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Deccan Chargers 177/4 (20/20 ov) - Deccan Chargers won the toss and elected to bat
Pune: On Thursday, April 26, Deccan Chargers after winning the toss chose to bat first against Pune Warriors and have posted a massive total of 177 runs for the loss of just four wickets in the 35th match of the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), at Subrata http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Symonds-c44611 Sahara Stadium.
The hosts Pune, who slumped to sixth place in the points table after losing their last game to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Delhi-c780 Daredevils, need a win here to climb back among the top guns of the tournament.
On the other hand, Deccan have not won a single game in five outings and are now looking to make amends against Pune to at least register their first triumph.
“It has been quite tough. We have come close in some games but not won in important situations. We are chopping and changing at the moment and looking for our best combination. We are really hungry to win a few games now,” said http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KC-Sangakkara-c1779, the skipper of Deccan Chargers.
Meanwhile, coming out to bat, the side amassed an impressive opening stand with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/S-Dhawan-c2392 crafting a partnership of 39 runs.
For them it was imperative to give their side a proper launch pad in order to put pressure on Pune early on.
Dhawan was the first wicket of the day to fall, as he faltered after smashing an innings of 16 runs off just 11 deliveries.
His opening partner was the next to find his way back to the pavilion as he faltered after scoring an innings of 24 runs, leaving his side standing on a total of 50 runs.
Cameron White and Sangakkara then forged an alliance against the Pune bowlers, however, the skipper was sent back after playing an innings of 12 runs.
While on the other end, White singlehandedly steered Deccan’s innings as he launched a belligerent batting offensive, smacking the bowlers all around the park without a hint of remorse.
Finally after piling 78 runs, the hard-hitting batsman became the last wicket to fall in the innings.
Pune have the advantage of home ground on their side and should chase down the total by batting with patience and a solid plan.
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