In a semifinal match that was hoped to be a real thriller, Rajasthan Royals tamed the might Delhi Daredevils for a paltry 87 runs when they were chasing a target of 193.Batting first, Royals set a target of 193 that was supposed to be a decent target in the semi’s. When Delhi Daredevils came to bat they had to be aggressive in the approach but it was over aggression that may be the reason for the loss.The batting of Delhi Daredevils was responsible for the loss as none of them was able to play a big innings. The highest scorer was Tillakaratne Dilshan who scored 33. In the end it was Rajasthan ROyals who won the match by 105 runs and now they will take on the team who wins the second semi final.
Scorecard of Semi Final-1 of DLF- IPL
Today was the DLF IPL 1st Semi Final Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals, the match is played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Dated May 30th, 2008. Delhi Daredevils won the toss and decided to bowl first. Graeme Smith and Swapnil Asnodkar opened the batting for Rajasthan Royals and took the score to 65 before Graeme Smith was out. The score of the team was 71 for the loss of 2 wickets in 8 overs. Shane Watson was the top scorer for Rajasthan Royals He scored 52 runs. In the end the team scored 192 runs in 20 overs.
This would be the match to watch out for. Both the teams are in superb form and it will be like a true competition between the best teams of DLF- IPL. Both the teams have a good team players and it has been individual who are from different countries or regions which have jelled together and have thus made this competition a success.
We can only say may the best one wins
Match Details
Semi Final – 1
Venue – Mumbai
Time – 8 pm IST
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