Challengers lose again There was that missing element of steel in Bangalore Royal Challengers' performance, especially in the batting. But the profligacy they showed in bowling in the first part of the Wednesday night hurt them to a large extent as they emerged the second best in the contest once again.
Lacking fifth bowler, says Dravid After a narrow 10-run loss against Delhi Daredevils on Wednesday, Bangalore Royal Challengers skipper Rahul Dravid said they will have to improve in the fifth bowler department.
Warne's Royals look to extend streak On a roll after a hat-trick of wins, Shane Warne's Rajasthan Royals will have their tails up when they take on a depleted Kolkata Knight Riders, struggling after back-to-back defeats, in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.
Chargers need to win Buoyant after registering their first win of the tournament, the Hyderabad Deccan Chargers will take on Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League with both the sides depleted due to the exit of their Australian imports.
Gautam Gambhir (left) and Shikar Dhawan struck sparkling half-centuries to set up Delhi Daredevils’ challenging total against Bangalore Royal Challengers during their IPL match in Delhi on Wednesday. PTI
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