Topic: IPL 2009 -- Match Thread 8 (DC vs BRC) (Read 2987 times)

cricket_news · « **on:** April 22, 2009, 06:01:12 AM »

Deccan favourites in battle of former losers
22 April 2009, 5:18 am

Match facts

April 22, 2009

Start time 16.30pm (14.30GMT)

All Humpty: Deccan will want to continue with such celebrations

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The bottom-placed teams from last season had undergone massive changes this year but one of them, Bangalore Royal Challengers, already threaten to revert to type, via a dispirited show against Chennai Super Kings on Monday. They will now want to push Deccan Chargers back to type and maintain equilibrium in the table.

Deccan, though, had a more authoritative win than Bangalore to start their campaign. They outplayed their opposition, albeit the weaker Kolkata Knight Riders, right from the time Fidel Edwards bowled the first ball. Looks can be deceptive, but Deccan looked the part, Bangalore didn't.

Bangalore may have won one comprehensively, and lost one in the same manner, but their batsmen were consistent in their failures. It is not a good reflection on the side if they have to rely on Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid for the runs. They should be the springboard for the bigger hitters, the Ryders and Pietersens. Which is the real Bangalore? Wednesday could be a good time to find out.

Also of interest will be to see whether Newlands improves for the batsmen. We shouldn't be complaining about a more even contest between the bat and the ball, though.

Player form guide

Deccan: They will be absolutely pleased with the opening combination of Fidel Edwards and RP Singh, who set up the big win for them - Edwards through tight, fast bowling, RP through movement, bounce, and wicket-taking deliveries. Will be too early to read into the batsmen's form - they were chasing only 102, but Adam Gilchrist and Herschelle Gibbs, on current form, are a tempting proposition at the top.

Bangalore: The batsmen need to score. And fast. The New Zealand imports, their two big draws, haven't really clicked. Jesse Ryder was mysteriously dropped for their second game. Ross Taylor now has one run from five balls and two innings. Dravid and Kallis have looked their best batsmen. It's their bowling that has kept them in so far, but Praveen Kumar and Dale Steyn would want a better show than in their game against Chennai, the two of them giving away 72 runs in eight overs.

Watch out for

Gilchrist v Praveen: Murderous intent v wily swing bowling. Vast experience v young wise head. As it stands, it's 2-0 to Praveen. Surprising as it may sound, Praveen took Gilchrist out, early, in both the finals of the CB Series last year.

Friendly fire

Gibbs v Steyn: Who will the crowds go mad for? So far every time the ball has gone to Gibbs, and every time Steyn has beaten the batsman, there has been generous appreciation from home crowds. This one should be a monumental contest. Can Gibbs pull a fast Steyn delivery, of un-pullable length?

Team news

Ryder, if there is no injury concern, should take his place ahead of compatriot Taylor. Ryder looks in better touch, is a more complete batsman, and provides a lot with his smart medium-pace bowling. One Indian slot has been a complete waste for them, too. B Akhil looked out of his depth against quality spin bowling, and he didn't get a bowl. His replacement in the second game, Rajesh Bishnoi, didn't get to bowl either, and came in to bat after the game had been lost. They just can't keep wasting a player.

Bangalore Royal Challengers (probable) 1 Jesse Ryder, 2 Robin Uthappa (wk), 3 Jacques Kallis, 4 Kevin Pietersen (capt.), 5 Rahul Dravid, 6 Virat Kohli, 7 B Akhil/Rajesh Bishnoi/somebody new, 8 Praveen Kumar, 9 R Vinay Kumar, 10 Anil Kumble, 11 Dale Steyn.

Deccan might not need any changes. The bowlers were perfect, the batsmen untested.

Deccan Chargers (probable) 1 Adam Gilchrist (capt. & wk), 2 Herschelle Gibbs, 3 VVS Laxman, 4 Rohit Sharma, 5 Scott Styris, 6 Venugopal Rao, 7 Ravi Teja, 8 Harmeet Singh, 9 Pragyan Ojha, 10 RP Singh, 11 Fidel Edwards.

Head-to-head record

Bangalore won both their matches last year: the first one a thriller by three runs, and the next seemingly comfortably by five wickets.

Sidharth Monga is a staff writer at Cricinfo

Source: India news from Cricinfo

ganavk · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2009, 02:18:27 PM »

AG has won the toss and elected to bat. KP disappointed ( it seems) and has to be. It is time for him to step up and continue BRC's winning streak against DC!

12th_Man · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2009, 02:25:24 PM »

This time I think BRC has the best combination. While don;t know too much abt Karan sharma, but glad to see Taylor out and Ryder in. With DC in rejuvinating form, This should be a good contest.

Bangalore Royal Challengers team
JD Ryder, RV Uthappa, JH Kallis, KP Pietersen, R Dravid, V Kohli, R Bishnoi, P Kumar, A Kumble, DW Steyn, Karan Sharma

Deccan Chargers team
AC Gilchrist, HH Gibbs, SB Styris, VVS Laxman, RG Sharma, Y Venugopal Rao, Harmeet Singh, PP Ojha, RP Singh, DB Ravi Teja, FH Edwards

12th_Man · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2009, 02:34:21 PM »

Will Kumar get Gilly this time ?

justforkix · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2009, 02:43:17 PM »

DC should declare after 10 overs so that we can see a close game

justforkix · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2009, 02:54:43 PM »

bad move to send in VVS after Gibbs got out - could kill the momentum built up. Teja or Rao would have been a better option IMO.

poondu · « **Reply #6 on:** April 22, 2009, 02:57:33 PM »

Quote from: justforkix on April 22, 2009, 02:54:43 PM

bad move to send in VVS after Gibbs got out - could kill the momentum built up. Teja or Rao would have been a better option IMO.

Teja would have been ideal.

Aloo Kashmiri Ul Haq · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2009, 02:58:08 PM »

Quote from: poondu on April 22, 2009, 02:57:33 PM

Quote from: justforkix on April 22, 2009, 02:54:43 PM
bad move to send in VVS after Gibbs got out - could kill the momentum built up. Teja or Rao would have been a better option IMO.
Teja would have been ideal.

I would send RS in. The guy has a tendency to take 5-6 balls before he gets going.

poondu · « **Reply #8 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:03:22 PM »

Quote from: Aloo Kashmiri Ul Haq on April 22, 2009, 02:58:08 PM

Quote from: poondu on April 22, 2009, 02:57:33 PM
Quote from: justforkix on April 22, 2009, 02:54:43 PM
bad move to send in VVS after Gibbs got out - could kill the momentum built up. Teja or Rao would have been a better option IMO.
Teja would have been ideal.

I would send RS in. The guy has a tendency to take 5-6 balls before he gets going.

With the way Gilly is going, it doesn't matter who is at the other end..

Aloo Kashmiri Ul Haq · « **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:05:50 PM »

Quote from: poondu on April 22, 2009, 03:03:22 PM

Quote from: Aloo Kashmiri Ul Haq on April 22, 2009, 02:58:08 PM
Quote from: poondu on April 22, 2009, 02:57:33 PM
Quote from: justforkix on April 22, 2009, 02:54:43 PM
bad move to send in VVS after Gibbs got out - could kill the momentum built up. Teja or Rao would have been a better option IMO.
Teja would have been ideal.

I would send RS in. The guy has a tendency to take 5-6 balls before he gets going.
With the way Gilly is going, it doesn't matter who is at the other end..

It does, look at what VVS has done to the overall RR.

justforkix · « **Reply #10 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:07:04 PM »

Quote from: poondu on April 22, 2009, 03:03:22 PM

Quote from: Aloo Kashmiri Ul Haq on April 22, 2009, 02:58:08 PM
Quote from: poondu on April 22, 2009, 02:57:33 PM
Quote from: justforkix on April 22, 2009, 02:54:43 PM
bad move to send in VVS after Gibbs got out - could kill the momentum built up. Teja or Rao would have been a better option IMO.
Teja would have been ideal.

I would send RS in. The guy has a tendency to take 5-6 balls before he gets going.
With the way Gilly is going, it doesn't matter who is at the other end..

yes, Rao had done well last year and Teja has done well in domestics. And with Gilly around, both could take a bit of time to get in before playing their shots.

And VVS gone to Ryder - 5(10)

poondu · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:12:30 PM »

VVS sacrifices his wicket for the team

poondu · « **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:14:09 PM »

If BRC are to have a realistic chance, they should Gilly asap and hope KP gets going.

justforkix · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:16:10 PM »

Gilly batting like a PSYCHO !!!

ramshorns · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:19:33 PM »

Gilly on fire. What a clean striker of the ball he is. He still can make the best in the world look silly. He and Viv Richards are the only cricketers I have seen who have sent such fears down the opponents when they are at the crease on such a regular basis. You never know when they are at the crease.

ramshorns · « **Reply #15 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:25:16 PM »

DC have to be very careful here. I do not mind run a ball for the next 5 overs provided these two can stick. I do not see any monsterous hitters in the line-up especially to bother the bowlers on these SA pitches.

ramshorns · « **Reply #16 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:27:12 PM »

Haha...Kumble hit for a Six by Gilly. Effortless.

Aloo Kashmiri Ul Haq · « **Reply #17 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:31:42 PM »

Sharma you beauty

ramshorns · « **Reply #18 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:33:13 PM »

Kumble cleaned up by Rohit. Kumble looks wondering.

ramshorns · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:35:07 PM »

Damn..Gilly gone..

ramshorns · « **Reply #20 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:39:27 PM »

Rohit just needs to go for risk free shots from here on and DC will get a decent score. He cannot be out.

Cover Point · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:46:57 PM »

freaking 50 yard boundaries!!!!

this isnt cricket!

ramshorns · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:48:00 PM »

Haha..Another Six by Rohit.

poondu · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:48:32 PM »

Quote from: Cover Point on April 22, 2009, 03:46:57 PM

freaking 50 yard boundaries!!!!

this isnt cricket!

Oh really? Maybe BRC has a chance if KP gets going?

ramshorns · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:49:44 PM »

Yes the boundaries look to be short. A Gibbs top edge flew for a Six.

Cover Point · « **Reply #25 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:51:39 PM »

Quote from: poondu on April 22, 2009, 03:48:32 PM

Quote from: Cover Point on April 22, 2009, 03:46:57 PM
freaking 50 yard boundaries!!!!

this isnt cricket!
Oh really? Maybe BRC has a chance if KP gets going?

I hate such short boundaries .... there should be a size minimum. Atleast have 65 yard boundries .... what the Eff is a 58 yard six?

Its like a girl getting screwed by a 2 inch <choice word here>. All the effort of going through the act without the pleasure

ramshorns · « **Reply #26 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:52:58 PM »

Excellent 50 by RS. What a matured knock. Played some great shots.

ramshorns · « **Reply #27 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:55:24 PM »

Untimely dismissal for Rohit.

poondu · « **Reply #28 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:58:13 PM »

Rao playing a Laxmanesque knock..

ramshorns · « **Reply #29 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:59:07 PM »

Poor captaincy by Pietersan. He will not use Steyn for his full quota. What was he thinking?

ramshorns · « **Reply #30 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:05:03 PM »

I think DC are a little shot here. Their lower order is a little thin till Symmo come back for the last 6 games. A YP type player certainly missing down the order to lend the team perfect balance.

ganavk · « **Reply #31 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:10:17 PM »

Quote from: ramshorns on April 22, 2009, 03:59:07 PM

Poor captaincy by Pietersan. He will not use Steyn for his full quota. What was he thinking?

wow..that is silly of KP. Have world's top bowler as one of the foreign player and not use his full quota.
and to think Mallya replaced RD with this captain.!

poondu · « **Reply #32 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:17:18 PM »

Quote from: ganavk on April 22, 2009, 04:10:17 PM

Quote from: ramshorns on April 22, 2009, 03:59:07 PM
Poor captaincy by Pietersan. He will not use Steyn for his full quota. What was he thinking?
wow..that is silly of KP. Have world's top bowler as one of the foreign player and not use his full quota.
and to think Mallya replaced RD with this captain.!

KP has more confidence in PK than Steyn? Maybe he should have not bowled his 4th over.

12th_Man · « **Reply #33 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:19:14 PM »

oopsy..
Look at our own lakhan's SRate.It seems to stand out. As poondu said. He sacrified his wicket for the sake of team

.

Deccan Chargers innings (20 overs maximum) R B 4s 6s SR
AC Gilchrist c Kohli b Pietersen 71 45 6 5 157.77
HH Gibbs lbw b Kumar 13 7 1 1 185.71
VVS Laxman c Steyn b Ryder 5 10 0 0 50.00
RG Sharma c Pietersen b Steyn 52 30 1 5 173.33
SB Styris c Kumar b Pietersen 14 8 0 1 175.00
Y Venugopal Rao run out (Karan Sharma/Uthappa) 9 13 0 0 69.23
DB Ravi Teja not out 8 5 1 0 160.00
FH Edwards not out 3 2 0 0 150.00
Extras (lb 8, w 1) 9

Total (6 wickets; 20 overs) 184 (9.20 runs per over)

poondu · « **Reply #34 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:19:30 PM »

Ryder goes for a first ball duck.. first nail in the coffin..

12th_Man · « **Reply #35 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:20:14 PM »

Quote from: poondu on April 22, 2009, 04:19:30 PM

Ryder goes for a first ball duck.. first nail in the coffin..

Shoot... he was my trump . This is second time he's screwed up

dextrous · « **Reply #36 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:23:01 PM »

Quote from: 12th_Man on April 22, 2009, 04:20:14 PM

Quote from: poondu on April 22, 2009, 04:19:30 PM
Ryder goes for a first ball duck.. first nail in the coffin..
Shoot he was my trump . tHe is second time he's screwed up

im dropping him from the team

ruchir · « **Reply #37 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:23:38 PM »

how much did BRC pay for Ryder? He might turn out to be the most nonsensical purchase.

poondu · « **Reply #38 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:31:18 PM »

RP starts well.

poondu · « **Reply #39 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:36:05 PM »

RP gets Kallis. He is doing great for DC..

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