Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to field first. The decision that looked the right one till halfway through the innings as Chennai bowlers not only managed to get the wicket of the master blaster Sanath Jayasuriya (26 runs off 20 balls), they also managed to restrict Sachin Tendulkar [...]
The opening ceremony showcased the vibrant culture of South Africa as Zulu dancers took the centrestage with a lively performance. The eight teams lined up in the stadium as IPL chairman and commissioner Lalit Modi declared the tournament open. Modi thanked the South African government and Cricket South Africa (CSA) for [...]
Their owner may have been the most visible presence in the pre-tournament build-up, but the Kolkata Knight Riders will seek to show they are capable of playing good cricket
when they open their Indian Premier League campaign against the Deccan Chargers at Newlands on Sunday.
The Delhi Daredevils meet the Kings XI Punjab in the early match [...]