Deccan Chargers vs. Kings XI Punjab

Indian Premier League action continues today with the Deccan Chargers (1.80) taking on Kings XI Punjab (2.00) in Kimberley. The Chargers three game rut is over, claiming a scrappy victory over Mumbai in their last outing, while Punjab was gallant in defeat at the hands of Bangalore. This is the first IPL Twenty20 match to be played at the De Beers Diamond Oval, making conditions hard to predict although the wicket gives the impression being true which will favour batsman.  

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IPL match preview:

Deccan Chargers

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 8, Won – 5, Lost -3

Rohit’s heroics saved the day for the Deccan Chargers in their outing against the Mumbai Indians, although they were left with plenty to ponder after a chaotic performance. The Hyderabad team is too heavily reliant on its openers, and Rohit Sharma, to do the bulk of their scoring – struggling to compete every time any of the above fails to post runs on the board. In their bowling department, the absence of Fidel Edwards is showing, as there is no quality support for RP Singh from other end.  

Best Bet for Deccan Chargers:                                   

Rohit Sharma – 10/10
Adam Gilchrist -8/10
RP Singh – 8/10
TS Suman – 8/10
Herschel Gibbs – 7/10

Kings XI Punjab

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 9, Won – 4, Lost -5

An unsuccessful, but ultimately breathtaking run-chase, in their last match will go a long way to inspiring confidence amongst the franchise’s ranks. Their batsmen are in tremendous form, though their bowling is a worry. A focus on disciplined bowling, and a return to the basics, will make Kings XI Punjab a tough team to beat. They need to win to keep their Indian Premier League semi-final hopes alive.

Best Bet for Kings XI Punjab:                                     

Yuvraj Singh – 9/10
Mahela Jayawardene – 8/10
Simon Katich – 8/10
Piyush Chawla – 7/10
S Sreesanth – 7/10