The IPL Thread

StarVegabond · 23rd May 2009, 23:41

It was a great match today for RCB
i think, it has been their bowlers who played key role in restricting the CSK to low score from a starting run rate of over 10 per over.
ofcourse, manish pande, rahul dravid played fabulous.
Vijay Mallya is at last beaming.

PAVAN KADAM · 23rd May 2009, 23:44

One of the best IPL matches as per me.

What a way RCB is playing, kudos to their guts.

If they keep rolling like this tomorrow, This year IPL will for sure go to RCB.

Bangalore.......Bangalore.....

P.S- Restricting to only 2 smilies, else i would have filled this reply with smilies : )

anekho · 23rd May 2009, 23:45

nooooo.... it's over! :(

nevertheless great performance by RCB they deserved the win.
Now, let's hope gilly puts on a show!

Aditya · 23rd May 2009, 23:52

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Originally Posted by anekho

nooooo.... it's over! :(

nevertheless great performance by RCB they deserved the win.
Now, let's hope gilly puts on a show!

Now change your avtaar.
Who is NC cheering for in the finals?

pranava999 · 23rd May 2009, 23:53

YES! RCB. Kumbles is King! Hopefully tomorrow will be a great game and RCB emerge champs. No matter what happens tomorrow, they have played brilliantly! Let Gilly put on a show but let RCB win!!

Of the semi finalists only RCB has defeated the other 3 teams in the initial rounds.Watch out Hyd!

Nikhilb2008 · 24th May 2009, 00:18

What is amazing is that the two bottom ranked teams are the top two this year. Amazing! Talk about rooting for the underdogs!

SilentEngine · 24th May 2009, 00:37

Amazing feeling! what a win! RCB looked like in full control after first 5 overs. RCB particularly bowled well in last 10 overs. Thats where CSK lost it. But things got a bit tight when Dravid got out, but thanks to Taylor and Kohli, we are in the finals!

Manish Pandey has been a big plus, he has joined the party at the right time. This kid is a real talent

Vijay Mallya must be really ecstatic now, his cricket team has reached IPL finals, his F1 team has had the best qualifying performance till date. Tomorrow can be even sweeter for him!

Hoping for the double delight tomorrow for RCB and Force India!

CaliAtenza · 24th May 2009, 00:43

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Originally Posted by SilentEngine

Amazing feeling! what a win! RCB looked like in full control after first 5 overs. RCB particularly bowled well in last 10 overs. Thats where CSK lost it. But things got a bit tight when Dravid got out, but thanks to Taylor and Kohli, we are in the finals!

Manish Pandey has been a big plus, he has joined the party at the right time. This kid is a real talent

Vijay Mallya must be really ecstatic now, his cricket team has reached IPL finals, his F1 team has had the best qualifying performance till date. Tomorrow can be even sweeter for him!

Hoping for the double delight tomorrow for RCB and Force India!

GO GO GO RCB thats all i have to say. No one, and i mean NO ONE, gave these guys a chance :(. But look now, they are in the final...and by golly they may just win. Tomorrow nite bangalore is gonna erupt if we win! I think Pandey is up for selection in the next round! hats off to the youngster

normally_crazy · 24th May 2009, 10:28

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

My gut feel says the RC's are going home with the cup.

SO - half way there already. The way things have changed for the RCB is astonishing - good performances rather steady performances and a bit of luck (coming from No.7 to the finals) - I feel it's going to be RCB all the way.

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Originally Posted by Eddy

I want RCB to win only because of Kumble and the slap that it would be on KP's face.

More than KP - it would be a ONE TIGHT SLAP on VJM's face. He preferred a non Indian skipper.

btw - anyone noticed how Dhoni was incognito through out this tournament. I feel his mind has become stale with the continuos cricket being played - his spontaenity in captaincy is no where to be seen. He looks tired - I just hope this gap of 10 days rejuvenates him enough - we need him to fire as a captain big time in the T-20 WC.

1-Testosterone · 24th May 2009, 11:15

Bangalore really overpowered CSK, and I knew it was coming.

Dhoni should learn some tricks or two from Kumble as far as captaincy is concerned.

Why Ntini wasn't given a chance remains a mystery! CSK bowling except Murali was no better than high school.

Everyone knew that CSK was all about Hayden when the league started.

So, it's my dream final line up.

gowda79 · 24th May 2009, 11:22

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Originally Posted by 1-Testosterone

Why Ntini wasn't given a chance remains a mystery! CSK bowling except Murali was no better than high school.

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They could have given a chance for Hussey or Ntini instead of Oram, who did not bat and did not bowl also in the semifinal.

Anyhow Bangalore has reached finals and are planning to take the trophy home, wish them a good luck.

f450 · 24th May 2009, 11:25

Anyone else surprised that both bottom teams from last year made it to the final this year?

Imagine how much the bookies would have earned!! Anyone willing to propose a conspiracy?

prince_pervez · 24th May 2009, 11:29

So when does the finals start IST? The semis and the finals are the only ones I intended to watch. Too much cricket.

Mission_Safari · 24th May 2009, 11:33

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Originally Posted by prince_pervez

So when does the finals start IST? The semis and the finals are the only ones I intended to watch. Too much cricket.

Starts at 8PM IST and i am supporting DC

Aditya · 24th May 2009, 20:03

Gilchrist gone for a duck.
Looks like RCB will take this one.

23rd May 2009, 23:41	#1876
StarVegabond Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,891 Thanked: 42 Times	It was a great match today for RCB i think, it has been their bowlers who played key role in restricting the CSK to low score from a starting run rate of over 10 per over. ofcourse, manish pande, rahul dravid played fabulous. Vijay Mallya is at last beaming.
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23rd May 2009, 23:44	#1877
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	One of the best IPL matches as per me. What a way RCB is playing, kudos to their guts. If they keep rolling like this tomorrow, This year IPL will for sure go to RCB. Bangalore.......Bangalore..... P.S- Restricting to only 2 smilies, else i would have filled this reply with smilies : )
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23rd May 2009, 23:45	#1878
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	nooooo.... it's over! :( nevertheless great performance by RCB they deserved the win. Now, let's hope gilly puts on a show!
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pranava999 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 845 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	YES! RCB. Kumbles is King! Hopefully tomorrow will be a great game and RCB emerge champs. No matter what happens tomorrow, they have played brilliantly! Let Gilly put on a show but let RCB win!! Of the semi finalists only RCB has defeated the other 3 teams in the initial rounds.Watch out Hyd! Last edited by pranava999 : 23rd May 2009 at 23:57.
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24th May 2009, 00:18	#1881
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	What is amazing is that the two bottom ranked teams are the top two this year. Amazing! Talk about rooting for the underdogs!
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24th May 2009, 00:37	#1882
SilentEngine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: KA19,KA04 Posts: 1,167 Thanked: 735 Times View My Garage	Amazing feeling! what a win! RCB looked like in full control after first 5 overs. RCB particularly bowled well in last 10 overs. Thats where CSK lost it. But things got a bit tight when Dravid got out, but thanks to Taylor and Kohli, we are in the finals! Manish Pandey has been a big plus, he has joined the party at the right time. This kid is a real talent Vijay Mallya must be really ecstatic now, his cricket team has reached IPL finals, his F1 team has had the best qualifying performance till date. Tomorrow can be even sweeter for him! Hoping for the double delight tomorrow for RCB and Force India! Last edited by SilentEngine : 24th May 2009 at 00:38.
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24th May 2009, 11:15	#1885
1-Testosterone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amritsar Posts: 388 Thanked: 43 Times View My Garage	Bangalore really overpowered CSK, and I knew it was coming. Dhoni should learn some tricks or two from Kumble as far as captaincy is concerned. Why Ntini wasn't given a chance remains a mystery! CSK bowling except Murali was no better than high school. Everyone knew that CSK was all about Hayden when the league started. So, it's my dream final line up.
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24th May 2009, 11:25	#1887
f450 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 794 Thanked: 7 Times	Anyone else surprised that both bottom teams from last year made it to the final this year? Imagine how much the bookies would have earned!! Anyone willing to propose a conspiracy?
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24th May 2009, 11:29	#1888
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	So when does the finals start IST? The semis and the finals are the only ones I intended to watch. Too much cricket.
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24th May 2009, 20:03	#1890
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,835 Thanked: 77,063 Times View My Garage	Gilchrist gone for a duck. Looks like RCB will take this one.
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