Trinidad and Tobago 149 for 7 (Perkins 38, Pollard 31, Edwards 3-32) beat Deccan Chargers 146 for 9 (Gilchrist 51, Bravo 3-24) by three runs. Player of the match DJ Bravo (Trinidad and Tobago) In a match that Deccan had to win to qualify for the next stage of the Champions League, the Deccan Chargers bowlers shook off a horribly wayward start and later poor show by bat knock them out of the tournament. Deccan were the champions - to crash out in the first round of the Champions League after losing both their Group A matches. T and T, on the other hand, were unexpected winners of the group and will carry forward two points into the second round by virtue of their win against co-qualifiers Somerset. A gem of an over from Bravo has ensured it is T and T and Somerset who has made it through to the next round. At 125 for 5 with Styris and Rao out in the middle, Deccan was favourite to win this. But it has ended in utter disappointment for them, as they've lost nine out nine games in their home city. Deccan becomes the first IPL team to be knocked out of the tournament. A target of 150 was gettable on this track, but with three run-outs, the loss of Rao at the wrong time, the loss of Gilchrist when he was set and some nervous batting at the death meant they fell short by an agonizing three runs.Two close matches and two defeats - Deccan's failure to shut things down after getting into a position of control, has cost them a place in the next round. Against Somerset, they were on top having reduced the opposition to 99 for 7, and here with Gilchrist and Rohit, and Styris and Rao, they appeared to be on course but let it slip, and badly.Earlier, sent in to bat, the Caribbean side kept losing wickets at regular intervals to squander a flying start. Polard uncorked some lusty shots towards the fag end to lift his side to a competitive total, hitting four sixes in his crucial 31-run cameo off just 14 balls. Perkins' 38 came off 32 balls with the help of six hits to the fence. Fidel Edwards who was barred from bowling in the last match for firing two beamers, made amends by taking three wickets, including one that of … [Read more...]
Champions League Match Preview: Deccan Vs Trinidad
Deccan Chargers v Trinidad and Tobago: Time and Venue: 20:00 local -14:30 GMT, Hyderabad Wednesday’s game in the T20 Champions League sees Deccan Chargers host Trinidad and Tobago in Hyderabad and Adam Gilchrist’s team must win to stay alive in the tournament. If they are to qualify from the first group stage, reigning IPL Champions Deccan Chargers need to emulate Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils by bouncing back from an opening game defeat. Deccan Chargers entered into Champions League as the most fancied team, but flatered at their first step. They lost in the hands of Sussex Sharks and now end up in a perform-or-perish situation. They got to win this match to stand any chance of sealing berth to the next round.On the other hand, the Island nation team Trinidad and Tobago came to the League with no big names other than Bravo brothers and Ramden. Dwayne Bravo is a great all rounder nonetheless an erratic performer too. On his day, he strikes with bat and ball. If Deccan wins, the group will be decided on net run rate so the margin of victory will be decisive. Trinidad is more comfortably placed with a healthy net run-rate of 2.20, well above the others in the Group A. Even if they lose to Deccan, they still stand a chance of making the next round; they just have to ensure they don't lose by a margin big enough to bring their current net run-rate below Somerset's -1.00. Somerset, in a helpless situation, can only hope T and T knock Deccan out, or knock themselves out by losing heavily. Trinidad’s performance against Somerset suggests they are capable of being competitive though it could be set up for a Gilchrist or Symonds to play a match winning innings. Deccan has a side packed with batsmen, but failed to build on an explosive start provided by VVS Laxman and Adam Gilchrist in their tournament opener. The main problem, though, lay with their bowling. Having reduced Somerset to 99 for 7 in a chase of 154, they failed to shut them out. But with their experience, they hold a slight edge against T and T, who caused a huge surprise against Somerset with their … [Read more...]
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