Cape town was spectated to a thriller on sunday as the match between rajasthan royals and kings XI punjab unfolded.The royals struck first blood, as punjab was found struglling at 48 for four.It looked as if Shane warne and his bowlers were the only persons running the show.In came Irfan Pathan with a lot of responsibility on his shoulders.He was greeted with Shane Warne's cobras.He kept his cool, like a snake charmer he soon took control over the cobras and made them dance.sangakara on the other hand was quickly repairing the ship that was trapped in the royals tornado.The two made a 75 run partnership that shored up the sinking ship.The final total was 140.
Even the pundits didnt give a chance to the kings,but all of them were found wrong when Irfan made early inroads.Smith was caught napping.Asnodkar, Yousuf, mascaraneus all came in like lightning and went like thunder.Jadeja(37) and warne(34) held the fort but all was in vain as the run rate crept up to a staggering 12 runs(avg) per over.It was looking like MI-4 without Tom Cruise,they were restricted to 112 from their stipulated 20 overs. Irfan (2-26) and Yusuf Abdulla (3-21) and leg-spinner Piyush Chawla (2-22) were the flag bearers for kings eleven.
Sunday's loss meant the royals were brought back to work.Punjab now looks like a compulsion for the semis.Let us watch as there is much to do.
I think u r the only one who guess that punjab will be in semis according to my knowledge the moon light face which u had earlier described zinta in one of u r blog have no confidence in her team.
ReplyDeleteGood to have confidence in Punjab well done keep it up but dont judege with one victory
In my view Punjab has a formidable batting lineup till. It will not give an inch to any of the other teams.The only chink in the armor as far as punjab is concerned is their bowling.I think atleast by latter stages of the tournament their spear head bretlee may join the team which means, they become a potential competitor for the semis spot.
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