Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) - IPL 2009 54th Match

In the 54th match of 2009 Indian Premier League, Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab will play an important match to qualify for the semifinals on Wednesday, 20th May, 2009 at Durban starting from 16.30 local time (SA), [14.30 GMT, 8.00PM IST.]

Chennai Super Kings was defeated by Kolkata Knight Riders who are already out of the race to the semifinals. Mathew Hayden will most likely comeback into squad in this match. The bowling is point of concern for Chennai Super Kings because none of their bowlers are performing consistently.

Kings XI Punjab caught good form by defeating two top teams Delhi Daredevils and Deccan Chargers in last consecutive matches. Kumar Sangakkara and Irfan Pathan are in great touch through the IPL. Piyush Chawla and Ramesh Powar have been impressive in the middle overs while Yuvraj who already has two hat tricks in this IPL 2009 is a black horse.

Chennai Super Kings Playing 11 for Today Match

Parthiv Patel, Matthew Hayden, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (C/WK), Albie Morkel, Jacob Oram, S Badrinath, Shadab Jakati, L Balaji, Sudeep Tyagi, Muttiah Muralitharan.

Kings XI Punjab Playing 11 for Today Match

Sunny Sohal, Simon Katich, Irfan Pathan, Kumar Sangakkara(WK), Yuvraj Singh(C), Wilkin Mota, Karan Goel, Mahela Jayawardene, Brett Lee, Piyush Chawla, S Sreesanth

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - IPL 2009 51st Match

In the 51st match of 2009 Indian Premier League, The Chennai Super Kings will be keen to avoid Delhi Daredevils in the semifinals by winning this match against Kolkata Knight Riders and ensures that they will be at 4th place in IPL points table on Monday, 18th May, 2009 at Centurion starting from 16.30pm, 14.30GMT, 8.00 PM IST.

Chennai Super Kings had a fantastic game last time against Mumbai Indians. Mathew Hayden has smashed 546 runs in 12 matches and is only 70 runs behind from Australian Shaun Marsh's 616 for the Kings XI Punjab in 2008.

Kolkata night Riders are already out from race to the semifinals. Kolkata Knight Riders bowling is dependent on Ishant Sharma & Murli Kartik while on the batting front, McCullum has fired in just one game, and though Hodge and Hussey are doing well, they need someone to buckle down and get a big score.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Team Players Squad

MS Dhoni (C/WK), M Vijay, Matthew Hayden, Suresh Raina, Albie Morkel, Jacob Oram, S Badrinath, Shadab Jakati, L Balaji, Sudeep Tyagi, Muttiah Muralitharan.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Team Players Squad

Brendon McCullum (C), David Hussey, Sourav Ganguly, A Ghosh, A Mathews, Yashpal Singh, Wriddhiman Saha(WK), Ajit Agarkar, Ajantha Mendis, Murali Katik, Ishant Sharma.

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Mumbai Indians (MI) Vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - IPL 2009 47th Match

In the 47th match of 2009 Indian Premier League, The Mumbai Indians will face a do-or-die game with Chennai Super Kings at Port Elizabeth today from 12.30PM, 10.30GMT, 4.00PM IST.

Mumbai Indians lost their last crucial game against Rajasthan Royals. Mumbai Indians will have to win this match to qualify for the semi finals. Abhishek Nayar was impressive in the last match. Only 2 points difference is keeping Mumbai Indians at 7th place as compared to Chennai Super Kings who are currently on 2nd position in IPL Points Table.

Chennai Super Kings also lost their last match against Royal Challengers Bangalore by 2 wickets. Mathew Haden, Suresh Raina and Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni are in great form through out Indian Premier League 2009.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Team Players Squad

MS Dhoni (C/WK), M Vijay, Matthew Hayden, Suresh Raina, Albie Morkel, Jacob Oram, S Badrinath, Shadab Jakati, L Balaji, Sudeep Tyagi, Muttiah Muralitharan.

Mumbai Indians (MI) Team Players Squad

Sachin Tendulkar (C), Sanath Jaysuriya, JP Duminy, Abhishek Nayar, Dwayne Bravo, Harbhajan Singh, Yogesh Takawale (wk), Ajinkya Rahane, Chetanya Nanda, Dhawal Kulkarni, Lasith Malinga.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Chennai Super Kings by 2 wick in a thriller to go to 4th position

In a thrilling match of IPL2 Royal Challengers Bangalore registered a thrilling 2 wickets victory over last year runner-up Chennai Super Kings in the 1st game of Thursday at Durban. Chennai made 129 all out and Bangalore scored 132/8 in 19.4 overs.

Chennai won the toss and elected to bat first reached 93/2 in 12 overs thanks to Hayden's 60 runs off 38 balls but they bowled ou on 129 runs in 19.4 overs, lost wickets for 36 runs due to some fine bowling by Bangalore.

Ross Taylor (46 runs) continues his last match form and along with Virat Kohli (38 runs) set a platform for an important 2 wickets win with 2 balls remaining and moved to 4th position in 2009 standings.

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