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Mumbai v Rajasthan, IPL 2013, 2nd qualifier, Kolkata

A match marred by mediocrity

May 25, 2013: This was expected to be a thrilling match between dominating superstars and everyone's favourite underdogs in front of a packed, historic ground. Instead, the IPL qualifier was filled with moments of mediocrity

Mumbai v Rajasthan, IPL 2013, Eliminator, Kolkata

Yagnik bats from behind stumps, Dravid goes Taxi Driver

May 24, 2013: The Plays of the day from the match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Kolkata

A time for sadness and fear

May 24, 2013: The spot-fixing controversy teaches us about the pitfalls of insecurity and of the desire to keep up with the Joneses

IPL 2013

Why the teams finished where they did

May 23, 2013: An analysis of how the teams performed in the league phase of IPL 2013, and the players who shaped those performances

Rajasthan v Hyderabad, Eliminator, Delhi

Hodge does it with low back lift and small sixes

May 22, 2013: Batting higher, Brad Hodge could have easily scored 500 runs this season, but his captain will gladly take the 50 he scored under pressure from No. 7

Rajasthan v Hyderabad, IPL 2013, Eliminator, Delhi

Sammy's stunner

May 22, 2013: The Plays of the day from the match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Delhi

Hyderabad v Rajasthan, IPL 2013, Hyderabad

On the ground, it's business as usual

May 17, 2013: In television studios across the country, the IPL came in for the harshest criticism from anchors and talking heads. On the ground in Hyderabad, people were determined to have a good time at the game

Hyderabad v Rajasthan, IPL 2013, Hyderabad

The run-out that should have been

May 17, 2013: Plays of the day from the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad

A time for anger, a time for action

May 17, 2013: Out of the shattered lives of three young men caught up in allegations of fraud, newer and stronger players must emerge

IPL news

Flaws in the fencing

May 16, 2013: The IPL's anti-corruption system has had its share of loopholes

Mumbai v Rajasthan, IPL 2013, Mumbai

Pollard sledges Watson, Dravid is angry

May 15, 2013: Plays of the day from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai

Dravid and the art of T20 captaincy

May 15, 2013: Despite a small squad bereft of big names, Rajasthan Royals' captain has churned out win after win

Qualification scenarios for IPL 2013

Seven teams, four slots

May 13, 2013: As we go into the last week of the league games of IPL 2013, seven teams have a mathematical chance of making the last four. Here's what each of those teams needs to do

Rajasthan v Chennai, IPL 2013, Jaipur

Saving the best for the last

May 12, 2013: Holding back the best batsman has been a common strategy in Twenty20. It worked tonight, but its merits are open to debate

Rajasthan v Chennai, IPL 2013, Jaipur

The high high-five

May 12, 2013: Plays of the day from the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in Jaipur

IPL's two halves, and its most productive overs

May 10, 2013: Stats confirm that the last overs of IPL 2013 have been more productive than in previous seasons, and batsmen have finally come into their own after a sluggish start

Three to watch

May 10, 2013: As ever, the IPL has thrown up a few notable young players. Here's a look at the pick of this year's crop

Punjab v Rajasthan, IPL 2013, Mohali

Gilchrist issues a stern reprimand

May 9, 2013: Plays of the day from the IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan v Delhi, IPL 2013, Jaipur

Dravid and Rahane serve up an old-fashioned show

May 7, 2013: The Rajasthan Royals' openers produced their first century stand in the IPL, and they achieved it after tremendous hard work against the new ball

Rajasthan v Delhi, IPL 2013, Jaipur

Mahela's amazing memory

May 7, 2013: Plays of the Day from the game between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Daredevils in Jaipur