Poker History from China

There are many different stories about how poker came into this world and their seems to be no solid proof of a predecessor of poker. Most stories agree that the game of poker is probably a version of several different games.

Many people believe that Poker came from China around 900 A.D, like many other gamble games. The Chinese played this variant of poker not with cards since they weren't invented yet, but with nicely painted dominoes. The Chinese Emperor Mu Tsung introduced the game 'domino cards' in 969 A.D. and this is believed to be the oldest form of poker. A game from Germany called 'Pochspiel' is also considered to be a forerunner of poker as we know it today. The rules and the name of the game have some similarities. Another theory claims that poker came from India, were the game supposedly comes from the Indian card game 'Ganjifa'. Ganjifa existed of 96 painted playing cards and they were used for several different betting games.

The most common believe is that Poker was born in France, from the French name 'Pogue'. This was a game that was played in the 15th century, with the card deck as we know it today, 52 cards and 4 suits. It was a card game that included bluffing and betting. The French colonials brought Pogue to Canada and after that to the United States in the beginning of the 17th century, but the game became a really popular in the beginning of the 18th century in New Orleans. During the American Civil War, many soldiers played the game to pass the time. From this first Pogue game, different versions evolved, like 'Stud' and 'Draw'. Pogue turned into 'Poker' in 1834 by a gambling fan called Jonathan H. Green. He learned how to play card games in prison. After his release he went to the Mississippi River to show off his new acquired skills and he became a professional card player. He discovered the different versions of the 'Pogue' game here. Green fell in love with this new game and since then he decided the game should be called Poker.

If you ask me personally, then I would say that I just love playing online poker games

Predictions - WC Qualifiers

Hello all my friends, I have come up with another Soccer News. As you know that the Soccer World Cup draw in Durban is less than 400 days away now! I thought it’d be a good opportunity to think about which teams names will be in those little balls to be drawn out for the groups for 2010. Soccer Fans have already started Football Betting in various World cup prdictions. Here are some of my predictions and I have also mentioned the reasons why each team should be there:

I will post later about the UEFA section because the UEFA section will the longest time and it is also the hardest one to predict anything.
AFC - Australia, Japan, Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia and Iran.
These are the best five teams in Asia. I don’t think there can be many objections. Uzbekistan or Bahrain will probably get into the playoff spot but they are likely to be overpowered by Saudi Arabia/Iran/Korea Republic. Two of the three teams mentioned will qualify automatically, the other will playoff and smash New Zealand.

CAF - Cameroon, Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana & Cote d’Ivoire
The final round for the CAF has taken shape. Five groups of four, with the top team in each group to qualify. Egypt and Cote d’Ivoire should not have any excuses not to qualify, they have relatively easy groups. Cameroon and Nigeria have tric

ky groups with Cameroon having to tackle Morocco and Togo, whilst the Nigerians have to face recent World Cup regulars Tunisia. Ghana have the threat of Mali to deal with but I think they’ll have too much quality.

CONCACAF - Mexico, USA & Costa Rica. There is quite a gulf between these three nations and the rest of CONCACAF, and its been obvious for the last ten years. They’ll get through easily, but the fourth placed team will lose the playoff, the South American team will be way too strong.

CONMEBOL - Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay & Chile. The first three are the “usual suspects” and will definitely be there. Uruguay are looking good and will probably also be there this time, after the disappointment of not making Germany 2006. Ecuador, who usually have been World Cup regulars have had a slower start than usual. Their away form has been terrible which is in contrast to Chile, whose away form has been sound, so I’ve tipped them ahead of Ecuador. Whoever comes fifth will beat the CONCACAF qualifier in the playoff.

The UEFA qualifiers will be analyzed in another article in the future since it is too early to make a reasonable prediction. Overall, it seems that most of the teams that will be there in 2010 will be pretty much the same ones that fought it out in Germany 2 years ago. However, previous World Cups have shown that there are always first timers. Hence, surprises should expected when most qualifiers resume in 2009. These weeks, I won't be able to post regularly because of EPL season and Fantasy Football. Cheers!!!

Soccer - Laws of the Game

Rules made in 1863

The Laws were first drawn up by Ebenezer Cobb Morley and approved at a meeting of the Football Association (FA) on 8 December 1863.

The Football Association Laws of 1863 as published in the press (in Bell's Life) for approval on 5 December 1863:

The maximum length of the ground shall be 200 yards (180 m), the maximum breadth shall be 100 yards (91 m), the length and breadth shall be marked off with flags; and the goal shall be defined by two upright posts, eight yards (7 m) apart, without any tape or bar across them.

A toss for goals shall take place, and the game shall be commenced by a place kick from the centre of the ground by the side losing the toss for goals; the other side shall not approach within 10 yards (9.1 m) of the ball until it is kicked off.

After a goal is won, the losing side shall be entitled to kick off, and the two sides shall change goals after each goal is won.

A goal shall be won when the ball passes between the goal-posts or over the space between the goal-posts (at whatever height), not being thrown, knocked on, or carried.

When the ball is in touch, the first player who touches it shall throw it from the point on the boundary line where it left the ground in a direction at right angles with the boundary line, and the ball shall not be in play until it has touched the ground.

When a player has kicked the ball, any one of the same side who is nearer to the opponent's goal line is out of play, and may not touch the ball himself, nor in any way whatever prevent any other player from doing so, until he is in play; but no player is out of play when the ball is kicked off from behind the goal line.

In case the ball goes behind the goal line, if a player on the side to whom the goal belongs first touches the ball, one of his side shall be entitled to a free kick from the goal line at the point opposite the place where the ball shall be touched. If a player of the opposite side first touches the ball, one of his side shall be entitled to a free kick at the goal only from a point 15 yards (14 m) outside the goal line, opposite the place where the ball is touched, the opposing side standing within their goal line until he has had his kick.

If a player makes a fair catch, he shall be entitled to a free kick, providing he claims it by making a mark with his heel at once; and in order to take such kick he may go back as far as he pleases, and no player on the opposite side shall advance beyond his mark until he has kicked.

No player shall run with the ball.

Neither tripping nor hacking shall be allowed, and no player shall use his hands to hold or push his adversary.

A player shall not be allowed to throw the ball or pass it to another with his hands.

No player shall be allowed to take the ball from the ground with his hands under any pretence whatever while it is in play.

No player shall be allowed to wear projecting nails, iron plates, or gutta-percha[1] on the soles or heels of his boots.

At its meeting on 8 December the FA agreed (as reported in Bell's Life) John Lillywhite should publish the Laws, which he said he could do at a cost of a shilling for the pocket size and 1s 6d for the larger size for club rooms.

International Football Association Board

The Laws of the Game are written by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). They meet at least once a year to debate and decide any changes to the text as it exists at that time. The meeting in Winter generally leads to an update to the laws on 1 July of each year that take effect immediately. The laws govern all International matches and National matches of member organizations.

The board was established on December 6, 1882 when representatives from the Scottish Football Association (SFA), the Football Association of Wales (FAW) and the Irish Football Association (IFA) (now the governing body in Northern Ireland and not to be confused with the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) the governing body in the Republic of Ireland) were invited to attend a meeting in Manchester by the FA; previously games between teams from different countries had to agree to which country's rules were used before playing.

When the international football body on the continent FIFA was founded in Paris in 1904, it immediately declared that FIFA would adhere to the rules laid down by the IFAB. The growing popularity of the international game led to the admittance of FIFA representatives to the IFAB in 1913. Today the IFAB is made up of four representatives from FIFA representing their over 200+ member Nations and one representative each from the United Kingdom's four associations. Because six votes are required to make any changes to the Laws, no change can be made without FIFA's approval, but FIFA cannot change the Laws on its own.

About the Football Association

The Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of association football in England and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association. Based in Soho Square (as of 2009 wembley stadium), London, it is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the game of football in England, both professional and amateur. The FA sanctions all competitive football matches in England, either directly (at a National Level), or indirectly (at a local level through County Football Associations). It runs numerous competitions, the most famous of which is the annual FA Cup. It is also responsible for appointing the management of the men's, women's and youth national football teams. The FA is a founder member of both UEFA and FIFA and is a member of the International Football Association Board, which is responsible for the laws of the game.



The Football Association is a member of UEFA and FIFA and holds a permanent seat on the International Football Association Board (IFAB). As the first ever football association, it uniquely does not use the national name (i.e. English) in its title (compared to the Scottish Football Association, for example). It is headquartered at 25 Soho Square, London, United Kingdom although it has now begun relocation to offices built in the Wembley Stadium to cut down on rent costs. All of England's professional football teams are members of the Football Association. The FA is responsible for the appointment of the management of the England men's and women's national teams and the organization of the FA Cup. Although it does not run the day-to-day operations of the country's top league, the Premier League, it has veto power over the appointment of the league Chairman and Chief Executive and over any changes to league rules.[1] The Football League, England's second tier league, consisting of The Championship, League One and League Two, is self-governing. Both the F.A and the Football league have the power to restrict transfers and deduct points from clubs, most commonly for clubs going into administration or experiencing financial irregularities. However this is controversial as it is often the case that points are deducted from struggling clubs, worsening their financial situations and upsetting the fans of the clubs so penalized. The game is controlled at the local level, by 43 County Football Associations affiliated to The Football Association but with responsibilities for organising and running football activities in their area. The Jersey, Guernsey, and Isle of Man Football Associations are organised as County Football Associations below the FA.[2] A hierarchy of leagues operates throughout the game, each taking responsibility for the administration of their own activities, such as membership, fixtures and registrations. The FA owns and runs both Wembley Stadium and the National Football Centre (The National Football Centre is currently under construction with a target for completion set for 2010).

About UEFA Champions League

The UEFA Champions League (usually referred to as simply the Champions League or less frequently as the European Cup) is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It is the most prestigious club trophy in European football. Prior to 1992 the tournament was officially called the European Champion Clubs' Cup but was usually referred to as simply the European Cup or European Champions' Cup. The competition was initially a straight knockout competition open only to the champion club of each country. During the 1990s the tournament began to be expanded, incorporating a round-robin group phase and more teams. Europe's strongest national leagues now provide up to four teams each for the competition. The UEFA Champions League should not be confused with the UEFA Europa League, formerly known as the UEFA Cup.

UEFA Cup

The tournament consists of several stages. In the present format it begins in mid-July with three knockout qualifying rounds. The 16 surviving teams join 16 seeded teams in the group stage, in which there are eight groups consisting of four teams each. The eight group winners and eight runners-up enter the final knockout phase, which ends with the final match in May. The title has been won by 21 different clubs, 12g of which have won the title more than once. The all-time record-holders are Real Madrid, who have won the competition nine times, including the first five seasons it was contested. Barcelona are the current champions. Since the tournament changed name and structure in 1992, no club has managed consecutive wins.

Big 4 dominance at EPL

Another major criticism is the development of the so-called "Big Four" clubs. From the 2005-06 season onwards, the "Big Four" (Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea) have dominated the top four spots (Only Everton in 2004 - 2005 have broken this sequence), thus a place in the UEFA Champions League. Since Blackburn Rovers lifted the trophy in 1994–95, only three clubs have won the Premier League title – Manchester United (nine of the club's eleven titles), Arsenal (three times) and Chelsea (twice). In addition, Manchester United have not finished outside the top three since the formation of the Premier League, with Arsenal finishing inside the top five in all but two seasons, while Liverpool, without an English league title since the pre-Premier League era, have only finished outside the top 4 twice in the last 10 years. Also, in the last two seasons, three of the "Big Four" teams have reached the Champions League semi-final stage, and all four teams have reached the quarter final stage, with the team eliminated being eliminated by another member of the "Big Four". Also, in the last four years, two members of the big four have won the Champions League (Liverpool in 2005, Manchester United in 2008) and each of the big four has been a runner up in the last four years (Arsenal in 2006, Liverpool in 2007, Chelsea in 2008 and Manchester United in 2009). In recent years, the success of these clubs has led to these four teams being increasingly referred to as the "Big Four". The Big Four clubs have finished in the first four positions for the last four seasons, therefore they have all qualified for the last three seasons of the Champions League and receive the financial benefits of such qualification. The benefits, especially increased revenue, is believed to have widened the gap between the Big Four clubs and the rest of the Premier League. In May 2008, Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan said the Big Four's dominance threatened the division, saying, "This league is in danger of becoming one of the most boring but great leagues in the world." Following Keegan's comments, Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore defended the league, saying, "There are a lot of different tussles that go on in the Premier League depending on whether you're at the top, in the middle or at the bottom that make it interesting."

Liverpool Logo

Liverpool Soccer Stadium

Manchester United Logo

Marcelo Pantanella of The Times also criticised the widening financial power of the division's top teams, naming the Premier League the 2nd worst thing about modern football, saying "What’s changed since the Premier League broke away from the Football League in 1992? Everything. If you won the First Division title, you were the best team in England. If you win the Premier League, you owe someone £500 million.

Arsenal Club Logo

About English Premier League

The Premier League is an English professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the English football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 20 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with The Football League. The Premier League is a corporation in which the 20 member clubs act as shareholders. Seasons run from August to May, with teams playing 38 games each. It is sponsored by Barclays Bank and therefore officially known as the Barclays Premier League.

Logo of English Premier League

The competition formed as the FA Premier League on 20 February 1992 following the decision of clubs in the Football League First Division to break away from The Football League, which was originally founded in 1888, and take advantage of a lucrative television rights deal. The Premier League has since become the world's most watched sporting league. It is the world's most lucrative football league, with combined club revenues of £1.93 billion ($3.15bn) in 2007–08. It is also ranked first in the UEFA coefficients of leagues based on performances in European competitions over the last five years, ahead of Spain's La Liga and Italy's Serie A.

A total of 43 clubs have competed in the Premier League, but only four have won the title: Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Arsenal, and Chelsea. The current champions are Manchester United, who won their eleventh Premier League title in the 2008–09 season, the most of any Premier League team.

IPL 2009 May 24 Match Results Scoreboard

Winner of This Mach Deccan Chargers are DLF IPL 2009 Winner

Deccan Chargers vs Bangalore Royal Challengers

DLF IPL 2009 Champion - Photo
May 24, 2009 : IPL 2009 FINAL : IPL Hyderabad won by 6 runs
IPL Hyderabad vs IPL Bangalore, Final Match
New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Umpires: R Koertzen (SA) and S Taufel (AUS) Third Umpire: D Harper (AUS)
Match Referee: J Srinath (IND)
Toss: IPL Bangalore (Elected to Field)
Result: IPL Hyderabad won by 6 runs

Man of the Match: Anil Kumble

Cricket - IPL 2010 News

IPL 2009 May 23 Match Results Scoreboard

Chennai Super Kings vs Bangalore Royal Challengers
May 23, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Bangalore won by 6 wickets
IPL Chennai vs IPL Bangalore, 2nd Semi Final Match
New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Umpires: R Koertzen (SA) and S Taufel (AUS) Third Umpire: I Howell (SA)
Match Referee: J Srinath (IND)
Toss: IPL Bangalore (Elected to Field)
Result: IPL Bangalore won by 6 wickets
Man of the Match: Manish Pandey

IPL 2009 May 22 Match Results Scoreboard

1st Semi Final of IPL 2009
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Delhi Daredevils vs Deccan Chargers
May 22, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Hyderabad won by 6 wickets
IPL Delhi vs IPL Hyderabad, 1st Semi Final Match
SuperSport Park, Centurion
Umpires: B Doctrove (WI) and D Harper (AUS) Third Umpire: R Koertzen (SA)
Match Referee: S Venkataraghavan (IND)
Toss: IPL Hyderabad (Elected to Field)
Result: IPL Hyderabad won by 6 wickets

Man of the Match: Adam Gilchrist

IPL 2009 May 21 Match Results Scoreboard

Match 1:
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May 21, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Delhi won by 4 wickets
IPL Delhi vs IPL Mumbai, 55th Match
SuperSport Park, Centurion
Umpires: I Howell (SA) and S Ravi (IND) Third Umpire: S Tarapore (IND)
Match Referee: S Venkataraghavan (IND)
Toss: IPL Delhi (Elected to Field)
Result: IPL Delhi won by 4 wickets

Man of the Match: Virender Sehwag


Match 2:
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May 21, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Bangalore won by 12 runs
IPL Bangalore vs IPL Hyderabad, 56th Match
SuperSport Park, Centurion
Umpires: I Howell (SA) and S Ravi (IND) Third Umpire: S Tarapore (IND)
Match Referee: S Venkataraghavan (IND)
Toss: IPL Bangalore (Elected to Bat)
Result: IPL Bangalore won by 12 runs

Man of the Match: Manish Pandey

IPL 2009 May 20 Match Results Scoreboard

Match 1:
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May 20, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Kolkata won by 4 wickets
IPL Kolkata vs IPL Rajasthan, 53rd Match
Kingsmead, Durban
Umpires: B Jerling (SA) and S Taufel (AUS) Third Umpire: S Hazare (IND)
Match Referee: D Govindjee (SA)
Toss: IPL Kolkata (Elected to Field)
Result: IPL Kolkata won by 4 wickets
Man of the Match: Laxmi Shukla

Match 2:
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May 20, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Chennai won by 24 runs
IPL Chennai vs IPL Punjab, 54th Match
Kingsmead, Durban
Umpires: B Jerling (SA) and S Taufel (AUS) Third Umpire: S Hazare (IND)
Match Referee: D Govindjee (SA)
Toss: IPL Chennai (Elected to Bat)
Result: IPL Chennai won by 24 runs

Man of the Match: Muttiah Muralitharan

IPL 2009 May 19 Match Results Scoreboard

May 19, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Bangalore won by 7 wicket
IPL Delhi vs IPL Bangalore, 52nd Match
New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Umpires: I Howell (SA) and R Tiffin (ZIM) Third Umpire: S Asnani (IND)
Match Referee: J Srinath (IND)
Toss: IPL Delhi (Elected to Bat)
Result: IPL Bangalore won by 7 wickets
Man of the Match: Jacques Kallis


IPL 2009 May 20 Match Results Scoreboard

IPL 2009 May 18 Match Results Scoreboard

May 18, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Kolkata won by 7 wickets
IPL Chennai vs IPL Kolkata, 51st Match
SuperSport Park, Centurion
Umpires: S Tarapore (IND) and R Tiffin (ZIM) Third Umpire: S Taufel (AUS)
Match Referee: S Venkataraghavan (IND)
Toss: IPL Chennai (Elected to Bat)
Result: IPL Kolkata won by 7 wickets
Man of the Match: Brad Hodge

IPL 2009 May 17 Match Results Scoreboard

Match 1:
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May 17, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Punjab won by 1 run
IPL Hyderabad vs IPL Punjab, 49th Match
New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Umpires: S Ravi (IND) and R Tiffin (ZIM) Third Umpire: G Baxter (NZ)
Match Referee: S Venkataraghavan (IND)
Toss: IPL Hyderabad (Elected to Field)
Result: IPL Punjab won by 1 run

Man of the Match: Yuvraj Singh


Match 2:
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May 17, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Delhi won by 14 runs
IPL Delhi vs IPL Rajasthan, 50th Match
OUTsurance Oval, Bloemfontein
Umpires: S Hazare (IND) and I Howell (SA) Third Umpire: K Dharmasena (SL)
Match Referee: J Srinath (IND)
Toss: IPL Delhi (Elected to Bat)
Result: IPL Delhi won by 14 runs

Man of the Match: AB de Villiers

IPL 2009 May 16 Match Results Scoreboard

Match 1:
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May 16, 2009 :
IPL 2009 : IPL Punjab won by 1 run
IPL Hyderabad vs IPL Kolkata, 48th Match
New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Umpires: R Koertzen (SA) and S Ravi (IND) Third Umpire: S Shastri (IND)
Match Referee: S Venkataraghavan (IND)
Toss: IPL Hyderabad (Elected to Field)
Result: IPL Hyderabad won by 6 wickets
Man of the Match: Rohit Sharma

Match 2:
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May 16, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Chennai won by 7 wickets
IPL Chennai vs IPL Mumbai, 47th Match
St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth
Umpires: B Jerling (SA) and S Taufel (AUS) Third Umpire: S Tarapore (IND)
Match Referee: Y Sharma (IND)
Toss: IPL Mumbai (Elected to Bat)
Result: IPL Chennai won by 7 wickets

Man of the Match: Matthew Hayden

IPL 2009 May 15 Match Results Scoreboard

May 15, 2009 :
IPL 2009 : IPL Punjab won by 6 wickets
IPL Delhi vs IPL Punjab, 46th Match
OUTsurance Oval, Bloemfontein
Umpires: K Dharmasena (SL) and I Howell (SA) Third Umpire: S Asnani (IND)
Match Referee: J Srinath (IND)
Toss: IPL Punjab (Elected to Field)
Result: IPL Punjab won by 6 wickets Man of the Match: Brett Lee

IPL 2009 May 14 Match Results Scoreboard

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May 14, 2009 : IPL 2009 :
IPL Bangalore won by 2 wickets
IPL Bangalore vs IPL Chennai, 44th Match
Kingsmead, Durban
Umpires: B Doctrove (WI) and D Harper (AUS) Third Umpire: S Shastri (IND)
Match Referee: D Govindjee (SA)
Toss: IPL Chennai (Elected to Bat)
Result: IPL Bangalore won by 2 wickets

Man of the Match: Ross Taylor


Match 2:
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May 14, 2009 : IPL 2009 :
IPL Rajasthan won by 2 runs
IPL Mumbai vs IPL Rajasthan, 45th Match
Kingsmead, Durban
Umpires: B Doctrove (WI) and D Harper (AUS) Third Umpire: S Shastri (IND)
Match Referee: D Govindjee (SA)
Toss: IPL Rajasthan (Elected to Bat)
Result: IPL Rajasthan won by 2 runs

Man of the Match: Shane Warne

IPL 2009 May 13 Match Results Scoreboard

May 13, 2009 : IPL 2009 :
IPL Delhi won by 12 runs
IPL Hyderabad vs IPL Delhi, 43rd Match
Kingsmead, Durban
Umpires: D Harper (AUS) and S Shastri (IND) Third Umpire: R Tiffin (ZIM)
Match Referee: D Govindjee (SA)
Toss: IPL Hyderabad (Elected to Field)
Result: IPL Delhi won by 12 runs

Man of the Match: Rajat Bhatia

IPL 2009 May 12 Match Results Scoreboard

Match 1:
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May 12, 2009 : IPL 2009 :
IPL Bangalore won by 6 wickets
IPL Bangalore vs IPL Kolkata, 41st Match
SuperSport Park, Centurion
Umpires: M Erasmus (SA) and S Hazare (IND) Third Umpire: R Koertzen (SA)
Match Referee: Y Sharma (IND)
Toss: IPL Bangalore (Elected to Field)
Result: IPL Bangalore won by 6 wickets

Man of the Match: Ross Taylor


Match 2:
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May 12, 2009 : IPL 2009 :
IPL Mumbai won by 8 wickets
IPL Punjab vs IPL Mumbai, 42nd Match
SuperSport Park, Centurion
Umpires: S Hazare (IND) and R Koertzen (SA) Third Umpire: M Erasmus (SA)
Match Referee: Y Sharma (IND)

IPL 2009 May 11 Match Results Scoreboard

Match 1:
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May 11, 2009 : IPL 2009 :
IPL Hyderabad won by 53 runs
IPL Hyderabad vs IPL Rajasthan, 40th Match
De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Umpires: S Asnani (IND) and K Dharmasena (SL) Third Umpire: G Baxter (NZ)
Match Referee: J Srinath (IND)
Toss: IPL Hyderabad (Elected to Bat)
Result: IPL Hyderabad won by 53 runs

Man of the Match: Dwayne Smith


IPL 2009 May 12 Match Results Scoreboard

IPL 2009 May 10 Match Results Scoreboard

Match 1:
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May 10, 2009 : IPL 2009 :
IPL Mumbai won by 16 runs
IPL Bangalore vs IPL Mumbai, 38th Match
St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth
Umpires: B Doctrove (WI) and B Jerling (SA) Third Umpire: I Howell (SA)
Match Referee: Y Sharma (IND)
Toss: IPL Mumbai (Elected to Bat)
Result: IPL Mumbai won by 16 runs

Man of the Match: JP Duminy

Match 2:
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May 10, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Delhi won by 7 wickets
IPL Delhi vs IPL Kolkata, 39th Match
New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Umpires: S Shastri (IND) and R Tiffin (ZIM) Third Umpire: S Ravi (IND)
Match Referee: S Venkataraghavan (IND)
Toss: IPL Delhi (Elected to Field)
Result: IPL Delhi won by 7 wickets

Man of the Match: Amit Mishra

IPL 2009 May 09 Match Results Scoreboard

Match 1:
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May 9, 2009 : IPL 2009 :
IPL Punjab won by 3 wickets
IPL Hyderabad vs IPL Punjab, 36th Match
De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley

Umpires: G Baxter (NZ) and A Saheba (IND) Third Umpire: K Dharmasena (SL)
Match Referee: J Srinath (IND)
Toss: IPL Punjab (Elected to Field)
Result: IPL Punjab won by 3 wickets

Man of the Match: M Jayawardene

Match 2:
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May 9, 2009 : IPL 2009 :
IPL Chennai won by 7 wickets
IPL Chennai vs IPL Rajasthan, 37th Match
De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Umpires: G Baxter (NZ) and K Dharmasena (SL) Third Umpire: A Saheba (IND)
Match Referee: J Srinath (IND)

IPL 2009 May 10 Match Results Scoreboard

IPL 2009 May 08 Match Results Scoreboard

May 8, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Delhi won by 7 wickets
IPL Delhi vs IPL Mumbai, 35th Match
Buffalo Park, East London
Umpires: M Erasmus (SA) and S Tarapore (IND) Third Umpire: B Jerling (SA)
Match Referee: Y Sharma (IND)

IPL 2009 May 07 Match Results Scoreboard

Match 1:
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May 7, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Rajasthan won by 7 wickets
IPL Bangalore vs IPL Rajasthan, 33rd Match
SuperSport Park, Centurion
Umpires: K Hariharan (IND) and D Harper (AUS) Third Umpire: T Wijewardene (SL)
Match Referee: S Venkataraghavan (IND)
Toss: IPL Rajasthan (Elected to Field)
Result: IPL Rajasthan won by 7 wickets Man of the Match: Amit Singh

Match 2:
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May 7, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Chennai won by 12 runs (D/L method)
IPL Chennai vs IPL Punjab, 34th Match
SuperSport Park, Centurion
Umpires: D Harper (AUS) and T Wijewardene (SL) Third Umpire: K Hariharan (IND)
Match Referee: S Venkataraghavan (IND)
Toss: IPL Chennai (Elected to Bat)
Result: IPL Chennai won by 12 runs (D/L method) Man of the Match: Matthew Hayden

IPL 2009 May 06 Match Results Scoreboard

May 6, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Hyderabad won by 19 runs
IPL Mumbai vs IPL Hyderabad, 32nd Match
SuperSport Park, Centurion
Umpires: M Benson (ENG) and K Dharmasena (SL) Third Umpire: K Hariharan (IND)
Match Referee: G Viswanath (IND)
Toss: IPL Hyderabad (Elected to Bat)
Result: IPL Hyderabad won by 19 runs Man of the Match: Rohit Sharma

IPL 2009 May 05 Match Results Scoreboard

Match 1:
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May 5, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Rajasthan won by 78 runs
IPL Punjab vs IPL Rajasthan, 30th Match
Kingsmead, Durban
Umpires: S Hazare (IND) and I Howell (SA) Third Umpire: G Baxter (NZ)
Match Referee: J Srinath (IND)
Toss: IPL Punjab (Elected to Field)
Result: IPL Rajasthan won by 78 runs Man of the Match: Graeme Smith

Match 2:
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May 5, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Delhi won by 9 wickets
IPL Delhi vs IPL Kolkata, 31st Match
Kingsmead, Durban
Umpires: G Baxter (NZ) and I Howell (SA) Third Umpire: S Ravi (IND)
Match Referee: J Srinath (IND)

IPL 2009 May 04 Match Results Scoreboard

May 4, 2009 : IPL 2009 : IPL Chennai won by 78 runs
IPL Hyderabad vs IPL Chennai, 29th Match
Buffalo Park, East London
Umpires: B Doctrove (WI) and M Erasmus (SA) Third Umpire: S Tarapore (IND)
Match Referee: Y Sharma (IND)
Toss: IPL Chennai (Elected to Bat)
Result: IPL Chennai won by 78 runs Man of the Match: MS Dhoni

IPL 2009 May 03 Match Results Scoreboard

Match 1:
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Indian Premier League 2009 :
Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders scored : 153 / 3 in 20 overs
Kings XI Punjab scored : 154 / 4 in 20 overs

Match Result: Kings XI Punjab won the Match by 6 wickets
Man of the Match : Mahela Jayawardene


Match 2:
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Indian Premier League 2009 :
Bangalore Royal Challengers v Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians scored : 149 / 4 in 20 overs
Bangalore Royal Challengers scored : 150 / 1 in 18.1 overs

Match Result: Bangalore Royal Challengers won the Match by 9 wickets
Man of the Match : Jacques Kallis


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Australia vs Pakistan One Day series in UAE 2009

Match : Australia v Pakistan , 5th ODI
Date : 03/05/2009
Venue : Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhab

Match Result : Pakistan Won by 7 wickets

Match Referee : Jeff Crowe
Umpires : Aleem Dar ( PAK ) & Billy Bowden ( NZL )
Toss Won By: Australia and elected to Bat
Man of the Match : Kamran Akmal

IPL 2009 May 01 Match Results Scoreboard

Match 1:
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Indian Premier League 2009
Kolkata Knight Riders Versus Mumbai Indians

Match : Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians
Date : 01/05/2009
Venue : Buffalo Park, East London
Match Result : Mumbai Indians Won by 9 runs

Match Referee : Yashpal Sharma
Umpires : Marais Erasmus ( SAF ) & Shavir Tarapore ( IND )
Toss Won By: Mumbai Indians (Elected to Bat)
Man of the Match : Jean-Paul Duminy (South Africa)


Match 2:
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Indian Premier League 2009 :
Bangalore Royal Challengers v Kings XI Punjab
Bangalore Royal Challengers scored: 145 / 9 in 20 overs
Kings XI Punjab scored : 137 / 7 in 20 overs
Match Result: Bangalore Royal Challengers won the Match by 8 runs
Man of the Match : Yuvraj Singh

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Match Result of Australia - Pakistan series

Australia vs Pakistan in UAE 2009 :
Australia v Pakistan , 4th ODI

Pakistan : 197 / 10 in 48.4 overs Australia : 200 / 2 in 44.2 overs
Match Result: Australia won the Match by 8 wickets
MOM : Doug Bollinger

IPL 2009 April 29 Match Results Scoreboard

Match : 1
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Indian Premier League 2009
Bangalore Royal Challengers v Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders scored : 139 / 6 in 20 overs
Bangalore Royal Challengers scored : 143 / 5 in 19.5 overs

Match Result: Bangalore Royal Challengers won the Match by 5 wickets

Man of the Match : Mark Boucher


Match :2
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Indian Premier League 2009 :
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians
Kings XI Punjab scored: 119 / 8 in 20 overs
Mumbai Indians scored: 116 / 7 in 20 overs

Match Result: Kings XI Punjab won the Match by 3 runs
Man of the Match : Kumar Sangakkara

IPL 2009 April 28 Match Results Scoreboard

Indian Premier League 2009 :

Delhi Daredevils v Rajasthan Royals
Delhi Daredevils scored: 143 / 7 in 20 overs
Rajasthan Royals scored : 147 / 5 in 18.3 overs

Match Result: Rajasthan Royals won the Match by 5 wickets

Man of the Match : Yusuf Pathan

IPL 2009 April 27 Match Results Scoreboard

Match : Chennai Super Kings v Hyderabad Deccan Chargers
Date : 27/04/2009
Venue : Kingsmead, Durban
Match Result : Hyderabad Deccan Chargers Won by 6 wickets

Match Referee : Devdas Govindjee
Umpires : Shashank Ranade ( IND ) & Tyrone Wijewardene ( SRL )
Toss Won By: Hyderabad Deccan Chargers (Elected to Field)
MOM : Herschelle Gibbs (South Africa)



Indian Premier League 2009 :
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians : 187 / 6 in 20 overs Kolkata Knight Riders : 95 / 9 in 15.2 overs
Match Result: Mumbai Indians won the Match by 92 runs
MOM : Sachin Tendulkar

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Australia vs Pakistan (This match is not the part of IPL 2009)

Australia vs Pakistan in UAE 2009 : Australia v Pakistan , 3rd ODI
Australia : 198 / 7 in 50 overs Pakistan : 171 / 10 in 47.1 overs
Match Result: Australia won the Match by 27 runs
MOM : Michael Clarke

IPL 2009 April 26 Match Results Scoreboard

1st Match:
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Indian Premier League 2009 : Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals

Kings XI Punjab scored : 139 / 6 in 20 overs
Rajasthan Royals scored : 112 / 7 in 20 overs

Match Result: Kings XI Punjab won the Match by 27 runs
Man of the Match : Kumar Sangakkara

2nd Match:
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Indian Premier League 2009 :
Bangalore Royal Challengers v Delhi Daredevils

Bangalore Royal Challengers : 149 / 7 in 20 overs
Delhi Daredevils : 153 / 4 in 19.2 overs
Match Result: Delhi Daredevils won the Match by 6 wickets
Man of the Match : Tillakaratne Dilshan

IPL 2009 April 25 Match Results Scoreboard

1st Match:
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Deccan Chargers beat Mumbai Indians

2nd Match:
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The Match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings has been abandoned due to rain. Both team shared 1 point each.

IPL 2009 April 24 Match Results Scoreboard

Indian Premier League 2009 :
Bangalore Royal Challengers v Kings XI Punjab
Bangalore Royal Challengers scored: 168 / 9 in 20 overs
Kings XI Punjab scored : 173 / 3 in 19 overs
Match Result: Kings XI Punjab won the Match by 7 wickets
Man of the Match : Ravi Bopara

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Other Series (This match result is not the part of IPL 2009)

Australia v/s Pakistan in UAE 2009 :
Australia v Pakistan , 2nd ODI
Pakistan : 207 / 10 in 46.2 overs
Australia : 208 / 4 in 45.1 overs
Match Result: Australia won the Match by 6 wickets
Man of the Match : Andrew Symonds

IPL 2009 April 23 Match Results Scoreboard

Indian Premier League 2009 :
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Daredevils ,
Delhi Daredevils 1st batting: 189 / 5 in 20 overs
Chennai Super Kings : 180 / 9 in 20 overs
Result: Delhi Daredevils won the Match by just 9 runs
Man of the Match : AB de Villiers


Indian Premier League 2009 :
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals
Kolkata won the toss and elected to field first
Rajasthan Royals 1st batting : 150 / 6 in 20 overs
Kolkata Knight Riders : 150 / 7 in 20 overs

Result: Rajasthan Royals won the Match by super over
Super Over : Kolkata cored 15/0 in 1 over
Rajashthan Royals : 16/0 in just 4 balls
Man of the Match : Yusuf Pathan

IPL 2009 April 22 Match Results

DC (Deccan Chargers Hyderabad) beat RCB (Royal Challenge Bangalore) in Capetown by 24 Runs

DC (Deccan Chargers Hyderabad) - 184/6
RCB (Royal Challenge Bangalore) - 160-8

Man of the Match : Adam Gilchrist (scored 71 from 45 balls )

IPL 2009 April 21 Match Results

KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) beat KXIP (King XI Punjab) in Durban by 11 runs with Duck word Louis method.
(King XI Punjab) - 158 /6 (20 Overs)
KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) - 79/1 (9.0 overs)
Man of the Match : Chris Gayle

The another match between MI (Mumbai Indians) and RR (Rajashthan Royal) abondoned due to bad weather.
Both team shared 1 point each

IPL 2009 April 20 Match Results

CSK (Chennai Super Kings) beat RCB (Royal Challenge Bangalore) in Port Elizabeth

IPL 2009 April 19 Match Results

April 19
DC (Deccan Chargers Hyderabad) beat KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) in Cape Town by 9 wickets
DD (Delhi Daredevils) beat KXIP (King XI Punjab) in Cape Town by 9 wickets in the rain affected match

IPL 2009 April 18 Match Results

April 18
RCB (Royal Challenge Bangalore) beat RR (Rajashthan Royal) in Capetown

MI (Mumbai Indians) beat CSK (Chennai Super Kings) in Capetown

IPL 2009 Old Schedule

IPL schedule is below. (Old Schedule)

Apr 10: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Daredevils at Jaipur
8PM - 11PM

Apr 11: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Deccan Chargers at Kolkata
4M - 7PM

Apr 11: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers at Chennai
4pm - 7pm

Apr 12: Delhi Daredevils vs Kings XI Punjab at Delhi
8PM - 11PM

Apr 12: Mumbai Indians Vs Rajasthan Royals at Mumbai
8PM - 11PM

Apr 13: Deccan Chargers vs Chennai Super Kings at Hyderabad
8PM - 11PM

Apr 14: Royal Challengers vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Bangalore
8PM - 11PM

Apr 15: Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians at Mohali
8PM - 11PM

Apr 16: Deccan Chargers vs Delhi Daredevils at Hyderabad
4PM - 7PM

Apr 16: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals at Chennai
8PM - 11PM

Apr 17: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers at Mumbai
8PM - 11PM

Apr 18: Kings XI Punjab vs Deccan Chargers at Mohali
4PM - 7PM

Apr 18: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Darevils at Kolkata
8PM - 11PM

Apr 19: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings at Mumbai
8PM - 11PM

Apr 19: Royal Challengers vs Rajasthan Royals at Bangalore
4PM - 7PM

Apr 20: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab at Kolkata
8PM - 11PM

Apr 21: Delhi Daredevils vs Mumbai Indians at Delhi
8PM - 11PM

Apr 22: Rajasthan Royals vs Deccan Chargers at Jaipur
8PM - 11PM

Apr 23: Royal Challengers vs Kings XI Punjab at Bangalore
8PM - 11PM

Apr 24: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Mumbai
8PM - 11PM

Apr 25: Delhi Daredevils vs Royals Challeners at Delhi
8PM - 11PM

Apr 25: Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab at Chennai
4PM - 7PM

Apr 26: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Jaipur
8PM - 11PM

Apr 26: Deccan Chargers vs Mumbai Indians at Hyderabad
8PM - 11PM

Apr 27: Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers at Mohali
8PM - 11PM

Apr 28: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Daredevils at Mumbai
8PM - 11PM

Apr 29: Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals at Mohali
8PM - 11PM

Apr 29: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Chennai
4PM - 7PM

Apr 30: Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers at Hyderabad
8PM - 11PM

May 1: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils at Chennai
8PM - 11PM

May 2: Mumbai Indians vs Deccan Chargers at Mumbai
4PM - 7PM

May 2: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajhasthan Royals at Kolkata
8PM - 11PM

May 3: Kings XI Punjab vs Chennai Super Kings at Mohali
8PM - 11PM

May 3: Royal Challengers vs Delhi Daredevils at Bangalore
8PM - 11PM

May 4: Deccan Chargers vs Rajsathan Royals at Hyderabad
8PM - 11PM

May 5: Delhi Daredevils vs Chennai Super Kings at Delhi
8PM - 11PM

May 6: Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab at Jaipur
8PM - 11PM

May 6: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians at Kolkata
4PM - 7PM

May 7: Royal Challengers vs Deccan Chargers at Bangalore
8PM - 11PM

May 8: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings at Kolkata
8PM - 11PM

May 9: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians at Jaipur
8PM - 11PM

May 9: Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Daredevils at Mohali
4PM - 7PM

May 10: Deccan Chargers vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Hyderabad
8PM - 11PM

May 11: Delhi Daredevils vs Rajsathan Royals at Delhi
8PM - 11PM

May 12: Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab at Mumbai
4PM - 7PM

May 12: Chennai Super Kings vs Deccan Chargers at Chennai
8PM - 11PM

May 13: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers at Kolkata
8PM - 11PM

May 14: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings at Jaipur
4PM - 7PM

May 14: Delhi Daredevils vs Deccan Chargers at Delhi
8PM - 11PM

May 15: Royal Challengers vs Mumbai Indians at Bangalore
8PM - 11PM

May 16: Delhi Daredevils vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Delhi
4PM - 7PM

May 16: Deccan Chargers vs Kings XI Punjab at Hyderabad
8PM - 11PM

May 17: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers at Jaipur
4PM - 7PM

May 17: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians at Chennai
8PM - 11PM

May 18: Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Mohali
8PM - 11PM

May 19: Royal Challengers vs Chennai Super Kings at Bangalore
8PM - 11PM

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May 21: Semi Final 1 at Chennai
8PM - 11PM

May 22: Semi FInal 2 at Chennai
8PM - 11PM

May 24: FINALS at Mumbai
8PM - 11PM

IPL 2009 New Schedule

Indian premier league 2009

IPL New Schedule (South Africa)

April 18
RR v RCB (4 pm) Cape Town
MI v CSK (8 pm) Cape Town

April 19
KKR v DC (4 pm) Cape Town
DD v KXIP (8 pm) Cape Town

April 20
RCB v CSK (4 pm) Port Elizabeth

April 21
RR v MI (4 pm) Durban
KKR v KXIP (8pm) Durban

April 22
DD v CSK (4 pm) Durban
RCB v DC (8 pm) Cape Town

April 23
KKR v RR (4 pm) Port Elizabeth

April 24
KXIP v RCB (4 pm) Johannesburg

April 25
KKR v CSK (4 pm) Cape Town
DC v MI (8 pm) Durban

April 26
RR v KXIP (4 pm) Cape Town
RCB v DD (8 pm) Port Elizabeth

April 27
KKR v MI (4 pm) Cape Town
CSK v DC (8 pm) Durban

April 28
DD v RR (4 pm) Centurion

April 29
MI v KXIP (4 pm) Durban
KKR v RCB (8 pm) Durban

April 30
DD v DC (4 pm) Supersport Park
RR v CSK (8 pm) Centurion

May 1
RCB v KXIP (4 pm) East London
MI v KKR (8 pm) Durban

May 2
RR v DC (4 pm) Johannesburg
CSK v DD (8 pm) Port Elizabeth

May 3
MI v RCB (4 pm) Durban
KXIP v KKR (8 pm) East London

May 4
DC v CSK (4 pm) Port Elizabeth

May 5
DD v KKR (4 pm) Durban
KXIP v RR (8 pm) Durban

May 6
MI v DC (4 pm) Centurion

May 7
KXIP v CSK (4 pm) S Park
RCB v RR (8 pm) Centurion

May 8
DD v MI (4 pm) East London

May 9
DC v KXIP (4 pm) Bloemfontein
CSK v RR (8 pm) Port Elizabeth

May 10
KKR v DD (4 pm) East London
RCB v MI (8 pm) Johannesburg

May 11
DC v RR (4 pm) Bloemfontein

May 12
RCB v KKR (4 pm) Centurion
KXIP v MI (8 pm) Centurion

May 13
DC v DD (4 pm) Durban

May 14
MI v RR (4 pm) Durban
CSK v RCB (8 pm) Durban

May 15
KXIP v DD (4 pm) Kimberley

May 16
CSK v MI (4 pm) Johannesburg
DC v KKR (8 pm) Port Elizabeth

May 17
RR v DD (4 pm) Kimberley
KXIP v DC (8 pm) Johannesburg

May 18
CSK v KKR (4 pm) Centurion

May 19
DD v RCB (4 pm) Johannesburg

May 20
CSK v KXIP (4 pm) Durban
RR v KKR (8 pm) Durban

May 21
DC v RCB (4 pm) Centurion
MI v DD (8 pm) Centurion

May 22 Semi Final 1, Centurion
May 23 Semi Final 2, Johannesburg
May 24 Final, Johannesburg

Note: RR stands for Rajasthan Royals, MI for Mumbai Indians, RCB for Royal Challengers Bangalore, KKR for Kolkata Knight Riders, CSK for Chennai Super Kings, DC for Deccan Chargers, DD for Delhi Daredevils and KXIP for Kings XI Punjab.

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