Planet "M"

Contest between Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians would never be that fascinating as it was today. Restricting Chargers on a sum of 100 runs, fielding unit should receive applauds. But when time came to finish off proceedings in a complete dominance, Mumbai suddenly scrambled. It was more of a bowling show instead of blistering batting persona. The reward of winning toss favored Harbhajan Singh and Mumbai got back the winning track at home.

Wankhede Stadium of Mumbai is ready to rock the show. For the sake of given formalities, captain’s of each side appeared for toss. Mumbai declared boss of toss and asked Chargers for a bat. Mumbai underwent with two changes Levi for Blizzard, Franklin for Pollard and Munaf for Rahul Shukla; whereas, a string of changes took place for Chargers but in overseas combination only.

Mumbai’s game plan was clear before the game – get a win and improve the standings. On the other hand, Chargers can’t do much with a win either.

Match begins, field is placed and then Bhajji came with the new ball. Chargers were not given room for runs. A boundary or a six in every over and surely, Bhajji was smiling. Frustration of slow scoring enhanced batsmen to look for hits and poor try of Parthiv caught by Munaf. Patel sent off Patel, bit frenzy.

Mumbai got the momentum or you can say Chargers missed steady start. Every 1.2 over brought celebration for Mumbai fans. Franklin and Malinga brought charms to Mumbai bowling. In 13th over, Franklin bagged two wickets and ruined Chargers’ middle-order. Where 19th over of Malinga has summed up Deccan’s tail.

Just when Chargers were supposed to click over 100+ score, Malinga swapped off their charge on two consecutive balls. Wicket, Wicket and Chargers ends at 100 All OUT.

Though, chasing a mere total of 100 runs at home conditions won’t be an issue for Mumbai Indians. But pace of Steyn is something that could answer at every scenario. Levi totally beat by pace and it’s a wicket. Now, Chargers got momentum to set game or a wake-up call for Mumbai to play safe.

Mumbai kept patience and moved slowly. Their start is slower than Chargers had. Eagerness to finish low scoring game is an obvious thing for every cricketer. And somewhere, Mumbai is facing the same thing. Adding colors to that, Chargers were brilliant in bowling – courtesy well supported fielding.

At a stage, when Mumbai was 20 run short to clinch a tight-chasing-win their 5th wicket fall in form of Franklin. There were still 3.5 overs match left. A wicket or two, and the match is swapped. But nothing happened like so. Giving credit to slog overs, Mumbai batsmen hit fearless shots and sealed the game.

A chase that seems easy to walk down; ended with dominating efforts of both sides.

Mumbai, without a thought, deserve this win for given contribution; but you can’t skip Chargers’ spirit as well. Somewhere, they could end on a winning note; but then to whom you will blame.

Mumbai Indians 101/5 ( Rohit Sharma 42, Dale Steyn 2/10 ) beat Deccan Chargers 100 all out ( Shikar Dhawan 29, Malinga 4/16 ) by 5 wickets.

Man Of The Match: Dale Steyn (Deccan Charges)

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.

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)