IPL Indian Premier League 2016- General Discussion

[Ohm]

Who is this referring to?

Irfan Pathan.

IIRC, he got injured during last match?

 

[Till Valhalla]

So a fan is complaining that Rahane's strike rate is 'only' 165 while Dhoni is scoring at less then a run a ball...

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Irfan Pathan.

IIRC, he got injured during last match?

Irfan does not need to be injured to be benched he just needs to be in Dhoni's team.

 

[Targaryen]

Atlast, the trend chain has been broken.
"Win the toss and choose to bowl first". Lol!

 

[SaiSrini]

Rahane is a solid player in IPL and I have no issues with him playing for a team in IPL. However I still stand by my argument that when it comes to international T20's, Rahane should be preceded by other guys like Uthappa, Vijay. These two guys are way better at the top when it comes to getting the big shots in and taking control of the tempo seamlessly.

Pune look terrible. Won't be surprised if they end up with the wooden spoon this tournament. If that happens, would be a massive dent for Dhoni who has faced such ignonimy before in his IPL career.

 

[zwarrior]

Only two times team batting first have won in this IPL and it's RCB both the times

 

[grkrama]

Rahane is a solid player in IPL and I have no issues with him playing for a team in IPL. However I still stand by my argument that when it comes to international T20's, Rahane should be preceded by other guys like Uthappa, Vijay. These two guys are way better at the top when it comes to getting the big shots in and taking control of the tempo seamlessly.

I think this comment in cricinfo sums up rahanae in t20, the guy is good to have may being the first 10 overs, but after that he is a pain, the key issue with rahanae is not his skill, but his solid belief that he is there only to take singles and put bad balls away, which may work in odi's but not in t20!

Danish: "As much as the solidity of Rahane at the crease, I'd rather he lose his wicket so we get Thisara in. 4-5 overs with him and Dhoni at the crease could seal the game for RPS."

The key thing is today both kohli and rahanae played with the same sort of strike rate, but kohli was livid with himself, while rahane would be more than satisfied!

 

[crazyrahul]

Who is this referring to?

I guess it is refered to Irfan pathan and is damn true... MSD's hate towards Irfan is just strange and unbelievable !!!

 

[Yash.]

, which may work in odi's but not in tests!

I think you mean T20s

 

[AliB]

At 51 off 30 you should not a lose a T20 by 10 runs.

 

[Ohm]

Not sure if Delhi bowled well or our batsmen went over-protective during 10-16 ov. Whatever it might be, our batting seems to be creating new problems for itself.

 

[crazyrahul]

Such a height of over-confidence. Bullshit batting

I would like to see competitive teams in semis, Mumbai really doesnt deserve this time. Sad feeling for Krunal Pandya, the young lad

 

[GurpreetSingh08]

Not sure if Delhi bowled well or our batsmen went over-protective during 10-16 ov. Whatever it might be, our batting seems to be creating new problems for itself.

Poor batting. Pollard and Buttler were disgraceful. Rohit had to protect his wicket because the idiots at the other end (excluding Krunal Pandya) were batting poorly and getting out.

 

[LiveLoveABD]

Not sure if Delhi bowled well or our batsmen went over-protective during 10-16 ov. Whatever it might be, our batting seems to be creating new problems for itself.

Said it before, say it again- MI problems are batting. FFS, I don't see the logic of Southee AND McCleneghan playing. I've not seen Parthiv Patel CONSISTENTLY perform at the top. Even if it's a flash in the pan, you want a flash that demolishes oppositions on their day. Can Parthiv do that? NO. Is there another WK that can take over? Yes, quite seamlessly. Their fascination with Pollard is also unreal. FFS, the guy is the highest paid foreigner. Yes, HIGHEST. More than a de Villiers and Gayle. The value? I'm sorry, he's no better that Corey Anderson and certainly not in the Buttler league.

The following would be my ideal MI line up-

Guptill
R Sharma
Rayudu
Buttler
Anderson
Pandya
Pandya
Harbhajan
McCleneghan
R Vinay Kumar
Bumrah

Also, there's a Nathu Singh who can play for RVK.

 

[LiveLoveABD]

Rahane is a solid player in IPL and I have no issues with him playing for a team in IPL. However I still stand by my argument that when it comes to international T20's, Rahane should be preceded by other guys like Uthappa, Vijay. These two guys are way better at the top when it comes to getting the big shots in and taking control of the tempo seamlessly.

Pune look terrible. Won't be surprised if they end up with the wooden spoon this tournament. If that happens, would be a massive dent for Dhoni who has faced such ignonimy before in his IPL career.

I'm shocked Dhoni said KP going might be a blessing in disguise. I feel it is like I've been saying all along. Dhoni should bat 4. M Marsh and Perera are good at 5 & 6. Unless, he decides to play Albie which I feel will be really sad.

 

[Markkkkk]

Why wouldn't he play Morkel? He's better then Marsh and Perera...