First IPL Semi Final - Delhi Daredevils (DD) Vs Deccan Chargers (DC) - IPL 2009 57th Match

After 56 interesting & entertaining matches, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2009 finally reaches the first semi final between Delhi Daredevils and Deccan Chargers at SuperSport Park starting from 16.30 local time (SA), [14.30 GMT, 8.00PM IST.]

Delhi Daredevils are consistent from match 1 and are only the team in IPL 2009 not to have lost two matches in a row. Delhi has beaten each team in the IPL 2009 at least once. Delhi Daredevils are very happy to see that Sehwag and Gambhir finding form at just the right time and make the Delhi team even more dangerous. AB de Villiers, Tillakratne Dlishan and Dinesh Karthik all are delivering with the bat in middle overs. Delhi Daredevils bowling is also on top led by Ashish Nehra and Dirk Nannes while Amit Mishra, Daniel Vettori and Rajat Bhatia are bowling brilliantly in middle overs.

Deccan Chargers are also having good IPL till now. They have won some matches with efforts of Adam Gilchrist, Andrew Symonds and Young Rohit Sharma who is also performing well in bowling too. R.P Singh is the leading wicket taker in this IPL 2009 till now and well supported by Pragyan Ojha in middle overs.

Delhi Daredevils Playing 11 for Today Match

Gautam Gambhir, David Warner, Tillakaratne Dilshan, AB de Villiers, Virender Sehwag(C), Dinesh Karthik(WK), Rajat Bhatia, Amit Mishra, Pradeep Sangwan, Ashish Nehra, Dirk Nannes

Deccan Chargers Playing 11 for Today Match

Adam Gilchrist (C/WK), Heschell Gibbs, Tirumalsetti Suman, Rohit Sharma, Andrew Symonds, Venugopal Rao, Ravi Teja, Pragyan Ojha, RP Singh, Chaminda Vaas, Shoaib Ahmed.

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Delhi Daredevils (DD) Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) - IPL 2009 52nd Match

In the 52nd match of 2009 Indian Premier League, Today’s match at Johannesburg, 16.30 local time (SA), 14.30 GMT, 8.00PM IST is a must win for the Royal Challengers Bangalore who find themselves at sixth position with 12 points but can still go through to the semi finals if they win their last two matches.

The Delhi Daredevils were completely dominant in their last match against the Rajasthan Royals. AB De Villiers, Dilshan and Dinesh Karthik are in great touch through out the tournament. Ashish Nehra is just two wickets away from the Purple Cap. Farveez Maharoof, Dirk Nannes and Amit are doing well and able to pick up wickets.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore have been playing pretty good cricket in the last few matches and won last match against Chennai Super Kings. Ross Taylor has been in great form with two consecutive match winning knocks. Royal Challengers are lacking in bowling compared to Delhi Daredevils.

Delhi Daredevils Playing 11 for Today Match

Gautam Gambhir, David Warner, Tillakaratne Dilshan, AB de Villiers, Virender Sehwag(C), Dinesh Karthik(WK), Rajat Bhatia, Amit Mishra, Pradeep Sangwan, Ashish Nehra, Dirk Nannes.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Playing 11 for Today Match

Anil Kumble (C), Jacques Kallis, Robin Uthappa, Ross Taylor, Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, Jesse Ryder, Mark Boucher (WK), KP Appanna, B Akhil, R Vinay Kumar.

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