Indian Premier League 2009

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings, 2nd semi-final

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Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings, IPL semi-final

'One more win will be nice' - Kumble

May 24, 2009: Royal Challengers Bangalore reached the final on the back of a five-game winning streak, and captain Anil Kumble has asked for one more victory to cap their resurgence

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings, IPL semi-final

The perfect tango

May 23, 2009: A rapidly maturing Pandey plus a relaxed Dravid equals a near-perfect chase

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings, IPL semi-final

Efficient Bangalore outplay Chennai

May 23, 2009: Manish Pandey followed up his century with a 35-ball 48 to ensure Royal Challengers Bangalore chased a below-par target with ease to reach the final

Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL semi-final, Johannesburg

The battle of the spin giants

May 23, 2009: A few key numbers involving Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Johannesburg, the venue for the second semi-final of the IPL

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings, IPL semi-final, Johannesburg

Chennai's batsmen against Bangalore's discipline

May 23, 2009: Both teams couldn't be more different. Their journey to the semi-final illustrates that. If Royal Challengers Bangalore, under Anil Kumble, are playing as a team with seniors and the youngsters performing as a unit, Chennai have depended on individuals

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings, IPL semi-final

Southern stars vie for shot at top spot

May 22, 2009: It's a sign of how healthy and competitive this IPL has been that going into the second semi-final, we don't have a clear favourite