Indian Premier League, 2011 news from Cricinfo.com

When Paul Valthaty's star burned brightly but briefly one IPL season

Fri, 05 May 2023 10:56:12 GMT

Before Yashasvi Jaiswal overtook him, the former Kings XI Punjab batter had the record for the highest IPL score by an uncapped Indian

Whom to like?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

From Apoorv Tiwari, India

'We're not looking to add any more teams in the IPL'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

IPL chief executive Sundar Raman speaks about the future of the league, the hit it took this year, giving the franchises more power, and more

Is the IPL still a summer blockbuster?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Experts agree that the World Cup and the shuffling of IPL teams could be problems unique to 2011, but will viewership return to previous stratospheric levels in 2012?

Never mind the auction, here's the draft

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Cricket's Twenty20 leagues could learn from an American system that has a lot to recommend itself

Malinga's warning shot, Warne's last hurrah

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Dustin Silgardo picks his favourite IPL moments of 2011

A cut above the rest

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The four teams that made the IPL play-offs broke away from the pack much before the final few league games and were clearly a cut above the rest. Here's why

Moving season for the IPL

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

This year's event has highlighted flaws in the system, and raises the question: has a tipping point been reached?

Chennai's dominance, lack of huge scores and the role of spin

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A stats review of IPL 2011, and how it compares with previous editions

Too drained to care

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

You don't support your side through a World Cup win and then forget all about it inside a week to cheer them as they turn out for different teams in a Twenty20 league

The IPL XI

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Firdose Moonda picks her best XI of the fourth season of the IPL

An ironic finish to proceedings

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL final between Bangalore and Chennai

A dream start to continue a dream run

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Stats highlights from the final of IPL 2011

Sparkling Vijay wins it for Chennai

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Home advantage and big-match record favour Chennai

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Despite Chris Gayle's threat looming large, Chennai's perfect home record this season makes them favourites to retain the title

The other Gayle and spinners' delights

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL 2nd Qualifier between Bangalore and Mumbai in Chennai

Gayle blows Mumbai away

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

'Hard for players to say no'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Reactions from former players to the fallout of Gautam Gambhir's shoulder injury

The IPL needs independent watchdogs

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

What makes the IPL v country debate more confusing in the case of Indian players is that both are managed by the same entity: the BCCI

Bowling gives Mumbai slight edge

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In what is a clash of two evenly-balanced teams, it could be the variety in the bowling that gives Mumbai an edge

Disbelieving stares, and a match-turning helmet

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL eliminator between Kolkata and Mumbai

Munaf hurts Kolkata early

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A day that could have been much worse

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL qualifier between Bangalore and Chennai in Mumbai

Raina blitz wins it for Chennai

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Home advantage favours Mumbai, Chennai

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Although the teams are fairly evenly matched, home advantage could prove crucial in the qualifiers and final

How to date a cheerleader

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

And what happens if the staff of this website are auctioned IPL-style

Rayudu's Miandad moment

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens

James Franklin pulls off a heist

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Gayle pushes Bravo and Albie cops it

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings in Bangalore

Dhoni stars under pressure

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The problem with fining Warne $50,000

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Slapping such a hefty fine on someone for speaking his mind sets a precedent that may be tough to follow

Sloppy Punjab pay the price

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Kings XI Punjab and Deccan Chargers in Dharamsala

Dhawan knocks out Punjab

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Battle Royale, and a memorable last over

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium

Shane Watson humbles Mumbai

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Whimpering exits, errant tweets and the third left-hander

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

An ambush on a mountain, India's other wicket-keeper, Shaun Marsh takes the orange cap and more in a review of the action from the sixth week of the IPL

Invaluable and inspirational

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Not only was Shane Warne among the best bowlers, he was also one of the most successful and highly-regarded captains in the IPL

Home advantage in the IPL

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A look at the teams who have been most dominant at their home venues, and others who've struggled at home

The class of '11

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

This year's IPL hasn't thrown up as many new names as in the past, but there have been a fair few who have caught attention

For the love of Sachin

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Mumbai's games have been better attended than most in this IPL, thanks to the Tendulkar effect

All-round Yusuf too much for Pune

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Throw Callum, throw

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Pune Warriors and Kolkata Knight Riders in Navi Mumbai

The bold and bountiful

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 03:17:02 GMT

What words would you use to describe Shane Warne's legacy to cricket?

Parthiv's night to forget

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Chennai Super Kings and Kochi Tuskers Kerala in Chennai

Saha takes Chennai to top of the table

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

IPL puts Parnell's career back on track

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ever since a groin injury he picked up in May 2010, Wayne Parnell has battled the tide, but his stint with Pune Warriors has given him game time and allowed him to express himself

Punjab turn the tables on Gayle

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Dharamsala

Punjab's grand assault

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

An extraordinary batting display from Kings XI Punjab has significantly improved their chances of qualification. Here's a look at some of the stats highlights from the game

Sizzling Gilchrist vanquishes Bangalore

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

'I need to learn to be easy on myself'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

S Badrinath talks about his long wait on the sidelines and learning to take things easy

The styles of Gayle and Sehwag

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The two opening batsmen have more in common than just their placid demeanours and astronomical strike rates

Mishra derails Pune out of the IPL

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The troublesome towel, and Sangakkara's finishing touch

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Pune Warriors and Deccan Chargers in Mumbai

Top starts and finishes, best dot-ball percentages, and more

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

An analysis of team-wise batting and bowling performances in IPL 2011 so far

Closing in on the semi-finalists

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A look at what the teams need to do to make it to the final four of IPL 2011

Valiant Valthaty forces Delhi to blink

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A revamped Rajasthan, and Oram's nightmare

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Rajasthan Royals in Indore

Hodge turns up with the ball

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Missed run-outs and dropped catches

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Daredevils in Dharamsala

The game-turning spat, and Rajan's initiation

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Mumbai Indians and Deccan Chargers in Mumbai

Mishra becomes allrounder

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The glare, the sledge and the eager firecrackers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders in Bangalore

Gayle blitz does it for Bangalore

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Punjab ride on Karthik assault

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Acrobatic Gilchrist and apologetic Sreesanth

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Kings XI Punjab in Indore

The Gayle and Ganguly shows

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Chris Gayle continues to enthrall, Sourav Ganguly continues to come back, and Shane Warne continues to court controversy. All this and more in a review of the action from the fifth week of the IPL

The IPL's most productive over, and the Gayle effect

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

An over-wise analysis of runs scored and wickets lost in the tournament, and the difference Chris Gayle has made to Bangalore's batting

Universal DRS is good, but it needs fine-tuning

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

And the ICC cricket committee's other recommendations are just as welcome. But how about curbing frivolous appealing?

Dharamsala revisited, and the dugout catch

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils in Chennai

Dhoni's assault is the difference

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Aravind sets up big Bangalore win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Warne signs off in Jaipur

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Jaipur

The race to the knockout stage

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The only certainty in IPL 2011 so far is the fact that Deccan Chargers won't make the last four stage. The rest depends on how the remaining 16 matches pan out

A catch, a drop, and a team owner in trouble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab

Munaf picks five, but Mumbai combust

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A royal welcome for Ganguly

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Plays of the Day from the IPL game betwen Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors in Hyderabad

Yuvraj's left-arm spin chokes Deccan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Beware the IPL's success stories

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

When a player makes an impact in the IPL, it's no guarantee he's one for the future

Vijay's triple-strike, Jakati's double-take

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Plays of the day from the match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in Jaipur

Vijay half-century powers Chennai win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Gayle's extraordinary display, and other numbers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Twenty numbers from the IPL so far

Rahul Sharma's dream season continues

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Marshmallows on Mother's day

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Kings XI Punjab and Pune Warriors in Mohali

There's no stopping Mr. Gayle

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Co-ordination, ball sense, and the over from hell

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kochi Tuskers Kerala in Bangalore

The 37-run over

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The third over of Bangalore's innings, bowled by Prasanth Parameswaran, cost 37 runs. Here's how Chris Gayle did it

Blizzard of Oz, and a Malinga special

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the day of the match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils at the Wankhede Stadium

Rayudu gives Mumbai enough to defend

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Of seers and an elusive big hit

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings in Kolkata

Economical Lee sets up Kolkata's win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Gayle's celebration and his version of VVS

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab in Bangalore

Ruthless Gayle thrashes Punjab

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Displays of genius, a comedy act and an anticlimax

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sehwag's masterpieces, a comedy act, pitch controversies and more in a review of the action from the fourth week of the IPL

Kolkata's solid starts, and Pune's surprise bowling star

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The benefits of slow and steady starts in IPL 2011, and two of the most stingy bowlers in the tournament so far

Bangalore back on track after sluggish start

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The new-look Royal Challengers Bangalore outfit has so far endured a season of two halves

Pune and Rajasthan have been surprising

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

It's not the names you have on your team sheet, it's how your side plays as a unit

Deccan bow to sublime Sehwag

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Clangers, idea shots and a deserving pat on the back

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Deccan Chargers and Delhi Daredevils in Hyderabad

Scurrying batsmen and a little sledger

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Kochi Tuskers and Kolkata Knight Riders in Kochi

Hodge blitz helps Kochi down Kolkata

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT