Chennai triumph in battle of the Kings It was a true run feast at the PCA stadium on Saturday evening as the ball disappeared to all parts of the ground. But despite the best efforts of their charismatic owner and their ardent supporters, Kings XI Punjab came up short against the Chennai Super Kings in game two of the Indian Premier League.
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Promising start to City concept There were more than a few apprehensions as to whether city-based rivalry, on which the IPL is modelled, would get enough support from respective fans.
Cracker on the cards A cracker of a match is expected as two of the strongest teams in the Indian Premier League -- Kolkata Knight Riders and Deccan Chargers -- cross swords at the decked-up Eden Gardens here on Sunday.
Gambhir, Dhawan power Daredevils Virender Sehwag fell cheaply but twin unbeaten half centuries from Gautam Gambhir (58) and Shikhar Dhawan (52) powered Delhi Daredevils to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match here on Saturday night.
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