Warne all praise for top-order batsmen
Chennai: Despite four changes in the team, Rajasthan Royals managed to win against Chennai Super Kings here on Saturday night and that reflected the depth of their talent, according to skipper Shane Warne.
Speaking to the media after beating Royals by 10 runs, Warne said: "Till the 14th over, I thought Super Kings might yet win the game with about an over to spare. But the wicket of Parthiv Patel was crucial and it helped us get back into the game."
Warne was all praise for his three top-order batsmen, Graeme Smith (91), Swapnil Asnodkar (41) and Kamran Akmal (53 not out), saying they laid the foundation for a big total.
"I am happy that Kamran came good with the bat tonight as we might push him up to open the innings since Smith will be missing our next match due to a hamstring injury," said Warne.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Jaipur juggernaut keeps rolling with 10-run win
Chennai: Sohail Tanvir bowled a sensational final over as Jaipur waved off a strong Chennai challenge to notch up a 10-run victory at the MA Chidambaram stadium here on Saturday.
The Pakistan fast bowler took two wickets including the dangerous Albie Morkel as Chennai were unable to pull off a victory in a game that never pronounced a favourite till the very end.
Morkel, the South African left-hander, threatened to take the game away with a blistering 71 from 40 balls that had six fours and four sixes, but Chennai fell apart with the early fall of captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (12) and a bevy of wickets.
Chennai, who still need another victory to seal their spot in the semi-finals, suffered an early setback chasing 212 with the fall of Stephen Fleming, but recovered with a brilliant counterattacking partership between Parthiv Patel and Suresh Raina, as Jaipur captain Shane Warne's ploy of opening with spinner Yusuf Pathan flopped.
Raina clobbered a majestic 24-ball 45 that dominated the second
Chennai: Sohail Tanvir bowled a sensational final over as Jaipur waved off a strong Chennai challenge to notch up a 10-run victory at the MA Chidambaram stadium here on Saturday.
The Pakistan fast bowler took two wickets including the dangerous Albie Morkel as Chennai were unable to pull off a victory in a game that never pronounced a favourite till the very end.
Morkel, the South African left-hander, threatened to take the game away with a blistering 71 from 40 balls that had six fours and four sixes, but Chennai fell apart with the early fall of captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (12) and a bevy of wickets.
Chennai, who still need another victory to seal their spot in the semi-finals, suffered an early setback chasing 212 with the fall of Stephen Fleming, but recovered with a brilliant counterattacking partership between Parthiv Patel and Suresh Raina, as Jaipur captain Shane Warne's ploy of opening with spinner Yusuf Pathan flopped.
Raina clobbered a majestic 24-ball 45 that dominated the second
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Gambhir becomes first IPL batsman to amass 500 runs
Indo Asian News Service
Last Updated: May 19, 2008 23:55:12
Bangalore, May 20: Gautam Gambhir, with his 39 in Delhi Daredevils' five-wicket win over Bangalore Royal Challengers Monday night, became the first player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to score more than 500 runs.
Gambhir has scored 504 at an average of 45.81 in 12 matches. Daredevils captain Virender Sehwag is second in the list with 385 runs at an average of 38.50. Shikhar Dhawan became the third batsman from Delhi Daredevils to amass 300 runs or more in the competition.
Indo Asian News Service
Last Updated: May 19, 2008 23:55:12
Bangalore, May 20: Gautam Gambhir, with his 39 in Delhi Daredevils' five-wicket win over Bangalore Royal Challengers Monday night, became the first player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to score more than 500 runs.
Gambhir has scored 504 at an average of 45.81 in 12 matches. Daredevils captain Virender Sehwag is second in the list with 385 runs at an average of 38.50. Shikhar Dhawan became the third batsman from Delhi Daredevils to amass 300 runs or more in the competition.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Mumbai vs King's XI: Engrossing tussle on cards
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Mumbai Indians, on a roll with six successive wins under their belt and thirsting for revenge for their previous loss, take on second-placed Punjab King's XI on Wednesday
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Mumbai Indians, on a roll with six successive wins under their belt and thirsting for revenge for their previous loss, take on second-placed Punjab King's XI on Wednesday
Viru confident of taking Daredevils to semifinals
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag said Monday's 5-wicket victory over Bangalore Royal Challengers will give his side the confidence to win both their remaining two matches to give them a chance for a semifinal berth in the Indian Premier League.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag said Monday's 5-wicket victory over Bangalore Royal Challengers will give his side the confidence to win both their remaining two matches to give them a chance for a semifinal berth in the Indian Premier League.
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In Zaheer, India have a bowler leader: Dravid
Bangalore: Rahul Dravid finally had something different to say in public. Having whined about his IPL team's miseries over the past month or so, the Bangalore captain had some nice words for his city and country teammate Zaheer Khan. Dravid handed over a hard-bound copy of the 145th edition of the Wisden Cricketers Almanac 2008 to Zaheer, one of the five Cricketers of the Year, for his exploits in England last year. Zaheer snapped 18 wickets in the three-Test series for the Pataudi Trophy and helped India win 1-0. Dravid arrived for the brief function at the hotel where IPL teams are being put up at and waited for 10 minutes, flipping through a variety of cricket books in his bag until Zaheer arrived.
Bangalore: Rahul Dravid finally had something different to say in public. Having whined about his IPL team's miseries over the past month or so, the Bangalore captain had some nice words for his city and country teammate Zaheer Khan. Dravid handed over a hard-bound copy of the 145th edition of the Wisden Cricketers Almanac 2008 to Zaheer, one of the five Cricketers of the Year, for his exploits in England last year. Zaheer snapped 18 wickets in the three-Test series for the Pataudi Trophy and helped India win 1-0. Dravid arrived for the brief function at the hotel where IPL teams are being put up at and waited for 10 minutes, flipping through a variety of cricket books in his bag until Zaheer arrived.
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