Rajasthan Royals will clash with Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier of the IPL Twenty-20 cricket tournament today. The match will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata at 8 PM. Our correspondent reports that it will be a do-or-die situation for both the teams, as today's match will decide, who will take on Chennai Super Kings in the summit clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Chennai had stormed into the finals, after beating Mumbai Indians by 48 runs in the first Qualifier at Delhi. Both, Mumbai and Rajasthan have won a match apiece in the two matches played between them in this sixth edition of IPL. With the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Keiron Pollard and Lasith Malinga, Mumbai is undoubtedly strong on paper. But, the young brigade of Rajasthan, which is led by veteran and in-form player Rahul Dravid, would be higher on confidence, as they entered this qualifier, beating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 4 wickets with a stunning performance in the Eliminator.However, this shortest format of the game is never about past statistics or what's on paper. Rather, it's about breath-taking performances by players that showcase fire in their belly, with unwavering commitment and team work.
News On AIR | May 24, 2013 8:25 AM
Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians clash in Kolkata today for berth in IPL finals