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CSK v KKR 2012 IPL Final Live Score - Kolkata Riders vs Chennai Kings IPL5 Final Commentary

2012-05-26T23:13:00.000+05:30

In the Grand Finale of 2012 Indian Premier League - IPL5, in form Chennai Super Kings will play for his 3rd successive title against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday, 27th May, 2012 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, and the timing will be 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Chennai after luckily qualified in the play offs played superbly in the 2 knock out games, first beat Mumbai and then title favorite Delhi in the one side game. Murali Vijay is back in form at the right time hit a brilliant century as Dhoni and Bravo making quick runs in the end ton take the games away from the opponent.

Kolkata Riders so far played well but reached here hanks to captain Gautam Gambhir with the bat and mustery spinner Sunil Narine with the ball. They need contributions from McCullum, Kallis, Yusuf Pathan and Manoj Tiwary. They will probably stick with the 3 spinners strategy.

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DD v CSK 2012 2nd Qualifier Live Score - Delhi Daredevils vs Chennai Super Kings IPL5 Qualifier Commentary

2012-05-25T10:16:00.000+05:30

In the 2nd qualifier of 2012 Indian Premier League - IPL5, league stage points leader Delhi Daredevils will take defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Friday, 25th May, 2012 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, and the timing will be 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Delhi got advantage of being the table topper in the league stage to get another chance to qualify for the finals after lost in the 1st qualifier against Kolkata. Delhi needs to stay longer on the crease either Sehwag or Warner and that will automatically leads to a big score. They need to correct their strategy by not sending Taylor above Rao and Negi.

Chennai used their luck of qualifying to playoffs with a super play specially Dhoni and Bravo put 73 runs in last 5 overs in the Eliminator. The have a good chance to reach another Final and need good show from Hussey, Raina and Dhoni.

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MI v CSK 2012 IPL Eliminator Live Score - Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings IPL5 Eliminator Commentary

2012-05-23T10:28:00.000+05:30

In the eliminator 74th game of 2012 Indian Premier League - IPL5, Mumbai Indians will take defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday, 23rd May, 2012 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore , and the timing will be 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Mumbai and Chennai both didn't play good cricket this season whil Mumbai is here due to some good individual performances but Chennai is in playoffs purely on luck.

Mumbai will be high on after big 10 wickets win in the last game and looking to sort out their opening partner with Tendulkar in the form of Smith who hit 87* runs. If their middle order Rohit, Rayudu and Pollard will fire they will be favourite.

Chennai has struggled so far in the tournament and it will be interesting to see how far they can go further on luck. Faf du Plessis played well in the start and they need him to start scoring again along with Hussey, Dhoni and Raina.

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KKR v DD 2012 IPL 1st Qualifier Result - Kolkata in Final of IPL5, beat Delhi by 18 runs

2012-05-23T00:04:00.001+05:30

Kolkata Knight Riders reaches the Final of 2012 IPL 5, beat Delhi Daredevils by 18 runs on the slow pitch in the 1st qualifier on Tuesday, 22nd May, 2012 at Pune. KKR made 162/4 in 20 overs and DD made 144/8 in 20 overs.

Kolkata after winning the toss got a steady start by Gambhir 32 off just 16 balls and McCullum 31 with 48 runs in 6 overs. They were struggling at 106/4 in 16 overs but Yusuf Pathan back in form at right time hit 21 balls 40 not out runs and put 56 unbeaten partnership with Shukla who contributed 11 ball 24* runs to set a competitive total of 162/4.

Delhi got a good start made 24 runs in 2 overs but wickets of Sehwag and Warner put them on back foot. They were very much in the game but they have sent Ross Taylor late in the chase after Rao and Negi which cost them match and Kolkata's 4 spinners startegy works on slow pitch.

Match Summary:

Kolkata Knight Riders - 162/4 in 20 overs (Yusuf 40*, Gambhir 32, Negi 1-18)

Delhi Daredevils - 144/8 in 20 overs (Jayawardhane 40, Narine 2-24, Kallis 2-24)

Toss - Kolkata Knight Riders, who chose to bat

Man of the Match - Yusuf Pathan (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Result - Kolkata Knight Riders won by 18 runs

DD v KKR 2012 IPL 1st Qualifier Live Score - Kolkata Riders vs Delhi Daredevils IPL5 First Qualifier Commentary

2012-05-22T09:32:00.000+05:30

In the first qualifier of 2012 Indian Premier League - IPL5, top 2 teams Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders will meet in the night game on Tuesday, 22nd May, 2012 at Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune, and the timing will be 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Both teams played really good cricket this season and they won 1 away match against each other so it is tough to decide which team has upper hand.

Delhi has strong batting line of with in form Sehwag who scored 484 runs so far and David Warner who laready made impact in few games with a century while Ross Taylor also back in form and Jayawardhane is steady as usual. They should play with extra spinner considering the slowness of the pitch.

Kolkata has mainly reached here because of captain Gautam Gambhir who hit 6 ha;f centuries so far. McCullum is also contributing well but they need Yusuf Pathan to fire. They will go with the same team with 3 spinners Narine who is almost unplyable this season with Shakib Al Hasan and Iqbal Abdullah.

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IPL 5 Playoffs Schedule - 2012 IPL Knockout Fixture, Time Table

2012-05-20T20:05:00.001+05:30

After 45 days and 72 matches 2012 IPL 5 comes to the final stage where only 4 teams remains out of 9 teams to qualify for the Play offs. Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders will meet in the first Qualifier while Mumbai Indians and lucky Chennai Super Kings will play in the Eliminator. Looser of Qualifier 1 will then have another chance with the winner of Eliminator in the Qualifier 2.

Find the complete schedule of 2012 IPL 5 Playoffs.

2012 IPL 5 Playoffs:

Qualifier 1:

Tuesday, 22nd May, 2012

73rd Match: Night
Delhi Daredevils vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue: Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune
Timing: 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST

Eliminator:

Wednesday, 23rd May, 2012

74th Match: Night
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
Timing: 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST

Qualifier 2:

Friday, 25th May, 2012

75th Match: Night
Winner Eliminator vs Loser Qualifier 1
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
Timing: 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST

Grand Finale of 2012 IPL5:

Sunday, 27th May, 2012

76th Match: Night
Winner Qualifier 1 vs Winner Qualifier 2
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
Timing: 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST

DC v RCB 2012 IPL5 71st Match Live Score - Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-20T12:45:00.000+05:30

In an important 2nd last 71st game of 2012 Indian Premier League - IPL5, Deccan Chargers will host still in the race Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday, 20th May, 2012 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, in a night game starting from 10:30 GMT, 4:00 PM IST.

Bangalore in a must win situation as a win will take them to 3rd place but a defeat will push back below Chennai on run rate. Chris Gayle form will be crucial as he is in terrific form but he needs support from Kohli, Dilshan and de Villiers.

Deccan won their last game and now has a good chance to avoid bottom spot with a win at home and finish the tournament on high. Sangakkara may return to lead and try hard to win this game and ruin Bangalore's party.

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RR v MI 2012 IPL5 72nd Match Live Score - Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-20T12:25:00.000+05:30

In the last league game of 2012 Indian Premier League - IPL5, out of the race Rajasthan Royals will host Mumbai Indians on Sunday, 20th May, 2012 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, in a night game starting from 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Rajasthan is already out of the tournament but a win will help them to finish on a high note. They have started their campaign well with Ajinkya Rahane was the leading scorer for most of the season before Gayle overtook him in the end.

Mumbai already qualify for the play offs and result won't affect their position as they will be on 3rd spot any way and play Eliminator either with Bangalore or Chennai. They lost last game to Kolkata and they can boost their confidence before big game ahead.

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KXIP v DD 2012 IPL5 69th Match Live Score - Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Daredevils IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-19T12:23:00.001+05:30

Still in the race for the play offs Kings XI Punjab will host table topper Delhi Daredevils in the 69th game of IPL5, on Saturday, 19th May, 2012 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, in a day-night game starting from 10:30 GMT, 4:00 PM IST.

Punjab won the last game against Chennai comfortably and they still have a chance if Bangalore loose their last game. Gilchrist led from the fron on his return while Mandeep is also playing well at the top but Delhi has goos bowling attack.

Delhi can try some more experiment as their top 2 finish is confirmed. Sehwag who missed last game may return and good thing for them is that out of form Ross Taylr is back in form.

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PW v KKR 2012 IPL5 70th Match Live Score - Pune Warriors vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-19T12:06:00.000+05:30

In the 70th game of 2012 Indian Premier League - IPL5, out of the tournament Pune Warriors will host 2nd placed Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday, 19th May, 2012 at Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune and the timing will be 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Kolkata has already qualified for the playoffs but a win here will ensure top 2 finish which gives them advantage in the play offs. Sunil Narine is bowling really well with the least economy of the tournament and the holder of Purple Cap and they can also check their bench strength.

Pune started their campaign well with the win against some big teams but they derailed and now try to avoid the bottom place and a win can ensure that. Ganguly may play his last game of the IPL.

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DC v RR 2012 IPL5 68th Match Live Score - Deccan Chargers vs Rajasthan Royals IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-18T11:10:00.000+05:30

In the 68th game of 2012 Indian Premier League - IPL5, bottom team Deccan Chargers will host Rajasthan Royals on Friday, 18th May, 2012 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad and the timing will be 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Rajasthan Royals still have achance to qualify for the play offs if they won their both the games as they have good run rate. Now they need big innings from Watson, Rahane and Dravid as they played really well so far with limited resources.

Deccan is already out of the tournament and but they can still get some pride by avoiding bottom finish and for that they need to win their remaining 2 games. Cameron White and Dhawan are in the top ten of the highest run scorer but they are still at the bottom.

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KXIP v CSK 2012 IPL5 66th Match Live Score - Kings XI Punjab vs Chennai Super Kings IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-17T11:39:00.000+05:30

In an important 66th game of Indian Premier League - IPL5, Kings XI Punjab will host 4th placed and defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the 1st day/night game of Thursday, 17th May, 2012 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala and the timing will be 10:30 GMT, 4:00 PM IST.

This is Chennai's last game and they have to win this game to stay in the race of playoffs. They played really well in the last few games to reach here and now need final move and needs contributions from entire team.

Punjab has 2 games in hand and need to win both the games and they have last game against strong Delhi. Marsh needs to play big inning and if Gilchrist come back they may have a chance.

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DD v RCB 2012 IPL5 67th Match Live Score - Delhi Daredevils vs Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-17T10:35:00.000+05:30

In an important and big 67th game of 2012 Indian Premier League - IPL5, point table leader Delhi Daredevils will host struggling but strong Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2nd night game of Thursday, 17th May, 2012 at Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi and the timing will be 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Delhi has already qualified for the play offs but they will try to maintain top spot and also they can experiment before the big matches. They have to give benched foreign as well as local players a chance.

Bangalore are in a must win situation if Chennai won the earlier game of the day as they also have a bad run rate. Chris Gayle is playing really well but they need contributions from others as well to move ahead.

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MI v KKR 2012 IPL5 65th Match Live Score - Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-16T11:00:00.000+05:30

Two top teams host and 2nd placed Mumbai Indians and 3rd placed Kolkata Knight Riders will play to fix their place in the playoffs in the 65th match of 2012 IPL on Wednesday, 16th May, 2012 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai and the timing will be 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Mumbai beat Kolkata in their last game and will try to repeat the game with a win to cement their place. Pollard and Rayudu won their last game against from Bangalore with a 122 runs partnership in 10 overs and they will be high on confidance.

Kolkata has a good chance to take a revenge and get back to 2nd place as they lost 2 matches in a row. Their problem is that they are depend more on Gambhir. Sunil Narine is bowling really well and his economy is the best this season.

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DD v KXIP 2012 IPL5 64th Match Live Score - Delhi Daredevils vs Kings XI Punjab IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-15T10:27:00.000+05:30

In an interesting match between points topper and host Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab on Tuesday, 15th May, 2012 at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, and the timing will be 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Delhi lost their last game but some how maintains their top spot and have a good chance to take a lead. Sehwag is due for a big inning and if both hime and Warner fires then their will be no stopping.

Rejuvenated Punjab is back in race after last ball win in the last game but they have to win all the game from now to make it to play offs. Hussey is in good form and their local players are delivering.

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RCB v MI 2012 IPL5 62nd Match Live Score - Royal Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-14T12:09:00.001+05:30

In a big 62nd game of IPL5, Royal Challengers Bangalore will host Mumbai Indians in the day-night game on Monday, 14th May, 2012 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, Chandigarh, and the timing will be 10:30 GMT, 4:00 PM IST.

Bangalore won their last game against Mumbai due to brutal inning of Chris Gayle and they need more contribution from him to reach in the playoffs. Vettori may contiue to sit out as team is winning.

Mumbai will try to take revenge of their defeat and the aarival of Gibbs gives them good opening partner with Tendulkar. Rohit Sharma's form will be crucial who hit hismaiden IPL century in the last game.

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KKR v CSK 2012 IPL5 63rd Match Live Score - Kolkata Riders vs Chennai Kings IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-14T11:23:00.000+05:30

In an another big 63rd game of Indian Premier League - IPL5, Kolkata Knight Riders will host Chennai Super Kings in the night game on Monday, 14th May, 2012 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and the timing will be 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Kolkata is currently at 2nd place but they have lost last game at home and now in order tomaintain their position they need to win this game. Gambhir's stay on the crease wil be important as he played really well on the slow pitch.

Chennai are back in race with back to back win and one more win will strengthen their place further. Faf du Plessis missed last game and if he will be fit it will help them to get a good start.

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RR v PW 2012 IPL5 60th Match Live Score - Rajasthan Royals vs Pune Warriors IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-13T11:03:00.000+05:30

In the 60th game of 2012 Indian Premier League - IPL5, struggling Rajasthan Royals will host out of the race Pune Warriors in the day-night game on Sunday, 13th May, 2012 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, and the timing will be 10:30 GMT, 4:00 PM IST.

Rajasthan has been disappointed after loosing the last game in last 2 overs and nw have a really good chance to come back in the race with a big win and need big contributions from Rahane, Watson and Dravid.

Pune is out of the race and now the can play to avoid last place. Ganguly Dada was opted out in the last game after criticism but may return again. Clarke is due for a big inning and make a first win since his arrival.

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KXIP v DC 2012 IPL5 61st Match Live Score - Kings XI Punjab vs Deccan Chargers IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-13T10:17:00.000+05:30

Kings XI Punjab will host the bottom team Deccan Chargers in the 61st game of 2012 IPL5, in the night game on Sunday, 13th May, 2012 at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh, and the timing will be 10:30 GMT, 4:00 PM IST.

Punjab has fought well in the last few games to keep them alive in the race and now they have a very good chance to get closer as they have 1 game advantage. Manddep Singhplayed well and need more runs from Marsh and David Hussey.

Deccan's all strategy is going wrong and they have lost so many games from winning position. Now they can play for pride as the are out of the tournament and to avoid bottom place.

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CSK v DD 2012 IPL5 59th Match Live Score - Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-12T17:46:00.001+05:30

In an another big 59th game of 2012 Indian Premier League - IPL5, defending champions Chennai Super Kings will host points leader Delhi Daredevils in the night game on Saturday, 12th May, 2012 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, and the timing will be 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Chennai won the last game thanks to last two overs firing by lower orders Albie Morkel and Anirudh. But this time opponents are tough and if they want to win this game their top and middle order should contribute.

Delhi is almost qualified for the playoff but they will try to maintain their top spot. David Warner shown his class by hitting century in the last game and Virender Sehwag also waiting to fire.

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KKR v MI 2012 IPL5 58th Match Live Score - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-12T14:50:00.000+05:30

In a big 58th game of 2012 Indian Premier League - IPL5, Kolkata Knight Riders will host Mumbai Indians in the first day-night game on Saturday, 12th May, 2012 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and the timing will be 10:30 GMT, 4:00 PM IST.

Kolkata is currently at 2nd place and this win will confirm their place in the play-offs and they will be favourite as McCullum, Kallisand Gambhir are in good touch and except Yusuf Patahn everbody is delivering.

Mumbai on the other hand struggling to reach in the playoffs and this game is important for them to make their position strong. They lost last game to Bangalore at home and need good opening pair with Tendulkar.

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PW v RCB 2012 IPL5 57th Match Live Score - Pune Warriors vs Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-11T11:20:00.000+05:30

In the 57th league game of 2012 Indian Premier League - IPL5, Pune Warriors will host Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday, 11th May, 2012 at Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune, and the timing will be 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Bangalore won the last match by a big margin to back in the race thanks to hard hitting of Chris Gayle. Virat Kohli is also back in touch and they have a good chance to strengthen their position for play off.

Pune lost last few games and almost out of the tournament and now they have to play for pride and improve their position. Clarke failed to shine in his few games and now they can do some experiment.

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RR v CSK 2012 IPL5 55th Match Live Score - Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-10T10:11:00.000+05:30

In an another important 55th game of 2012 IPL5 5th placed Rajasthan Royals will host 7th placed Chennai Super Kings on Thursday, 10th May, 2012 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, and the timing will be 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Rajasthan played well in the last game specially Shane Watson who playe 90 runs inning and his form will be crucial to take them in the playoffs. They have good home record and can move in top 4.

Chennai on the other hand really struggling and they are at 3rd last position and almost in a must win situation. They will try to come out from the shock by Smith, who score 14 runs in lats 3 balls against Hilfenhaus.

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MI v RCB 2012 IPL5 54th Match Live Score - Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-09T11:44:00.000+05:30

In a high profile game 3rd placed Mumbai Indians will host struggling Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 54th game of 2012 Indian Premier League - IPL5 on Wednesday, 9th May, 2012 and the timing will be 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Mumbai won the last game thanks to Smith who scored 14 runs in the last 3 balls and this win can put them in a good position. Sachin Tendulkar is back in form but they still need to solve opening problem.

Bangalore also won the last game from the mouth of defeat thanks to heroic inning of AB de Villiers. Chris Gayle, Dilshan and deVillers are in good form but they are still at 7th place and need few big wins to be in top 4.

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PW v RR 2012 IPL5 52nd Match Live Score - Pune Warriors vs Rajasthan Royals IPL5 Commentary

2012-05-08T23:23:00.000+05:30

2nd last team in the points table Pune Warriors will take Rajasthan Royals in the 52nd game of 2012 IPL in the first game of Tuesday, 8th May, starting from 10:30 GMT, 4:00 PM IST.

Rajsthan have a good chance to move to 4th place as the arrival of all rounder Shane Watson has boost them a lot. Rahane and Dravid are playing really well at the top as they are bowling well too.

Pune lost 4 matches in a row and now they are in a must win situation to stay alive. Ganguly played well in the last game but they need most of the runs from Uthappa, Ryder and Michael Clarke.

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