Preview

The World Twenty20 kicks off with two teams that look good on paper but haven't quite hit their straps in the format

West Indies cricket continues to lurch from crisis to crisis and each time there is a glimmer of light they find a way to hit new depths

Sooner or later New Zealand will add another major piece of silverware to their cabinet, to sit alongside the 2000 ICC Knockout Trophy. Here's their chance

When Ireland dumped Pakistan out of the 2007 World Cup it was a shock. This time round things must be different.

A core of match-winners supported by upcoming youngsters make Sri Lanka a formidable opponent

The game needs a sparkling tournament in West Indies and, most importantly, a clean and controversy-free event

Cricinfo previews the final of IPL 2010 between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians

This is not quite the World Cup, and Deccan's dream run didn't reach the final, but Bangalore - like South Africa - should have finished Deccan twice in the league stage. Now Deccan stand in their way of a Champions League slot

Cricinfo previews the second semi-final between Chennai Super Kings and Deccan Chargers

Cricinfo previews the first semi-final between Mumbai and Bangalore at DY Patil Stadium

This match will be of more interest to Mumbai Indians, though, who will want to enter knockouts on a winning note

If Chennai win - and their superior net run-rate gives them an advantage over the other teams - they will get into the final four. Lose, and their campaign is over

If Chennai win the first match of the day, the clash between Deccan and Delhi will turn into a virtual quarter-final

Both teams have only an outside chance of making the semi-finals, but Kolkata's prospects are slimmer than Rajasthan's

Bangalore may have made it through to the semi-finals, thanks to a healthy net run-rate, but have every reason to go all out against Mumbai Indians

Cricinfo previews the 51st match of the IPL between Punjab and Deccan at the HPCA Stadium

Cricinfo previews the 50th match of the IPL between Chennai and Delhi at the MA Chidambaram Stadium

Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore are coming off painful losses, during which they failed to grab hold of key opportunities, and both are tied on points; a win in Jaipur will be a huge step towards the semis

Cricinfo previews the return match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai

Cricinfo previews the return match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils in Mumbai