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Ajit Chandila takes a hat-trick ,Pune Warriors succumb to yet another loss

Ajit Chandila takes a hat-trick ,Pune Warriors succumb to yet another loss

Despite two wonderful half centuries by Shane Watson and Ajinkya Rahane the highlight of the game was Ajit Chandila. He bowled a magnificent and highly magical spell in this game with daunting figures of 4 overs for 13 runs and 4 wickets. 3 of those wickets were taken in consecutive deliveries hence resulting in the first hat trick of this …

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Chennai Super Kings whistles a win against Delhi Daredevils by nine wickets

Chennai Super Kings whistles a win against Delhi Daredevils by nine wickets

Chennai Super Kings has once again showed why they are the tough contenders in this IPL season. By winning the Saturday night match against Delhi Daredevils by nine wickets, they can still give a tough competition in the coming matches. Chasing a small total of just 114 by 114 by table toppers Delhi Daredevils, Chennai boys displayed a good batting …

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Last-ball six keeps Chennai alive

Last-ball six keeps Chennai alive

With Chennai Super Kings needing five runs to win off the final delivery, Rajat Bhatia bowled a full toss which Dwayne Bravo heaved over the long-on boundary

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‘Hirwani’s advice gave me confidence’ – Chandila

‘Hirwani’s advice gave me confidence’ – Chandila

Rajasthan Royals’ offspinner Ajit Chandila said that Narendra Hirwani’s advice before the match gave him the confidence to bowl with the new ball against Pune Warriors.

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Punjab aim to stay in contention

Punjab aim to stay in contention

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab in Delhi

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Chennai Super Kings clinch nail biter against the Kolkata Knight Riders

Chennai Super Kings clinch nail biter against the Kolkata Knight Riders

The Kolkata Knight Riders started the game with the bat and started to play really well. Gautam Gambhir and Brendon McCullum starred together in a 99 run partnership which ended with the loss of both of them in the span of 2 runs. MCCullum was run out while Gautam Gambhir was bowled. Gambhir scored 62 at a strike rate of …

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Mumbai steal final-over win, again

Mumbai steal final-over win, again

Ambati Rayudu and Kieron Pollard blasted fifties to take Mumbai Indians, at least temporarily, to second spot in the table

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Hussey displays a stunning victory innings against Deccan Chargers

Hussey displays a stunning victory innings against Deccan Chargers

There seems to be going nothing right with Deccan Chargers and due to which they are not even getting a chance to win remaining matches. Even though after displaying good batting and bowling innings, Deccan Chargers lost the match against Kings XI Punjab and the credit goes to David Hussey (65) unbeaten innings helped Punjab to have a stunning last …

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Rajasthan Royals Snatches Yet another Match from Pune Warriors

Rajasthan Royals Snatches Yet another Match from Pune Warriors

With great display of batting from Shane Watson and bowling from Ajit Chandila helped Rajasthan Royals to win over Pune Warriors. Shane Watson (58) and Ajinkya Rahane (61) had a great batting innings with giving a chase of 170 to Pune Warriors. Both batsmen displayed some good knocking shots taking Murli Karthik as a soft target. Earlier skipper Rahul Dravid …

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Chandila hat-trick keeps Rajasthan in race

Chandila hat-trick keeps Rajasthan in race

When Rahul Dravid was asked at the toss to name the changes to his line-up, he paused for a few seconds before giving up trying to recollect the second spinner. Ajit Chandila ensured that his captain and the rest of the world weren’t going to forget his n

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