Deccan Chargers vs Kolkata Knight Riders : DC vs KKR : IPL 2010
Deccan Chargers vs Kolkata Knight Riders
In the opening match of IPL 2010, Deccan Chargers will take on Kolkata Knight Riders. The match will be played in DYP – Mumbai.
Deccan Chargers
The reigning title-holders of the second edition of the IPL, Deccan Chargers had a fairytale second season. Plagued by poor performances, the team was placed at the bottom of the table at the end of IPL’s opening season. But they scripted an incredible turnaround in the second edition, claiming the title. Much credit for their rags to riches story goes to their captain Adam Gilchrist.
His compatriot Darren Lehmann joined the team as coach for the second edition. Deccan’s pace attack is led by the fiery Fidel Edwards and the steady RP Singh. They bought out Sri Lankans Nuwan Zoysa and Chamara Silva ahead of the third edition. To further strengthen their bowling, they picked up the much sought after West Indies fast bowler, Kemar Roach, for a staggering USD 720,000 at the 2010 auction. U-19 player Harmeet Singh was also picked for the coming tournament.
Official website : Deccan Chargers [link]
Kolkata Knight Riders
When Shahrukh Khan – India’s biggest movie star – co-purchased the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise, the nation couldn’t help but feel an affinity with the side. And when Brendon McCullum stormed into the competition with a whirlwind 158*, it drew a collective gasp of admiration from fans of the sport across the world. If Sourav helmed the side, then there was John Buchanan who powered the think-tank. But the team could not live up to expectations.
In the second season, suggestions of a multiple-captain approach drew a lot of debate but as it turned out, McCullum ended up leading the side throughout. But the side’s prospects did not improve. KKR ended the tournament pretty close to the bottom of the table. Ricky Ponting and Morne van Wyk have been bought out ahead of Season 2010, while Shane Bond has been bought at USD 750,000. U-19 player Harpreet Singh has also been picked for the tournament.
Official website : Kolkata Knight Riders [link]
Match Preview
This is the very first match of 2010 IPL, So both the teams will come without and fear and pressure. We can expect a great opening match. Considering the previous opening matches, we have always witnessed good match. There was a excellent century by B. Macullum in 1st IPL.
Lets see how it goes.
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