Semi Final 2 : Delhi Jets V Chandigarh Lions

[talksport]

[h3]Semi-Final 2: The Trump Cards[/h3] 15 Dec, 2007 The Chandigarh Lions and Delhi have played exhilarating cricket in order to qualify to the final four. Bearing in mind the feats of prominence achieved up till now, some players have stood out and are expected to play decisive roles when the second semi-final gets underway on Saturday night. Imran Farhat (Chandigarh Lions) The opener from Pakistan has emerged as a genuine match-winner at the helm of the batting order. He is capable of providing a brisk start, which is all the more essential in the 20:20 format.

• Third highest run-getter in the tournament so far (154 runs @ 38.5).
• Highest individual score up till now – 74 not out against Hyderabad Heroes.
• Has maintained an exceptional strike of 139.

Mohnish Mishra (Delhi Jets) The Delhi opener has been the star at the helm of the order. He has scored consistently in almost all the matches, partnering Taufiq Umar and giving steady starts to his team right through out.

• Fourth highest run-getter in the tournament so far (148 runs @ 29.6).
• Has performed in every match that Delhi Jets have won so far.
• Has maintained a strike rate of 127 throughout the tournament.

Chris Cairns (Chandigarh Lions) The captain of the home team, an extraordinary striker of the cricket ball and most importantly, is amongst the runs for the Chandigarh Lions. Has also started to roll his arm over with success.

• Maximum amount of sixes struck in a single match – 7.
• Has maintained an astonishing strike rate of 180.
• Recovered from injury and bowling seam up.

Ali Murtaza (Delhi Jets) The 18-year old left-arm orthodox bowler has been revelation of the tournament. He has been steady and courageous to flight the ball against attacking batsmen, reaping the rewards.

• Has maintained the best economy rate – 4.5 RPO.
• Is the second highest-wicket taker of the event – 10 wickets.
• Emerged as the bowler with best bowling average – 9.

Marvan Atapattu (Delhi Jets) He isn’t known for his attacking instincts but the former Sri Lankan captain has adapted well to the 20:20 format and it shows in his statistics. Atapattu has led the Delhi Jets from the front.

• Sixth highest run-getter in the tournament – 143 runs.
• Match-winning unbeaten knock of 64 against Superstars.
• Has maintained a good strike rate of 125 throughout.

[talksport]

Any body wants to take a small punt I offer the following odds to a maximum of 3000$ Delhi Jets to win @2.5 Chandigarh Lions to win @1.7

[Sachinism]

abbas ali played a good innings dinesh was bowling well till his last over funny how the commentators were sayin that TP singh hadnt taken a catch in the match and the next ball he takes a catch wanna see ali murtaza bowl, see how he does

[Sachinism]

delhi jets are really giving this game away with poor fielding and no-balls just saw abid nabi, not that impressed to tell you the truth edit: wow what a catch by sudhindra

[talksport]

3 Overs 28 Runs needed.... Chris Cairns and Andrew Hall at crease

[Sachinism]

nabi to cairns: SIX

[suraj]

good game now

[Laaloo]

2 overs 15 needed now 10 balls 14 runs needed wat a match

[Laaloo]

lmao do ICL mesaure players heart rate when they bat lmfaoo i just saw cairns on the 3rd ball of the 18th over and it was 158 bph :hysterical: :hysterical: TAKE THAT BCCI :giggle::giggle::giggle:

[Laaloo]

66666666 now 1 over 4 runs easy win for the lions now

[Laaloo]

444444444444 the lions win THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE LIONSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS WINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!

[Guest HariSampath]

42 runs in last 4 overs....sad....

[Guest HariSampath]

well...good game...ICF has come to life from semis stage... now we ( Chennai) know who we have to beat in the finals :D