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MasterBlaster
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I think Delhi is going to win. They like to chase targets and they are having the chance to do that today.
Kolkata are playing too slow. This is a good start for ODI but not for T20.
I think Delhi is going to win. They like to chase targets and they are having the chance to do that today.
Kolkata are playing too slow. This is a good start for ODI but not for T20.
AB
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The openers have done a poor job. To score at less than run-a-ball in the first six overs is unacceptable. They've suddenly lost 2 wickets now in an attempt to increase the run rate. I think Ganguly should have opened as he can hit the big shots. Chopra is not suited to this format.
The openers have done a poor job. To score at less than run-a-ball in the first six overs is unacceptable. They've suddenly lost 2 wickets now in an attempt to increase the run rate. I think Ganguly should have opened as he can hit the big shots. Chopra is not suited to this format.
MasterBlaster
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Except Yomahesh I think Delhi have bowled very well. Kolkata are looking for the same formula as the last match when they will go after the bowling in the last 6 overs but Delhi has much better bowling and I think Kolkata will find it hard to get a good total. If they will get 150-160 it will be a cakewalk for Delhi.
Except Yomahesh I think Delhi have bowled very well. Kolkata are looking for the same formula as the last match when they will go after the bowling in the last 6 overs but Delhi has much better bowling and I think Kolkata will find it hard to get a good total. If they will get 150-160 it will be a cakewalk for Delhi.
Rohitpatel
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Good bowling by Delhi. They have done a fantastic job. I think its hard that KKR will even get to 150. They are playing like the test team today
. Delhi should easily win the match.
Good bowling by Delhi. They have done a fantastic job. I think its hard that KKR will even get to 150. They are playing like the test team today
. Delhi should easily win the match.MasterBlaster
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I think this pitch is not suitable for high scores. Kolkata should bat sensibly and aim for 150-160 and then Shoaib has to do his job. If Chennai win today then they are going to be in the semi finals.
I think this pitch is not suitable for high scores. Kolkata should bat sensibly and aim for 150-160 and then Shoaib has to do his job. If Chennai win today then they are going to be in the semi finals.
AB
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KKR have lost early wickets yet again. Ganguly was looking to go after every ball. Its not the right way to bat on this pitch; the ball is bouncing awkwardly. I don't see KKR making it to the semifinals, if the top order keeps failing like this. The loss of McCullum and Gayle has affected them badly.
KKR have lost early wickets yet again. Ganguly was looking to go after every ball. Its not the right way to bat on this pitch; the ball is bouncing awkwardly. I don't see KKR making it to the semifinals, if the top order keeps failing like this. The loss of McCullum and Gayle has affected them badly.
MasterBlaster
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133 is a laughable total. Daredevils will win inside 15 overs. I hope for some fireworks from Sehwag and Gambhir because this was extremely boring batting by Kolkata.
133 is a laughable total. Daredevils will win inside 15 overs. I hope for some fireworks from Sehwag and Gambhir because this was extremely boring batting by Kolkata.
MasterBlaster
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The loss of foreign players has affected both these teams badly but Chennai have a better side. The non perfromance of Ganguly is not helping Kolkata. Only David Hussey has been consistent. I'm hoping now that Chennai win this match because that increases the chance of Mumbai reaching the semifinal.
The loss of foreign players has affected both these teams badly but Chennai have a better side. The non perfromance of Ganguly is not helping Kolkata. Only David Hussey has been consistent. I'm hoping now that Chennai win this match because that increases the chance of Mumbai reaching the semifinal.
AB
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If Knight Riders don't get early wickets this game will certainly be over within 15 overs. I don't know what was the gameplan of the Knight Riders. Most teams get low totals because they lose a lot of wickets in the first six over, but Kolkata had lost only 1 wicket in the same period. They had the wickets in hand but still didn't look for runs.
If Knight Riders don't get early wickets this game will certainly be over within 15 overs. I don't know what was the gameplan of the Knight Riders. Most teams get low totals because they lose a lot of wickets in the first six over, but Kolkata had lost only 1 wicket in the same period. They had the wickets in hand but still didn't look for runs.
MasterBlaster
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No fireworks from either Sehwag or Gambhir
Shoaib Akhtar has come off for the Knight Riders. I think Delhi still have the advantage because the target is really small.
No fireworks from either Sehwag or Gambhir
Shoaib Akhtar has come off for the Knight Riders. I think Delhi still have the advantage because the target is really small.MasterBlaster
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They are too slow. Even to get to 160 you need to score at 8 an over. Everyone says bangalore is a test team but I think Kolkata has played like a test team too. They have always played slowly except in the first game. Chennai are doing a fine job but I think the batsmen are missing out.
They are too slow. Even to get to 160 you need to score at 8 an over. Everyone says bangalore is a test team but I think Kolkata has played like a test team too. They have always played slowly except in the first game. Chennai are doing a fine job but I think the batsmen are missing out.
AB
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Wonderful bowling from Shoaib Akhtar. He has rattled the Delhi Daredevils by dismissing their top four. He has justified the faith of Sourav Ganguly and Sharukh Khan in him. He just has one over left though, so the other bowlers have to pull their weights.
Wonderful bowling from Shoaib Akhtar. He has rattled the Delhi Daredevils by dismissing their top four. He has justified the faith of Sourav Ganguly and Sharukh Khan in him. He just has one over left though, so the other bowlers have to pull their weights.
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i wouldnt call them a test team but its definitely not playing like a t20 team. i think its more like an odi team. they start slow and try to accelerate at the later stages. its obviously not working for them. they lose their settled batsmen in the process and end up with a sub par score. in t20 you have to put the foot on the accelerator from the first over itself and its very important to take advantage of the first six overs.
its up to the bowlers now to do something special for kolkata. im backing chennai to win the game.
i wouldnt call them a test team but its definitely not playing like a t20 team. i think its more like an odi team. they start slow and try to accelerate at the later stages. its obviously not working for them. they lose their settled batsmen in the process and end up with a sub par score. in t20 you have to put the foot on the accelerator from the first over itself and its very important to take advantage of the first six overs.
its up to the bowlers now to do something special for kolkata. im backing chennai to win the game.
Rohitpatel
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Wow Akhtar has chosen the perfect moment to perform. I think he got lucky with Gambhir but all the other wickets were due to brilliant bowling.
Dilshan is in aggressive mood today. I think he is the last hope for Delhi now.
Wow Akhtar has chosen the perfect moment to perform. I think he got lucky with Gambhir but all the other wickets were due to brilliant bowling.
Dilshan is in aggressive mood today. I think he is the last hope for Delhi now.
MasterBlaster
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Shoaib has hurt himself before even bowling a ball. He is bowling wides all over the place :laugh:
Shoaib has hurt himself before even bowling a ball. He is bowling wides all over the place :laugh:
MasterBlaster
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The game is still on for Delhi but this is the last partnership that can do it. This game has turned out to be more exciting than I anticipated.
The game is still on for Delhi but this is the last partnership that can do it. This game has turned out to be more exciting than I anticipated.
MasterBlaster
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Jayasuriya is unstoppable I hope Tendulkar contributes too.
Jayasuriya is unstoppable
I hope Tendulkar contributes too.Rohitpatel
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Well Mishra is turning out to be a good batsman. His wicket is most crucial for Kolkata now.
Well Mishra is turning out to be a good batsman. His wicket is most crucial for Kolkata now.
MasterBlaster
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Delhi will win if they get singles of every ball. There is no need to go for the big shots. The required run rate is too low. I think this will go right down to the wire.
Delhi will win if they get singles of every ball. There is no need to go for the big shots. The required run rate is too low. I think this will go right down to the wire.
MasterBlaster
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That was some brilliant batting by Nayar and Bravo in the last few overs which has won us the game. Deccan are too far behind the required rate.
That was some brilliant batting by Nayar and Bravo in the last few overs which has won us the game. Deccan are too far behind the required rate.
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Not good running by Delhi. The last two wickets have been lost through run outs. The game was drifting towards Delhi, but this was a timely breakthrough for Kolkata. The game is still too close to pick a winner. I think this will surely go down to the wire.
Not good running by Delhi. The last two wickets have been lost through run outs. The game was drifting towards Delhi, but this was a timely breakthrough for Kolkata. The game is still too close to pick a winner. I think this will surely go down to the wire.
Rohitpatel
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What a over by Shukla. They need to go for the big shots because the required rate is gone over 10. The two wickets has almost finished the game. I think it will be nice now if Shoaib gets the last wicket and gets 5 wickets.
What a over by Shukla. They need to go for the big shots because the required rate is gone over 10. The two wickets has almost finished the game. I think it will be nice now if Shoaib gets the last wicket and gets 5 wickets.
MasterBlaster
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Ishant has been a big flop in this torunament. He is the highest paid bowler but worst bowler in the Kolkata team. If Rajastan will win today then Mumbai is guranteed into the semi finals I think we will make it irrespective of the result of this game but if Kolkata lose there will be less competition.
Ishant has been a big flop in this torunament. He is the highest paid bowler but worst bowler in the Kolkata team. If Rajastan will win today then Mumbai is guranteed into the semi finals
I think we will make it irrespective of the result of this game but if Kolkata lose there will be less competition.MasterBlaster
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What a way to finish the game. Shukla just needed 5 balls to finish the game lol. I wasnt expecting KKR to win at all but their bowling and fielding was simply stunning.
What a way to finish the game. Shukla just needed 5 balls to finish the game lol. I wasnt expecting KKR to win at all but their bowling and fielding was simply stunning.
AB
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To be honest, it was none of his business. I don't think it was some confidential information going by Ganguly's reaction.
Both the games today turned out to be pretty exciting, especially the first one. I think Mumbai deserved the win and should have won after VRV conceded 11 runs off just 1 legitimate ball but brilliant fielding won Punjab the game.
Shaun Marsh is really turning out to be the batsman of the tournament. He has had just one failure so far in the six or seven matches he has played and has already scored nearly 400 runs.
To be honest, it was none of his business. I don't think it was some confidential information going by Ganguly's reaction.
Both the games today turned out to be pretty exciting, especially the first one. I think Mumbai deserved the win and should have won after VRV conceded 11 runs off just 1 legitimate ball but brilliant fielding won Punjab the game.
Shaun Marsh is really turning out to be the batsman of the tournament. He has had just one failure so far in the six or seven matches he has played and has already scored nearly 400 runs.