In a nail bitting match today, Deccan Chargers won the final by 6 runs to lift the astonishing DLF IPL trophy. After being asked to bat first by Royal Challengers, Deccan Chargers lost Gilchrist in the very first over. This was the priced wicket for Bangalore but Gibbs on the other end was firm and his innings of 53 runs along with useful contributions from Rohit and Symonds helped them to post a total of 143 in 20 overs.
Chasing that total, Royal Challengers Bangalore started off well but in the middle orders, the pressure of final was felt and the whole team crumbled. From 79/4 they went to 107/7 and thus in the final over they needed 15 runs. But a tight line and length by Deccan Charger’s Singh prevented them to score 15 runs and thus they lost it by 6 runs.
Highlights of Match
* Deccan Chargers Innings
* Deccan Chargers: 50 runs in 7.2 overs (47 balls), Extras 3
* Deccan Chargers: 100 runs in 14.5 overs (94 balls), Extras 7
* 4th Wicket: 50 runs in 43 balls (HH Gibbs 23, RG Sharma 24, Ex 3)
* HH Gibbs: 50 off 47 balls (3 x 4, 2 x 6)
* Innings Break: Deccan Chargers – 143/6 in 20.0 overs (HH Gibbs 53, RJ Harris 9)
* Royal Challengers Bangalore Innings
* Royal Challengers Bangalore: 50 runs in 7.5 overs (48 balls), Extras 2
* Drinks: Royal Challengers Bangalore – 69/3 in 10.0 overs (R Dravid 4, LRPL Taylor 10)
* Royal Challengers Bangalore: 100 runs in 14.4 overs (89 balls), Extras 4
Man of the match – A Kumble
