Results and performances from April 14th - April 19th
Pune Warriors v Chennai Super Kings at Pune - Apr 14, 2012
Pune Warriors won by 7 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
Chennai Super Kings 155/5 (20/20 ov); Pune Warriors 156/3 (19.2/20 ov)
BLACKCAPS involved:
Jesse Ryder (Pune Warriors)
Bat: 73 (56 balls)
Bowl: -
Match Summary: Jesse Ryder lead Pune Warriors to a seven wicket victory over the Chennai Super Kings. Ryder contributed an unbeaten 73 to successfully chase down the Super King’s total of 155. Ryder anchored the innings, while Australia’s Steve Smith came in at the end to smash 44 not out and seal the win with four balls to spare.
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals at Bangalore - Apr 15, 2012
Rajasthan Royals won by 59 runs
Rajasthan Royals 195/2 (20/20 ov); Royal Challengers Bangalore 136 (19.5/20 ov)
BLACKCAPS involved:
Daniel Vettori (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Bat: 1 (2)
Bowl: 1/20 (4 overs)
Match Summary: The Rajasthan Royals have hammered the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 59 runs. Ajinkya Rahane smashed 103 not out and Owais Shah smashed an unbeaten 60 to set Bangalore 196 for victory. Vettori had proved the only resistance for Royal Challengers, easily finishing with the most economical figures. Bangalore’s run chase battled from the outset and Rajasthan rampaged through their batting line-up to win by 59 runs.
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils at Mumbai - Apr 16, 2012
Delhi Daredevils won by 7 wickets (with 31 balls remaining)
Mumbai Indians 92 (19.2/20 ov); Delhi Daredevils 93/3 (14.5/20 ov)
BLACKCAPS involved:
Ross Taylor (Delhi Daredevils)
Bat: 11 (10 balls)
Bowl: -
Match Summary: Ross Taylor returned from his broken arm to help the Delhi Daredevils overcome the Mumbai Indians by seven wickets. Taylor’s first involvement was a catch in the outfield, as Delhi limited Mumbai to 92 all out from 19.2 overs. Sehwag lead the chase for the Daredevils with 32, but Taylor was called upon to help close out the match and did so comfortably, collecting an unbeaten 11 from ten balls.
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Pune Warriors at Bangalore - Apr 17, 2012
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 6 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)
Pune Warriors 182/6 (20/20 ov); Royal Challengers Bangalore 186/4 (20/20 ov)
BLACKCAPS involved:
Daniel Vettori (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Bat: -
Bowl: 1/34 (4 overs)
Jesse Ryder (Pune Warriors)
Bat: 34 (22 balls)
Bowl: -
Match summary: Daniel Vettori’s Royal Challengers Bangalore have beaten the Pune Warriors by six wickets. Pune, who feature Jesse Ryder, got off to a solid start at 69 without loss. Ryder contributed 34 and Robin Uthappa top-scored with 69, to help the Warriors finish with a total of 182 for six at the end of 20 overs. Vettori picked up the single wicket with the ball, but wasn’t required with the bat thanks to a blazing 81 from Chris Gale and a timely 33 from AB De Villiers. With 21 needed off the final over Bangalore succeeded, sealing a spectacular win with a six on the final ball.
Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders at Mohali - Apr 18, 2012
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets (with 21 balls remaining)
Kings XI Punjab 124/7 (20/20 ov); Kolkata Knight Riders 127/2 (16.3/20 ov)
BLACKCAPS involved:
Brendon McCullum (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Bat: 15 (18 balls)
Bowl: -
Match Summary: Kolkata Knight Riders have eased to an eight wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab and improved their position to third on the points table. Some tight bowling from Kolkata limited Punjab to just 127 for seven from their 20 obvers, with Adam Gilchrist top-scoring with an unbeaten 40. The Knight Riders though fared much better at the crease, as they chased down the target easily to win with 21 balls in hand. Gautam Gambhir was the key to the chase with an unbeaten 66, while Jacques Kallis chipped in with 30 not out.
