Cricket: "IPL 2011 Match No 35: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Pune Warriors"

Hi and Welcome to the 35th Match of the IPL 2011 season between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Pune Warriors. Pune Warriors are looking lost after their recent losses and on other side Royal Challengers bangalore have gathered the much needed momentum after the arrival of Chris Gayle. Lets see if Royal challengers Bangalore maintain their momentum or Pune Warriors snatch the momentum from Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Pune Warriors won the toss and selected to bowl first. For Royal challengers Bangalore CH Gayle and TM Dilshan opened the batting and for Pune Warriors AC Thomas opened the bowling. Royal challengers Bangalore start was yet again impressive with CH Gayles big hitting. In less tha 7 overs Royal challengers Bangalore scored more than 50 runs without any loss. CH Gayle was severe to Kamran Khan for whom he hit 4 fours and 4 sixes in his two overs. Pune Warriors tasted success when Yuvraj Singh introduced R sharma into the attack. R Sharma took TM Dilshan in his first over and CH Gayle in his second. V Kohli and AB de Villiers then repaired the Royal challengers Bangalore innings and added further 66 runs in less than 9 overs. JE Taylor bowled a fantastic final over for Pune warriors to restrict Royal Challengers Bangalore to 181 for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. For Royal challengers Bangalore V Kohli scored 67 and CH Gayle 49, for pune warriors AC Thomas and R Sharma took 2 wickets each.

In reply Pune warriors opened the batting with JD Ryder and TD Paine, Royal Challengers bagalore opened the bowling with Zaheer Khan. Pune warriors had a bad start when TD Paine was out to S Aravind for 8 of 17 balls, which in T20 is unacceptable. Then JD Ryder and MK Pandey tried to build a partnership. Pune warriors dindnt loose wicket in next 6 overs but coudnt score much runs as well. JD Ryder was out after his fity and MK Pandey soon followed him when he holed out to long off of DL Vettori. Yuvraj Singh and RV Uthappa tried to scored runs quickly and were threatning to close it on, that Zaheer Khan bowled an exceptional over in which he got rid of Yuvraj Singh and thus Pune Warriors coudnt pull of a chase. Pune warriors where well short by 26 runs. For Pune Warriors JD Ryder scored 51 and Yuvraj Singh scored 41, for Royal challengers Bangalore Zaheer Khan, S Aravind, DL Vettori, CH Gayle and J Syed Mohammad took a wicket a piece.



Man of the Match is Virat Kohli for his entertaining 67

Score : Royal Challengers Bangalore 181 for 4 (V Kohli 67, CH Gayle 49, AC Thomas 2/23, R Sharma 2/27) beat Pune Warriors 155 for 5 (JD Ryder 51, Yuvraj Singh 41, CH Gayle 1/8)

Cricket: "IPL 2011 Match No 20: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals"

Both Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals didnt had a great start to 2011 IPL. Both needed a win but rain played a hide and seek game and the match is abandoned with out a ball bowled.

Both Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals share one point each. Rajasthan Royals are second because of 5 points and royal challengers bangalore are second from last after the washout.

Cricket: "IPL 2011 Match No 14: Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore"

Hi and Welcome to the Match No 14 of the IPL season 2011 between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Chennai Super Kings had good begining to this IPL and they are the defending champions and on other side Royal challengers Bangalore havent had any impact and they getting worse with each game. lets see if they can make their role reversal or will it be the same.

Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat first. For Chennai Super Kings MEK Hussey and M Vijay opened the batting, for Royal challengers Bangalore Zaheer Khan opened the bowling. Chennai Super Kings had a great start when they where 50 without any loss in 6 overs. Royal challengers Bangalore lost M Vijay and SK Raina played some great shots and had palyed a cameo with 29 runs. MS Dhoni too played few shots in his innings of 22 runs. MEK Hussey played brilliantly and carried his bat thru and made sure chennai scored a defendable total of 183 runs with a loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. for Chennai super kings MEK Hussey scored 83* and M Vijay scored 31, for Royal challengers Bangalore JJ van der Wath and R Ninan took two wickets each.

In reply royal challengers bangalore opened the batting with MA Agarwal and TM Dilshan, Chennai Super kings opened the bowling with JA Morkel. Royal challengers Bangalore lost two quick wickets with just 17 on the board. V Kohli and AB de Villiers tried to repair the damage and in the process of scoring quickly V kohli was out to SB Jakati. There on Royal Challengers Bangalore kept loosing wickets at regular intervals and scored just 162 for the loss of 7 wickets in their permitted 20 overs. For Royal challengers Bangalore AB de Villiers scored 65 and V Kohli 35, for Chennai Super kings JA Morkel and S Randiv took two wickets each.



Man of the Match is MEK Hussey for his 83*

Score : Chennai Super Kings 183 for 5 (MEK Hussey 83*, M Vijay 31, R Ninan 2/31, JJ van der Wath 2/49) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore 162 for 7 (AB de Villiers 65, V Kohli 35, S Randiv 2/24, JA Morkel 2/34) by 21 runs.

Cricket: "IPL 2011 Match No 11: Deccan Chargers v Royal Challengers Bangalore"

Hi and Welcome to 11th Match of IPL 2011 season between Hyderabad Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Hyderabad Deccan Chargers are yet to gel with the new players and Royal Challengers Bangalore working hard to maintain their winning streak. Lets see who will make a move with the momentum.

Royal challengers Bangalore won the toss and opted to bowl first. For Deccan Chargers S Sohal and S Dhawan opened the batting, for Royal Challengers Bangalore Zaheer Khan opened the bowling. Zaheer Khan gave a good start to Royal challengers Bangalore when he got rid of S Dhawan for 11 with just 20 on the board. KC Sangakkara and S Sohal then build Deccan charger score. S Sohal and KC Sangakkara made crucial 30's and after both of them were back to the pavilion B chipli and JP Duminy made sure that the momentum is not lost and scored runs at will. B Chpli impressed one and all with his 61. Deccan Chargers made a impressive 175 for 5 of their 20 overs. For deccan chargers B Chipli scored 61* and S Sohal 38, for Royal challengers Bangalore Zaheer Khan took 3 wickets.

In reply royal challengers opened the batting with MA Agarwal and TM Dilshan, for Deccan Chargers DW Steyn opened the bowling. DW Steyn and I Sharma both bowled beautifully and gave Deccan Chargers the start which they were looking for with three wickets and just 27 on the board in 5 overs. Royal challengers bangalore kept loosing wickets at regular intervals. V Kohli who was retained by Royal challengers bangalore never gave up and scored runs at one end inspite of the wickets falling at another end. CA Pujara gave a little support and raised hopes of a come back but re-introduction of Steyn cleared the hope and Deccan chargers where home with 33 runs. For royal Challengers Bangalore V Kohli scored 71 and CA Pujara scored 25, for Deccan Chargers DW Steyn and MS Gony took three wickets each.



Man of the Match is DW Steyn for his spell of 3/24

Score : Deccan Chargers 175 for 5 (B Chipli 61*, S Sohal 38, Zaheer Khan 3/32) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore 142 for 9 (V Kohli 71, CA Pujara 25, DW Steyn 3/24, MS Gony 3/31) by 33 runs

Cricket: "IPL 2011 Match No 8: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians"

Hello and Welcome to the 8th Match of the IPL 2011 season between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians are riding high with Success and Royal Challengers Bangalore are on other side looks ordinary. Lets see if Royal Challengers Bangalore can match to the standards of Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first. Royal Challengers bangalore opened the batting with MA Agarwal and TM Dilshan, for Mumbai Indians SL Malinga opened the bowling. MA Agarwal was bowled of the very first scorching yorker from SL Malinga. V Kohli came and left soon when he was out to KA Pollard. AB de Villiers and TM Dilshan slowly tried to repair the innings of Royal challengers bangalore. Inspite of the late blitz Royal challengers Bangalore managed to score 140 for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs. For Royal challengers banglore TM Dilshan scored 59* and AB de Villiers scored 38, for Mumbai Indians SL Malinga and KA Pollard took two wickets each.

In reply Mumbai Indians opened the batting with the Master Sachin Tendulkar and DJ Jacobs, for Royal Challengers Bangalore Z Khan opened the bowling. DJ Jacobs gave a good start to Mumbai Indians and was later bowled of DP Nannes for 22 trying to score quick. After DJ Jacobs exit AT Rayudu joined Sachin Tendulkar and made sure there were no more hiccups and took Mumbai Indians home with 9 wickets 9 balls to spare. AT Rayudu and Sachin Tendulkar both scored 50's. For Mumbai Indians AT Rayudu scored 63* and Sachin Tendulkar scored 55*, for Royal Challengers Bangalore DP Nannes took a wicket.


Man of the Match is Sachin Tendulkar for his 55 runs

Score : Mumbai Indians 143 for 1 (Sachin Tendulkar 55*, AT Rayudu 63*, DP Nannes 1/0) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore 140 for 4 (TM Dilshan 59*, AB de Villiers 38, KA Pollard 2/25, SL Malinga 2/32) by five wickets

Cricket: "IPL 2011 Match No 3: Kochi Tuskers Kerala v Royal Challengers Bangalore"

Hi and Welcome to the 3rd Match of the IPL 2011 season between Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kochi Tuskers Kerala are making their debut in IPL 2011 season with this match. For Royal Challengers Bangalore this is their first match of the IPL 2011 season. Lets see how they fared.

Kochi Tuskers Kerala won the toss and elected to bat first. Kochi Tuskers Kerala opened with BB McCullum and VVS Laxman. Kochi Tuskers Kerala had a brilliant start with both BB McCullum and VVS Laxman where in fine touch and scored 80 of 9 overs. Once VVS Laxman was out to TM Dilshan Kochi Tuskers Kerala's run rate slowed down and kept loosing wickets at regular interval. Late blows from BJ Hodge and RA Jadeja got some respectability to Kochi Tuskers Kerala's total to defend with. For Kochi Tuskers Kerala BB McCullum made 45 and VVS Laxman made 36 and for Royal Challengers Bangalore Vettori, Dilshan, Kohli, Nannes and Zaheer took a wicket a piece.

Royal challengers Bangalore had a horror start when S Sreesanth had TM Dilshan caught. But Royal challengers Bangalore Agarwal and V Kohli played well to get a move on. Once Royal challengers Bangalore's both the batsmen were out, kochi tuskers keral applied pressure on the royal challengers bangalore batsmen. Royal Challengers batsmen AB de Villiers and ss Tiwary made sure than they didnt loose wickets and also made sure that runrate was also under control. Once SS Tiwary was out AB de Villiers launched the attack and took Royal challengers home with much to spare. Royal challengers bangalore won convinsingly by 6 wickets with 8 balls to spare. For Royal Challengers bangalore AB de Villiers made 54* and Agarwal made 33 and for Kochi Tuskers Kerala Sreesanth, Jadeja, Vinay Kumar and Gomez took a wicket a piece.


Man of the Match is AB de Villiers for his cool and brilliant 54*


Score: Royal Challengers Bangalore 162 for 4 (AB de Villiers 54, MA Agarwal 33, SS Tiwary 26, Gomez 1/20) beat Kochi Tuskers Kerala 161 for 5 (McCullum 45, Laxman 36, DL Vettori 1/17) by five wickets