Delhi Daredevils take on Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL finals spot

22 May, 2012

The IPL has moved into the most crucial phase of the competition, where even minor errors could prove fatal. The best two teams of the IPL so far, KKR and DD would battle it out at Subroto Roy..

DELHI DAREDEVILS and Kolkata Knight Riders have been the best teams in the IPL so far. They would be playing the all important match at Subroto Roy Sahara stadium at Pune later today, which would determine the first finalist of the tournament.

Delhi Daredevils had been tipped by many as favourites for the title and they have stayed true to their favourite tag by playing some good cricket since the fifth edition of the IPL started. Delhi Daredevils, with their balanced batting and bowling line up have come out with favourable results. They are a force to reckon with, especially in the batting sphere, where Sehwag, Warner, Jayawardene, N. Ojha have been the major contributors. Even if one of these top order batsmen click, Delhi Dardevils will look in great shape to win the game. Their bowlers such as U. Yadav and M. Morkel have been really impressive in DD victories.

KKR who finished second in the IPL standings this season have delivered the goods this season till date. Gautam Gambhir has led the Knight Riders in a grand manner. Hence, players like Brett Lee have been in full praise for his captainship and leadership skills. Sunil Naraine, who has been a mystery bowler for most of the opponents could prove to be a decisive factor during the match. Othe players like Kallis have to put in good efforts with both bat and the ball, if they are to book their place for the finals. One of the most disappointing performances in the IPL has been of Yousuf Pathan, who has not got going this season. But, a match winning knock today could erase his bad performances this season.

IPL 5, so far has been the best edition for KKR and DD, who have not won the competition even once. They have always had one of the strongest squads, but they failed to perform on the field. But this season, they have put their best feet forward and the results are for everyone to see. Team, which loses their match tonight still has one more chance to make it to the finals, as they are scheduled to play the winner of the eliminator match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.