Bangalore Royal Challengers will clash with Punjab Kings eleven at MA Chidambaram stadium in Bangalore. Both teams won their lost matches and Bangalore must win this match to keep their semi-final hopes alive. Punjab Kings rebounded after their initial failures and their bowlers like Sreesanth, Pathan and Chawla are performing like a cohesive unit. Even though Bangalore bowlers are performing well; their batting is always letting them down.
Match timings: From 8 PM onwards.
Pitch: This pitch is a sporting wicket and will assist both batsmen and bowlers.
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Bangalore.
Crucial point: Can Kumble expose Yuvraj weakness towards genuine spin? Shane Warne exposed Yuvraj and Dhoni and their inability to play against genuine spin bowling.
Punjab Kings eleven:Key players:
1. Kumara Sangakkara: He is a contender for highest run scorer in IPL. Zaheer and Steyn need to remove him early. He will play for Kolkata against Hyderabad.
2. Irfan Pathan: He is gradually getting form and swing. Just see his performance in the previous match.
3. Shaun Marsh: He needs to continue to his superb form in top order. Look out for Marsh Vs Steyn.
4. Yuvraj Singh: Mohali captain needs to convert his useful scores into big totals.
Bangalore Royal Challengers:
Key players:
1. Zaheer Khan: Highest wicket taker in Indian Premier League.
2. Mark Boucher: He needs to play big shots to propel Bangalore to good score.
3. Praveen Kumar: Silent performer and consistent displays.
4. Misbah- Ul - Haq: Will he perform?
5. Dale Steyn: If he and Zaheer wreck Punjab top order, Mohali will be in trouble.
2. Mark Boucher: He needs to play big shots to propel Bangalore to good score.
3. Praveen Kumar: Silent performer and consistent displays.
4. Misbah- Ul - Haq: Will he perform?
5. Dale Steyn: If he and Zaheer wreck Punjab top order, Mohali will be in trouble.
Verdict: Punjab Kings will outplay Royal challengers but this IPL tournament is producing unpredictable results and performances almost everyday.
IPL Cricket News:
1. Kolkata Knight Riders get a huge boost at crucial stage as decks are cleared for Shoaib Akthar to play for them.
2. Sohail Tanvir bowled best ever spell in Twenty20 cricket for Rajasthan Royals. He single headedly destroyed strong Chennai batting line up. 4 overs; 14 runs; 6 wickets. Simply amazing!
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