Kolkata Knight Riders vs Pune http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Warriors-c861 – Indian Premier League 5 – Toss Report
The much-awaited clash of the Indian Premier League 5 witnessed a standing ovation for city’s heartthrob http://www.senore.com/Cricket/G-Gambhir-c1447 opted to bat first, with the match shortly commencing at the Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata, May 5, 2012.
The good news for the neutrals was the sunny conditions, which greeted the players, after rain was expected to have a major bearing on the game.
The hosts have been in top form, winning their last four games and are well placed at no.2 on the IPL table. Gambhir has been racking up runs and will be hoping to ensure that his side maintains their winning momentum.
One change has been made to their lineup, which convincingly beat Super Kings on April 30 – spearhead pacer http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sunil-Philip-Narine-c91869.
On McCullum's poor run, Gambhir said that it was just a matter of time before the Kiwi player will show his class. Kallis is also having an average tournament so far, with 41 being his top scorer. There are no such worries for Narine, who has been a revelation in his debut season, picking up regular wickets with an impeccable economy rate of under 6.
Ganguly admitted that he is nervous and anxious but was hopeful of settling down as the match progresses. He also said that he would have batted first, before going on to reveal his lineup, which sees the inclusion of Sri Lankan all-rounder, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JD-Ryder-c1679.
The Pune franchise performances have taken a considerable downward turn in recent times, which include six losses from their last seven games. A win remains a necessity as they look to make a push into the top four.
The pitch is on the slower side, providing plenty of encouragement for the spinners. The stadium is packed, with half of the crowd supporting Ganguly.
KKR Playing XI:
G Gambhir*, BB McCullum&http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Iqbal-Abdulla-c1596
Warriors Playing XI:
RV Uthappa†, MK Pandey, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Allan-Robert-Border-c43726 Dinda
Tags: