Indian Cricket Team Updates

Thanks to back-to-back wins to end their season, the Pune Warriors India avoided the dreaded wooden spoon in IPL 2013. After their close away victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders, the Aaron Finch-led team made easy work of the Delhi Daredevils at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium. (Also Read:  PWI vs DD - M71 Report & Stats: IPL 2013 ) One of the architects of PWI’s 38-run triumph was Ali Murtaza, who, in only his third game of the season, conceded just 15 runs off four overs while claiming three crucial DD wickets. In an exclusive chat with IPLT20.com, the left-arm orthodox spinner spoke about the importance of finishing an otherwise forgettable season on a high note. He also praised the loyal PWI fans for supporting their team through thick and thin. Here are excerpts from his interview: You looked to have struck form in only your third outing this season? I have just got a few chances this year. However, Coach, Allan Donald and our support staff have made me prac...

Match Report: In the battle to decide who takes the wooden spoon, Pune Warriors India triumphed over the Delhi Daredevils by 38 runs at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium in Pune. Batting first PWI, riding on their skipper Aaron Finch’s half-century, posted 172 before their bowlers restricted DD to 134. Pune Warriors captain Aaron Finch and Delhi Daredevils captain Mahela Jayawardene during the toss of the match 71 of the Pepsi Indian Premier League ( IPL) 2013 between The Pune Warriors India and the Delhi Daredevils held at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune on the 19th May 2013 Chasing 173, David Warner was given a life as early on as he was dropped by Finch off Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s first delivery. Wayne Parnell however got Warner (2) the next over caught by wicket-keeper Robin Uthappa. Bharath Chipli, playing his first match of the season, pulled Parnell for a six and was put down by Angelo Mathews at slip a few deliveries later. Mahela Jayawardene (14) who survived a stu...