KKR

Blizzard Blitzkrieg and Nagging Narine Enthrall Hyderbadis on Sunday

 September 22, 2014   R K Gupta

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Sunday’s two champions’ league games in Hyderabad had intriguing ends. In the first match, Cape Cobras were cruising with control until 5 overs from close in their match against Hobart Hurricanes only to lose it at the end. Unfortunately, it was virtually the advent of video-replay technology that cost Cobras the game. Aiden Blizzard benefitted […]

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KXIP

Perth and Punjab Win Last-Over Thrillers in Champions League on Saturday

 September 22, 2014   R K Gupta

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T2The last-over finishes in Mohali’s two Champions League matches on Saturday provided edge of the seat thrills to the spectators. The first match between Dolphins and Perth Scorchers hung in balance until two deliveries were left in the match and 12 runs were needed. Mitchell Marsh stunned Dolphins by clouting two sixes of successive balls […]

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Northern Knights

Northern Knights Ride on Williamson Ton, Record 4th Consecutive Win at Raipur

 September 20, 2014   R K Gupta

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In a rain-curtailed game at Raipur that had to be decided by D/L method, the only talking point was Kane Williamson’s whirlwind 49-ball hundred. In the end, the third match of the Champions League became a no contest after Northern Knights scored the first 200+ score of the 2014 Champions League. The fireworks from the […]

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Kings XI Show Great Batting Depth, Beat Hobart Hurricanes in Champions League

 September 19, 2014   R K Gupta

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For a while, the second part of Kings XI Punjab and Hobart Hurricanes match resembled a little bit like the first match of the Champions League. With a modest target of 145 in front of them, KXIP lost 3 wickets for 23 in the fourth over and the fourth for 51 in the eighth. With […]

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KKR vs Csk CLT20

Russell, Doeschate Come to KKR’s Rescue by Dominant Batting at Crunch Time

 September 18, 2014   R K Gupta

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The short history of T20 cricket is replete with heroic acts of game-changers, who have assumed control to rewrite the entire script, all over again, when the chips are down. It is these guys, who bring elements of additional thrill and carry their teams’ fortune on their shoulders. In Kolkata Knight Riders’ first game against […]

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Mumbai Indians

Defending Champions Mumbai Indians Tumble Out of the Champions League

 September 17, 2014   R K Gupta

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Though Mumbai Indians were the defending champions, they were required to qualify because their poor performance in IPL 2014 did not allow them an automatic berth. Their entry to the qualifying rounds, too could not have come if they had not beaten Rajasthan Royals in a thunderous game, where MI made 190 in 87 balls […]

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