IPL5: Delhi Daredevils down Mumbai Indians to retain top spot – Cricket News Update
Delhi Daredevils retained the top spot on Indian Premier League's points table with a 37-run win over Mumbai Indians in the 36th match of the tournament, played at Feroz Shah Kotla on Friday, April 27, 2012.
The skipper of Daredevils, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DPMD-Jayawardene-c1397, that propelled DD to a humongous total of 207. The hard-hitting batsman smashed eight 4’s and four 6’s in his innings of 73 runs.
Jayawardene, on the other hand, scored 55 runs.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KD-Karthik-c1780 (40), the tourist ended up short of the required target.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Harbhajan-Singh-c61453, skipper Mumbai Indians, admitted that his side was totally outplayed by DD and deserved to win.
The off-spinner said, “I don't have a choice but to smile. We didn't get the result we were looking for. Delhi played fantastic, they batted too well. Credit goes to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Delhi-c780, they outplayed us.”
Harbhajan defended his decision, of inviting Delhi Daredevils to have a bat first, after he had won the toss. The skipper of MI said that he took a gamble, as he knew that DD are good chasers.
“Delhi like to chase, so we took the risk. We didn't bowl well enough. We should have restricted them to around 170, but nothing worked out,” said Harbhajan.
The 31-year-old spinner paid rich tribute to Sehwag, who was declared the Man of the Match. Harbhajan and his men were mere spectators when Sehwag was bludgeoning balls out of the park.
Terming, Sehwag the best cricketer he has ever played with or against, Harbhajan said, “We can only wish that Sehwag misses the ball, nothing else we can do. He is the best I've played with and played against. When batsmen like
Sehwag and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806 play like that, it's tough for the bowlers.”
Delhi Daredevils have now extended their lead at the top of points table. They are three points clear of the second ranked Kolkata Knight Riders. Daredevils will now host http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rajasthan-c837 Royals on Sunday, April 29.
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