Chennai Super Kings 168/5(20 ov)
Mumbai Indians 146/9 (20 ov)
Chennai Super Kings won by 22 runs
The image of the third IPL, though, will remain MS Dhoni upper-cutting himself in the jaw like a pumped-up boxer, upon having hit a match-winning six from Dharamsala into McLeodganj. Nobody has seen Dhoni react so emotionally on a cricket field, and Dhoni has quite a body of work behind him to draw that cool, composed image from. And about a fortnight ago, when Dhoni’s team was asphyxiating a Mumbai Indians chase in the merciless Chennai humidity, Sachin Tendulkar, short on fluids, retired hurt, saw what resembled a choke and came back to try and win what was then just another match for Mumbai, with their semi-final place not under much doubt. Both men, one perhaps India’s greatest cricketer, one who has the makings of India’s greatest captain, represent how much this means to their teams.
Form guide (most recent first)
Mumbai WLWWW
Chennai WWLWL
Team talk
There’s no decision yet on whether the injured Tendulkar will play, but if he can hold the bat, expect him to open for Mumbai. “It’s his call,” was all their coach, Robin Singh, could offer. “If he is not available, we have our back-up plans.” Kieron Pollard is fit. Mumbai will be tempted to think about Ali Murtaza ahead of Abhishek Nayar because of the nature of the pitch. In that light, JP Duminy weighs over Dwayne Bravo.
Mumbai (probable) 1 Sachin Tendulkar (capt.), 2 Shikhar Dhawan, 3 Saurabh Tiwary, 4 Ambati Rayudu (wk), 5 Kieron Pollard, 6 JP Duminy, 7 Ali Murtaza/Abhishek Nayar, 8 Harbhajan Singh, 9 Dilhara Fernando, 10 Zaheer Khan, 11 Lasith Malinga
On a turning pitch, Chennai have no reason to divert from the three-spinner attack.
Chennai (probable) 1 Matthew Hayden, 2 M Vijay, 3 Suresh Raina, 4 MS Dhoni (capt. & wk), 5 S Badrinath, 6 Albie Morkel, 7 S Anirudha, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Doug Bollinger, 10 Muttiah Muralitharan, 11 Shadab Jakati
I hope this is a cracker of a game and its not a flop with the side batting first getting bowled out cheaply..
This years IPL is not as exciting as the one in SA last year. We need a 1st inn score above 180
The wickets here are more sporting so the Indian players struggled and the International players who are used to bouncy wickets did well. It also gave the bowlers a chance..
Sachin Tendulkar is fit and he’s playing. Big cheers. Chants of Sachin, Sachin reverberating across the ground.
Thats good to hear. For such a massive game it would be sad if he didnt play today..
8.06pm Time for the toss. Tendulkar: “I’ve decided to play, fantastic atmosphere. We are excited to be here, the moment has come and hope we have a good day. The wicket looks fantastic, and the team has played well so far.”
Dhoni: “It’s a big occasion. It will be an exciting game. We are more used to playing in a knockout situation.”
They’ll be tossing the coin now.
Dhoni has won the toss and decided to bat.
I think runs on the board in the final is the way to go.. Plus the pitch may slow down a bit.
Wessels really knows this story about cricket.. Good to see he is involved with SA cricket.
I really hope this is a better game
Chennai Super Kings RR 5.0 slow start, but no wickets
too slow Chennai , get it going
They got wickets in hand so they can pick it up..
Hayden was rubbish today,may have lost the game..
Pollard to Dhoni, SIX, an audacious shot! Slower ball, he picked it, came down the track and shovels it with one hand over deep midwicket, came off the meat and landed into the stands
The Kings are picking it up nicely here.
Last 5 ovs 48/1 RR 9.6
These drop catches are going to hurt them. Super,when are you going to update the Superbru on Rugby talk so I can see the progress on the Super 14.
End of over 15 (17 runs)
End of over 16 (19 runs)
Last 5 ovs 70/1 RR 14.0
Going to be a very good game now. Decent score set up.
Chennai Super Kings 168/5 (20.0/20 ov)
Mumbai Indians
Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat
Innings break
Chennai Super Kings RR 8.40
Last 5 ovs 60/2 RR 12.00
Chennai Super Kings 168/5 (20/20 ov)
Mumbai Indians 58/1 (10.0/20 ov)
Mumbai Indians require another 111 runs with 9 wickets and 60 balls remaining
Mumbai Indians RR 5.80
Last 5 ovs 37/0 RR 7.40
Required RR 11.10
Chennai Super Kings RR 8.4
Hello Winston and Super,
Well think maybe I got the right pick here. My other half who know not too much thinks MI will still win..LOL. I think not. Well hot so, or I owe a dinner. That is the bet….hehe.
25 – not = knows
26 – Not getting this too right here….LOL. Know not. probably the what I wanted to say.
Bewer did not pick 20 min before the game started, you might get this one
27 – Maybe 3rd time right…….hehehhe
Maybe does not does not know… LOL.
Think MI need to up their batting there and I hope Chennai can do it.
Okay now my other half says I am mayby right looks like MI are losing.
i see now they sent in a Jan early. Harbajan
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