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Deccan Chargers added two more points and moved up to 3rd position with yesterdays 53-run victory against Rajasthan Royals. This victory is their largest in term of runs. Hyderabad now need only 2 more wins to move to the Semi Final. On the other hand Rajasthan Royals, the defending champions have to win their rest of the games, 3 out of 3, to make it to the Semi Final.

IPL 2009 – Match 40 – Deccan Chargers Vs Rajasthan Royals – Full Scorecard

Dwyane Smith showing his skills with the bat

Gilchrist won the toss and elected to bat inspite of the fact that on the previous two occasions team batting second won the match. Gilchrist and Suman opened the innings for Deccan Chargers. Gilly opened his account with a huge six over square leg. He was unlucky to be judged LBW of the bowling of Yusuf Pathan, the ball pitched outside leg stump. He scored 10runs of 11 balls. Suman played some good shots and lost his wicket trying to hit one over mid wicket. He scored 29runs in just 19balls including 3 fours and a six.  Expectations were high when Rohit Sharma came to bat but he couldn’t do much and was stumped by Ojha of the bowling of Jadeja. Deccan Chargers were 77/3 during strategic break. Symonds scored quick 30runs in 19balls. Dwayne Smith was the star with the bat. He scored 47 important runs in just 32 balls. He was well supported by Vaas and Rao and helped Deccan Chargers reach 166/7 in 20 Overs.  Yusuf Pathan took 3 wickets while Jadeja claimed 2 wickets.
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Good news for Chennai Super Kings fans! Yet another victory for Chennai Super Kings as they won the big match against Rajasthan Royals held in Kimberly, South Africa on 9th May 09.

IPL 2009 – Match 37 – Chennai Super Kings Vs Rajasthan Royals – Full Scorecard

Naman Ojha bowled by Morkel

Shane Warne won the toss and elected to bat first on a slightly slow pitch. Ojha got out early for a duck when the score was just 1. Smith and Asnodkar played without taking any risks. They put on 53 runs for the second wicket in 44 balls. Asnodkar scored 26runs before getting lbw of the bowling of Muralidaran. Rajasthan Royal were 61/2 at strategic break. Smith played without showing any aggression to score runs quickly. When he tried, he lost his wicket stumped by MS Dhoni of the bowling of Muralidaran. Ravindra Jadeja scored runs quickly and scored 27runs in 19balls. Expectations were high when Yusuf Pathan came to bat but he failed and just scored 7 runs. Rajasthan Royals couldn’t step up their run rate and just managed 140/7 in 20 Overs. Super Kings bowled exceptionally well to restrict Rajasthan Royals. Fielding was good except for a drop chance.

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Royal Challengers poor batting performance let them down once again as Rajasthan Royals won the low scoring match by 7 wickets with 5 overs to spare.

IPL 2009 – Match 33 – Royal Challengers Vs Rajasthan Royals – Full Scorecard

Amit Singh celebrating the dismissal of Jaffer

Shane Warne won the crucial toss and elected to field first. The pitch was damp due to showers earlier the day and it was expected to assist bowlers upfront. Rajasthan Royal bowlers bowled well and Royal Challengers lost wickets in regular intervals inspite for few drop catches. They could just manage 29 runs in the powerplay, losing 3 wickets. Jaffer was the first to go making just 8 runs in 9 balls, Kallis scored 10(14) including a six. Dravid got out for a duck gloving the ball outside leg to wicketkeeper Ojha. Ravindra Jadeja came to bowl and picked up Uthappa plumb infront with a straighter delivery. He picked up 2 more wickets ending his spell of 4 overs with 3/15. Amit bowled exceptionally well in the depth and took 4 wickets giving away just 19Runs. Royal Challengers just managed to get 105 runs losing all their wickets in 20 overs.

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