What a relief!
Somehow, despite the reassuring numbers (net run-rate, points et all.), I dreaded the thought of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) losing to Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). To me I wanted a comprehensive win – a win that will ensure our entry into the semi-finals without the aid of a calculator.
Well, to my utter delight, CSK did just that beating KXIP by 24 runs. Muthiah Muralidaran did the star turn by taking 2-8. Raina and Ashwin ably backed him.
This victory should open Dhoni’s eyes to the fact that the bowlers are winning matches and batsmen have been a huge let down. Dhoni should concentrate his ire on the batsmen as they to fritter away the racing starts provided by the openers.
With 17 points CSK join Delhi Daredevils as one of the semi-finalists. The result of today’s match will reveal the other two semi-finalists.
20 comments:
GENERALLY IT HAS BEEN A BOWLERS TOURNAMENT.
lviss,
I agree, but Dhoni appears ignorant of it.
ashwin if nurtured properly can be our ans to roger harper?
It's incredible how he berates bowlers, think he's a closet bowler, and this is his warped way of getting off.
SP, who will be our answer to hooper? even tho hooper never asked any questions.
Pan,
Are you suggesting he is as capable a fielder as Roger Harper?
NC,
Man, he is repressed.:)
Ott, RR's loss to KKR confirmed CSK's entry into the semis without the need of a calculator.. whether they won or lost to KXI they were in it with the only team on 15 points..
As for the other 2 - RCB and DC are also in irrespective of the result tonight.. KXI NRR is too low.. they;re out.
Good show Ottayan, but I have a feeling this is boiling down to a 3D-DC finals :)
That is if DC get past BRC today!
Whatever happened to your URL? I thinks it has changed back to the old one....
Soulberry: good to c u back posting and also visiting some blogs.
ASHWIN CAN BE A GOOD ASSET. HE LOOKS UNRUFFLED.
Q,
Aha! Did not know it earlier. :)
SB,
BRC appears a lame duck semi-finalist. Let us hope your wish fails to come true.:)
SB,
About my url - its a long story. Someone appears to have hijacked it. Yes I have gone back to http://midoff.blogspot.com
Would be grateful if you will make the necessary changes in your blogroll.
lviss,
Yep lets us hope CSK gives him a good run.
Yipee... though it arguably the most boring team in this tournament, they came through.
I say the Royal sloshers win or the bookies are wrong.
So, how is our chance??
Scorpi,
It is CSK all the way -the Royal sloshers and the bookies be damned.
Slog,
Good chance/opportunity to make it to the finals.
ROYAL CHALLENGERS ARE GOING TO WIN THIS YEAR IPL. THIS IS THE YEAR OF THE LAST YEARS NO HOPERS.
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