Karachi: Delhi Daredevils and Deccan Chargers will be already for the first head to head clash in the 25th contest of the Indian Premier League season 5, schedule to be played at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh, the home ground of one of the under rated team in the tournament. The match will begin at 20:00 local time (7:30pm PST).
Punjab is placed at the seventh spot in the points table and looked in a poor touch in the last game losing against the much better team on the ground Kolkata Night Riders the day before yesterday at the same venue. Kings XI having a great bunch of players led by Adam Gilchrist has won 2 matches till now, but they have found difficult to make a right combination. The batting look outstanding compare to the bowling department.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore is badly missing Kevin Peitersen who was on a high against Deccan, leading Daredevils to an unbelievable victory single handedly. They are evenly matched with the opposing team they have to meet today and are placed at number 8 (which doesn’t suit them really). Today it’s a golden chance for them to mark a much needed win and live up to the homes of their fans. Challengers have to find the right way and start winning matches on a consistent basis or they would leave themselves in a situation from where making a comeback would consider being useless.
AC Gilchrist, DJ Hussey, SE Marsh and AD Mascarenhas will be the players to watch out for the Kings XI Punjab while DL Vettori, AB de Villiers, TM Dilshan and CH Gayle could produce something special for the Deccans. However, Pakistani all rounder cricketer will be on the highlight, if he is given chance today, he will surely produce something sensational for Punjab.