Kings XI Punjab v Deccan Chargers
17/05/09: Kings XI Punjab 134 beat Deccan Chargers 133 by 1 run
Scott Styris
Team: Deccan Chargers
Batting: DNP
Bowling: DNP
Yuvraj Singh took his second hat-trick of the tournament to help his Kings XI Punjab team to a one run win over the Deccan Chargers. Victory looked unlikely as Deccan Chargers batsman Rohit Sharma was hitting the ball to all parts but his dismissal for 42 off 26 with three balls to spare turned the game for the Kings XI Punjab team.
Delhi Daredevils v Rajasthan Royals
17/05/09: Delhi Daredevils 150 beat Rajasthan Royals 136 by 14 runs
Daniel Vettori
Team: Delhi Daredevils
Batting: DNP
Bowling: DNP
The Delhi Daredevils completed a clinical 14 run win over the Rajasthan Royal. An aggressive unbeaten 79 from 55 balls by AB de Villiers ensured a competitive total of 150 was registered. The Rajasthan Royals were on the back foot early lossing three wickets after 2.2 overs and were never able to recover.
Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders
18/05/09: Chennai Super Kings 188 lost to Kolkata Knight Riders 189 by 7 wickets
Brendon McCullum
Team: Kolkata Knight Riders (c)
Batting: 81 runs off 48 balls
Bowling: DNB
Jacob Oram
Team: Chennai Super Kings
Batting: DNB
Bowling: DNB
Brendon McCullum blasted 81 off 48 as his Kolkata Knight Riders chased down the formidable total of 188 against the Chennai Super Kings. Brad Hodge was also in good touch striking 71* from 44 and sharing a 90 run partnership with McCullum.
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils
19/05/09: Delhi Daredevils 134 lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore 135 by 7 wickets
Daniel Vettori
Team: Delhi Daredevils
Batting: 4 from 2 balls
Bowling: 0-32 off 4
Ross Taylor
Team: Bangalore Royal Challengers
Batting: 25 runs off 12 balls
Bowling: DNB
Jesse Ryder
Team: Bangalore Royal Challengers
Batting: DNP
Bowling: DNP
The Delhi Daredevils remain at the top of the table despite their seven wicket loss to the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Batting first Delhi could only manage 134 with wicketkepper batsman Dinesh Karthik top scoring with 31. Jacques Kallis hit and unbeaten 58 to guide Bangalore home with an over to spare. Ross Taylor was also in good touch clearing the rope three times in his short innings of 25 off 12 balls.
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