Deccan Chargers will clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore in a league match of the IPL Twenty-20 cricket tournament at Hyderabad today. The match will be played at 4 PM. Today will be a do or die situation for Bangalore, as a win will get them into the top four slot. Other the other hand, Deccan, who are already out of the competition, would be looking to end their season on a winning note. In the another match to be played at 8 this evening, Rajasthan Royals will clash with Mumbai Indians at Jaipur. This match will be important for Mumbai, as they will strengthen their chances of making to the top four. Rajasthan are already out of the tournament. In yesterday's results, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Pune Warriors India by 34 runs at Pune. Defending a modest total of 136, Kolkata spinners restricted Warriors to 102 for eight in the stipulated 20 overs, thereby winning the match by 34 runs. With this win, Kolkata has further consolidated their position in the points table, while already out Pune have ended their season on the losing note.Earlier, in another match at Dharamsala, Delhi Daredevils beat Kings Eleven Punjab by 6 wickets. Chasing a victory target of 142 runs set by the Punjab, the Delhi boys piled up 145 runs losing only 4 wickets, and with 10 balls to spare. With this defeat, Punjab has been knocked out of the tournament, while Delhi are at the top of the points table, looking strong. Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders have already advanced to the quarters, and today's results will fill the two remaining positions.
News On AIR | May 20, 2012 9:53 AM
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