Deccan Chargers vs Delhi Daredevils - Preview

Delhi Daredevils must be keen to put an end to the losing streak. If Deccan Chargers manage to put one good show in tomorrow, I'm pretty sure Viru will be chewing his nails. After looking the best side for a large part of the tournament, Delhi are now languishing at 5th spot, with Mumbai hot on their heels with a game in hand.

Deccan Chargers are virtually out of the semis and should play without any pressure. The problem is this might also result in them playing without a sense of purpose. Adam Gilchrist had given indications to this effect that it is difficult keeping up your performances when you are losing so badly and are in with no realistic chance of making the knockout.

Revenge Battles
Gilchrist v Asif (Asif got Gilly cheaply last time, but he might not make it to the 11 this time !)
Rohit v Maharoof (Rohit took a liking to Maharoof's bowling last time)
RP Singh v Gambhir (RP dismissed him cheaply, one of his rare failures)
Bangar and Afridi v Sehwag (while Symonds is away, Bangar and Afridi had also suffered from Sehwag last time around)

With the Mumbai Indians looking red hot the table has opened up beautifully. The Chargers (along with the Challengers) are virtually out of it, but not mathematically. For the other 6 teams, however, it is going to be a battle to the finish line, and Delhi MUST look to make a vital move here.