Match No. 18th Result.
Shahrukh Khan will be very disappionted with his team performance, they lost last 3 matches. Dada do something, start winning or you guys will be left behind. On the other hand Shane Warne has become more value than diamond. He is agrressive, wants to win and win.
Rajasthan Royals created yet another upset by defeating one of the strongest team of the league ie Kolkata Knight Riders. Chasing the target of 197, Knight Riders lost Salman Butt very early and then Ajit Agarkar also perished after playing some good shots. The whole responsibility was on the shoulders of Captain - Saurav Ganguly who played a good innings of 51.
Batting Highlights of Kolkata Knight Riders Innings
But Rajasthan Royals just striked at right moments and got rid of Ganguly when he was looking very dangerous, soon L.R. Shukla was also run out and it looked all like a real difficult task for the Knight Riders. Hussey on the other end was playing a brilliant innings but his efforts went to vain as no other Knight Rider Batsmen was able to cope up with the increasing run rate. They needed 61 runs in last 4 overs and thus the batsmen felt to the pressure and lost the wickets. In the end it was an emphatic win of Rajasthan Royals by 45 runs.
Recharged Deccan take on Kings XI Punjab Hyderabad, India - May 01, 2008 Match No. 19th. Kings XI Punjab and Deccan Chargers, two teams who had similar start to IPL face-off in the second match of Super Thursday. After winning their previous matches, both the teams seem to have witnessed a shift of momentum.
Delhi DareDevils won by 10 runs | ScorecardDelhi, India - April 30, 2008 Match No. 17th. Royal Challengers lost yet again in the DLF Indian Premier League. Replying to the target of 192 set by DareDevils, Royal Challengers started poorly and lost the first wicket in the very first over. In the last over Royal Challengers needed 30 runs and they were able to score 20.
Jammy vs Veru Delhi, India - April 30, 2008 Match No. 17th. No. 17 match, its a danger number. Can Jammy roll it back again. He has too its been long time losing again & again. There recored away from home is good so as Veru's too. They have won match in home.
Mumbai Indians won by 7 wickets | Scorecard Kolkata, India - April 29, 2008 Match No. 16th. Mumbai Indians bowlers bowled superbly to restrict the Knight Riders to a low total of 137 and it was the responsibility of the batsmen to make sure that they win the first match and open the account in points table.
Little Master vs Kolkata Prince
Kolkata, India - April 29, 2008 Match No. 16th. Can Mumbai Indians win there first match and open there point table account.
Sachin is still doubt full. Bhajji gone, things are very bad for them. Kolkata Knight Riders have lost the last match but have won the other two played.
Chennai Super Kings won by 13 runs | Scorecard
Bangalore, India - April 28, 2008 Match No. 15th. Royal Challenger has gone down the earth again and again. They lack the killer instinct, its time for Dravid to sit out and give chance to Mishab. Let Kallis takcare of capatincy.
The War of the Captains
Bangalore, India - April 28, 2008 Match No. 15th. Royal Challenger has to win this match so that they can be in a hunt for Semi finals. Super Kings 3 key players, Hayden and Mike Hussey, and Oram, are keen to complete their IPL assignment on a winning note.
Cricket model study: 20/20? by Raghuram Engineers are a fussy alot. They do all kinds of high flying mathematics to analyze a problem but before signing off, demand a model study.
Gilly has charged the Deccan Chargers | Scorecard
Navi Mumbai, India - April 27, 2008 Match No. 14th. Deccan Chargers have won the toss and decided to bat first. Pollock is leading the Mumbai Indians team in the absence of Harbhajan Singh now who will have to wait till the hearing which is due tomorrow.