We take a look at how the BLACKCAPS performed at then end of round one in the IPL.
Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab
19/04/09: Kings XI Punjab 104-7 lost to Delhi Daredevils 58-0 by 10 wickets (D/L method)
Daniel Vettori
Team: Delhi Daredevils
Batting: DNB
Bowling: 3-15 off three overs (player of the match performance)
BLACKCAPS captain Daniel Vettori was the toast of the Delhi Daredevils in their 10 wicket win over the Kings XI Punjab. Vettori figures of three for 15 put the brakes on the scoring and left his team requiring only 105 for victory. Virender Sehwag led the way with 38 off 16 as the Daredevils were set a revised target or 54 runs in six overs.
Bangalore Royal Challengers v Rajasthan Royals
18/04/09: Bangalore Royal Challengers 133-8 beat Rajasthan Royals 58 by 75 runs
Jesse Ryder
Team: Bangalore Royal Challengers
Batting: 0 runs from 2 balls
Bowling: 2-14 off four overs
Ross Taylor
Team: Bangalore Royal Challengers
Batting: 0 runs from 1 ball
Bowling: DNB
Jesse Ryder and Ross Taylor both recorded ducks in their first match for the Bangalore Royal Chargers. That didn't affect the result though, as they comprehensively beat the Rajasthan Royals by 75 runs. Batting first the Royal Chargers reached 133 with Rahul Dravid crafting 66. They then went on to bundle out Rajasthan for 48 with Anil Kumble returning the incredible figures of five for five off four overs. Ryder contributed with a two for 14 off his four.
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians
18/04/09: Mumbai Indians 165 beat Chennai Super Kings 146 by 19 runs
Jacob Oram
Team: Chennai Super Kings
Batting: 8 runs from 6 balls
Bowling: 1-30 off four overs
Kyle Mills
Team: Mumbai Indians
Batting: DNP
Bowling: DNP
A fit Jacob Oram was on the losing side as the Chennai Super Kings lost to the Mumbai Indians by 19 runs. Batting first Mumbai made 165 largely thanks to a solid 59 off 49 from captain Sachin Tendulkar. The Super Kings were unable to keep up with the run-rate, ending up on 146 for seven. Matthew Hayden was the best with 44 but it was the bowling of Lasith Malinga that proved the difference. Malinga took three for 15 off his four overs. Kyle Mills didn't play in the match.
Kolkata Knight Riders v Deccan Chargers
19/04/09: Kolkata Knight Riders 101 lost to Deccan Chargers 104 by 8 wickets
Brendon McCullum
Team: Kolkata Knight Riders (c)
Batting: 1 run from 3 balls
Bowling: Wicketkeeper
Scott Styris
Team: Deccan Chargers
Batting: DNB
Bowling: 2-32 off four overs
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Brendon McCullum couldn't repeat his opening game heroics from the first game of last season when he smashed 158*, getting dismissed for one by RP Singh. Singh took four for 22 in a man-of-the-match performance that saw Kolkata reduced to 101 all out. Scott Styris contributed with the wickets of two Australian batsmen Hodge and Henriques. The Deccan Chargers, who finished last season dead last, reached the target in 13.1 overs with Herschelle Gibbs making an unbeaten 43.
