Chennai Super Kings lost the toss and forced to bat first at Chepauk Stadium, Chennai in the play off against Delhi Daredevils, which was indeed one last chance for each team to push them into grand finale of IPL-V .
The two captains, shaking their hands MSD and Viru
Team line-up of CSK & DD
Chennai Super Kings :
Murali Vijay, Mike Hussey, Suresh Raina, M.S Dhoni(C), Albie Morkel, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, R.Ashwin, Ben Hilfenhaus, S.Jakati, S.Badrinath
Delhi Daredevils :
Virender Sehwag(C), David Warner, Mahela Jayawardene, Ross Taylor, Andy Russell, Naman Ojha, Venugopal Rao, P.Negi, Sunny Gupta, Umesh Yadav, Varun Aaron
If you follow the above squad closely, You will find few surprises. Yes! Absolutely blunder for Delhi Daredevils to go with this team. Delhi Daredevils ommitted the Purple cap holder Morne Morkell and took a risk by playing Andy Russell instead of him. I know Russell is awesome talent but the situation was demanding Morne Morkell. But Head coach gave the reason that Irfan Pathan was injured. So, they wanted to drop Morne Morkell and opt Andy Russell as an allrounder. Other than that, It was a debue game for unknown Sunny Gupta. It was a huge gamble all the way. Where as, Chennai Superkings landed the absolute strong team as ever.
Definitely, DD are regretting their decision on this big man, Morne Morkell now
(This is purely based on critics. This is not to harm anybody)
Get ready for certain facts.
Team line-up of CSK & DD
Chennai Super Kings :
Murali Vijay, Mike Hussey, Suresh Raina, M.S Dhoni(C), Albie Morkel, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, R.Ashwin, Ben Hilfenhaus, S.Jakati, S.Badrinath
Delhi Daredevils :
Virender Sehwag(C), David Warner, Mahela Jayawardene, Ross Taylor, Andy Russell, Naman Ojha, Venugopal Rao, P.Negi, Sunny Gupta, Umesh Yadav, Varun Aaron
If you follow the above squad closely, You will find few surprises. Yes! Absolutely blunder for Delhi Daredevils to go with this team. Delhi Daredevils ommitted the Purple cap holder Morne Morkell and took a risk by playing Andy Russell instead of him. I know Russell is awesome talent but the situation was demanding Morne Morkell. But Head coach gave the reason that Irfan Pathan was injured. So, they wanted to drop Morne Morkell and opt Andy Russell as an allrounder. Other than that, It was a debue game for unknown Sunny Gupta. It was a huge gamble all the way. Where as, Chennai Superkings landed the absolute strong team as ever.
Definitely, DD are regretting their decision on this big man, Morne Morkell now
Chennai started batting first and put on the huge total on the board of 222/5 in 20 overs. Murali Vijay scored much deserved 113 and got out at the last ball of innings where he got run out. Till then, Vijay dominated all the way and scored fastest century of this edition with 100 of just 51 balls. He never gave Delhi bowlers to settle down. He is marvelous to watch when he goes on. But In internationals, he is always flop. He has been given numerous chances, where he got failed to make a name like what he is doing in IPL. Vijay is world class in IPL and Amateur in Internationals representing Team India.
The fastest centurion of IPL-V, Murali Vijay celebrating
The fastest centurion of IPL-V, Murali Vijay celebrating
When Delhi started to chase, every one believed that the key men for this chase are Dave Warner and Virender Sehwag. But We witnessed Mahela Jayawardene and Dave warner walking up top open the innings. It was ridiculous decision of the captain Sehwag to come after 1 down. They totally made a mess and lost the game by 86 runs, where they have packed off their innings for 136 all out in 17th over. Delhi never had a chance on their side in whole game.
CSK's celebration. MSD, The leader
CSK's celebration. MSD, The leader
Politicization and certain doubts
(This is purely based on critics. This is not to harm anybody)
Get ready for certain facts.
* Murali Vijay scored fantastic ton in play off against Delhi Daredevils. Because, Murali Vijay has got ton, Man of the match definitely should be given to Morne Morkell for not playing the game.
* How on the earth, Morne Morkell will get dropped from any side, when he's leading wicket taker of the tournament, who is PURPLE CAP holder?
* Murali Vijay always shine at the right time in IPL. So as, Chennai Super Kings and So as, the luckiest ever Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
* Play off match between Chennai Super Kings Vs Delhi Daredevils looks more like it is fixed. Just because,befor couple of days, In Official website, they displayed the countdown of IPL-V final, which was between KKR Vs CSK. And moreever, dropping of Morne Morkell links more doubt on this incident. Anyways, Delhi Daredevils clarified their stand to drop Morne Morkell because they need to have proper team balance. But critics questions the team balance without Morne Morkell.
* When dropping of Morne Morkell annoys the whole India that much, Then what about the man himself? Bizzare!!! Poor guy! People couldn't see his face, while he was sitting in the dug out with his innocent poor eyes.
* Now I feel that IPL should go for accountability. It should come up clear and grab more audiences to watch the league. Otherwise, turnouts will be affected for sure.
N.Srinivasan, The Hero/Mastermind behind IPL? ;)
Finally, Chennai Super Kings won the encounter against Delhi Daredevils to reach grand finale of IPL-V at their own home ground. Now, The question is Are they gonna make hattrick of IPL trophies? Are they gonna face the unreadable SUNIL NARINE in readable way? And finally, Are the matches in IPL are fixed? and Is Srinivasan, the real hero behind each & every matches in IPL? For all these questions, only right time will give necessary answers. Let us wait and watch the grand finale of IPL-V. Enjoy!!!!!
Yours lovingly,
Raj
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