Results and performances from April 25th - April 27th
Pune Warriors v Delhi Daredevils at Pune - Apr 24, 2012
Delhi Daredevils won by 8 wickets (with 24 balls remaining)
Pune Warriors 146/2 (20/20 ov); Delhi Daredevils 148/2 (16/20 ov)
BLACKCAPS involved:
Ross Taylor (Delhi Daredevils)
Bat: 9 (13 balls)
Bowl: -
Jesse Ryder (Pune Warriors)
Bat: 0 (2 balls)
Bowl: -
Match Summary: The Delhi Daredevils have got one back over the Pune Warriors after their loss last week. Virender Sehwag sent the crowd into a frenzy with a spectacular knock of 87 not out to give Delhi an eight wicket win. Earlier in the match Ryder was unable continue his scintillating form, bowled by Irfan Pathan for nought. Ross Taylor was only called upon at the end of the run chase, but made no mistake and helped to see his side home with four overs remaining.
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians at Mohali - Apr 25, 2012
Mumbai Indians won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
Kings XI Punjab 168/3 (20/20 ov); Mumbai Indians 171/6 (19.5/20 ov)
BLACKCAPS involved:
James Franklin (Mumbai Indians)
Bat: 22 (22 balls)
Bowl: 1/5 (1 over)
Match Summary: Mumbai Indians have secured a four wicket win on the penultimate ball to improve to four wins from seven matches. Batting first, Punjab XI managed to post 168 from their 20 overs, mainly thanks to David Hussey who finished 68 not out. Earlier James Franklin had secured the important wicket of Shaun Marsh and then proceeded to make 22 for Mumbai at a run a ball. That platform was then built on by Rohit Sharma, who made 50 from 30 balls. It was looking grim for the Indians until some late heroics from Ambati Rayudu and Robin Peterson helped their team to a last gasp win.
35th match: Pune Warriors v Deccan Chargers at Pune - Apr 26, 2012
Deccan Chargers won by 18 runs
Deccan Chargers 177/4 (20/20 ov); Pune Warriors 159/7 (20/20 ov)
BLACKCAPS involved:
Jesse Ryder (Pune Warriors)
Bat: 7 (6 balls)
Bowl: -
Match Summary: Deccan Chargers have finally claimed their first win of the 2012 IPL season with an 18 run victory over the Pune Warriors. Cameron White blazed 78 off 46 deliveries to help Deccan finish their overs at 177 for four. In reply Pune struggled to create partnerships and never threatened to challenge the Charger’s total. Jesse Ryder failed to make an impact for the Warriors, making only seven runs as Pune finished 19 away from their target.
