IPL2: CSK Vs RCB
2nd Semi Final: Overview
In a dramatic turn around, under dogs RCB is taking on mighty CSK at Johannesburg. Since Anil Kumble took over captaincy, RCB have lost only one in his inspirational leadership. They have 100% wining record on this ground. While on other hand, even though CSK are in semis, they are not looking confident, as their winning track is not consistent, especially bowling is underperformed.
After winning toss, Kumble elected to bat second. Parthiv Patel and returning from injury Hayden, started innings with cautious approach. In fact this time Patel taken responsibility of scoring more than run a ball. They together put up a 61 runs partnership. Hayden was the first man to dismiss on 23 runs. Dhoni promoted himself up the order ahead of inform Raina, which he does often to steer team till end. But, Patel followed Hayden’s way out LBW to Kallis on 36 runs.
Dhoni and Raina try to rebuild CSK inning. Both are not looking comfortable, as ball is not coming on to bat and Kumble and Merwe balling tight line, not giving an inch to opposition. Raina, decided to go after balling. He just got out to his own state mate Praveen Kumar on 20 runs when looking dangerous. Dhoni soon followed Raina, got out on 28 runs in process to clear fence to Merve who bowled extremely well in this tournament so far.
CSK bottom order Morkel, Oram and Badrinath failed once again to score quick runs. RCB bowled superbly. In fact their last over just conceded 2 runs and a wicket. RCB able to restrict CSK under 150 mark.
Challenger, Opener Manish Pandey and Jack Kallis started chasing of 146 runs target. Kallis took attack on Gony, scored him back to back boundaries, got out in same over on 9 runs. CSK got their first wicket. Kumble, continued his last unsuccessful experiment, sent Merve up the order, to score some quick runs. But, this time too he fails to deliver; his own country men Morkel bowled him on beautiful yorker on just 2 runs.
Last time MOM, Manish Pandey had different plans, he took attack on opposition. He played some extremely elegant cricketing shot, to show his last inning is not a fluke. He along with Dravid, made a crucial partnership of 72 runs. Dravid also stand tall on a this big occasions with taking attack to opposition. Both looked to attack CSK despite of wickets fowling to maintain momentum.
Jakati got much needed break through in 13th over. He clean bowled Pandey on 48 runs when looking unstoppable. Murali, able to send Dravid soon after to dug out on 44 runs. This is turning out to be great battle between bat and ball. Murali on his peak of a spell. RCB facing little problems facing ace bowler. But they just needed 7 RPO to win, can afford to play comfortably with out taking risks. In the end Kohli decide to cut loose to take home his team along with Taylor both remain not unbeaten on 24 and 17 runs respectively.
What a turn around in this game, two outplayed teams in inauguration IPL, taking on each other on Grand Finale. Both teams are having some great inform players and both are picking up in just time, both got much needed momentum. Will be interesting to see to come up ace to lift trophy?? Don’t miss to read article on IPL2 DC Vs RCB final only on your only cricket blog YORKKAR….!!
THE GAME
Manish Pandey once again got MOM for his brilliant batting display, scored a classing inning of 48 runs. He looked like veteran in his temperament.
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Sunday, May 24, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Riders Outplayed Kings
IPL2: CSK Vs KKR
Match 51: Overview
IPL T20 as its best. KKR is playing their last game of this IPL season. So will they able to keep pride with last win is a question in every bodies mind. As per old adage “If end is good then everything is good”. And KKR is finally able to get their second win, in what a style, beating one of best sides in IPL2 by 7 wickets.
KKR started their mammoth chase of 184 runs with Ganguly and McCullum. This is certainly looks possible on Super Park, Centurions, good batting pitch. McCullum from first ball was in no mercy mood. He is absolutely in mood of sending every ball out of park. He rattled every CSK bowler except Murali.
After Ganguly back to hut, McCullum along with Hodge consolidate innings without loosing required run rate. Hodge keeps on rotating strike. On other hand McCullum is waging his tell. He got out dramatically on 81 from 48 balls with 12x4 and 3 massive sixes.
After McCullum, David Hussy also got run out courtesy Dhoni. Now, it’s up to Hodge who is being spectator on other end. Hodge played an innings of his life to take KKR at par along company of Saha.
Before this Dhoni as usually winning toss and elected to bat first. This time they are playing without Hayden. They got a good steady start. Patel and Bailey given them start they are looking for with out loosing an wicket. After they back to dug out, in form Raina carries his blistering form and score 52 runs. Dhoni supported him very well. He scored 40 runs along with Morkel 21 runs. Both remains not out till end after Suresh Raina got out. CSK has managed to put 18r runs on board.
Exciting Moments of the Match
It’s really difficult to pick up exiting moments, as whole match is so exiting and heart stopper. But, its un-doubted McCullum’s and in end Brad Hodge’s thrilling batting is surely the movements to watch out for. Both of them have played so effortlessly and given no chance to opposition. They are absolutely ruthless and smart at times, stealing ones and twos. Keeping their cool while Murali is bowling and did not try to take any chances against him. But, took on all other bowlers to achieve fascinating victory.
THE GAME
It’s quite difficult to choose between McCullum and Hodge. But in the end Brad Hodge has got MOM in te end. His unbeaten finishers knock of 71 runs in 44 balls (4x4, 4x6)
Match 51: Overview
IPL T20 as its best. KKR is playing their last game of this IPL season. So will they able to keep pride with last win is a question in every bodies mind. As per old adage “If end is good then everything is good”. And KKR is finally able to get their second win, in what a style, beating one of best sides in IPL2 by 7 wickets.
KKR started their mammoth chase of 184 runs with Ganguly and McCullum. This is certainly looks possible on Super Park, Centurions, good batting pitch. McCullum from first ball was in no mercy mood. He is absolutely in mood of sending every ball out of park. He rattled every CSK bowler except Murali.
After Ganguly back to hut, McCullum along with Hodge consolidate innings without loosing required run rate. Hodge keeps on rotating strike. On other hand McCullum is waging his tell. He got out dramatically on 81 from 48 balls with 12x4 and 3 massive sixes.
After McCullum, David Hussy also got run out courtesy Dhoni. Now, it’s up to Hodge who is being spectator on other end. Hodge played an innings of his life to take KKR at par along company of Saha.
Before this Dhoni as usually winning toss and elected to bat first. This time they are playing without Hayden. They got a good steady start. Patel and Bailey given them start they are looking for with out loosing an wicket. After they back to dug out, in form Raina carries his blistering form and score 52 runs. Dhoni supported him very well. He scored 40 runs along with Morkel 21 runs. Both remains not out till end after Suresh Raina got out. CSK has managed to put 18r runs on board.
Exciting Moments of the Match
It’s really difficult to pick up exiting moments, as whole match is so exiting and heart stopper. But, its un-doubted McCullum’s and in end Brad Hodge’s thrilling batting is surely the movements to watch out for. Both of them have played so effortlessly and given no chance to opposition. They are absolutely ruthless and smart at times, stealing ones and twos. Keeping their cool while Murali is bowling and did not try to take any chances against him. But, took on all other bowlers to achieve fascinating victory.
THE GAME
It’s quite difficult to choose between McCullum and Hodge. But in the end Brad Hodge has got MOM in te end. His unbeaten finishers knock of 71 runs in 44 balls (4x4, 4x6)
Friday, May 8, 2009
Super Kings Rules Centurion
IPL2: CSK Vs KEP
Overview
KEP started to chase a mammoth but not impractical 187 target by D/L method. Sohal and Katich started to show their intention from first ball. Sohal tries to smack first ball of innings, but on second ball Morkel bowled him out. Then Katich and Goel took responsibility of consolidate innings as well as don’t let down required run rate. Katich plays a superb innings of 50 runs in just 25 balls with 3x4, 4x6. He along with Yuvraj steered inning. Both shown great batting temperament and scored more than balls runs individually with all proper cricketing shots.
After Katich went back to dug out, Yuvraj and Mahela tries hard to take KEP to victory. Yuvraj makes use of a opportunity he got when he was just on 10 runs, Gony unable to catch sky scrapper and given life line to Yuvraj. He along with Mahela rattled CSK blowers all over park. Morkel, Gony and Murali are then once who suffered from his furious batting.
When it’s looking like KEP will chase CSK, Dhoni played a master stroke. He introduced Raina into attack. He bowled extremely well under pressure, with conceding only 8 runs in 2 over’s. Raina and Ballaji bowled superb death over’s, to take CSK to victory by 12 runs.
Before this CSK won toss and elected to bat first. They continued their experiment with opening slot. Badrinath got out on first ball. Then match was affected by rain. After 1hours covers took off and play started, by D/L method each team will get 18 over’s.
Hayden, Raina and Dhoni continued their superb form. Hayden shows once again why he belongs to Orange Cap. He rattled 89 runs in just 58 balls with 8x4,6x6. He also carried on his revenge with Sreesanth. With Raina’s 32 runs in 20 balls with 4x4, 1x6 and Dhoni’s 56 runs in just 27 balls with 7x4, 2x6, CSK able to post stiff total of 185/3.
Exiting Moments of Match
When it looks like KEP will win Centurion battle. Yuvraj and Mahela brutally scoring runs all over park. No bowler able to contain them and KEP had 7 wickets in hands. So they are going ahead with all guns blazing.
Dhoni decided to play a masterstroke. He called Suresh Raina to bowled in death over’s, when Yuvraj in no mercy mood. That gamble played off. Raina bowled excellent spell with figures look like 2-0-8-0.
THE GAME
Matthew Hayden got MOM match for his brutal knock of 89 runs in just 58 balls with 8x4, 6x6. He retains his Orange Cap with 378 runs, in 8 matches. This 89 runs innings is his highest score in IPL.
Overview
KEP started to chase a mammoth but not impractical 187 target by D/L method. Sohal and Katich started to show their intention from first ball. Sohal tries to smack first ball of innings, but on second ball Morkel bowled him out. Then Katich and Goel took responsibility of consolidate innings as well as don’t let down required run rate. Katich plays a superb innings of 50 runs in just 25 balls with 3x4, 4x6. He along with Yuvraj steered inning. Both shown great batting temperament and scored more than balls runs individually with all proper cricketing shots.
After Katich went back to dug out, Yuvraj and Mahela tries hard to take KEP to victory. Yuvraj makes use of a opportunity he got when he was just on 10 runs, Gony unable to catch sky scrapper and given life line to Yuvraj. He along with Mahela rattled CSK blowers all over park. Morkel, Gony and Murali are then once who suffered from his furious batting.
When it’s looking like KEP will chase CSK, Dhoni played a master stroke. He introduced Raina into attack. He bowled extremely well under pressure, with conceding only 8 runs in 2 over’s. Raina and Ballaji bowled superb death over’s, to take CSK to victory by 12 runs.
Before this CSK won toss and elected to bat first. They continued their experiment with opening slot. Badrinath got out on first ball. Then match was affected by rain. After 1hours covers took off and play started, by D/L method each team will get 18 over’s.
Hayden, Raina and Dhoni continued their superb form. Hayden shows once again why he belongs to Orange Cap. He rattled 89 runs in just 58 balls with 8x4,6x6. He also carried on his revenge with Sreesanth. With Raina’s 32 runs in 20 balls with 4x4, 1x6 and Dhoni’s 56 runs in just 27 balls with 7x4, 2x6, CSK able to post stiff total of 185/3.
Exiting Moments of Match
When it looks like KEP will win Centurion battle. Yuvraj and Mahela brutally scoring runs all over park. No bowler able to contain them and KEP had 7 wickets in hands. So they are going ahead with all guns blazing.
Dhoni decided to play a masterstroke. He called Suresh Raina to bowled in death over’s, when Yuvraj in no mercy mood. That gamble played off. Raina bowled excellent spell with figures look like 2-0-8-0.
THE GAME
Matthew Hayden got MOM match for his brutal knock of 89 runs in just 58 balls with 8x4, 6x6. He retains his Orange Cap with 378 runs, in 8 matches. This 89 runs innings is his highest score in IPL.
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