Sunday, May 25, 2008

Deccan Maintain Stronghold Over Basement

... with another stunning performance. From 101/0 they managed to first be bowled out for 165 and amass a massive 1 run of their last 11 balls. Then when it seemed that things were getting out of hand with the BRC needing over 11 per over, their part-timers like Bangar and Chamara Silva came to the party and sealed what was a well-deserved last spot in the table.

Wasim Jaffer needs to be commended for making full efforts to deny Deccan the coveted spot as he not only ran himself out but was involved in a spectacular effort to run out Jacques Kallis, but his efforts were to no avail. Also, Gilchrist needs to be rebuked for what was obviously a mistake in calling Jaffer out to run for Kallis after the former was dismissed, a mistake that nearly cost Deccan the wooden spoon.

From the BRC side, players like Kallis, Misbah, Dravid threatened to spoil the party for the Chargers also, but just when they looked like sealing the deal, they had unfortunately done enough damage.

In the end a close game but well-deserved reward for the Chargers.

Revenge Battle Results
Dravid v RP Singh - Draw
Kumble v Rohit - Rohit wins AGAIN

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