If Punjab beat Chennai, then Delhi would be assured of a semi-final spot before they take on the Deccan Chargers at home. It will save them the prospect of going into a pressure cooker, winner takes all game against the red-hot team from Hyderabad. But Delhi will be advised to treat this game as one, if they intend to finally break their semi-final hoodoo and make the IPL finals.
And here’s why
Because if they win, they will finish second in the points table and avoid the mighty Mumbai Indians in the semis. The Daredevils have been convincingly beaten by the Indians in both their league encounters and should go all out to avoid their nemesis in the semis. MI will be an even tougher nut to crack because the semis are in Mumbai and the Indians are virtually unbeatable at home.
A defeat to DC will also mean that the Daredevils will go into the semis short on confidence and low on form, having lost 4 out of their final 5 games and limping to a win in the fifth. A win on the other hand will give them a two match winning streak over two quality teams and equip the side with loads of self-belief before the knock-out stages. The difference in the state of mind could make all the difference as Delhi will attempt to make the finals for the first time.
By beating DC, Delhi will avoid Mumbai in the semis and be in the right frame of mind as they approach the semi-finals. Together, it will improve their chances of making the finals substantially.
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I have one good suggestion for Delhi dare devils live in reality, before you comment on other’s performance look at yourself. You never won IPL trophy and didn’t reach semi finals, Gambir talks about Rajasthan Royals.
How cheap it is?
Hi Srinivas, welcome to the DD Blog. We have already touched upon Gautam Gambhir’s post match remarks in another post. Don’t blame the team but we agree with what you have to say about our captain.