Topic: IPL 2008 - Match 18: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkatta Knight Riders - Match thread (Read 3069 times)

LosingNow · « **on:** April 30, 2008, 07:18:24 PM »

Will Warne (and his boys) continue their magic? Will KKR stem the decline?

justforkix · « **Reply #1 on:** May 01, 2008, 03:33:40 AM »

KKR should concede defeat and avoid the embarassment

Cover Point · « **Reply #2 on:** May 01, 2008, 04:02:22 AM »

go Warnie

arjun · « **Reply #3 on:** May 01, 2008, 04:08:40 AM »

Knight Riders resume their championship journey from here.

dave_dj · « **Reply #4 on:** May 01, 2008, 04:12:10 AM »

Quote from: cover point2 on May 01, 2008, 04:02:22 AM

go Warnie

deshdrohi

gouravk · « **Reply #5 on:** May 01, 2008, 04:16:01 AM »

warne vs buchanan ? obviously warne ...

dhruvdeepak · « **Reply #6 on:** May 01, 2008, 04:34:16 AM »

CMON ROYALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLS

arjun · « **Reply #7 on:** May 01, 2008, 05:18:05 AM »

Royals will be shown their place today.

dhruvdeepak · « **Reply #8 on:** May 01, 2008, 05:34:24 AM »

Royals will Ride into the Night
Ruk Ruk Khan will be the only one dancing (contract pe hain)

justforkix · « **Reply #9 on:** May 01, 2008, 05:45:34 AM »

Now that McCullum is gone, maybe KKR should consider using Shukla's hitting up the order, maybe play him at #3.....

My team in batting order:

KKR
===
Bodge
Hafeez/Butt
Shukla
Dussey
SG
Saha
Agarkar
MKartik,
Gul
IS
Dinda

RR
==

Same XI:
Smith
Rawat
YP
Watson
Kaif
Jadeja
Warne
Salunke
Tanvir
MP
Trivedi

dhruvdeepak · « **Reply #10 on:** May 01, 2008, 05:48:06 AM »

Quote from: justforkix on May 01, 2008, 05:45:34 AM

Now that McCullum is gone, maybe KKR should consider using Shukla's hitting up the order, maybe play him at #3.....

My team in batting order:

Bodge
Hafeez/Butt
Shukla
Dussey
SG
Agarkar
MKartik,
Gul
IS
Dinda

you have to pick 11 players

justforkix · « **Reply #11 on:** May 01, 2008, 05:49:33 AM »

missed the WK Saha

Blwe_torch · « **Reply #12 on:** May 01, 2008, 06:19:38 AM »

KKR has the where-withals to beat the best teams...............so

gouravk · « **Reply #13 on:** May 01, 2008, 06:24:59 AM »

and lose to the minnows

Blwe_torch · « **Reply #14 on:** May 01, 2008, 06:32:24 AM »

well, RR is no longer a minnow..

lets hope we win today.
by 'we' I mean........KKR supporters.............and not the entire brotherhood.

gouravk · « **Reply #15 on:** May 01, 2008, 06:52:38 AM »

of course RR is not a minnow. i meant MUI .. MUI was a minnow and you lost !

Blwe_torch · « **Reply #16 on:** May 01, 2008, 07:04:54 AM »

Knights have task cut out
JAYDEEP BASU
Jaipur: The pink city of Jaipur is all set to witness a battle of wits between Shane Warne and Sourav Ganguly when the Rajasthan Royals meet the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL tie at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium on Thursday.

With Bollywood badshah Shah Rukh Khan also expected to be present at the picturesque stadium to back his team, the organisers are hoping for a full house.

The enthusiasm generated can be gauged from the fact that a host of youngsters defied the scorching afternoon heat to gather in and around the stadium to catch a glimpse of the Knight Riders stars. They were, however, disappointed when told that the visitors would only land late in the evening.

“I was planning to get an autograph from Sourav,” said one of the boys. “We know (Ricky) Ponting and (Brendon) McCullum won’t be there, but one good innings from Sourav can put our team in trouble.”

The youngster was not far from the truth. Having suffered back to back defeats in the high-profile tournament, the Knight Riders, depleted by the absence of Ponting and McCullum, badly need a good innings from their skipper to beat the Rajasthan Royals, who have won three matches on the trot.

The Knight Riders will be strengthened by the inclusion of Salman Butt and Brad Hodge, their two new foreign recruits.

The Rajasthan Royals, tagged underdogs before the start of the meet, are on a roll. Coach-cum-captain Shane Warne has turned the team into a well-knit side. “We are waiting for our fourth straight victory on Thursday,” Warne said.

Though Warne refused to name his final eleven, Dmitri Mascarenhas, the only English cricketer in the IPL, is expected to replace Sohail Tanvir.

There’s no doubt Sourav and Warne will hold the key to any excitement this match could generate. They will need to come good in their respective departments to make an impact.

TEAMS

Rajasthan Royals (from): Shane Warne (captain), Graeme Smith, Kamran Akmal, Sohail Tanvir, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Shane Watson, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Kaif, Dinesh Salunkhe, Taruwar Kohli, Munaf Patel, Yousuf Pathan, Pankaj Singh, Siddharth Trivedi, Mahesh Rawat.

Kolkata Knight Riders (from): Sourav Ganguly, Salman Butt, David Hussey, Mohammed Hafeez, Brad Hodge, Iqbal Abdullah, Debabrata Das, Murali Kartik, Laxmi Ratan Shukla, Ashok Dinda, Wriddhiman Saha, Ishant Sharma, Ajit Agarkar, Umar Gul.

Match starts: 4pm

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080501/jsp/sports/story_9213742.jsp

justforkix · « **Reply #17 on:** May 01, 2008, 10:10:53 AM »

Warnie wins the toss and bats first.

GC interviews SG at the toss - HEHE

gouravk · « **Reply #18 on:** May 01, 2008, 10:13:53 AM »

oh how was it ? altho i guess the worst is past.

Blwe_torch · « **Reply #19 on:** May 01, 2008, 10:23:48 AM »

In a way it is good that KKR will bat second.

justforkix · « **Reply #20 on:** May 01, 2008, 10:37:57 AM »

Well, yeah, they can pace their innings better which seemed to be the problem in both their losses.

Blwe_torch · « **Reply #21 on:** May 01, 2008, 10:43:21 AM »

1.6 Sharma to Smith, OUT, timber! Smith gives him the charge and Ishant fires that on a good length on leg stump, he misses and the ball crashes onto the legstump. Smith tried to cart that over long-on but failed

Blwe_torch · « **Reply #22 on:** May 01, 2008, 10:44:26 AM »

Ishaant has been KKR's best bargain so far...

.....expensive but living upto his worth.

Blwe_torch · « **Reply #23 on:** May 01, 2008, 10:49:37 AM »

Umar Gul will bowl the 12/ 14/ 16 and 18th over most likely............as per SG's plan.

justforkix · « **Reply #24 on:** May 01, 2008, 10:54:34 AM »

And Agarkar has been the best bargain by KKR.... for the opposition.

His 4-ball consistency is really amazing !!!!

Blwe_torch · « **Reply #25 on:** May 01, 2008, 11:00:02 AM »

Hmmmm............Gul comes in earlier than planned!

Blwe_torch · « **Reply #26 on:** May 01, 2008, 11:00:46 AM »

good batting in the top order by RR so far..........

Blwe_torch · « **Reply #27 on:** May 01, 2008, 11:19:23 AM »

too many boundaries being conceded by the KKRs........................not good news for them............this may make the difference in the end!

Zacked · « **Reply #28 on:** May 01, 2008, 11:30:49 AM »

WTF such a big inside edge and given out LBW

Blwe_torch · « **Reply #29 on:** May 01, 2008, 11:31:44 AM »

Hmmmm.................Gullu brings us back in the match!

gouravk · « **Reply #30 on:** May 01, 2008, 11:32:55 AM »

yeah the umpires are not interested in doing their job well ... they are interested in seeking limelight by maligning players ... what has the world come to ??

Blwe_torch · « **Reply #31 on:** May 01, 2008, 11:34:01 AM »

Quote from: gouravk on May 01, 2008, 11:32:55 AM

yeah the umpires are not interested in doing their job well ... they are interested in seeking limelight by maligning players ... what has the world come to ??

Really...times have changed!

Blwe_torch · « **Reply #32 on:** May 01, 2008, 11:36:49 AM »

Watson ki to waat laga di!

Cover Point · « **Reply #33 on:** May 01, 2008, 11:38:16 AM »

Quote from: dave_dj on May 01, 2008, 04:12:10 AM

Quote from: cover point2 on May 01, 2008, 04:02:22 AM
go Warnie
deshdrohi

Did we give up Rajasthan to Pakistan? Or are we talking about the Bangladesh 'Desh'?

justforkix · « **Reply #34 on:** May 01, 2008, 12:20:36 PM »

197 runs to win = 3rd successive defeat for KKR

OldPal · « **Reply #35 on:** May 01, 2008, 12:23:40 PM »

inoc · « **Reply #36 on:** May 01, 2008, 12:46:31 PM »

Quote from: cover point2 on May 01, 2008, 11:38:16 AM

Quote from: dave_dj on May 01, 2008, 04:12:10 AM
Quote from: cover point2 on May 01, 2008, 04:02:22 AM
go Warnie
deshdrohi

Did we give up Rajasthan to Pakistan? Or are we talking about the Bangladesh 'Desh'?

maybe he is just talking about supporting aussies.

last i heard the aussies didnt belong to 'apna desh'

Blwe_torch · « **Reply #37 on:** May 01, 2008, 12:59:41 PM »

this 3rd umpire decision was horrendous!....how could he judge that the bowler had some touch?!

inoc · « **Reply #38 on:** May 01, 2008, 01:01:47 PM »

Quote from: Blwe_torch on May 01, 2008, 12:59:41 PM

this 3rd umpire decision was horrendous!....how could he judge that the bowler had some touch?!

agree. inconclusive.

inoc · « **Reply #39 on:** May 01, 2008, 01:21:34 PM »

very negative commentary from GC regarding SG, understandable.

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