IPL Delhi Daredevils - Unfortunately we choked just like 2008 and 2009 :(

[Fenil]

Delhi team will sport a sky blue ribbon in their bid to promote women empowerment after their "collaboration" with Unicef. Also, it was declared that if DD wins this edition, each member of the team will be given a gold coin.

 

[AbhishekS]

Delhi Daredevils have been doing a lot in social media this year. Collaboration with Unicef (the Dare to Care campaign), the DD crew, Superfans, Devils' Advocate, a whole new website with an option of Hindi language, uploading videos of practice games, revealing new jersey in Dubai, a new song, etc.

 

[Aalay]

I think this should be the final 11 of DD for now:

Sehwag
Naman Ojha
Finch
Van der merve
Robin Bist
Venugopal Rao
Glen Maxwel
Irfan
Nagar
Morkel
Umesh

 

[SaiSrini]

Venugopal Rao is with Delhi, right? Where is he? He is a very good player.

 

[AbhishekS]

I guess they will play Andre Russell ahead of Glen Maxwell.

 

[AbhishekS]

Match 1: Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils at Kolkata

Delhi Daredevils won by 8 wickets
Man of the match: Irfan Pathan

Full Match Summary

Highlights - Video

 

[AbhishekS]

We are really doing well this season. At the top in points table with the best NRR too. The batsmen are batting well, the bowlers are bowling well and the fielding too has been exceptional. The team is turning out to be a perfect T20 side.

 

[AbhishekS]

DD going great guns. The first team to have two figure points.

 

[Aditya]

I missed Sehwag's innings yesterday but I'm sure it would have been a gem. Delhi's side this year is a world XI, it has got everything. From Sehwag, KP, Jaya, Taylor to Morkel and Umesh. These six players are enough to make a team world class. Umesh is still young and is still making a name for himself at the international level but there is no question that he's a great future potential for India. Though, I just feel that the bowling could be a little more stronger for Delhi. The pace attack is good but only if the side had an quality Indian all rounder, who bowls spin. Someone like Jadeja maybe but considering the pay he got from CSK, I doubt Delhi had such a huge budget.

 

[SaiSrini]

Delhi as usual are going great guns this season (like they did in Season 1). But the loss to Pune at home suggests that they could also be prone to failures.

 

[AbhishekS]

Every team is prone to failures, but this Delhi team looks to good for it. Even in season 2 they ruled the round robin stage and qualified after playing just 10 games but choked in the semi final against DC. I hope something similar to that does not happen this time and Delhi go on to win the tournament.

 

[AbhishekS]

First team to qualify for the playoffs!

 

[ben10kenobi]

Getting into the finals must be easy now, they'll get a 2nd chance being in the top 2. Go Daredevils!

 

[Sahil 7]

First team to qualify for the playoffs!

and might be the first team to qualify for clt20 as well

 

[AbhishekS]

And we have sealed the top spot now! Delhi Daredevils is the only team to be at the top of the points table, in 2009 and now in 2012.

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And this is what Venugopal Rao had said before the season begun. Considering that Delhi ended last in the previous season, that statement from Venu was certainly a determined and confident one.

We are looking at nothing less than the top position: Venu - Delhi Daredevils Official Website