torsdag 9. mai 2013

Close race in the IPL 6

Pune Warriors India loses its 11th IPL 6 match: http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2013/content/story/634910.html

The Warriors looked like they were having a fighting chance, but their batting suffered at the end, and Kolkata still clings to a hope for further advancement. Weird seeing them losing 11 matches, but somehow beating the table toppers Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Their fans have to endure another couple of matches before they can look forward to the IPL 7 next year and hopefully get some better results then.

As for the Rajasthan Royals, they are looking really strong at the moment, bowling and batting out of this world. Lead by Ajinkya Rahane's excellent batting, the team beat Kings XI Punjab by 8 wickets and are cruising along towards the playoffs. The only other team to beat seems to be Chennai Super Kings, but I have a small hope that the Mumbai Indians are gonna contend for the title. Let's see how it pans out for the next few days before the playoffs start. In only 2 days, the Royals and Kings are meeting up, maybe a preview of the IPL 6 finals?

It has been a great IPL so far. Too bad that some teams are so far behind others. Seems like it would have been an idea to make it two divisions or something? I don't know, I'm too spoiled being a huge NFL fan as well. Seems the playing field there with the draft-system is working a lot better. The IPL is still way ahead of the soccer leagues at least, lol.

For the rest of the group, it is going to be very tight between the three contendors in Indians, Bangalores and Sunrisers. Although Sunrisers are trailing the other two by 2 and 4 points AND have 1 less game to play, nothing is over untill it is over, still a lot to play for. Just let us hope the Mumbai Indians can secure a spot :D

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