Monthly Archives: May 2009

ICC T20 World Cup 2009: Teams & Schedules

May 31, 2009
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The Last Season of T20 World Cup was won by India. In the upcoming season of ICC T20 World Cup 2009, 12 teams are going to participate in the tournament and all the teams are divided in to four groups as given Below : Group A : India, Bangladesh, Ireland Group B : Pakistan,...

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Dhoni men left to London for T20 World Cup

May 29, 2009
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Dhoni men left to London for T20 World Cup

The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Indian team left for London on Friday morning to defend their World Twenty20 title. The team would have a week in England to get used to the conditions. India have their first game against Bangladesh on June 6. But before that they play warm-up matches against New Zealand next Monday...

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DLF IPL II: Awards and Honours

May 25, 2009
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The Second Edition of the Indian Premier League ended with a perfect fitting finale between the Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Awards and honours for the concluded DLF IPL II are as follows: The Winners: Deccan Chargers (Rs 4.8 crore) Runners-up: Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rs 2.4 crore) Fair Play Award: Kings XI...

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Modi said IPL will be expanded to 10 Teams by 2011

May 25, 2009
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Lalit Modi, the Chairman and Commissioner of the Indian Premier League said the eight-team tournament will be expanded to 10 teams in 2011. Mr. Modi also said the IPL will be back in India next year and the cramped International Cricket Council (ICC) schedule does not leave any room for the possibility of a...

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DLF IPL 2 – Finals – A Journey from Bottom to Top for Deccan Chargers

May 25, 2009
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DLF IPL 2 – Finals – A Journey from Bottom to Top for Deccan Chargers

Deccan Chargers completed an extraordinary journey from being at the bottom of the table last year to win the second edition of the Indian Premier League, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore by six runs in a exciting final at the New Wanderers on Sunday. There was no lack of excitement and heartbreak in the title...

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Match 58 – IPL 2- Chennai lost to Bangalore by 6 wickets

May 24, 2009
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The 2nd semi-final between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings ended favorable for the Bangalore, who won by 6 wickets at the Wanderers, Johannesburg in the second season of Indian Premier League on Saturday. This time the finals will be played by the two bottom placed teams of last year inaugural IPL. Chasing...

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IPL 2 – Semi-Final 2-Chennai Super Kings Vs Royal Challengers

May 23, 2009
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IPL 2 – Semi-Final 2-Chennai Super Kings Vs Royal Challengers

  This second semi-final is a sign of how healthy and competitive this IPL has been and in this second semi-final, we don’t have a clear favourite. There really is little separating Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, primarily due to how well Bangalore have rallied in the second half of the tournament....

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IPL 2- Semi-Final 1- Result and Stats of Delhi Vs Deccan

May 23, 2009
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IPL 2- Semi-Final 1- Result and Stats of Delhi Vs Deccan

Following are the statistical highlights of the Indian Premier League`s semi-final match between Delhi Daredevils and Deccan Chargers here. Deccan Chargers skipper Adam Gilchrist (85 off 35 balls) registered the fastest IPL fifty. With his 17-ball half-century, Gilchrist surpassed the 21-ball 50s registered by Yusuf Pathan (2008) and Brendon McCullum (2009). Gilchrist`s 17-ball half-century...

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IPL 2 – Semi-Final 1 – Delhi Daredevils Vs Deccan Chargers

May 22, 2009
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Its Semi-Final time and Delhi play Deccan Chargers in the first semi-final in Centurion this evening, while Chennai will take on Bangalore Royal Challengers in the second semi-final on Saturday night. Delhi’s opening duo hasn’t been at its best, but that hasn’t stopped them from looking a formidable unit right through the tournament. If...

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McGrath may not return for next IPL

May 22, 2009
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McGrath may not return for next IPL

Retired Australian bowler Glenn McGrath has expressed his disappointment at not being given a chance by the Delhi Daredevils to prove his fitness during this season’s IPL. He is contracted with Delhi next year as well, but McGrath hinted that he may not return for the 2010 season.  The 39-year-old McGrath, who retired after...

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