Chargers One Step Away from Glory
The first thing I decided to do after watching the first Semi Finals was to read my earlier blogs. The first blog i wrote on this website as a Deccan supporter was titled "Deccan's Charging Ahead to Glory". That was in the early part of the tournament after which Deccan's slipped with their performance and made things difficult for them. It feels great to watch a team from Zero to get close to become a Hero in the second season of IPL. Today, they are one step away from being the champion team and so I chose to rephrase the title i used in my first blog.
Having said that there is still some work to do. The T20 version can spring surprise and shock in a matter of just couple of overs. We have had such close results in this season already with teams winning from losing position and vice versa. However, inspired Gilly and Co decided to put that behind them and start afresh yesterday. Once in top four, the league games and results from them and the points table doesn't matter. The top four teams have to start all over again and the best team will win on the day. It happened to be our Chargers who showcased a superb performance last evening. Congratulations to the Chargers!
Anything over 160 at the Centurion in the current playing conditions would not have been a easy chase. In my opinion Gilly's innings made all the difference. The pace with which he scored the runs gave his middle and lower order enough balls to get the remaining runs. That is where the Deccans have faultered in the past and Gilly exactly knew it.In fact yesterday the impact of Gilly's innings was such that the team would have won even with couple of maiden overs after he departed! It was modest of him to say that he wanted to keep the run rate in check when he justified his pacy innings. We have seen this man blasting some of the best attacks in world cricket in big games. His Innings during World Cup 2007 Finals with that tennis ball grip is something one wouldn't forget. The Lankans were clueless on that day. All through that tournament he was out of form, but he came all guns firing and the innings in the finals made all the difference.
Yesterday it was Gilly's day and most would naturally admit it. He got his team selection right. Though all fans expected Smith to play, he decided to go with Harris. Initially I am sure we fans thought that decision could backfire. But after the kind of start Harris gave dismissing two wickets in this first over, Deccans did not allow Daredevils to get away easily. Sehwag doesn't care what happens at the other end. His mantra is pretty simple- If there is a ball to be hit- just hit. He was looking dangerous and made Delhi feel on the top at the strategic break. This break has spoiled the momentum of most teams. One thing is certain that the team owners would oppose this break next season. After the strategic time out, Gilly and Co put enough pressure on the Delhi that they could gather a paltry 153 on the board. The bowlers did a fantastic job to restrict them to that score. The field placements were right and once it is not your day, the balls finds a fielder even in the best of the shots. That is what happened to Daredevils.
It was a off day for the Daredevils. They didnt look the same dominating team even while they were batting. Sehwag also looked not so the Viru we know of. He played, in my opinion with a cluttered mind. I say this because the shot he would play on the delivery that got him out would have been out of the park on another day. Playing in Big Match is always about keeping your nerves. The best Indian team with the in-form who's who of Indian cricket that qualified for the 2003 World Cup Finals couldn't handle the pressure as well.
The Chargers capitalised on everything that came their way yesterday. They came in with a clear plan. As expected Gilly started to attack the bowlers. Pitched up, Good Length, Taking Pace Off didnt really bother him. He showed disrespect to every bowler that came along the way between him and victory. It was a inning that he would cherish for a long time and so would his fans. The crowd at the Supersport park were indeed lucky to watch that kind of knock- It was a perfect treat.
The potential finalist from the second semi final game today has probably started thinking how could they stop this rampage when Gilly returns to the Bull Ring on Sunday. If he repeats a similar inning on Sunday then Chargers are unstoppable and will in all probability win the title. What is now important is for Gilly to keep his team inspired. He must mentally prepare Symmo and Rohit to be ready to up the ante just in case he cannot repeat it on Sunday. There is no point in putting all your money on Gilly to fire again for it is a team game at the end of the day. The next 3 hours repeat- Friday performance on the field will take them to Glory. They know it as much as all others.
Best of Luck Once Again....Now we want the Deccan Chargers name engraved on that trophy. You can do it....Go Chargers Go!
PS: I am not a Telguite, but someone could wish them best in that language as part of comments to this blog.
Having said that there is still some work to do. The T20 version can spring surprise and shock in a matter of just couple of overs. We have had such close results in this season already with teams winning from losing position and vice versa. However, inspired Gilly and Co decided to put that behind them and start afresh yesterday. Once in top four, the league games and results from them and the points table doesn't matter. The top four teams have to start all over again and the best team will win on the day. It happened to be our Chargers who showcased a superb performance last evening. Congratulations to the Chargers!
Anything over 160 at the Centurion in the current playing conditions would not have been a easy chase. In my opinion Gilly's innings made all the difference. The pace with which he scored the runs gave his middle and lower order enough balls to get the remaining runs. That is where the Deccans have faultered in the past and Gilly exactly knew it.In fact yesterday the impact of Gilly's innings was such that the team would have won even with couple of maiden overs after he departed! It was modest of him to say that he wanted to keep the run rate in check when he justified his pacy innings. We have seen this man blasting some of the best attacks in world cricket in big games. His Innings during World Cup 2007 Finals with that tennis ball grip is something one wouldn't forget. The Lankans were clueless on that day. All through that tournament he was out of form, but he came all guns firing and the innings in the finals made all the difference.
Yesterday it was Gilly's day and most would naturally admit it. He got his team selection right. Though all fans expected Smith to play, he decided to go with Harris. Initially I am sure we fans thought that decision could backfire. But after the kind of start Harris gave dismissing two wickets in this first over, Deccans did not allow Daredevils to get away easily. Sehwag doesn't care what happens at the other end. His mantra is pretty simple- If there is a ball to be hit- just hit. He was looking dangerous and made Delhi feel on the top at the strategic break. This break has spoiled the momentum of most teams. One thing is certain that the team owners would oppose this break next season. After the strategic time out, Gilly and Co put enough pressure on the Delhi that they could gather a paltry 153 on the board. The bowlers did a fantastic job to restrict them to that score. The field placements were right and once it is not your day, the balls finds a fielder even in the best of the shots. That is what happened to Daredevils.
It was a off day for the Daredevils. They didnt look the same dominating team even while they were batting. Sehwag also looked not so the Viru we know of. He played, in my opinion with a cluttered mind. I say this because the shot he would play on the delivery that got him out would have been out of the park on another day. Playing in Big Match is always about keeping your nerves. The best Indian team with the in-form who's who of Indian cricket that qualified for the 2003 World Cup Finals couldn't handle the pressure as well.
The Chargers capitalised on everything that came their way yesterday. They came in with a clear plan. As expected Gilly started to attack the bowlers. Pitched up, Good Length, Taking Pace Off didnt really bother him. He showed disrespect to every bowler that came along the way between him and victory. It was a inning that he would cherish for a long time and so would his fans. The crowd at the Supersport park were indeed lucky to watch that kind of knock- It was a perfect treat.
The potential finalist from the second semi final game today has probably started thinking how could they stop this rampage when Gilly returns to the Bull Ring on Sunday. If he repeats a similar inning on Sunday then Chargers are unstoppable and will in all probability win the title. What is now important is for Gilly to keep his team inspired. He must mentally prepare Symmo and Rohit to be ready to up the ante just in case he cannot repeat it on Sunday. There is no point in putting all your money on Gilly to fire again for it is a team game at the end of the day. The next 3 hours repeat- Friday performance on the field will take them to Glory. They know it as much as all others.
Best of Luck Once Again....Now we want the Deccan Chargers name engraved on that trophy. You can do it....Go Chargers Go!
PS: I am not a Telguite, but someone could wish them best in that language as part of comments to this blog.
Views: 0
Add a Comment
-
Comment by shoaibanas on May 28, 2009 at 3:25pm -
so....it has been done,,,,deccan is champion of IPL season 2 of 2009...actually they deserve for championship....whn they won continue 4 matches in the strtng of IPL as well as they sent msg to opposite team also...am so happpy.....coz i had to face in my office chennai and bombay and delhi and rajasthan peoples...now they stop thm mouths....am leader now..in my office..hahhahaha..jusss chill out.......
-
Comment by Aditi on May 26, 2009 at 12:07pm -
"crackers are gonna be bursted in blore not in hyderabad" ------ not sure what happened in BLR....in my view over confidence from other teams and the modesty that DC showed through out the tournament won them the trophy......
Delhi might still be wondering what happened to them and how could they be defeated by DC more so after Sewagh's overconfident statement that 'we defeated DC in all games in the last IPL and also so far in IPL2 so winning todays game should not be a problem'......
A point for Sewagh....never base your past success on the future .....think before you speak and learn to be modest and humble some lessons from Gilli will help...
-
Comment by imraan on May 24, 2009 at 4:53pm
-
dacan always in one way that to win the game , gilly will play as the resposibility to the his team to win the much , gilly knows when the game is like this confussion , to win the game he should noked the game , clicking the game is crusial for the team wining , i am have same idea with gilly and yuvi to field the game whatever , that is very important things
-
Comment by Krishnamoorthy on May 24, 2009 at 4:05pm
-
CSK deserves the defeat. Though having good players never played seriously including the Captain, but except a few. Finally the best played one has won.
Wishing both DC and RC all the best. It is nice to WATCH GILLY AND MANISH playing!!!!
-
Comment by PRAKAASH on May 24, 2009 at 3:37pm -
RCB WILL BE THE WINNER,
-
Comment by karthik.kk on May 24, 2009 at 3:24pm
-
heheh no brother..... true ,if 1 person from DC is in the form nd fires up... it wld do.... unlike in RC ..every1 is on fire... and there are 8 who can bat and be unstoppable.... earlier games with in first 6overs 4wickets used to fall but nw,it doesnt make any difference if its 2 or 3 down..ppl like kholi taylor etc have learned to take singles and keep the runs tickin.... no 1 can predict what will happen today... mighty DC might fall or win... its 20 20 ... its RC and DC.... thats the best thing ..... my room mate is from Hydrabad and i am from Karnataka... so u see it really doesnt make any difference who wins..... let the "Best Team Win"
-
Comment by Kaapil Khadka on May 24, 2009 at 2:55pm
-
Deccan Chargers has been depending only on 4 batsman........gilly,gibbs,symandsand Rohit.If Royal Challengers can take these wickets quickly especially the wickets of gilly and gibbs within 3 overs, they will have lots of chance of winning.So in my opinion Royal Challengers Banglore will win.
-
Comment by srikant on May 24, 2009 at 2:03pm
-
its gonna be RCB alllllllllllllllllllll......... the way ............sorry DC may be next season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-
Comment by shoaibanas on May 24, 2009 at 1:55pm
-
Adam gilchrist...wil be play same inning which he done against delhi....hi know how to done his job well...jusss one win far away from glory...and tht will be done by gillly and rohit and as well as saymnds....so guys..juss keep wtchng game....and pray for Deccan win....
-
Comment by ASHWIN KINI on May 24, 2009 at 1:45pm -
GO ROYAL CHALLENGERS WIN THE TROPHY N SHUT THE MOUTHS OF THOSE HU HUMILIATED SAYIN TEST TEAM,UNDERDOGS................
T20.com on Twitter
© 2012 Created by ideaTree digital.
You need to be a member of t20.com - Home of Global Cricket! to add comments!
Join t20.com - Home of Global Cricket!