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Delhi Daredevils faces its first defeat in IPL games this season |
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Delhi Daredevils has tasted its first defeat in four IPL games this season as Yusuf Pathan of Rajasthan Royals exploded and Graeme Smith provided the counterbalance.
Smith (44 not out, 46b, 5x4) and Yusuf (62 not out, 30b, 3x4, 6x6) added 83 for the unbroken sixth wicket at SuperSport Park on Tuesday to help Rajasthan chase Delhi`s 143 for seven with nine balls to spare. Yusuf was named the Man of the Match for his game-breaking innings.
Having hit Pradeep Sangwan for four and six, Asnodkar pushed the ball to mid-on and took off. Amit Mishra, who had one stump to aim at, didn`t miss. Mishra then had Paul Valthaty caught at wide long-off.
Smith and Ravindra Jadeja secured matters. Rajasthan went to the strategy break on 60 for three, but lost two wickets in the over after the interval.
Jadeja, who had played sensibly, found long-off. Shane Warne who promoted himself, over-balanced as he tried to swipe Mishra, and Dinesh Karthik stumped him.
Yusuf split the game open in the 13th over, using his long reach to hit Vettori for two sixes and a four, as 19 runs came. Dilshan had the chance to swing the contest in the next over he appeared spoilt for choice running in from point, for both Smith and Yusuf were struggling to make their ground.
(Posted on : 29/04/2009)
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