Super Kings vs. Deccan Chargers

The revived Super Kings (1.80) clash with the Deccan Chargers (2.00) at Buffalo Park in East London tonight, as the Indian Premier League passes the halfway mark. Following their sublime start to the season, the Charger’s fortunes have waned with the franchise losing their previous two fixtures. Inversely, The Super Kings have bounced back from their dismal start to IPL 2009 with successive victories. Can the King’s keep their match winning momentum going, or will the table leading Chargers return to their formidable best? Back your passion at Canbet.com – the publicly listed bookmaker is offering all new members a £25 Cricket Free Bet and high value cricket odds!

IPL match preview:

Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 7, Won – 3, Lost -3, N/R – 1

For the first time this year, the Chennai Super Kings appear to have achieved positive momentum in the Indian Premier League. A good win against Delhi, after posting 20 runs less than par, means that their bowling is getting better and better. The only concern for Captain Dhoni is the application of his middle-order batsmen. 

Best Bet for Chennai Super Kings:                           

Suresh Raina – 9/10
Matthew Hayden -8/10
S Badrinath – 8/10
Shabad Jakati – 8/10
MS Dhoni – 8/10

Deccan Chargers

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 6, Won – 4, Lost – 2

On the back of two successive defeats after a run of four straight wins, Adam Gilchrist has some thinking, and reorganising, to do.  Adding to the captains woes will be the absence of express man Jerome Taylor due to international duty. The experienced Chaminda Vaas should be his likely replacement and will share the new ball with RP Singh. Another defeat will deal their Indian Premier League campaign a serious blow.     

Best Bet for Deccan Chargers:

Adam Gilchrist – 9/10
Rohit Sharma – 8/10
Herschel Gibbs – 8/10
Pragyan Ojha – 8/10
 TS Suman- 7/10