Optimistic Punjab takes on Powerless Delhi
KXIP v/s DD, 15 May:
Though both KXIP and DD have virtually lost their chance of getting into the last four, Punjab still slightly having some hopes with three matches to go. But the scenario is quite opposite in the Delhi camp. From the start of the tournament itself, Delhi looks a very ordinary team. They have missed their key players Ab devilliers, Dilshan, Vettori, Dirk Nannes, Gambhir, Dinesh Karthik in the auction. The only hope Sehwag also ruled out of rest of the remaining due to shoulder injury. Irfan - the expensive buy of DD, Warner, Venugopal are also not performing consistently.
On the other hand KXIP is back in the winning streak after beating the giants Mumbai and Kochi. The team's middle order is in good form especially after a blitzering partnership between Karthik and Marsh during the last match. If the explosive pair Gilchrist and Valthaty give a good start, KXIP will have no problems at all. The trio of Harris, Praveen and Chawla will be looking to choke Delhi.
If delhi wants to win today, everybody has to give their 100 percent. The new captain James Hopes have nothing to lose. Naman Ojha, Warner, Venugopal should score well to keep delhi going. All rounders Hopes and Irfan might come early to crease. Though Ajit agarkar, Pathan were terribly dealt in the last match by Chennai, young pacer Aaron did well.
Preity Zinta's motivational speech seems to be working well for KXIP.
Noone expects delhi to win after it losing its dreadful dashing opener Sehwag. Its not a surprise if Kings XI Punjab dumps delhi today at Dharamsala. Punjab will try to rewrite the bad history they made last year here against CSK.
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