Mumbai Grind Out Win

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A Dwayne Bravo half century gave Mumbai Indians their first win in the IPL against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.

It was a great bowling performance from Mumbai to help set up the win, with Sanath Jayasuriya, 14-3 from 4 overs and Shaun Pollock, 27-2 from his 4 overs notably. Kolkata could only total 137-8 from their 20 overs.

In reply, Mumbai batted much better and only lost 3 wickets in reaching the 138 needed for their first IPL win. Robin Uthappa scoring 37 and Bravo hitting a fine 64 from 53 balls giving Mumbai the win.

Before the IPL began I tipped Mumbai to do well, so I am a little shocked at how poor they have started. However with this win, maybe they have turned the corner.

Gilchrist Century Destroy’s Mumbai

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A breathtaking century from Adam Gilchrist gave the Deccan Chargers their maiden IPL victory as they crushed Mumbai Indians at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai.

Gilchrist’s unbeaten century came from just 48 balls and included 10 sixes as the Chargers won the game after reaching the target of 155 set by Mumbai in just 12.4 overs without losing a wicket.

Good bowling performances from the Chargers restricted Mumbai to 154-7 from their 20 overs. Notably R.P Singh, who finished with figures of 2-15 from his 4 overs. Despite lower order 30’s from Nayar, Pollock and Dwayne Bravo, Mumbai were well short of posting a good target on a pitch that suited the batsmen.

When it was Hyderabads turn to bat the Mumbai bowlers were tired from playing their third game in five days and never really threatened the Deccan batsmen as Gilchrist and VVS Laxman (36) stormed to victory by ten wickets. Pollock the captain made seven bowling changes in the first ten overs but Gilchrist was in the sort of mood that saw him score that super fast century against England in 2006. The mans still got it!

Final result: Deccan Chargers beat the Mumbai Indians by 10 wickets.

Watch Gilchrist’s Innings: