Well the league round is over and its time to enter the final round. The line up for the semifinals is ready and two of the teams that made it to this stage are those who were at the bottom of the tally, last year.
The so called test team (from the last year’s IPL) rises up to the need of the day under the leadership of a veteran who does not shy away from displaying his age on his jersey. The young Manish Pandey from the under 19 team hits a ton – the first by an Indian, in either season. Sehwag gets back to his form and ends the silence of his bat through this season. Well, with all this happening around, the intensity of the tournament is reaching its peak and rightly so, when we are just 3 days away from finding the champions of this season.
After all the ‘ifs and buts’ on the CricTalks in last few days, we finally have the line-up for the Semifinals.
Fri: May 22
20:00 IST |
1st Semi-Final
Delhi Daredevils v Deccan Chargers |
SuperSport Park |
Sat: May 23
20:00 IST |
2nd Semi-Final
Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore |
New Wanderers |
For all the four teams, it has come down to winning just two more matches and claim the big money and pride. So close, yet so far… they will really have to battle it out in the field.
But who will get to lift the precious trophy this year?
Will it be Dhoni’s men or Kumble’s red brigade? Can Shewag’s men continue to be at the top till the end or will it be Gilly’s team that wins the contest?
So, which team are you backing?
Side Talks: Adding more to the excitement of the grand finale, lots of Bollywood celebrities are flying to South Africa. Mandira Bedi today caught hold of Katrina Kaif, who was cheering for Bangalore Royal Challengers, to know more about the closing ceremony. As per Katrina Kaif, she would be performing during the closing ceremony themed to showcase the Indian culture.
Can’t say anything can happen… DD is out now.
I have already mentioned in “Heat is on…!” Deccans is a Dark Horse!
But don’t forget Dhoni his team…Less chances for Royals though…