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IPL: Shane Watson just misses out on century but Rajasthan Royals still triumph

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Apr 27, 2013

Shane Watson's 98 not out leads the Rajasthan Royals to an eight-wicket win with 13 balls left over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. Read Article IPL: Shane Watson just misses out on century but Rajasthan Royals still triumph

Indian Premier League: Hyderabad bowlers are the difference in win over Pune Warriors

Deccan Chargers bowler Dale Steyn who took three wickets for eight runs celebrates his team's victory during the IPL Twenty20 cricket match between Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 20, 2012. RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. MOBILE USE WITHIN NEWS PACKAGE AFP PHOTO/Noah SEELAM

Apr 05, 2013

League newcomer Hyderbad and the Pune Warriors, coming off a last-place finish in 2012, shared plenty of errors between them in their season opener but it was Dale Steyn who sealed the win for Hyderbad, writes R Kaushik. Read Article Indian Premier League: Hyderabad bowlers are the difference in win over Pune Warriors

Indian Premier League: Chance for Sunrisers Hyderabad to rise and shine

Shikhar Dhawan, batting for Deccan Chargers, the previous avatara of Sunrisers Hyderabad, is expected to carry his Test form into IPL. Noah Seelam / AFP

Apr 01, 2013

The IPL franchise, which is a new avatara of Deccan Chargers, has a perfect balance of the old and new, writes Osman Samiuddin. Read Article Indian Premier League: Chance for Sunrisers Hyderabad to rise and shine

Indian Premier League: Skillsets under the spotlight in shortest form of the game

India's Sachin Tendulkar (R) leaves the field after being dismissed on day four of the second cricket Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 6, 2012. IMAGE STRICTLY RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE AFP PHOTO / Greg WOOD

Apr 01, 2013

In Part II of his series, Osman Samiuddin writes about how the preconceived victims of Twenty20 cricket have not come to fruition because of the Indian Premier League. Read Article Indian Premier League: Skillsets under the spotlight in shortest form of the game

 

Indian Premier League: Prudence pays off for Rajasthan Royals

Rahul Dravid, right, will hope Shane Watson returns to form after a poor Test tour of India. Prakash Singh / AFP

Mar 31, 2013

The Twenty20 club side have made great use of limited funds so far, writes Osman Samiuddin. Read Article Indian Premier League: Prudence pays off for Rajasthan Royals

 

Indian Premier League: The only constant is change in this version of the game

Shahrukh Khan, wearing glasses, owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders, celebrates alongside his players after they won the Indian Premier League title last year. Apart from the format, the IPL owes its success to the involvement of the country's big corporations and Bollywood stars such as Shahrukh. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo

Mar 31, 2013

Love it or hate it, the formula of the annual Twenty20 competition is so compelling that even other sports are giving it a go, writes Osman Samiuddin. Read Article Indian Premier League: The only constant is change in this version of the game

 

Indian Premier League: Style matched by substance at Royal Challengers Bangalore

Chris Gayle, right, and captain Virat Kohli form the core of the Royal Challengers' batting. Manan Vatsyayana / AFP

Mar 30, 2013

The Bangalore franchise have all the resources and star power to win the Twenty20 league title, writes Osman Samiuddin. Read Article Indian Premier League: Style matched by substance at Royal Challengers Bangalore

 

Indian Premier League: Kings XI Punjab's waning royalty

The Australian Adam Gilchrist, left, is one of a few high-profile players representing Kings XI Punjab this season. Bikas Das / AP Photo

Mar 26, 2013

The Preity Zinta-owned franchise have been unable to live up to the initial hype, writes Osman Samiuddin. Read Article Indian Premier League: Kings XI Punjab's waning royalty

 

Indian Premier League: Star-studded Delhi Daredevils are a constellation

Delhi Daredevils have big names such as, from second left, captain Mahela Jayawardene, Kevin Pietersen and Virender Sehwag. Punit Paranjpe / AFP

Mar 25, 2013

Delhi's big names have to come together as a team to shine bright and shed the chokers' tag, writes Osman Samiuddin.  Read Article Indian Premier League: Star-studded Delhi Daredevils are a constellation

 

Indian Premier League: The Chennai Super Kings to hold court

MS Dhoni, right, and Suresh Raina will be going all out to regain the trophy they won in 2011. Saurabh Das / AP Photo

Mar 24, 2013

Osman Samiuddin explains why the Twenty20 franchise are the IPL's most settled team. Read Article Indian Premier League: The Chennai Super Kings to hold court

 

IPL: New owners confirmed for Hyderabad franchise

Kumar Sangakkara, centre, was one of the star players in the Deccan Chargers team during the 2012 season. Mahesh Kumar A / AP Photo

Oct 25, 2012

A regional television company has paid more than Dh58m a year for the rights to the lucrative Indian Premier League franchise,following the ejection of Deccan Chargers for failing to pay players. Read Article IPL: New owners confirmed for Hyderabad franchise

 

Bowlers save the day for Mumbai in the IPL against Pune

Mumbai Indians cricketers Harbhajan Singh (L) and Robin Peterson (R) congratulate team mate Munaf Patel after taking the wicket of unseen Pune Warriors India batsman Robin Uthappa during the IPL Twenty20 cricket match between Pune Warriors India and Mumbai Indians at The Subroto Roy Sahara Stadium in Pune on May 3, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Indranil MUKHERJEE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. MOBILE USE WITHIN NEWS PACKAGE *** Local Caption *** 437503-01-08.jpg

May 03, 2012

Lasith Malinga, Harbhajan Singh and Munaf Patel shine as meagre score of 120 defended. Read Article Bowlers save the day for Mumbai in the IPL against Pune

 

Dimitry Mascarenhas puts Punjab on the board

Dimitri Mascarenhas, right, took key wickets to limit the in-form Pune Warriors to just 115 in Mohali last night. Prakash Singh / AFP

Apr 13, 2012

All-rounder takes five Pune wickets in low-scoring match which follows final-ball win by Chennai over Bangalore in southern Indian derby. Read Article Dimitry Mascarenhas puts Punjab on the board

 

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