DD vs KKR Match 33 IPL4 HighLights and Stats

Delhi Daredevils vs Kolkata knight Riders Full Match highlights

Delhi Daredevils elected to field

Kolkata Knights Innings 148/7 

Tiwary 61(47)             S Goswamy 22(20)

Umesh Yadav 2/29

Delhi Daredevils Innings 131/9 

V Sehwag  34 (23)      J Hopes  25 (30)

Iqbal Abdulla 3/25

KKR won by 17 runs against DD

Statistics:

1. When Irfan Pathan caught Yusuf Pathan, it was the first instance of any of two Pathan brothers  playing a role in other’s dismissal in IPL.

2. First win for KKR in Feroz Shah Kotla against the home team, Delhi.

3. It was 5th loss for Delhi Daredevils, 2nd in a row.

4. Jacques Kallis is the leading run-scorer for Kolkata - 244 (averaging 40.66), with 3 half centuries, in seven matches in the IPL 4. Its third highest after Tendulkar (264) and Velathy (249)

5. Manoj Tiwary hit his first 50 in IPL 4 and third overall with an innings of 61 (47)

6. Virender Sehwag (34 off 23 balls) has become the second Delhi player to sum up to 200 runs in the IPL4 :  208 runs at an decent average of 29.1 in seven matches.

7 .David Warner, with 238 runs averaging 34.00 in 7 matches is the leading run scorer for Delhi Daredevils.

8. Venugopal rao is only the third DD batsman to score more than 200 in this IPL 4. He did so during his innings vs KKR of 19(18). Is this the greatness of Rao or indicates the weak delhi batting.

 

DC vs KTK Full Match Highlights IPL4

KTK vs DC – Match 32- Kochi Tuskers Kerala vs Deccan Chargers  Full Match Highlights

Deccan Chargers won the match by 55 runs

Some statistics in this match dominated by bowlers.

> Maximum ducks by any team in T20 /IPL = 6 ducks by Kochi Tuskers Kerala. Was the 4th such instance in 2156 Twenty20 matches played so far. This is a new IPL record, beating five ducks by Royal Challengers v KXIP in 2008 and Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians in this IPL

> 60 of 99 balls faced by Tuskers were dots – a dot percentage of 60.6 – fourth worst performance by any side in IPL history

> 3 ducks collected by Raiphi Gomez in the tournament – most by any batsman. All three have been golden (first-ball) ducks

> 4th time where a partnership has outscored entire opponent’s total in IPL (where all 11 players batted). Sangakkara & White added 90 runs for the 4th wicket

> Tuskers lost their 6th wicket with only 11 runs, equalling worst performance by any side in Twenty20 cricket at the fall of 6th wicket.

DC 6th in  Updated Latest IPL 4 2011 Points Table

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DADA | Great Indian Captain | Unlucky KKR Skipper

Great news! KKR are table toppers. (Point's Table here) I read articles and comments praising the new team. Now that is understandable :) They deserve all the praise. BUT i also see people commenting that Ganguly's exclusion did the magic for KKR. Firstly people should stop jumping to conclusions early. In fact, Season 1 and Season 3 also KKR started with 2 wins under Ganguly. Agreed that the sprit which the team is showing is amazing with Gambhir leading from front. However, I am completely against with view that DADA’S exclusion from this team has brought changes in fortunes of KKR.

Few random facts about KKR in IPL overall:

• KKR lost 14 out of 28 games under Ganguly's captaincy
• KKR lost 10 games out of 14 under Mculum's captaincy
• KKR was most effected in by rain in IPL1 in 2 crucial matches.
• SRK is the ONLY owner, who comments on team strategies and key team issues in media. (sometimes overtaking the captain/coach). Fact also is that he doesn't know anything much about cricket.
• DADA has scores 1032 runs in 40 matches at an average of 28.7 for KKR. He has also taken 8 wickets effecting positively with his bowling at least in 3 matches.
• DADA had to anchor the innings in all the seasons, because of inconsistency and presence of too many explosive batsman.
• KKR under DADA was very unlucky in loosing Pakistan Players like Shoaid Akthar, Umar Gul etc. They missed out on good players as getting replacements of same level could not happen.

Firstly KKR should have bid for DADA. Especially knowing that they did not give him a continuous stint of captaincy to him and owners creating unnecessary controversies and meddling with team affairs. And for the biggest reason that, KKR fans would love to see 2 names always together Kolkata and Ganguly, they should have.

Their argument for not bidding was that Gangly couldn't be the explosive opening batsman which they wanted. In fact I strongly feel that lack of batsman in previous team who could efficiently anchor the innings like Jaques Kallis in present team is the reason for how Ganguly batted out his innings. I wish he can just magically play some games with the current team and show what he can do. DADA was also unlucky as even though they had young talents like Ishant Sharma, Tiwary or Dinda, they never seem to deliver the best which they were capable of. Especially Ishant who bowled so exceptionally for Indian team till his association with KKR lost the magic.

It's a fact that KKR under Ganguly couldn't reach he last 4. But with inconsistent team that he had and a turn of events which just completely went against him DADA should be given the credit for what he has done for KKR. For a legend that he his, he more than deserves to mentor his home KKR team. I at least wish he can get a chance to play with other IPL teams to have some questions answered. Remembering the days where he came back to Indian team and retired on a high, I feel he will do something similar here. Good luck Dada.

If KKR is doing good now it makes sense to appreciate the team. And is completely rubbish to reason that Ganguly’s absence is helping them. There is nothing common from last KKR team to this team except SRK and off course this is a better team.

Ganguly’s experience would have only helped the team to do better and nothing otherwise.

Poll : KKR with Ganguly would have performed better ?? Vote here

Teams on High | CSK vs KTK

April 18 th Kochi Tuskers Kerala vs Chennai Super Kings

CSK VS KTK IPL 4

CSK and KTK both back after a win against RCB and MI respectively are going to fight it out in home of tuskers. KTK fans who couldn't bag the tickets for the first game, eager to the watch their 2nd home game must have bagged their tickets for this one.

Moreover how these teams played their last games also sets the pitch for this one. If CSK crushed RCB by 21 runs with great knock of Hussey, Kochi Tuskers dumped the Big Mumbai Indians with solid contribution from Jayawardane and Mcullum away from their home.

This match invokes great interest as defending Champions CSK are looking great with batting line-up of great depth and varied pace attack. CSK will surely look foreward to repeat of good contribution at top from Mike Hussey and Murali Vijay. Their middle order has been consistent with Raina, Badri , Captain dhoni and Cracker yet to explode fully in Albie Morkel. Unless someone from KTK is going to play the Paul Velathi game its going to be Ashiwin, Tim southe, Jakati, Randiv and again Albie posing a tough challenge the rival batsman. KTK is resurgent side.

It shouldn't be forgotten that even though the win against the best side of tournament, Mumbai Indians was thier first one, thier first 2 games were close games. So KTK have every reason to be confident about repeating the result of last match. It seems unlikely that Jayawardane would change the winning side from 3rd match which had three changes from the prior game. But the big names left out in VVS Laxman Sreesanth and Murali, who were replaced by Ramesh Powar, Kedar Jadhav and Parera invoke curiosity towards playing XI. This Game being played at Kochi home might influence the selection.

Jayawardane would expect himself and Mcullum to fire again solidly. He would expect Hodge and potentially explosive Jadeja to recreate the magic too. Parera's contribution will be interesting and crucial. Bowling is a concern for Jayawardane and would hold a key so as what target they might defend or chase.

I feel that pressure would be on KTK because of easy win that chennai scored in last game. However that might work against CSK themselves as they can't underestimate this KTK side at home.

Which is your pick ?! Tuskers or Whistlers :) Vote here

Should Sreesanth be picked for playing 11 ? One more chance ? Vote Here

RCB are one of favorites to win the league! Here’s Why !!

It’s time to shout “RCB” “RCB” RCB” in Chinnaswamy again ! Its time to wear the maroon jersey AGAIN!! :)

Now coming to the team: the specialty of this refreshing “Bengaluru” side is it has perfect blend of youth and experience, everyone in form. Kumble is mentoring and Rey Jennings is coaching this blend. A bunch of experienced players in Dilshan, Dirk Nannes, Zaheer Khan, AB Devilries, Johan Van derwath, Langeveldt and also bunch of young talented players in Virat Kohl Mayank agarwal, Abhimanyu Mithun, Chatheswar Pujara, Saurabh Tiwary and Asad Pathan blend perfect.

RCB is real envy and fear for any opponent as it has 2 batsman Dilshan and AB Devliers and 2 bowlers Vettori and Nannes each of them being top10 players in t20 format currently. Further with extremely talented 4 India batsman kohli, Saurabh Tiwary Pujara and off course Mayank Agarwal and two good Indian bowlers in Zaheer and Mithun.

A closer look at youngsters:

Nothing much has to be told about Shinkhar Dhawan :) He has been both consistent and attacking for MI..

Mayank Agarwal is India U19 team opening batsman. He was man of the series in KPL 2nd season. He is believed to be the next big player for India with Sehwag like instincts. He was with Rajasthan Royals last season but could not get a chance to play much.

Gujarat based Asad Pathan is like the next Yusuf Pathan :) Seems little exagerated ? Read on. This Powerful hitter played for Railways. Reportedly his 2 innings of “Navdeep Cup” (State-level ODI tournament of Guajarat) Quarter final and Semi-final of 100 and 88 in 52 balls each. He also had 5 wicket haul in Semi-final. Well what more could any team expect.

Abhimanyu mithun: This Right arm medium fast bowler with 52 wickets in 10 FC matches. He has already made debut with Indian team in tests and ODI. 10 weeks after he made First class debut he was called for being a part of Indian Test squad in SA. Young bowler who can be some times can be expensive but if properly groomed he can be as effective as he is in FC cricket.

Strengths: In form Foreign players, Perfect blend of youth and experience, Talented Indian players.

Weakness: Not a huge drawback but missing one more Indian bowling option other than Mithun. Virat Kohli / Dilshan would combined fit the role.

I can’t see such talent in bowling and batting departments in other teams except MI.

However feels little sad not to have “Our Wall” and “Jumbo” in our team !! Doesn’t it ? for you ?

This time RCB are One of my Favorites to win the league :) How about yours ??? “Namma Bengaluru” Obviously :)

DADA in DC | Deccan Chargers ? FANS ask for KP replacement

April, 6th

Deccan Chargers' Fans want DADA Sourav Ganguly as a replacement for KP Kevin Peterson. Numerous requests are being posted in official Facebook page of Deccan Chargers and also in the official Website of DC. Rumors are strong as PR of Sourav was quoted tweeting that the talks are on with DC and they can expect an announcement next week.

Darren Lehmann, the Coach replying to this request said that Peterson is nursing his injury and that they are still hopeful of having him back in this Edition of IPL. Lehman acknowledging the greatness of Sourav, however said that they are confident with the current team. With this reply mutual fans of Sourav DADA and DC are a little disappointed.

Some fans think Gayle could be a good replacement. However Team Deccan Chargers seem quite happy with the side they have. Off course with a terrific bowling side in Steyn, Juan Theron, Amit Mishra, Ishant Sharma and Gony they should be if their domestic batsman show good potential.

A facebook page created yesterday supporting this demand of “DADA in DC” gathered 3000 likes in day. Hope this miracle happens and we can see one of india’s greatest captains in Deccan Chargers.

http://www.facebook.com/Dada.in.DC

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