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Delhi Daredevils registered their 6th win as they beat Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets in yesterdays match.

Sachin fell short and was runout by Karthik

Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat first. They lost 2 wickets in the first over. Jayasuriya was replaced by Ronchi to open the innings but he couldn’t manage to score a run and got out needlessly, trying to take a single playing the ball straignt to Warner. Warner was quick to react and hit the stumps at the non-strikers end in a flash. Duminy, the in form batsman for Mumbai Indians was the next to go for a duck, caught by Wicketkeeper Murali Karthik of the bowling of Nannes. After the first over Mumbai Indian were 2/1. Sachin Tendulkar looked in good touch and was run out by Karthik. Shah was caught at mid-on trying to clear the boundary rope. Bravo and Nayar played with some responsibility and they put on 57 Runs for the 5th wicket. Both got out off concecutive deliveries and the tail couldn’t do much with the bat. Mumbai Indians just scored 116 runs in 20 overs, their lowest in all IPL games they played. Bravo was the only batsman who showed some intense scoring 35 of 30balls. Daredevils bowlers bowled well and they fielded well except for couple of drop catches. Bhatia was the pick of the bowlers taking 3 wickets just conceding 15 runs. Nannes and Nehra got 2 wickets each.

Gambhir and Warner opened the innings for Delhi Daredevils, as Sehwag is still recovering from his hand injury. The opening pair put on 42 runs before Warner was stumped by Shah. Gambhir lost his wicket to Harbhajan. Dilshan and AB de Villiers played well and took Daredevlis closer to the total. Dilshan was caught by Wicketkeeper Shah of the bowling of slinger Malinga and he scored 17 runs. De Villers continued his good form and scored 50runs in 38balls. Murali Karthik scored the winnings runs hitting a boundary to mid wicket. Daredevlils won the match with 6 balls to spare and by 7 Wickets. Duminy and Harbhajan bowled well taking a wicket each.

IPL T20 Points table after 35 League matches

IPL T20 – Points Table

Delhi Daredevlis move to the top with 12 points and were almost through to the Semi’s. Yet again the team winning the match moved to the top of the table and that’s how close the tournament so far has been. Mumbai Indians are in big trouble and this loss has put them behind other teams baring Kolkata Knight Riders. Sachin Tendulkar and Jayasuriya needs to score big to bring them back into the contest.

Todays matches:

Deccan Chargers Vs Kings XI Punjab

Chennai Super Kings Vs Rajasthan Royals

I’m sure both the games are going to be very crucial and the teams would want to win the match and take advantage making their chances bright to make it to the Semi final.

Clash of TITANS – the finalists of the IPL 2008 are going to face each other once more, Chennai Super Kings won their previous match against Rajasthan Royals and would like to continue their winning streak. Both the teams were in good form and its going to be a real treat for Cricket Lovers. It will be for sure…!!!