DeVilliers, the South African player, representing Delhi Daredevils, scored a scintillating century, his first and also the first in season 2 in 2009. Though few players have scored above fifty with the highest coming from Gilchrist in the match against Royal Challengers. He scored 71 runs.
Now, DeViliers has scored a quick century smashing the ball all over the ground. He also helped Delhi to post the highest total in season 2 so far. Delhi scored 189 for 5 in 20 overs, surpassing DC's 184 for 6 against Royal Challengers.
DeVilliers reached his 100 in 51 balls with 5 fours and 6 sixes. He was dropped by Morkel off Gony at long on when he was on 50. He was at 79 at the end of 18 overs, but scored 21 runs in the 19th over from Flintoff including 2 sixes and 2 fours.
He was unbeaten on 105 off 54 balls.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Quotes from IPL!
Several people involved in IPL has come out with key information about themselves, their teams, or about other things that are happening in the cricketing world. The information comes out from players, coaches, managers, spokes person, organizers, spectators, etc. Enjoy reading them!
Duminy, Player, Mumbai Indians: Facing Lee will be a difficult proposition.
B McCullum, Captain, Kolkata Knight Riders: We get our batting going well and our bowling and fielding let us down. We get out bowling right and our batting lets us down.
Jay Rennings, Coach, Royal Challengers: If everybody can have an attitude like Anil Kumble, then this world will be a better place.
Irfan Pathan, on brother Yusuf Pathan: I won't let Yusuf do well against us.
Yogaraj Singh, Father of Yuvaraj, Captain KXI: Bishen is keen on working on Yuvaraj's bowling. I and Bishen had a chat and once Yuvi returns, we will see how to proceed. I firmly believe if the release of the ball is from 6 feet above, Yuvaraj can become a lethal bowler.
Anil Kumble, Captain, RC: We certainly have got better from the last game adn agaisnt Kings XI the intensity was brilliant. It showed in our batting and bowling. We are improving in every game and we hope the winning streak continues.
Gayle, KKR Batsman: One Win can change the tournament for us.
McCullum, Captain of KKR: If we don't make the semifinals then I am more than happy to step aside. To me it's about accountability as a captain.
Karan Goel, KXI Player: Iam expecting to learn a lot. Playing with and against experienced palyers who have played in Test and international matches will boost my confidence.
In a Blog: Players luv the blog. Yesterday, after the match each and every player read it, including yours truly :-). Apparently, players of all teams are reading it. Appam ***tiya's name is now cast in stone as his own players are also calling him that. (from Times of India paper)
Johan Botha, South African Player: There were two or three IPL teams interested in my services, buy they could not offer me a contract because of this issue--faulty action.
Jacques Kallis, RC Player: The guys have learnt a lot from last year. We have got a structure in place. Now the guys know their roles and what they are going to do. It's half the battle won in knowing our roles.
Lalit Modi, IPL Commissioner: Some players feel one way and others feel the other--about strategy breaks. We will evolve over the time. Some players want two-minute breaks like in America. We are going to test it out and see.
Sharukh Khan, KKR Owner: I don't fight with girls. I am too old for that, but my son can. I can only love, hug and kiss them.
Ray Jennings, RC Coach: Robin is keen to keep wickets and we have been working on it. It's a message to Dhoni to be careful because Robin is going to take his position in the Indian side.
Duminy, MI Batsman: Rankings, ratings and statistics are nice to know but they should never really affect a professional sportsman. I am humbled by the accolades, but I still have a lot to learn.
M Muralitharan, CSK Bowler: I am happy with my performance. But Haydos deserved the man of the match award, his 65 set up the total and put pressure on the opposition.
Pietersen, RC Captain: When a genius batted like that you cannot do much. Hayden's innings set up the match for them. (On the match against CSK which RC lost it)
B McCullum, KKR Captain: It was tough for everyone except Chris Gayle. When he hits the ball as well as he did today, no ground is big enough for him. (About Gayle)
Yuvaraj, KXI Captain: Duckworth-Lewis gives the team batting second the advantage in these situations.
Duminy, Player, Mumbai Indians: Facing Lee will be a difficult proposition.
B McCullum, Captain, Kolkata Knight Riders: We get our batting going well and our bowling and fielding let us down. We get out bowling right and our batting lets us down.
Jay Rennings, Coach, Royal Challengers: If everybody can have an attitude like Anil Kumble, then this world will be a better place.
Irfan Pathan, on brother Yusuf Pathan: I won't let Yusuf do well against us.
Yogaraj Singh, Father of Yuvaraj, Captain KXI: Bishen is keen on working on Yuvaraj's bowling. I and Bishen had a chat and once Yuvi returns, we will see how to proceed. I firmly believe if the release of the ball is from 6 feet above, Yuvaraj can become a lethal bowler.
Anil Kumble, Captain, RC: We certainly have got better from the last game adn agaisnt Kings XI the intensity was brilliant. It showed in our batting and bowling. We are improving in every game and we hope the winning streak continues.
Gayle, KKR Batsman: One Win can change the tournament for us.
McCullum, Captain of KKR: If we don't make the semifinals then I am more than happy to step aside. To me it's about accountability as a captain.
Karan Goel, KXI Player: Iam expecting to learn a lot. Playing with and against experienced palyers who have played in Test and international matches will boost my confidence.
In a Blog: Players luv the blog. Yesterday, after the match each and every player read it, including yours truly :-). Apparently, players of all teams are reading it. Appam ***tiya's name is now cast in stone as his own players are also calling him that. (from Times of India paper)
Johan Botha, South African Player: There were two or three IPL teams interested in my services, buy they could not offer me a contract because of this issue--faulty action.
Jacques Kallis, RC Player: The guys have learnt a lot from last year. We have got a structure in place. Now the guys know their roles and what they are going to do. It's half the battle won in knowing our roles.
Lalit Modi, IPL Commissioner: Some players feel one way and others feel the other--about strategy breaks. We will evolve over the time. Some players want two-minute breaks like in America. We are going to test it out and see.
Sharukh Khan, KKR Owner: I don't fight with girls. I am too old for that, but my son can. I can only love, hug and kiss them.
Ray Jennings, RC Coach: Robin is keen to keep wickets and we have been working on it. It's a message to Dhoni to be careful because Robin is going to take his position in the Indian side.
Duminy, MI Batsman: Rankings, ratings and statistics are nice to know but they should never really affect a professional sportsman. I am humbled by the accolades, but I still have a lot to learn.
M Muralitharan, CSK Bowler: I am happy with my performance. But Haydos deserved the man of the match award, his 65 set up the total and put pressure on the opposition.
Pietersen, RC Captain: When a genius batted like that you cannot do much. Hayden's innings set up the match for them. (On the match against CSK which RC lost it)
B McCullum, KKR Captain: It was tough for everyone except Chris Gayle. When he hits the ball as well as he did today, no ground is big enough for him. (About Gayle)
Yuvaraj, KXI Captain: Duckworth-Lewis gives the team batting second the advantage in these situations.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
I don't fight with Girls: Sharukh Khan
In a chat with the private television channel anchor, Sharukh Khan said that he does not fight with girls. He mentioned that his son can fight, but not him. He can only hug and kiss them.
Mandira Bedi, one of the anchors of IPL in Set Max channel that broadcasts IPL season 2, asked Sharukh Khan on how he see the rivals Preity Zinta (owner of Kings XI Punjab) and Shilpa Shetty (owner of Rajasthan Royals). Sharukh replied smilingly, "I don't fight with girls. My son can. I can only love them, hug them and kiss them. In fact, all three of you (Preity Zinta, Shilpa and Manidera Bedi) were launched by me."
Mandira Bedi, one of the anchors of IPL in Set Max channel that broadcasts IPL season 2, asked Sharukh Khan on how he see the rivals Preity Zinta (owner of Kings XI Punjab) and Shilpa Shetty (owner of Rajasthan Royals). Sharukh replied smilingly, "I don't fight with girls. My son can. I can only love them, hug them and kiss them. In fact, all three of you (Preity Zinta, Shilpa and Manidera Bedi) were launched by me."
Pietersen Warned by IPL
Bangalore Royal Challengers captain Kevin Pietersen was warned by IPL for showing dissent to the umpire's decision in the match against CSK.
In the match between Chennai Super Kings and Bangalore Royal Challengers held on April 20, 2009, Chennai won by 92 runs. Pietersen was declared LBW off Muralitharan's doosra. Though the decision was a bad one, as per the rules, the batsmen are not expected to show any dissent.
Kevin Pietersen showed dissent and hence he was warned by IPL. Since this is the first incident and not serious enough to be punished, he was let off with the warning.
In the match between Chennai Super Kings and Bangalore Royal Challengers held on April 20, 2009, Chennai won by 92 runs. Pietersen was declared LBW off Muralitharan's doosra. Though the decision was a bad one, as per the rules, the batsmen are not expected to show any dissent.
Kevin Pietersen showed dissent and hence he was warned by IPL. Since this is the first incident and not serious enough to be punished, he was let off with the warning.
Match 7: MI v. RR: Rain Wins! One Poing Each!
Rain won the match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals. The match was much expected because of the clash expected between Sachin and Warne. This cannot be seen anywhere, especially in a serious cricket.
The umpires waited till the allowable time, but could not start the match.
Each team has gained one point and with this, Rajasthan Royals entered the points column in the table and Mumbai moved to 3 points and leading the table as of now.
This is the first match to be abandoned due to rain. The match between Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders was also stopped due to rain, but by that time, the minimum number of overs were bowled and hence the decision was given in favor of KKR.
The umpires waited till the allowable time, but could not start the match.
Each team has gained one point and with this, Rajasthan Royals entered the points column in the table and Mumbai moved to 3 points and leading the table as of now.
This is the first match to be abandoned due to rain. The match between Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders was also stopped due to rain, but by that time, the minimum number of overs were bowled and hence the decision was given in favor of KKR.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
IPL Match 6: KKR v. KXI: Ganguly and Rain Spoil KXI!
What's happening to Yuvi and the Kings XI Punjab? The rain once again played a key role, though KKR had the advantage without rain as well.
The Duckworth-Lewis favored the 2nd playing team once again. Earlier, Kings XI scored 104 in rain delayed 12 overs match. After the first over of Delhi Daredevils innings, it rained. Duckworth-Lewis rules said that Delhi should score 54 in 6 overs. When the revised target was set, they were already at 15 for no loss.
Again, in this crucial match, with already one loss, Kings XI didn't have a good start after put into bat by KKR. Goel fell for duck in the 3rd over. Pathan hit quick 32 off 17 balls. He did what was expected of him. Sangakkar scored 26 and the skipper Yuvi scored 38 off 28. Pathan, Yuvi and Jayawardane did some firing, but that did not give a competitive total. The weather was not good and the rain was expected any time. KXI also lost wickets and they did not learn the lesson from the first match.
Ganguly struck twice in the same over--Irfan Pathan was brilliantly caught very close to the boundary line by Murali Karthik and couple of deliveries later, Bopara was caught behind, trying to cut the short ball.
Chasing 159, KKR started well with McCullum and Gayle smashing the ball for six and four. They reached 50 in the 6th over and did not lose a wicket. McCullum was caught behind off VS Malik. But, when rain stopped play in the 10th over, KKR had 79 for 1 in the scoreboard.
As per Duckworth-Lewis method, it is enough if they had 68 on the board, but they were ahead by 11 runs. Earlier, Goel missed an easy chance from Gayle when he was 2. In the fifth over, Gayle hit two fours and a six of Pathan which changed the match.
Scoreboard:
Match # 6
Date: Tuesday April 21, 2009
Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders v. Kings XI Punjab
Captains: McCullum and Yuvaraj Singh
Toss: KKR, elected to field
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
Result: KKR won by 11 runs by D/L method
Points: KKR 2; KXI 0
Man of the Match: Chris Gayle of KKR
Kings XI Punjab Innings:
Fall of Wickets: 1-9 (Goel, 2.2 ov), 2-47 (Pathan, 6.2 ov), 3-48 (Bopara, 6.4 ov), 4-104 (Sangakkara, 14.1 ov), 5-122 (Yuvraj Singh, 15.4 ov), 6-131 (Kohli, 17.2 ov)
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings:
Fall of Wickets: 1-57 (McCullum, 5.3 ov)
The Duckworth-Lewis favored the 2nd playing team once again. Earlier, Kings XI scored 104 in rain delayed 12 overs match. After the first over of Delhi Daredevils innings, it rained. Duckworth-Lewis rules said that Delhi should score 54 in 6 overs. When the revised target was set, they were already at 15 for no loss.
Again, in this crucial match, with already one loss, Kings XI didn't have a good start after put into bat by KKR. Goel fell for duck in the 3rd over. Pathan hit quick 32 off 17 balls. He did what was expected of him. Sangakkar scored 26 and the skipper Yuvi scored 38 off 28. Pathan, Yuvi and Jayawardane did some firing, but that did not give a competitive total. The weather was not good and the rain was expected any time. KXI also lost wickets and they did not learn the lesson from the first match.
Ganguly struck twice in the same over--Irfan Pathan was brilliantly caught very close to the boundary line by Murali Karthik and couple of deliveries later, Bopara was caught behind, trying to cut the short ball.
Chasing 159, KKR started well with McCullum and Gayle smashing the ball for six and four. They reached 50 in the 6th over and did not lose a wicket. McCullum was caught behind off VS Malik. But, when rain stopped play in the 10th over, KKR had 79 for 1 in the scoreboard.
As per Duckworth-Lewis method, it is enough if they had 68 on the board, but they were ahead by 11 runs. Earlier, Goel missed an easy chance from Gayle when he was 2. In the fifth over, Gayle hit two fours and a six of Pathan which changed the match.
Scoreboard:
Match # 6
Date: Tuesday April 21, 2009
Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders v. Kings XI Punjab
Captains: McCullum and Yuvaraj Singh
Toss: KKR, elected to field
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
Result: KKR won by 11 runs by D/L method
Points: KKR 2; KXI 0
Man of the Match: Chris Gayle of KKR
Kings XI Punjab Innings:
| Batsman | How Out | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Bopara | c McCullum b Ganguly | 15 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Goel | c Gayle b I Sharma | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| I Pathan | c M Kartik b Ganguly | 32 | 17 | 5 | 1 |
| Sangakkara | Run Out (Chopra/McCullum) | 26 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| Yuvaraj Singh | c Y Singh b Henriques | 38 | 28 | 3 | 2 |
| M Jayawardane | Not Out | 31 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| T Kohli | c McCullum b Dinda | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| P Chawla | Not Out | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | (b 1, w 11) | 12 | - | - | - |
| Total | for 6 wkts in 20 overs | 158 | - | - | - |
Fall of Wickets: 1-9 (Goel, 2.2 ov), 2-47 (Pathan, 6.2 ov), 3-48 (Bopara, 6.4 ov), 4-104 (Sangakkara, 14.1 ov), 5-122 (Yuvraj Singh, 15.4 ov), 6-131 (Kohli, 17.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W |
| I Sharma | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| AB Dinda | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Henriques | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Ganguly | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| LR Shukla | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Gayle | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| M Kartik | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings:
| Batsman | How Out | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| McCullum | c Sangakkara b VS Malik | 21 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| Gayle | Not Out | 44 | 26 | 2 | 4 |
| Hodge | Not Out | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | (w 4) | 4 | - | - | - |
| Total | for 6 wkts in 20 overs | 79 | - | - | - |
Fall of Wickets: 1-57 (McCullum, 5.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W |
| I Pathan | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Y Abdulla | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| VS Malik | 2 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| P Chawla | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bopara | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Breaks are Breaking the Momentum in IPL 2!
The new rule implemented in the 2nd edition of the IPL has created controversies among the teams. The 7.5 minutes interveral at the end of 10 overs in each innings is breaking the momentum. This new rule gives time for commercials during the live telecast of matches.
I am not sure whether match is important or the money generated from the event is important! The money flowing BCCI need not do this! Game is important than the money. If someone in Pakistan says that they will pay US $1 billion $ for the touring Indian team, will they send our players?
The break can be set for 2 to 3 minutes and not more than that. Probably 3 more minutes during the innings break that will give them the 7 minutes they want. But, a break within an innings for 7.5 minutes is too long.
Let us see what few of the players say about the break:
Sachin Tendulkar (Captain, Mumbai Indians): The strategy break is good but can't imagine how they would help a side in a twenty over innings if at all everything is going their way.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Captain, CSK): It is a good move considering that the team gets those all important five minutes in case they need to work on a batsman or curb the flow of runs and in case they're batting, calculate the run-rate at which they need to move ahead.
Harbhajan (Mumbai Indians): "I don't think I am very happy with these strategy breaks. When you are bowling well, you just lose your rhythm."
Javagal Srinath (former Indian fast bowler): Technically, it could be an advantage or disadvantage. If you team is not doing well, the break is welcome as it helps stop the opponents' momentum. But if your team is doing well, it could be seen as a hindrance.
I am not sure whether match is important or the money generated from the event is important! The money flowing BCCI need not do this! Game is important than the money. If someone in Pakistan says that they will pay US $1 billion $ for the touring Indian team, will they send our players?
The break can be set for 2 to 3 minutes and not more than that. Probably 3 more minutes during the innings break that will give them the 7 minutes they want. But, a break within an innings for 7.5 minutes is too long.
Let us see what few of the players say about the break:
Sachin Tendulkar (Captain, Mumbai Indians): The strategy break is good but can't imagine how they would help a side in a twenty over innings if at all everything is going their way.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Captain, CSK): It is a good move considering that the team gets those all important five minutes in case they need to work on a batsman or curb the flow of runs and in case they're batting, calculate the run-rate at which they need to move ahead.
Harbhajan (Mumbai Indians): "I don't think I am very happy with these strategy breaks. When you are bowling well, you just lose your rhythm."
Javagal Srinath (former Indian fast bowler): Technically, it could be an advantage or disadvantage. If you team is not doing well, the break is welcome as it helps stop the opponents' momentum. But if your team is doing well, it could be seen as a hindrance.
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