Super Kings vs. Kings XI Punjab

Despite holding an almost insurmountable statistical advantage over the Rajasthan Royals, the Super Kings (1.70) can ill afford to lose against the Kings XI Punjab (2.15) in the second of today’s fixtures at Kingsmead. Dhoni’s side will be looking to secure their spot in the semis and, in doing so, end Punjab’s tournament. Chennai has to do a lot wrong here tonight to spoil their Indian Premier League party, while Punjab will no doubt be ruthless in their quest for IPL survival.

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Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 13, Won – 7, Lost – 5, N/R – 1

The Super Kings already have one foot in the top four and are playing to cement their place at number two. However, a loss here would see them qualify at number four, just ahead of the Rajasthan Royals due to a better net run rate. Dhoni has come down hard on his bowlers for their poor showing against Kolkata when they failed to defend 189. Their fielding has also been a cause of concern and

Best Bet for Chennai Super Kings:

Matthew Hayden – 10/10
MS Dhoni – 9/10
Suresh Raina – 9/10
Albie Morkal – 8/10
Muttiah Muralitharan – 8/10

Kings XI Punjab

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 13, Won – 7, Lost – 6

It’s do or die here for Kings XI Punjab, they must win to advance to the IPL semi-finals. In their favour, Yuvraj Singh is having a good run with the ball, as is Irfan Pathan. Fiery speedster Brett Lee is also potential threat up front for the Super Kings batsmen. Sangakkara has struck form at the right time with the willow, however Punjab will hoping that Jayawardene recovers in time to bolster the order. They are in a roll at the moment after beating Delhi and Deccan, and have the potential to be a highly competitive side.

Best Bet for Kings XI Punjab:

Yuvraj Singh – 9/10
Kumar Sangakkara – 9/10
Brett Lee – 8/10
Irfan Pathan – 8/10
Simon Katich – 7/10

Knight Riders vs. Rajasthan Royals

The kamikaze Knight Riders (2.10) would like nothing more than to end the Rajasthan Royal’s (1.73) hopes of making the IPL final four with victory when the two sides clash in Durban tonight. The problem for Kolkata is, and has always been, their bowling in IPL 2009 and their attack looks very vulnerable against a determined Royals outfit. I’m tipping an epic hard fought encounter.

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Kolkata Knight Riders

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 13, Won – 10, Lost – 2, N/R – 1

An inspired run chase by the Knight Riders in their previous fixture against Chennai yet again highlighted the resilience of the Kolkata franchise. They would love to finish the group stage of the tournament with a win, and thereby dash Rajasthan’s hopes of making it into the IPL semi-finals. Brad Hodge and Brendon McCullum are in tremendous form.

Best Bet for Kolkata Knight Riders:

Brad Hodge – 9/10
Brendon McCullum- 9/10
David Hussey – 8/10
Ajit Agarkar – 7/10
Ishant Sharma -7/10

Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 13, Won – 6, Lost – 6, N/R – 1

In contrast to their miraculous triumph in IPL 2008, the Rajasthan Royals have been totally off color throughout this tournament and now their chances of making the IPL semi-finals are slim – they need to defeat the Knight Riders by a huge margin and then hope Chennai loses badly to Kings XI Punjab. The result of the Deccan Chargers and Bangalore Royal Challengers clash will also affect their probability of advancing. Hard luck for Royals.

Best Bet for Rajasthan Royals:

Shane Warne – 9/10
Graeme Smith – 8/10
Yusuf Pathan – 8/10
Ravindra Jadeja – 8/10
Naman Ojha – 7/10

Mumbai Indians vs. Rajasthan Royals

If you thought it didn’t get any better than the day’s earlier matchup, think again. The Mumbai Indians (1.70) and Rajasthan Royals (2.15) are set to lock horns under the lights and it’s sink or swim for both teams. The Indians are yet to live up to their potential, while the Royals will be without their inspirational leader Shane Warne. Who will prevail in this epic encounter?

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Mumbai Indians

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 11, Won – 5, Lost – 5, N/R – 1

This game features strong as a ‘figurative’ quarter-final, with the victor taking a clear edge in the race for a semi-final spot. Both teams are tied at 11 points after 11 games, with Mumbai holding a better run-rate. Though Bravo did well in the last game as an opener, Mumbai has to get Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuria to open the batting if they are to seize the advantage.

Best Bet for Mumbai Indians:

Sachin Tendulkar – 9/10
Dwayne Bravo – 9/10
JP Duminy – 8/10
Sanath Jayasuria – 8/10
Lasitha Malinga – 8/10

Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 11, Won – 5, Lost – 5, N/R – 1

The absence of Captain Shane Warne will be a huge blow for the Royals, who have constantly relied on his cunning and confidence to score positive results. Graeme Smith will take the helm in his place, the South African Captain is no stranger to the limelight or the pressure. Rajasthan’s already depleted bowling force, both Kamran Khan and Amit Singh have been reported for suspect actions, will face a huge test without the spin maestro. Much will depend on Yusuf Pathan and Ravinder Jadeja’s all-round abilities.

Best Bet for Rajasthan Royals:

Ravindra Jadeja – 9/10
Graeme Smith – 9/10
Yusuf Pathan – 9/10
Naman Ojha – 8/10
Drimiti Mascarenhas – 7/10

Royal Challengers vs. Super Kings

With the battle to secure a place in the IPL final four raging on, Kingsmead in Durban plays host to another superb duo of Indian Premier League fixtures. First up today, the Bangalore Royal Challengers (2.50) face the Chennai Super Kings (1.53) in a pivotal encounter. The Challengers must win to stay in the hunt for a semi-finals spot, while victory for the Super Kings will earn them a well deserved top four berth.

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Bangalore Royal Challengers

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 11, Won – 5, Lost -6

A brilliant and breathtaking batting display from Ross Taylor saved the day for the Royal Challengers against the Kolkata Knight Riders in their previous fixture, and it will be crucial that they continue in their winning ways if they are to have any hope of qualifying for the Indian Premier League semi-finals.

Best Bet for Bangalore Royal Challengers:

Jacques Kallis – 9/10
Ross Taylor -8/10
Mark Boucher – 8/10
Anil Kumble – 7/10
Rahul Dravid – 8/10

Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 10, Won – 6, Lost – 3, N/R – 1

The Chennai Super Kings have been ultra-impressive scoring five wins on the bounce, and they are poised to make it six. Matthew Hayden is in divine form and is well supported by a solid middle-order, however, their bowling and fielding is still an area of concern with huge scope for improvement. A win will more or less book them a semi-final spot, while defeat will put them in a spot of bother.

Best Bet for Chennai Super Kings:

MS Dhoni – 9/10
Matthew Hayden- 9/10
Albie Morkal – 8/10
Suresh Raina- 8/10
S Badrinath- 7/10

Deccan Chargers vs. Delhi Daredevils

The Deccan Chargers (2.05) have their work cut out for them when they meet the Indian Premier League’s franchise of the moment the Delhi Daredevils (1.77) at Kingsmead in Durban today. The last time these two sides met Delhi scored an emphatic six wicket win, and the team has continued to display ruthless, compact and clinical cricket. The Chargers on the other hand have been a tad inconsistent, but are buoyed by a brilliant last match victory of the Rajasthan Royals.

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Deccan Chargers

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 10, Won – 6, Lost -4

The Deccan Chargers regained winning form, picking up a crucial victory against the Rajasthan Royals in their last match. The inclusion of the experienced Chaminda Vaas couldn’t have come at the better time, as he will certainly test the batsmen from one end, while RP Singh continues to deliver from the other. Smith is turning out to be a handy contributor; however he is likely to make way for Gibbs.

Best Bet for Deccan Chargers:

Rohit Sharma – 9/10
Adam Gilchrist -8/10
Chaminda Vaas – 8/10
Andrew Symonds – 7/10
RP Singh – 7/10

Delhi Daredevils

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 9, Won – 7, Lost – 2

Delhi is in amazing form and looks unbeatable at the moment, and with the return of Captain Virender Sehwag from injury for this match – they will be even stronger. His return may mean that explosive batsman David Warner sits out, while it may just be time for them to let pro Glen McGrath take the center stage.

Best Bet for Delhi Daredevils:

Virender Sehwag – 9/10
Ashish Nehra- 8/10
Dinesh Karthik – 8/10
AB DeVillers- 8/10
Gautam Gambhir- 8/10

Delhi Daredevils vs. Knight Riders

The second fixture on a great day of Twenty20 Cricket in Durban, the Delhi Daredevils (1.51) with be determined to regain their Midas touch when then face off against the struggling Kolkata Knight Riders (2.55). The Daredevils are heavily favoured in the betting over the star-studded, yet so far underperforming, Knight Riders. However, Kolkata must win to keep their hopes of making the semi-finals alive. Cricket betting tip: pay close attention to the run of play in game one at Kingsmead, as it will reveal a lot of valuable information about the conditions. If Kolkata can live up to their promise for once, you’ll score a great return at Canbet.com – the world’s biggest cricket betting community.

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Delhi Daredevils

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

Following a spate of poor performances, tonight’s match against the despondent Knight Riders is the Daredevils best chance of getting back to winning form. Virender Sehwag is set to return from injury, which means that, despite his splendid fifty, David Warner is likely to be in the dugouts allowing Daniel Vettori to strengthen the team’s bowling. Glenn McGrath’s continuous omission puzzles all.

Best Bet for Delhi Daredevils:

Virender Sehwag – 9/10
AB DeVillers – 8/10
Amit Mishra – 8/10
Ashish Nehra – 7/10
T Dilshan – 7/10

Kolkata Knight Riders

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 8, Won – 1, Lost -6, N/R – 1

The Knight Rider’s Indian Premier League campaign is at a crossroads. Just one more loss will end their hopes of reaching the semi-finals – a task only achievable if they win all six of their remaining matches. In Chris Gayle’s absence, Sourav Ganguly will open the innings with Brendon McCullum. Brad Hodge is in very good form and, if the supporting batsman fire, the team is capable of posting competitive totals.

Best Bet for Kolkata Knight Riders: 

Brad Hodge – 9/10
Sourav Ganguly – 8/10
Ishant Sharma – 7/10
MN van Wyk – 7/10
Wriddhiman Saha – 6/10

Kings XI Punjab vs. Rajasthan Royals

Durban once again plays host to back-to-back Indian Premier League matches, beginning with the Kings XI Punjab (1.73) taking on the Rajasthan Royals (2.13). With the Kingsmead pitch offering consistency and a number of big hitters in their batting line-up, Punjab has the edge against the inconsistent Royals. However, nothing is ever set in stone in Twenty20 Cricket and the advantage can shift in a matter of balls – making Canbet.com’s Live ‘In-Play’ IPL odds the perfect choice for a bet on this high-action format of the sport.

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Kings XI Punjab

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 7, Won – 4, Lost -3

Kings XI Punjab managed to sneak in an all important win against the Kolkata Knight Riders to stay afloat in the race to the IPL semi-finals. Mahela Jayawardene came good in the last match, and his form in the middle-order is crucial to Punjab’s campaign. To assist in getting off to better starts with the bat, they may look to Simon Katich to open the innings with Sunny Sohal, keeping Kumar Sangakkara at number three.

Best Bet for Kings XI Punjab:

Kumar Sangakkara – 9/10
Yuvraj Singh -9/10
Irfan Pathan – 8/10
Simon Katich – 8/10
Mahela Jayawardene – 7/10

Rajasthan Royals

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

Troubled by their poor start to IPL 2009, the Rajasthan Royals are yet to display the form and grace that took them to the championship last year. With a spot in the semi-finals resting in the balance, they must continue their winning run and claim victory tonight. Yusuf Pathan will once again be their trump card.

Best Bet for Rajasthan Royals: 

Yusuf Pathan – 10/10
Shane Warne- 8/10
Graeme Smith – 8/10
Munaf Patel – 7/10
Ravindra Jadeja- 7/10

Royal Challengers vs. Kings XI Punjab

Kings XI Punjab convincingly defeated the Bangalore Royal Challengers in their first round encounter. However, both teams are riding high on the back of recent wins setting up a cracker of a contest. The Durban wicket was originally thought to favour batsmen, but with low scores in both previous games held at the Kingsmead ground it’s difficult to know what to expect. Scout the conditions and they place your bets with the confidence of knowledge – Canbet.com’s live in run cricket betting service allows you to bet on every twist and turn of the game.

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Bangalore Royal Challengers

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

Bangalore, buoyed by their last over win against the Kolkata Knight Riders in their last match, will hope to keep the momentum flowing with another victory today – a task made slightly more difficult with the absence of Kevin Pietersen and Rahul Dravid. Without the two key batsmen, their middle order looks bleak with only Mark Boucher to depend on.    

Best Bet for Bangalore Royal Challengers:Â

Jacques Kallis – 9/10
Anil Kumble – 9/10
Mark Boucher – 8/10
Virat Kohli – 8/10
Ross Taylor – 7/10

Kings XI Punjab

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 5, Won – 3, Lost – 2

Punjab have made a remarkable comeback since their poor start in IPL 2009. They’ve won three on the bounce after losing their first two. The highlight of their performance so far has been the inspiring show by their bowlers in the absence of Brett Lee and Sreesanth. Yusuf Abdulla has been a revelation and is well supported by Irfan Pathan with the new ball. Look for Ravi Bopara to make a strong showing and finish his IPL season on a high note.

Best Bet for Kings XI Punjab:

Kumar Sangakkara – 10/10
Yuvraj Singh – 9/10
Yusuf Abdulla – 8/10
Ravi Bopara – 7/10
Piyush Chwala – 7/10

Mumbai Indians vs. Kings XI Punjab

Buoyed by their recent win over the Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab (2.30) are in good nick ahead of their Durban showdown against the imposing Mumbai Indians (1.62). As the second match on an action-packed day at Kingsmead, one would be wise to pay close attention to how the pitch plays during the first game – the outcome of which will be golden in helping to determine who will prevail under the lights. Once again, Canbet.com’s Live IPL Cricket Betting service offers the wagering flexibility and value odds required to make the most of the encounter.

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Mumbai Indians

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 4, Won – 2, Lost – 1, N/R – 1

When two of the most experienced batsmen in world cricket are striking the ball the way they did in their last match against Kolkata, there’s hardly any worry for the team and its fortunes. Again, Mumbai’s openers hold all the aces against the relatively inexperienced Punjab attack, expect another serious onslaught. In addition, Mumbai’s bowling line-up has experience, variety and depth and will trouble Punjab’s batsmen.

Best Bet for Mumbai Indians:

Sachin Tendulkar – 10/10
Sanath Jayasuria – 10/10
Lasitha Malinga – 9/10
JP Duminy – 8/10
Harbajan Singh – 8/10

Kings XI Punjab 

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

Despite displaying decent ability to claim two Indian Premier League wins, Yuvraj’s boys are up against a side rich in experience and form. A herculean task awaits the Punjabi team – to pave the way for victory, they will need to strike early and remove the wickets of Sachin and Sanath. In their favour, The King’s have a wealth of batting experience to draw upon, but the entire order will need to contribute if they are to overcome the formidable Mumbai attack.

Best Bet for Kings XI Punjab:

Yuvraj Singh – 9/10
Kumar Sangakkara – 9/10
Mahela Jayawardene – 8/10
Yusuf Abdulla – 7/10
Irfan Pathan – 7/10

IPL Captains Fined for Slow Over-rate

Sachin Tendulkar and Adam Gilchrist, captains of the Mumbai Indians and Deccan Chargers respectively, have been fined USD 20,000 each for the slow over-rate which affected the run of play during the recent encounter between the two sides in Durban. South African match referee, Devdas Govindjee passed the judgment after taking allowances into consideration.

Earlier, Delhi Daredevils captain Virender Sehwag was penalised for the same offence in his side’s match against the Chennai Super Kings in Durban on April 23, 2009. As per the new rule, the first slow over-rate offence will cost the team’s captain USD 20,000, the second offence will cost the team USD 220,000 and the third offence will not only result in a team fine of USD 360,000, but also one match suspension for the team captain.

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