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Symonds' double blow proves crucial

The IPL final could have gone either way but Andrew Symonds' back-to-back strikes tilted the balance in favour of the Deccan Chargers, believes captain Adam Gilchrist and rival Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Anil Kumble

24-May-2009•Cricinfo staff

Deccan snatch title in tense finish

Deccan Chargers took the bull in their emblem too seriously, as they came out charging to defend a modest total

24-May-2009•The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga

The summit of a positive rage

The 2009 IPL final is a contest between Royal Challengers Bangalore, a disciplined team that has begun to add flair, and Deccan Chargers, a team that has reduced its flair to add discipline

23-May-2009•Sriram Veera

Time to complete perfect turnaround

But only one of the two bottom-placed teams last year can walk away with the IPL

23-May-2009•Jamie Alter

Twenty20s on par with Tests - Gilchrist

Purists may think Twenty20 is a watered-down version of cricket but Adam Gilchrist has said the game's shortest format is as intense as Test cricket

23-May-2009•Cricinfo staff

Raging Gilchrist carries Deccan into the final

There's no rust on this baby. Adam Gilchrist didn't just blow the Delhi Daredevils out with an overpowering blitzkrieg, but also backed up his vow at the end of a disappointing 2008 to give fans in Hyderabad more to cheer for in 2009

22-May-2009•The Bulletin by Jamie Alter

Delhi start as clear favourites

There'll be no second chances on Friday, when Delhi Daredevils and Deccan Chargers take on each other in the first semi-final in Centurion

22-May-2009•The Preview by S Rajesh

Pandey century takes Bangalore to No. 3

In a campaign that has included matches insipid and inspiring the Royal Challengers have well and truly come to life

21-May-2009•The Bulletin by Jamie Alter

No false steps with semis at stake

What could have been a potential quarter-final clash will be of less importance now that Punjab's defeat against Chennai has made things easier for the other Southern Indian teams

21-May-2009•The Preview by Judhajit Basu

Punjab hang on after thriller

Kings XI Punjab lived to see another day in the IPL after a tremendous bowling effort gave them a one-run win over the Deccan Chargers

17-May-2009•The Bulletin by Nishi Narayanan

Deccan Chargers get Barnes on board

South African bowling coach Vincent Barnes will be working with the Deccan Chargers for the remainder of this season's IPL

17-May-2009•Cricinfo staff

Deccan seek to complete perfect weekend

Kings XI Punjab have already made it through one make-or-break match successfully but they now face another crucial encounter, against Deccan Chargers

16-May-2009•The Preview by George Binoy

Rohit breaks Kolkata hearts

Kolkata slid to a heart-breaking last-ball defeat against the Deccan Chargers, where Rohit Sharma slammed an incredible 26 runs off the final over to script a sensational victory

16-May-2009•The Bulletin by Siddarth Ravindran

Deccan chase precious points against Kolkata

The equation for the Deccan Chargers to enter the semi-finals is simple on paper - they need to win two of their last three matches

16-May-2009•The Preview by Jamie Alter

Canny Bhatia steals one for Delhi

Rajat Bhatia was canny and deadly at the death, taking four wickets for four runs as Deccan Chargers choked to lose once again to Delhi Daredevils

13-May-2009•The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga

Delhi continue push for semi-final berth

Delhi Daredevils are sitting pretty, relatively speaking, on top of the league. They have 14 points with a match in hand over the teams at No 2 and 3, and two games in hand over the rest

13-May-2009•The Preview by George Binoy

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

Deccan, Rajasthan look to regain momentum

The race for a spot in the semi-finals heats up with only one team effectively out of contention

11-May-2009•The Preview by Siddhartha Talya

Tenacious Punjab win tense game

A powerful start from the top four, followed by nerveless hands from Mahela Jayawardene and Brett Lee stole the thunder from Andrew Symonds' first IPL game

09-May-2009•The Bulletin by Nishi Narayanan

Deflated Punjab look to change fortunes

A win for Deccan Chargers will push them at least to second place, but the game carries enormous importance for Kings XI Punjab whose erratic form requires necessary correction

09-May-2009•The Preview by Siddhartha Talya

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