Summary of the Indian Premier League 2019
Another season of IPL concluded on a high note. 45 days of non-stop Cricket action kept everyone glued to their TV sets.
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| #IPL2019: As it happened |
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Another season of IPL concluded on a high note. 45 days of non-stop Cricket action kept everyone glued to their TV sets.
Centuries in IPL 6
Here are the cricketers who amassed century in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League:
1. Shane Watson (Rajasthan Royals)
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| Shane Watson |
2. Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
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| Chris Gayle |
3. Suresh Raina (Chennai Super Kings)
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| Suresh Raina |
4. David Miller (Kings XI Punjab)
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| David Miller |
IPL 6: Most impressive 'uncapped' cricketers
Here are some of the 'uncapped' cricketers who have impressed everyone with their performances so far in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League.
1. Mandeep Singh (Kings XI Punjab)
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| Mandeep Singh |
2. Manprit Juneja (Delhi Daredevils)
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| Manprit Juneja |
3. Kevon Cooper (Rajasthan Royals)
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| Kevon Cooper |
4. Mohit Sharma (Chennai Super Kings)
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| Mohit Sharma |
5. Ashish Reddy (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
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| Ashish Reddy |
IPL 6: An analysis of opening combinations of teams
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| Mumbai Indians' practice session |
1. Mumbai Indians :
Even as they have journeyed from the famous Ponting vs. Tendulkar debates during India-Australia clashes to 'Pondulkar', the two batting maestros of cricket failed to create a similar magic for the Mumbai Indians. With only 109-runs between them, Ricky Ponting must either promote Rohit Sharma or Ambati Rayudu ahead of him.
2. Delhi Daredevils :
If the backbone fractured Delhi Daredevils were underwhelming with David Warner-Unmukt Chand as the openers, the the arrival of Virender Sehwag hasn't assuaged their concern. Though, skipper Mahela Jayawardene has been among runs, Delhi yet to find the perfect combination.
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore :
With Chris Gayle being their key player, RCB has tried Tilakaratne Dilshan, Mayank Agarwal and Lokesh Rahul in the opening slot and yet to figure out the best. An all-guns-blazing Bangalore have competitive players in them, but none to partner Gayle at top.
4. Sunrisers Hyderabad :
The newbie in the house, SunRisers comprises T20 specialist batsmen but lacks local talents. With four-overseas players rule, they need local talent to post a bug score on the board.
5. Kolkata Knight Riders :
The defending champions, KKR, could open with either Jacques Kallis or Eoin Morgan as opener since Bisla is consistently falling short with runs. With Gautam Gambhir doing well at top, Manoj Tiwary should be promoted to the No.3 slot. Nevertheless, they have been one of the most balanced sides of IPL.
6. Pune Warriors India :
Pune Warriors is one side which is replete with all-rounders. They should persist with Robin Uthappa-Aaron Finch as an opening pair. Middle-order batting is a cause to worry though as the too fragile to convert starts though problem lies in the shaky middle-order which is leaking wickets rather scoring runs.
7. Rajasthan Royals :
The Rahul Dravid-led Royals where the batting revolves around Shane Watson, Ajinkya Rahane and Rahul Dravid at no. 3 has been delivering consistently. Rahane has continued from where he left last year, amassing runs. Brad Hodge has been a reliable finisher for them.
8. Kings XI Punjab :
Kings XI has not been given good starts by Adam Gilchrist and Mandeep Singh. The middle order has been quite consistent but need the openers to fire to exert dominance on the opposition.
9. Chennai Super Kings :
They have always been slow-starters but have also been the most consistent side. With Vijay showing some form, Michael Hussey would be the best man to join him at the top. The middle-order’s over dependence on Dhoni is a worry though.
IPL Report Card: Century holders, Stats and Analysis
Often, IPL is described as glamorous cricket – running in the background of corporate money and their calculated risk on players. Big Financial Houses, celebrity and stars from entertainment world, numerous sponsors, social events and parties, high dominance of advertisement world and of course, CRICKET (at last)!
In between all these attractions of money and glamour, what fascinates you to follow IPL – T20 format, your home team, favorite players or what else?
Let me say, isn’t it the formation of players that every club has? Likes of Australians calmly/gracefully sharing dressing room with their ancestor enemies – Poms, merged with pace of Africa, designed with patience of Lankans, electricity of Kiwis, all-rounding ability of Windies and never-say-die attitude of Bangladesh within Indian heroics.
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| IPL' player combination by countries |
Exactly, this is the term that defines IPL as most reputed T20 Cricket League ever.
Today, let’s talk about some cricket resides in IPL – century holders and their contributions, interesting defense of Daredevils and who is gaining actual benefits of IPL!
Though, IPL snatches all charms and headlines in its debuted match.
That swashbuckling inning of KKR’s Brendon McCullum (158* vs RCB) kicked off IPL in a style. Beginning with a blast, year 2008 brought new investors to cricket.
That swashbuckling inning of KKR’s Brendon McCullum (158* vs RCB) kicked off IPL in a style. Beginning with a blast, year 2008 brought new investors to cricket.
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| IPL Century holders - Cricketers who scored a hundred in IPL |
Season-1 (2008):
Beginning with a ton wasn’t enough though, as Mike Hussey of CSK came with another century (116* vs KXIP) on day-2. A string of 13 sixes in that inning is still an IPL record. T20 league that begun for betterment of Indian players; sadly none of any local boy gestured with a ton.
And at the end of season-1, we have a SIX of IPL tons and entertainers being McCullum, Hussey, Symonds, GilChrist, Jayasuriya and Shaun Marsh – four from Australia and each from New Zealand and Sri Lanka.
Interestingly, season-1 witnessed crazy stat of ‘two Australians’. Symonds & GilChrist scored tons with a strike rate of 220+ for the same franchise – Deccan Chargers. Whereas Rajasthan Royals, winner of 2008 IPL season, witnessed century celebrations of Symonds and Shaun Marsh against themselves.
Interestingly, season-1 witnessed crazy stat of ‘two Australians’. Symonds & GilChrist scored tons with a strike rate of 220+ for the same franchise – Deccan Chargers. Whereas Rajasthan Royals, winner of 2008 IPL season, witnessed century celebrations of Symonds and Shaun Marsh against themselves.
Season-2 (2009):
In 2009, IPL moved to Rainbow Nation – South Africa. Bouncy track, fast pitches; selection of Africans over other overseas players was an obvious point. Reason being – home conditions. Unlike season-1, IPL-2 had only two centurions – an African and an Indian.
Young Manish Pandey bagged title of ‘First Indian IPL centurion’ (at Centurion, SA). Playing for RCB, his 100 came against mind game of Symonds who constantly tried to distract his focus. This ton is special, not because it came from an Indian player; but also, it came from a 21-year old lad that too on African soil. Whereas, AB de Villiers being another centurion for IPL-2.
Though, Suresh Raina of CSK was supposed to be the first Indian IPL centurion who scored a brave 98 runs against Rajasthan Royals at Centurion, SA. A tough catch by Graeme Smith restricted him; else it could have been a boundary for a ton celebration.
Season-3 (2010):
IPL-3 came and we’re back to India. Drawing inspiration from Manish Pandey, two other Indians – Yusuf Pathan and Murali Vijay impressed with respective art. Pathan, who represented Rajasthan Royals that year, grabbed fastest IPL ton (100 off 37 balls, vs Mumbai Indians). His strike rate of 270.27 is the highest ever by any centurion in all IPL seasons.
Second highest run scorer for CSK in 2010, Murali Vijay’s ton (127 off 56 balls) vs Rajasthan Royals set a record for Chennai – highest team total (246-5) in any IPL season.
With continuing Australians charms to IPL, David Warner joined IPL Century club in season-3. Words with KKR, who were sympathize with two centuries against themselves. Double ‘D’ – David Warner and Mahela Jayawardene (abbreviated for Denagamage Proboth Mahela de Silva Jayawardene) did this honor for Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab respectively.
Season-4 (2011):
A year to be written in golden words for Indian cricket and their dominance towards World Cup 2011. World Champions, India, without enough celebrations shattered in club teams to fill IPL outfits.
And no surprises, Indians sparkled in front of club spectators, too. One hand, Sachin and Sehwag treated themselves with an IPL century; on the other hand, a new name has been added to IPL stars – Paul Valthathy. Recognized as next sensation after Yusuf Pathan, his inning of 120* runs against CSK did the job. Most 4s in an IPL inning (19 fours) and the boy from Mumbai has become a local star for Punjab.
Though, IPL-4 had lots more to remember for. Who can forget Gayle-force and that too twice; wrapped in a single season. Playing for RCB, century-knock against Kolkata (102*) and Punjab (107) made him first IPL player to have two century in the kitty. Moreover, he is the only player to score two IPL centuries under the same club and the only holder of two centuries in single season.
Adam GilChrist is the second who has two IPL centuries under his belt. His second ton came against RCB while playing for Punjab in 2011.
Season-5 (2012):
IPL-5 and now slightly tagged with boredom. Reason could be too much cricket or debacle of Indians at International arena. After all, we’re playing in India and how can see them losing again.
Yet, a new ray for India’s future has arrived in form of Ajinkya Rahane. New centurion in list and thankfully, an Indian addition. Rahane who is playing as an opener, a ton (103*) against strong RCB adds more value to his role and style. Representing Rajasthan Royals this year, Son of Mumbai expected to be the next Dravid in line.
Kevin Pietersen hardly has a complete IPL season (due to national responsibilities); this year gifted him with a ton.
Conceptual benefit:
After all excuses, for most of the overseas players; IPL is a platform to find form and fitness. If BCCI began this league for calculating Indian benefits, then sorry to say we need to be smarter though. Inclusion of four foreign players is a key point for other boards to count on.
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| A fair comparison: IPL hundreds' distribution between Indian and non-Indian players |
A Skipper has seven nations to choose four foreign players; but for rest of the team, Indians are the only options. Henceforth, it demands more fitness and performing skills comparatively.
However, from beginning it’s been a place for young lads to perform and attract selectors for promotion – national cap. Likes of Watson, Marsh, Wayne Parnell, Angelo Mathews, and JP Duminy are the prime examples of it. Their potential at international level is alike of IPL where Indians stands? Remember Yusuf Pathan, Ravinder Jadeja, Ashwin, Murali Vijay, Umesh Yadav, Sudeep Tyagi and Rahul Sharma. These are few examples, list is quite long though.
Still, tournament is in progress and more gems are expected to extend this list. Hope they will keep promising performances at supreme level too.
In the end, just a surprising stat.
You know, Delhi Daredevils being the only team who don’t have a single century against them (considering all IPL seasons; else count on Pune too).
You know, Delhi Daredevils being the only team who don’t have a single century against them (considering all IPL seasons; else count on Pune too).
Graphics: Monika Arora
IPL 5 : In name of Luck – Faf’s Art and Dhoni’s Craft
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| MS Dhoni with Faf du Plessis, IPL 2012 |
The hot and humid weather of Chennai didn’t shatter focus of their captain cool and his army. Clash of two wicketkeeper captain’s clinched by MS Dhoni. Super Kings, who must need a win to rose-up in the points-tally, beat Royals in an easy chase at home.
In the hunt of 3rd consecutive win on cards, Dravid won the toss and decided to bat first. Kevon Cooper who has become a trump card for Royals replaces Johan Botha in playing XI. Instead of Local stars, Royals showed faith in outsiders. Pankaj Singh and Dishant Yagnik failed to mark a place in team and replaced by Stuart Binny and Shreevats Goswami.
Rajasthan Royals, under the captaincy of Rahul Dravid, surprising every IPL team with their performances and commitment towards win. The hunger for win earlier taught by former skipper Shane Warne, reflecting in similar way with Dravid. Of course, team composition too has changed in this season of IPL but their approach reminds seasonal memories of IPL-1.
On the other hand, Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings are shuffling with consistency in performance. Out of their last six matches, they won in just three matches. Playing in home conditions, in front of local crowd could work as winning-mantra and so as it did when Chennai registered 7-wickets win over Rajasthan Royals.
The two classy players – one named as The Wall whereas another expected to be the next of his style, Dravid and Rahane gave steady start to Royals before Ashwin strikes an opening wicket for Chennai. Owais Shah, who came as one down settled Rajasthan’s inning first with Dravid and later with Menaria, concluded by a catch of keeper Dhoni after a sparkling half century.
Good bowling in death overs from Kulasekara and Bollinger saved Super Kings from a big chasing target. Courtesy Bravo and Jadeja who prompted Shah and Menaria for more runs, otherwise Royals would have restricted to 120 runs. The batting cameo of Shah helped Royals to post a total of 146 runs on board.
In reply, Chennai begin their show with likes of Badrinath and their own rising star du Plessis. Though, Menaria came with new ball and justified well. And then Faf, too, showed respect towards Binny and sent him thrice across the boundary line for 4s. du Plessis found the start he needed to click through, so as got Chennai.
The half-century stand between Badri and Faf at last broken by Hogg in 8th over. Raina walked in for extending Badri’s contribution and yes, the charming Sanu scripted the wining note for team. Rotating strikes and giving more chances to in-form batsman, Raina didn’t commit any mistake except for his own.
Just when he had chance to look for more hits and seal the game for team, he got out after 2nd bowl of Faf’s wicket – courtesy Kevin Cooper. It was the 17th over, when Copper turns the game for Royals. Yet, it wasn’t enough because the finisher was still there in the middle – Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Raina’s dismissal left 21-balls game asking 30 more runs to secure a home win.
Another close match for Super Kings and then the same way it was concluded. Bravo and Dhoni played accordingly their name and fame. Clever runs between wickets and some calculated boundaries. Climax turned into extreme pressure when Dhoni converted last ball into a winning chase. An easy single transformed into double. By giving marks to his luck, a late throw took place into the scenario and when, Lions roared with pride at their own den.
Thoughts with Royals to whom a moment has been provided by Cooper but then, luck is also a part of game. Chennai has become a king for their own crowd, once again!
Summarised Scores:
Chennai Super Kings 147/3 (du Plessis 73, Raina 26; Cooper 2/23) beat Rajasthan Royals 146/4 (Owais Shah 52, Menaria 36; Kulasekara 1/17) by 7 wickets.
Man of the Match: du Plessis (Chennai Super Kings)
IPL 2012 – Ryder, Smith reverted unit fielding into team win
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| Rejoiced Jesse Ryder and Steve Smith celebrating their team' win against #CSK. |
After winning toss, Chennai invited Warriors for fielding. Proving on captain’s faith, Murali Karthik justified with his selection. Some tight bowling along with well-supported fielding efforts increases woes for Super Kings. Thanks to Ashish Nehra who came in as 2nd seamer and provided room of runs by disturbing the disciplined efforts of his colleagues. Super Kings didn’t committed any mistake and hit him over the roof for boundaries and sixes.
Soon then, the arrival of Warriors’ invention – Rahul Sharma did the damage in form of grabbing du Plessis and Suresh Raina just when they were looking for big scores. Although, Jadeja and skipper Dhoni contributed score-board with their efforts but the anticipation of Warriors’ fielding left a remark between both sides. As a result, Chennai posted a total of 155 runs in their allotted 20 overs quota. Though, at a stage they were 100/3 after 13 overs and were supposed to end on a sum of 170-175.
In reply, Warriors got the handsome start. Couple of good hits and lavishing boundaries boosted the entire stadium. After electrifying fielding, none of any Warriors' seemed tired. Even the eagerness to score more runs lead a run out in form of Uthappa. Ryder, a hard hitter of ball, built a platform for Pune win along with aggression of Ganguly.
Two wickets fall within 4 overs and Warriors were 90/3 after 13 — just 10-runs short from Super Kings comparatively. But it wasn’t enough for Dhoni to be concerned about as Smith joined Ryder for more fire-works at home ground. Both hit Super Kings’ for stylish boundaries and huge sixes.
And then match went into last over thrill. Yo Mahesh who replaced Jakati in today’s match was failed to be a hero for his side. Might be, Chennai fans were considering him as Joginder Sharma who became hero after the final over against Pakistan in 2007 T20 World Cup.
But the beauty of IPL is totally different. Ryder hit young led for marvelous boundary and sealed the win with a six. The reward of quality fielding turned into win by good batting.
Summarised Scores:
Pune Warriors India 156/3 (Ryder 73*, Smith 44*; Yo Mahesh 1/22) beat Chennai Super Kings 155/5 (du Plessis 43, Jadeja 44; Rahul Sharma 2/16) by 7 wickets.
Man of the Match: Ryder (Pune Warriors India)
IPL 2012 – All-rounder Jadeja leads Chennai to their first win
Like their last match against Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings failed to make a decent start against Deccan Chargers once again. Thanks to lofty hitting by du Plesis, Chennai’s poor start was given some momentum. Super Kings, who are looking for a hat-trick of title championship, totally dominated the game. Although they lost wickets at regular intervals, they managed to register a handsome win over Hyderabad.
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| Ravindra Jadeja celebrates the wicket of Dale Steyn, DC v CSK, IPL 2012 |
Australia’s T20 Captain and now in the same role for chargers, Cameron White won the toss and invited Super Kings for bat. And decision wasn’t wrong as Chennai lost their first wicket on the fifth ball of the first over. It was du Plesis who kicked Chennai’s total well before got out on 39 after hitting 4 sixes.That was an awesome one-hand catch at long-on else just a pin short to another DLF maximum SIX.
Before Vizag witnessed a dazzling show of CSK T20 expert – Raina’s inning, Daniel Christian sent him back to pavilion. Though, Badrinath’s role was to keep the Run Rate balanced but arrival of two Billion Dollar boy – Ravindra Jadeja filled up energy in the scenario.
As expected, Jadeja rocked with bat and scored 2-runs short half century before an unfortunate hit wicket for oneself. A funny scenario to be witnessed. Later, Bravo joined the show and ended Chennai inning with a SIX before scoring 43 off 18 balls with 5 huge sixes.
Deccan got a target of 194 runs to win the contest at home conditions. And they started-off with a boundary to Ashwin. As match progressed, wicket started providing help to spin.
Neither Super Kings provided room for runs nor Chargers committed mistakes for a wicket. As a result, T20 contest became slower than a Test match. Super Kings were electrifying in fielding. Though, none of any player from Chargers scored much.
After getting good start, Shikhar Dhawan (21), Parthiv Patel (20) and Cameron White (23) were failed to convert the inning in a big total. They lost four wickets within 14 runs and turned the game for Super Kings. In 17.1 overs, Super Kings registered their first win in the tournament.
Neither Super Kings provided room for runs nor Chargers committed mistakes for a wicket. As a result, T20 contest became slower than a Test match. Super Kings were electrifying in fielding. Though, none of any player from Chargers scored much.
After getting good start, Shikhar Dhawan (21), Parthiv Patel (20) and Cameron White (23) were failed to convert the inning in a big total. They lost four wickets within 14 runs and turned the game for Super Kings. In 17.1 overs, Super Kings registered their first win in the tournament.
Summarized Scores:
Chennai Super Kings 193/6 (Ravindra Jadeja 48, Dwayne Bravo 43*, Dale Steyn 2/25) beat Deccan Chargers 119 (Cameron White 23, Shikhar Dhawan 21, Ravindra Jadeja 5/16) by 74 runs.
Man of the Match: Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)
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