The strong wind blowing at Mohali swept aside Delhi Daredevils as the Kevin Pietersen-led side succumbed to their ninth consecutive defeat of the IPL 7 against Kings XI Punjab on Sunday. With just pride at stake, DD were handed their 12th loss of the season by KXIP as the table toppers romped home by seven wickets while chasing a modest 116 in 13.5 overs.
The strong wind blowing at Mohali swept aside Delhi Daredevils as the Kevin Pietersen-led side succumbed to their ninth consecutive defeat of the IPL 7 against Kings XI Punjab on Sunday. With just pride at stake, DD were handed their 12th loss of the season by KXIP as the table toppers romped home by seven wickets while chasing a modest 116 in 13.5 overs.
Sri Lanka's bowlers ripped through a fragile England batting line-up to win the second one-day international at Chester-le Street by 157 runs to tie the five-match series 1-1.
Sri Lanka's bowlers ripped through a fragile England batting line-up to win the second one-day international at Chester-le Street by 157 runs to tie the five-match series 1-1.
Mumbai Indians remain in the race for the fourth and final play-offs spot, but just, after beating Delhi Daredevils by 15 runs at their home ground of the Wankhede Stadium on Friday. It was a victory they will look back on with a degree of relief, because a collapse of eight wickets for 33 runs in 43 balls had left them with 173 to defend where at one stage they looked good to cross 200.
Mumbai Indians remain in the race for the fourth and final play-offs spot, but just, after beating Delhi Daredevils by 15 runs at their home ground of the Wankhede Stadium on Friday. It was a victory they will look back on with a degree of relief, because a collapse of eight wickets for 33 runs in 43 balls had left them with 173 to defend where at one stage they looked good to cross 200.
Michael Hussey, the Mumbai Indians opener, has said he is finally reaping the benefits of the effort he had put into his game before IPL 7. Hussey had a dismal start at the UAE leg of the tournament, which saw him dropped from the team.
Michael Hussey, the Mumbai Indians opener, has said he is finally reaping the benefits of the effort he had put into his game before IPL 7. Hussey had a dismal start at the UAE leg of the tournament, which saw him dropped from the team.
Islamabad: Pakistan allrounder Shahid Afridi says he might retire from one-day internationals after the World Cup next year and just concentrate on Twenty20s.
Islamabad: Pakistan allrounder Shahid Afridi says he might retire from one-day internationals after the World Cup next year and just concentrate on Twenty20s.
The equation is simple for Sunrisers Hyderabad in game two of Saturday's IPL double-header at Eden Gardens: they must beat Kolkata Knight Riders to remain in contention for the play-offs
The equation is simple for Sunrisers Hyderabad in game two of Saturday's IPL double-header at Eden Gardens: they must beat Kolkata Knight Riders to remain in contention for the play-offs
There are just three days left in the league stages of the IPL. Three out of the four play-off spots have ben confirmed but three teams are still in the hunt for the fourth and final spot. Gocricket.com takes a look at the scenarios for each team
There are just three days left in the league stages of the IPL. Three out of the four play-off spots have ben confirmed but three teams are still in the hunt for the fourth and final spot. Gocricket.com takes a look at the scenarios for each team
Wellington: Lou Vincent says the fact he has been charged with 14 offences under the England Cricket Board's anti-corruption code should dispel any notion he has agreed a plea bargain with match-fixing investigators.
Wellington: Lou Vincent says the fact he has been charged with 14 offences under the England Cricket Board's anti-corruption code should dispel any notion he has agreed a plea bargain with match-fixing investigators.
Chennai Super Kings lost their third successive match in the IPL on Thursday night and captain MS Dhoni was an unhappy man after the team failed to defend 185 for 3 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Ranchi.
Chennai Super Kings lost their third successive match in the IPL on Thursday night and captain MS Dhoni was an unhappy man after the team failed to defend 185 for 3 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Ranchi.
Robin Uthappa's irrepressible form was extended into an eighth consecutive match as Kolkata Knight Riders became the third team to seal passage to the IPL play-offs, courtesy a 30-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden
Robin Uthappa's irrepressible form was extended into an eighth consecutive match as Kolkata Knight Riders became the third team to seal passage to the IPL play-offs, courtesy a 30-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden
