune and Kochi are the two new teams for the forthcoming editions of the Indian Premier League , commissioner Lalit Modi announced in Chennai, on Sunday. - Indian Premier League – Complete Coverage Sahara Adventure Sports Group successfully won the Pune franchise after they bid the highest... [Read More]
Rusty Theron ends Punjab’s losing streak
Kings XI Punjab have to thank debutant Juan Theron to a large extent for ending their losing streak after a thrilling victory via the Super Over against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. Newcomer Theron‘s IPL stint didn’t get off to the perfect start; he was run out for a duck off the first... [Read More]
Symonds takes Deccan past Delhi
- Scorecard Andrew Symonds was once again the star performer for Deccan Chargers as they beat Delhi Daredevils by 10 runs in the Indian Premier League at the Barabati stadium, in Cuttack, on Sunday. Symonds took three wickets for 21 runs in his four overs, including two in his final over, to... [Read More]
Pune and Kochi are new IPL franchises
Pune and Kochi are the two new teams for the forthcoming editions of the Indian Premier League , commissioner Lalit Modi announced in Chennai, on Sunday. - Indian Premier League – Complete Coverage Sahara Adventure Sports Group successfully won the Pune franchise after they bid the highest... [Read More]
Rajasthan thrash Kolkata by 34 runs
Scorecard: Rajasthan Royals thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders by 34 runs to secure the maiden win in third edition of the Indian Premier League at Motera on Saturday. The Knight Riders, chasing 169 to win, managed just 135 for five in their stipulated quota of overs. The Shah Rukh Khan-owned... [Read More]
On Yusuf hinges Rajasthan’s fortunes
The third edition of the Indian Premier League is heading into its second week; the opening days did witness a few notable efforts. While players like Jacques Kallis, Ravi Bopara, Angelo Mathews were the success stories, there were some stand-out Indian performances as well. – IPL-III Complete... [Read More]
‘A lesson for all youngsters in the Jadeja episode’
As the third edition of the lucrative Indian Premier League of the Board of Control for Cricket in India gathers momentum, inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals give the impression of missing Ravindra Jadeja . The young cricketer, who is in fine form and fit as a fiddle, has no other option but to... [Read More]
Kumble releases ‘Wide Angle…’
Legendary Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble released a rare coffee table book called Wide Angle – Candid moments from my playing days’. The book is a collection of photographs clicked by Kumble during his playing days. Wide Angle was launched by Kumble and Australian spin legend Shane Warne... [Read More]
Royal Challengers Bangalore thrash Rajasthan Royals by 10 wickets
- Scorecard: Praveen Kumar took the tournament’s first hat-trick to vindicate Royal Challengers Bangalore’s decision to field first and put them on course for a big win against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. The home... [Read More]