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Jamie Alter
Sun, May 22 2011
Dhoni lifts restless Chennai to 128
By Jamie Alter
The Chennai top order took plenty of risks and succeeded in leaving their side four down inside the Powerplay, after which MS Dhoni single-handedly took CSK past 100 and towards some respectability.
Sat, May 21 2011
Preview: Form teams chase top spot
By Jamie Alter
It’s not quite the battle for Southern Comfort, because Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings have both progressed to the knock-offs. What victory will do, however, is ensure a top-two finish and automatic qualification for the Champions League Twenty20 later this year.
Sat, May 21 2011
Dhawan, Ravi Teja punish KXIP
By Jamie Alter
Adam Gilchrist’s decision to field in Kings XI Punjab’s critical final league match backfired, as Deccan Chargers surged to their season-high 198 for two on the back of a century opening stand.
Mon, March 24 2014
Farewell, Warney…. Indian cricket fans and IPL will miss you
On the field, as a leader, Warne was active and engaged with his bowlers.
Fri, May 20 2011
Preview: Desperate KXIP seek to win big
By Jamie Alter
In April 2010, the two teams landed in Dharamsala in contrasting situations. KXIP had been ruled out of the tournament while DC were still afloat in the closes semi-final battle the IPL had seen. It isn’t so tight a battle in 2011, but KXIP need to win their last match, though even victory won’t guarantee their progression.
Thu, May 19 2011
Kolkata secure easy win against insipid Pune
By Jamie Alter
Kolkata have maintained their place in the top four, crucially reaching 16 points, with a facile victory over Pune. After their bowlers had restricted PW to a poor total, the batsmen kept the chase in hand and strolled to victory with 20 balls to spare.
Thu, May 19 2011
Pune struggle against spin, limp to 118
By Jamie Alter
On a turning surface, spin accounted for five of the seven wickets to fall as Pune Warriors were kept down to 118 after Kolkata Knight Riders opted to field.
Mon, March 24 2014
I focussed on cricket & changed people’s perceptions about me: Kohli
The player whom Ray Jennings once termed “a very talented kid [who] sometimes thinks he is better than the game.”
Wed, May 18 2011
Preview: Kolkata seek to secure knock-off spot
By Jamie Alter
The heat is on Kolkata Knight Riders. After scaling the heights of first place on the league table, Gautam Gambhir's team now faces stiff competition from a resurgent Kings XI Punjab who are one place behind them though equal on points.
Mon, March 24 2014
Gilchrist’s fury destroys RCB in battle of the blue-blooded
Gilchrist’s strongest point is his willingness to attack in any situation.