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The Final Showdown

Oracle — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:58:42 +0000

Yes, it was that time in the series when the trophy was claimed by one of the two finalists – either the Deccan Chargers (DC), or the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). We all know who it was in the end, but to know just how they did it, read on! The RCB won the toss and [...]

The prelude to the final showdown!

Oracle — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:46:58 +0000

Yes, this was the prelude – the first one – to the final showdown. I’m talking about the first semi-final between the Delhi Daredevils (DD) and the Deccan Chargers (DC). Morales on both sides were high as the DC won the toss and decided to field first. Gautam Gambhir and David Warner opened batting for the [...]

Kings XI Punjab practically out, RCB and DC deal to take on DD or CSK in semis

Oracle — Wed, 20 May 2009 23:16:20 +0000

Deccan Chargers, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab are all locked at 14 points each. The winner of the RCB-DC match on Thursday will go to 16 points and the loser will remain on 14 with Punjab. But in all likeliness, Punjab will lose out on the semifinal berth owing to their poor net [...]

Delhi Daredevils - infallible no more

Oracle — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:02:37 +0000

That’s right. The Delhi Daredevils (DD), who have lost hardly any matches this season – the ones they did lose being close ones – lost the match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who literally cruised to victory! The DD won the toss and decided to bat first, their openers being the duo of Virender Sehwag [...]

Too late, but not too little!

Oracle — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:50:28 +0000

This may only be their second win in this year’s IPL, and may have come too late to help them qualify in the semis, but the Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) win against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) sure must have been a great morale booster for them! The match started with the CSK batting first. Mathew [...]

Half century for the IPL - Match no 50 Review

Oracle — Sun, 17 May 2009 22:46:41 +0000

Yes, this was match number 50 of the second season of the IPL! The Delhi Daredevils (DD) are not at the top of the ladder for nothing. Even though their position in the semis is fixed, they did not use it as an excuse to remain complacent against the Rajasthan Royals (RR). The toss was won [...]

Game on - Deccan Chargers Vs King’s XI Punjab!

Oracle — Sun, 17 May 2009 22:42:56 +0000

They say that in cricket, the game isn’t over until it’s over. This holds so true for the match between the Deccan Chargers (DC) and the King’s XI Punjab (KXIP)! The DC won the toss and elected to field first. Sunny Sohal and Simon Katich were the openers for the KXIP as usual, while Ryan Harris [...]

Match won – king style!

Oracle — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:42:16 +0000

Match won – king style! Yes, the match was won by the ‘kings’, and in a style befitting them, too! Match number 46 was played between the Delhi Daredevils (DD) and the King’s XI Punjab (KXIP). The KXIP won the toss and elected to field first. There was a slight change in the team as Mahela Jayawardena [...]

What a match! - Mumbai Indians Vs the Rajasthan Royals

Oracle — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:31:45 +0000

What a match! After the match between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR), everyone seemed to be gushing the same words over and over again! The toss for match number 45 was won by the RR, and they elected to bat first. Graeme Smith and Rob Quiney were the openers for the RR, while [...]

Match of the Titans - Delhi Daredevils Vs Deccan Chargers

Oracle — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:10:57 +0000

Match number 43, between the Delhi Daredevils (DD) and the Deccan Chargers (DC), was surely a clash of the Titans, as the two teams from the top three faced each other at the Sahara stadium, Kingsmead. The match started with the DD batting first. Virender Shewag was back on the side, so Gautam Gambhir was no [...]