Kanishkaa Balachandran

Chennai deal Punjab killer blow in low-scorer

It didn't rain runs in either of the two matches at Kingsmead but there was no shortage of entertainment value as the bowlers called the shots in what is regarded as a sloggers' game

20-May-2009•The Bulletin by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Mumbai under pressure to stay in the race

The task of qualifying for the semi-finals has gotten tougher for Mumbai Indians, who will have to raise their game considerably to beat the top two ranked teams, Chennai Super Kings tomorrow and Delhi Daredevils

16-May-2009•The Preview by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Cool Rajasthan take humdinger

After being slaughtered in the middle overs, a target in excess of 170 loomed for Mumbai Indians but the last five overs witnessed a comeback as Rajasthan Royals were restricted to 145 - a competitive total but perhaps a touch unsatisfactory given the imp

14-May-2009•The Bulletin by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Under-pressure teams look to sneak up

The scramble for the semi-final spots picks up pace with the Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians, ranked 5th and 6th respectively, taking on each other at Centurion

12-May-2009•The Preview by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Dominant Deccan thrash Rajasthan

Smart team changes by the Deccan Chargers and a spineless batting display by the Rajasthan Royals contributed to a mismatch in Kimberley

11-May-2009•The Bulletin by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Rahane and Duminy renew Mumbai's hopes

Pushed into the corner after three successive defeats, Mumbai Indians turned in a fine all-round performance at St George's Park, converting a middling target of 158 into a match-winning one

10-May-2009•The Bulletin by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Chance for Delhi to reclaim top spot

A mismatch is on the cards with the tournament's most impressive side, Delhi Daredevils, taking on the weakest, Kolkata Knight Riders, at the Wanderers

09-May-2009•The Preview by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Dhoni and Jakati ensure huge win

Chennai Super Kings soared to the top of the points table in dramatic fashion, recording their third consecutive win in a comprehensive defeat of Deccan Chargers at Buffalo Park

04-May-2009•The Bulletin by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Dilshan heroics take Delhi home

Tournament favourites Delhi Daredevils turned in a thoroughly professional performance in the clash of the heavyweights at SuperSport Park, handing Deccan Chargers their first defeat of the tournament

30-Apr-2009•The Bulletin by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Delhi look to take wind out of Deccan sails

Cricinfo previews the match between Deccan Chargers and Delhi Daredevils at Centurion

29-Apr-2009•The Preview by Kanishkaa Balachandran

All-round Clarke ensures series lead

Pakistan's propensity to self-destruct cost them the lead in this series in dramatic manner, a batting collapse against spin handing Australia an improbable win

27-Apr-2009•The Bulletin by Kanishkaa Balachandran

All-round Mumbai start as favourites

Cricinfo previews the match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders are level on points, having won one and lost two out of three games

26-Apr-2009•The Preview by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Momentum stays with re-born Deccan

Cricinfo previews the match between Chennai Super Kings and Deccan Chargers

26-Apr-2009•The Preview by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Afridi helps Pakistan draw first blood

A team desperate to erase painful memories of the security situation in their country felt at home in their new, adopted venue, with a four-wicket win against a struggling Australian side in Dubai

22-Apr-2009•The Bulletin by Kanishkaa Balachandran

All-round Ryder scripts resounding consolation win

A team in the doldrums after three comprehensive defeats sprung to life thanks to the all-round efforts of their most exciting and marketable young cricketer, Jesse Ryder. His miserly spell of 3 for 29 sunk India to a paltry 149, but it was his delightful

14-Mar-2009•The Bulletin by Kanishkaa Balachandran

New Zealand under pressure to avoid clean sweep

The fifth and final ODI at Eden Park is of purely academic interest with India thriving in very suitable batting conditions

13-Mar-2009•The preview by Kanishkaa Balachandran

There will be blood

Mitchell Johnson's spell at Kingsmead threatened to send several South Africans to the physio's table. We look back at some of the most hostile bowling spells in Test cricket

12-Mar-2009•Kanishkaa Balachandran and Siddarth Ravindran

McCullum fifty sets up NZ's win

New Zealand and India adopted different approaches to their innings and in the end it was the host's more measured and sensible method that prevailed over the visitors' manic thrash

25-Feb-2009•The Bulletin by Kanishkaa Balachandran

No favourites in curtain raiser

One of the most eagerly-awaited bouts in New Zealand over the last few seasons gets underway tomorrow with the first of two Twenty20 internationals

24-Feb-2009•The Preview by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Akalanka sizzles, Deano tees off

A Sri Lankan bowler goes the Gough way, New Zealand's selectors discover the joys of "pooching", and Aamir Khan takes to cricket again

26-Jan-2009•Kanishkaa Balachandran

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