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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012
IPL 2012 (Final): Match Summary and Photos -- KKR Winning Moments
CHENNAI, India (Mon, May 28) – Gambhir-led spirited Kolkata Knight Riders
(KKR) emerges as the champions in the fifth edition of Indian Premier League
(IPL) after thrashing the two0time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 5
wicket on their home ground on Sunday night.
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| IPL 2012 (Final): Match Summary and Photos -- KKR Winning Moments |
A once-in-a-lifetime innings of 89 off just 48 balls by Himachal Pradesh
Ranji player Manvinder Bisla and an equally stirring 49-ball 69 by Jacques
Kallis guided the Shahrukh Khan co-owned franchise to the title with a
five-wicket win in the final.
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| IPL 2012 (Final): Match Summary and Photos -- KKR Winning Moments |
Chasing a daunting task of 191 KKR lost their skipper and inform batsman in
very first over of their innings’ but no body knows that it will be all-Bisla
show later on, who was gracefully supported by veteran Jacques Kallis to lead
their team to first ever IPL title.
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| IPL 2012 (Final): Match Summary and Photos -- KKR Winning Moments |
Manvinder Bisla took the charge after Gambhit fell to an in-cutter of Ben
Hilfenhaus on the last ball of the first over. Bisla played an extraordinary
innings to keep the required run rate under control at any point of time during
their batting. He was very well supported by experienced Kallis.
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| IPL 2012 (Final): Match Summary and Photos -- KKR Winning Moments
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Earlier, Chennai won the toss and elected to bat first and piled up a total
of 190 which was virtually beyond the limits of Kolkata with the existing
players’ stats in the current edition of IPL. Top three batsmen did almost the
entire job for Chennai. Suresh Raina (73 off 38) was pick of the Chennai’s
batting courtesy to an excellent start provided by Michael Hussey (54 off 43)
and Murali Vijay (42 off 32).
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| IPL 2012 (Final): Match Summary and Photos -- KKR Winning Moments |
Chennai bowlers started well to defend a total which seemed to be out of
reach for Kolkata especially when they lost their skipper Gautam Gambhir in the
very first over; but Manvinder Bisla’s aggressive and Jacques Kallis’ sensible
knock turned the tables for Chennai who were dreaming to be completing a
hat-trick of title champs.
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| IPL 2012 (Final): Match Summary and Photos -- KKR Winning Moments |
Manoj Tiwari smashed a winning shot to get past the target
of 191 with 2 balls to spare and KKR became the new IPL champions. Manvinder Bisla named as man of the
match while Sunil Narine was picked up as man of the series.
Watch
full match highlights below:
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"Korbo, Lorbo Jitbo re": The journey of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL from 2008 to 2012
CHENNAI, India (Mon, May 28) – This is a very special fairytale for
KKR, as they have struggled right from the inception of the league back
in 2008. They had finished at the last on the points table on many
occasions. They certainly rose from deep to touch the glory of IPL
title. The fairytale journey of KKR in IPL 2012 really depicts the
struggle from dusk to dawn to become the champions.
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| "Korbo, Lorbo Jitbo re": The journey of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL from 2008 to 2012 |
Points Table Standing of KKR in all IPL editions shown below:
IPL 2008 Total Teams: 08 KKR on Points Table: Sixth (6th)
IPL 2009 Total Teams: 08 KKR on Points Table: Sixth (8th)
IPL 2010 Total Teams: 08 KKR on Points Table: Sixth (6th)
IPL 2011 Total Teams: 10 KKR on Points Table: Sixth (4th)
IPL 2012 Total Teams: 09 KKR on Points Table: Sixth (2nd)
Gambhir-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are the new IPL champions now
after defeating the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 5
wicket on their home ground at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on yesterday
night.
Manoj Tiwari smashed a winning shot to get past the
target of 191 with 2 balls to spare and KKR became the new IPL
champions. Manvinder Bisla named as man of the match while Sunil Narine
was picked up as man of the series.
Watch full match highlights below:
Full Match Highlights: Kolkata (KKR) The New IPL Champions in 2012
CHENNAI, India (Mon, May 28) – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are the new IPL
champions now defeating the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 5
wicket at their home ground yesterday night.
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| Full Match Highlights: Kolkata (KKR) The New IPL Champions in 2012 |
Manoj Tiwari smashed a winning shot to get past the target of 191 with 2
balls to spare and KKR became the new IPL champions.
Chasing a daunting task of 191 KKR lost their skipper and inform batsman in
very first over of their innings’ but no body knows that it will be all-Bisla
show later on, who was gracefully supported by veteran Jacques Kallis to lead
their team to first ever IPL title.
Watch the full match highlights below:
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IPL 2012 (Final): Actual contest will be between Chennai's X-factor and Kolkata's determination
CHENNAI, India
(Sun, May 27) – The grand finale of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2012) is
just hours away now and speculations, match previews and experts’ analysis are
pouring on.
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| IPL 2012 (Final): Actual contest will be between Chennai's X-factor and Kolkata's determination |
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) qualified in third consecutive IPL final beating
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Daredevils (DD) in ‘eliminator’ and second
qualifier respectively. They produced extraordinary performances in both of
these matches which hugely contrast their lethargic approach on the league
stages, which led them on the brink of early elimination but Bangalore’s
upset defeat in the hands of Deccan Chargers (DC) proved a lifeline for
Chennai.
Chennai didn’t look back since then and bashed Mumbai Indians and Delhi
Daredevils to make their way into the grand finale and proved that they have
the “X-Factor” for the big occasion.
History and the recent momentum of the Chennai Super Kings definitely points
toward CSK’s victory that would not only seal a hat-trick of triumphs, but
would also end a fairytale script – one that saw them in a precarious position,
banking on other results for qualification into the play-offs. On the field of
play, they will face the inspired Kolkata Knight Riders, who would do
everything to stand between the home side and history.
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Watch Online Live Streaming and Highlights - IPL 2012 Final (Preview): Chennai (CSK) vs Kolkata (KKR)
CHENNAI, India (Sat, May 26) – Murali Vijay was the star of the night when defending
IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) crushed out Delhi Daredevils (DD),
number one on the points table in IPL 2012, in the second qualifier to qualify
for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2012) Final for the third time in a row.
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| Watch Online Live Streaming and Highlights - IPL 2012 Final (Preview): Chennai (CSK) vs Kolkata (KKR) |
Vijay became the only Indian batsman to score two IPL centuries when he
hammered 113 runs against Delhi.
He had also a century in his credit in the third edition of IPL in
2010.
After guiding his team to a crushing 86-run victory over Delhi with his splendid
toon, Vijay said they are geared up to defend their IPL title against Kolkata
Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday (May 27).
Delhi bowlers looked off-colored in front of Chennai batsmen as they went ballistic;
Vijay hit 113 runs in 58 balls hitting 15 fours and 4 sixes. Dhoni and Bravo
provided late showers hitting 23 (10) and 33 (12) respectively. CSK piled up massive
total of 222/5 in 20 overs.
Delhi never recovered after losing top three wickets in quick succession and
provided an easy victory in an important match.
On super Sunday Tomorrow (May 27) all roads will lead to the M.A. Chidambaram
stadium in Chennai. For the very first time in IPL history; Kolkata Knight
Riders (KKR) had qualified for the IPL final after beating Delhi in first
qualifier. From a comparatively poor start to winning seven consecutive games
to a late-end hiccup, it has been quite a campaign for the Gautam Gambhir-led
franchise owned by Bollywood star Sharukh Khan who himself has been in
spotlight for one and another reason during this IPL season.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will definitely rely upon their lethal spin
attack led by the second top wicket-taker in this season, Sunil Narine, is
tailor-made for this track. The skipper Gautam Gambhir will also have to play his
role with the bat and will certainly need a support from veteran Jacques Kallis
in both batting and bowling field. Shakib Al Hassan will also be a key if KKR
wants to be champion in this season.
On the other hand, the two-time reigning champions the Chennai Super Kings
always reserve their best when it really matters the most. They buried their jaded
display in the league stages and fired in unity in the knock-out stage. Chennai
was a team that seemed to be crashing out of the tournament at every stage, but
they hung on fighting. This has been the hallmark of CSK right from the
inception of the league.
They have probably one of the best combinations in terms of bowling as well
as batting with Murali Vijay, Mike Hussey, Suresh Raina, skipper MS Dhoni, Ben
Hilfenhaus and Albie Morkel on their disposal.
Above all they have shown their class and commitment in the final stages
that promises to mark the historical third consecutive victory as IPL Champs;
but Kolkata will not retreat after getting into final after a long battle all
the way from IPL's first season.
All in all .... the cricket fans definitely have an exciting and thrilling
final in their hands on tomorrow (Sunday, May 27).
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
IPL 2012: Play-off Schedule -- Qualifier 1 (Delhi vs Kolkata) on May 22
MUMBAI, India (Sat, May 20) – The last two league round matches of
IPL 2012 are scheduled today; first one between Deccan Chargers (DC) &
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the second one between Rajasthan Royals
(RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI).
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| IPL 2012: Play-off Schedule -- Qualifier 1 (Delhi vs Kolkata) on May 22 |
The results of both matches will not affect the two leading teams i.e. Delhi
Daredevils (DD) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR); but it’s a real ‘do or die’
situation for RCB. If they lose they can’t qualify for the play-off stage and the
defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will sustain their position in
final four teams. And if RCB win today they will jump up to number three or
four (depends upon the result of the second match for today) on points table
thus will qualify for play-off stage on the cost of CSK.
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians (MI) will also try to win the final league
match to enter in the play-off stage with a winning note; but even if they lose
they will though to play-offs.
On the basis of current points table position and more likely win/loss
situation; the qualifier 1 will be played between Delhi Dare Devils (DD) and
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday (May 22); while Mumbai Indian (MI) will
face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) or Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in
eliminator on Wednesday (May 23). The winner of Qualifier 1 will be through to
the final will the loser will get another chance to qualify for final.
In the second qualifier; the loser of qualifier 1 (DD or KKR) will face the
winner of eliminator (MI or RCB/CSK) on Friday (May 25) and the final will be
played between winner of Qualifier 1 and the winner of Qualifier 2 on Sunday
(May 27).
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Challengers Bangalore, RCB
Friday, May 18, 2012
What will be the end of the battle between Mumbai Cricket Association and KKR owner..??
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| Shahrukh Khan likely to be banned by MCA |
Shahrukh Khan, the owner of Kolkata Knight Riders poised to qualify for play-offs, may face an entry ban in Mumbai cricket stadium as a consequence of a fight with stadium security staff and officials during an Indian Premier
League (IPL 2012) match on Wednesday night.
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is scheduled to hold
a meeting today (Friday, May 18) to discuss a move to ban Shahrukh Khan from
entering Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
Vilasrao Deshmukh, the president of MCA, had said earlier that there was a
suggestion before the association to ban Mr Khan from entering the stadium.
Deshmukh will preside the MCA meeting today to decide on the issue.
KKR is doing well in this IPL season; but what will be the future of their
owner? Continue reading below:
Monday, May 14, 2012
IPL 2012 (Pre Play-off Phase) -- Latest Points Table -- Punjab and Rajasthan fancy their chances for play-offs
CHANDIGARH, India (Mon, May 14) – Two matches were played
the other night in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2012) on the 40th
day of the tournament.
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| IPL 2012 (Pre Play-off Phase) -- Latest Points Table -- Punjab and Rajasthan fancy their chances for play-offs |
The second match of the day was played between Deccan
Chargers (DC) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), which proved to be a real thriller in
contrast to first match of the day.
Chasing a big target of 191, Punjab did not get off to a
great start. They lost the openers cheaply and the required run rate kept on
mounting. However, Azhar Mahmood (31 off 20) and David Hussey (65 off 35)
steadied their innings. Gurkeerat Singh (29* off 12) chipped in with an amazing
little cameo towards the end to get past the target on the very last ball of
the match. The Deccan bowlers, except Dale Steyn, lost their nerve and bowled
too many full tosses towards the end.
David Hussey was named man of the match for his spirited
batting and quality leadership.
In the first match, Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Pune Warriors
India (PWI) in a rather one-sided match, missing the thrill and excitement
normally associated with T20 matches. Rajasthan won the toss and elected to bat
first and piled up 170/4 in allotted 20 overs. Ajinkya Rahane (61 off 47) and
Shane Watson (58 off 31) were the main contributors for Rajasthan Royals.
In reply, Pune just managed 125/9 in their 20 overs batting.
Top order batsmen fell cheaply against the superb bowling by Rajasthan bowlers.
Pune’s top four batsmen fell prey to young Ajit Chandila, including a
hat-trick. He was also named man of the match for his extraordinary bowling
spell. Shane Watson and Johan Botha also claimed 2 wickets each for Rajasthan.
Punjab is on the 7th spot on points table right
now, but they have still kept their chances of qualifying for the play-offs.
Rajasthan Royals is spotted on 6th and fancy their chances for
play-offs. Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai are still holding top three positions
respectively.
Detailed and updated points table and respective team
positions are given above.
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Indian Premier League, Cricket, Kings XI Punjab, David Hussey, Points Table, Ajit
Chandila, Rajasthan Royals
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