Delhi Innings
| Batsmen | Runs | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
| Glenn McGrath | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | not out |
Second Innings | First Innings
Batting : Delhi
Bowling : Kolkata
It was poor batting display from Delhi. They got bowled out for just 110 runs. Amit Mishra (31) and Dilshan (25) were the only scorers for the Delhi team. Akhtar's destructive spell of (4/11) early in the innings made it difficult for Delhi to chase a target of 134 runs. He was well supported by Lakshmi Shukla (3/6) who bowled superbly later in the innings. Shoaib Akhtar who bowled superbly in his debut match is declared as the Man of the Match. Thank you for being with us and experiencing a thrilling match.
17.5 L Shukla to Yo Mahesh, Bowled him. The middle stump is out of the ground. Delhi have been bowled out. Kolkata have won the match by 23 runs. 110/10
17.4 L Shukla to Yo Mahesh, Mahesh tries flicking a ball that is wide on the leg stumps. Umpire Howell has signalled five wides. 110/9
17.4 L Shukla to Yo Mahesh, Mahesh has attempted to put bat on ball but fails. 105/9
Shukla is on a hat-trick.
17.3 L Shukla to P Sangwan, It's been lofted over Mid-on by Sangwan. Hussey pouches the catch on the boundary line. Delhi have lost their ninth wicket. 105/9
Sangwan is the new man in.
17.2 L Shukla to A Mishra, Mishra has nudged the ball fine down the leg side in the air. That is easy pickings for Ishant. Delhi have lost their eighth wicket. 105/8
17.1 L Shukla to Yo Mahesh, Pushed to the cover region by Mahesh. The batsmen have run through for a single. 105/7
Lakshmi Shukla is the new bowler into the attack.
17 I Sharma to A Mishra, Mishra fails to put bat on ball. No run to end the over. 104/7
16.5 I Sharma to A Mishra, Mishra has attempted to put bat on ball but fails. 104/7
16.4 I Sharma to Yo Mahesh, Pushed to the cover region by Mahesh. Mahesh makes it to the crease despite a direct throw by Shukla. Third Umpire shows the green signal for Mahesh. One run taken. 104/7
16.3 I Sharma to Yo Mahesh, Mahesh fails to put bat on ball. 103/7
16.2 I Sharma to A Mishra, Mishra works it down the leg side to collect an easy single. 103/7
16.1 I Sharma to Yo Mahesh, Mahesh drives through the leg side for just a single. 102/7
YoMahesh comes to bat in the middle
Ishant Sharma comes back into the attack.
16 A Dinda to F Maharoof, Defended off the back foot by Maharoof. A direct hit by Dinda sends Maharoof back to the pavillion. Red signal by the Third Umpire sends Maharoof back to the pavillion. Delhi have lost their seventh wicket. 101/7
15.5 A Dinda to A Mishra, Pushed to the cover region by Mishra. One run taken. 101/6
15.4 A Dinda to F Maharoof, Maharoof has played the square drive. Will collect just a single. 100/6
15.3 A Dinda to A Mishra, Mishra flicks it away with a wristy shot for just a single. 99/6
15.2 A Dinda to A Mishra, Mishra has attempted to play that one but missed. 98/6
15.1 A Dinda to F Maharoof, The ball has found the edge of the bat. One run conceded. 98/6
Dinda comes back to bowl.
15 S Ganguly to F Maharoof, Maharoof has driven it straight down the ground. Easy single taken. 97/6
14.5 S Ganguly to A Mishra, Driven through the leg side by Mishra. One run only. 96/6
14.4 S Ganguly to F Maharoof, Driven through the off side by Maharoof for just One run. 95/6
14.3 S Ganguly to A Mishra, Mishra has driven it through the off side for just a single. 94/6
14.2 S Ganguly to A Mishra, Mishra drives through the covers to pick up a couple. 93/6
14.1 S Ganguly to A Mishra, Played to the point region by Mishra. But straight to the fielder. 91/6
14 I Abdulla to A Mishra, Driven through the off side by Mishra. The batsmen have run through for a single. 91/6
13.5 I Abdulla to A Mishra, Mishra plays a chiki sweep shot. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Howell signals a boundary. 90/6
13.4 I Abdulla to A Mishra, Mishra lofts it over covers. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Howell signals four runs. 86/6
13.3 I Abdulla to F Maharoof, Maharoof has lofted that over mid off. Just a single. 82/6
13.2 I Abdulla to F Maharoof, Defended off the front foot by Maharoof. 81/6
13.1 I Abdulla to A Mishra, Mishra plays a sweep shot to collect a single. 81/6
13 S Ganguly to A Mishra, Mishra has driven it straight down the ground. Ganguly has put down the catch. No run taken. 80/6
12.5 S Ganguly to F Maharoof, Driven through the off side by Maharoof for just a single. 80/6
12.4 S Ganguly to F Maharoof, Maharoof has lofted it over covers. The ball races to the boundary. 79/6
12.3 S Ganguly to F Maharoof, Pushed to the cover region by Maharoof. 76/6
12.2 S Ganguly to Mishra, Played through mid-wicket by Maharoof for an easy single. 76/6
12.1 S Ganguly to Maharoof, Mishra smartly guides it to third man for a single. 74/6
12 I Abdulla to F Maharoof, Driven through the leg side by Maharoof. Will pick up a couple of runs to end the over. 73/6
11.5 I Abdulla to A Mishra, Mishra has driven it through the off side. One run added to the total. 71/6
11.4 I Abdulla to F Maharoof, Maharoof drives through the leg side. Another single taken. 70/6
11.3 I Abdulla to A Mishra, Driven through the off side by Mishra for an easy single. 69/6
11.2 I Abdulla to F Maharoof, Driven through the leg side by Maharoof. He takes a single to get off the mark. 68/6
Maharoof comes to bat as Dilshan is the out going batsman.
11.1 I Abdulla to A Mishra, Mishra guides it to third man. Nice work by Saha to run Dilshan out. Third Umpire signals Dilshan out. Delhi have lost their sixth wicket. 67/6
11 S Ganguly to T Dilshan, Dilshan drives through the leg side. Dot ball to end the over. 67/5
10.5 S Ganguly to A Mishra, Played to the point region by Mishra. Lack of committment by Hussey to save runs for his team. The batsmen have run through for a single. 67/5
10.4 S Ganguly to A Mishra, Driven through the covers by Mishra. Dot ball. 66/5
10.3 S Ganguly to A Mishra, Mishra has played it to the point region. No run this time. 66/5
10.2 S Ganguly to T Dilshan, Played to the point region by Dilshan. Another single taken by the batsman. 66/5
10.1 S Ganguly to A Mishra, Mishra guides it to third man to pick an easy single. 65/5
10 I Abdulla to T Dilshan, Dilshan has pushed it to the cover region. No run to end the over. 64/5
9.5 I Abdulla to T Dilshan, Dilshan has played it to the point region. But straight to the fielder. 64/5
9.4 I Abdulla to T Dilshan, Defended off the front foot by Dilshan. 64/5
9.3 I Abdulla to T Dilshan, Dilshan has played it through mid-wicket. Nice timing on that one. The ball races to the boundary. 64/5
9.2 I Abdulla to A Mishra, Played to the point region by Mishra. He picks up a quick single. 60/5
9.1 I Abdulla to A Mishra, Mishra has attempted to put bat on ball but fails. 59/5
Iqbal Abdulla introduced into the attack.
9 S Ganguly to T Dilshan, Played through mid wicket by Dilshan. No run to end the over. 59/5
8.5 S Ganguly to T Dilshan, Dilshan plays the Square-Cut. The outfield is lightning fast. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Rauf signals a Four runs. 59/5
8.4 S Ganguly to A Mishra, Pushed to the cover region by Mishra. One run easily taken. 55/5
8.3 S Ganguly to A Mishra, Mishra has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 54/5
8.2 S Ganguly to T Dilshan, Dilshan rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball just for a single. 54/5
8.1 S Ganguly to A Mishra, Mishra drives through the leg side to collect just a single. 53/5
Sourav Ganguly comes into the attack.
8 A Dinda to T Dilshan, The ball has been square driven by Dilshan into the gap. No chance for the fielder to stop that one. Four runs again. 52/5
7.5 A Dinda to T Dilshan, Cracking cut shot by Dilshan. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs. 48/5
7.4 A Dinda to A Mishra, Played to the point region by Mishra. The batsmen have run through for a single. 44/5
Amit Mishra comes to bat at the crease.
7.3 A Dinda to S Dhawan, The off stump has been uprooted by Dinda. Dhawan goes. Delhi have lost their fifth wicket. 43/5
7.2 A Dinda to S Dhawan, Dhawan rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. But finds the fielder. Dot ball. 43/4
7.1 A Dinda to S Dhawan, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Dhawan still goes after it Umpire Howell signals a wide. 43/4
7.1 A Dinda to T Dilshan, Driven through the covers by Dilshan for just a single. 42/4
7 I Sharma to T Dilshan, Guided down to third man by Dilshan for just a single. 41/4
6.5 I Sharma to S Dhawan, Defended off the front foot by Dhawan. One chiki run taken. 40/4
6.4 I Sharma to T Dilshan, Played to the point region by Dilshan. One run easily taken. 39/4
6.3 I Sharma to S Dhawan, Dhawan has pushed it to the cover region to pick up a quick single. 38/4
6.2 I Sharma to S Dhawan, Dhawan has driven it through the off side. But finds the fielder. No run. 37/4
6.1 I Sharma to S Dhawan, Edged by Dhawan. 37/4
Akhtar makes way for Ishant Sharma into the attack.
6 A Dinda to T Dilshan, Played through mid wicket by Dilshan. 37/4
5.5 A Dinda to T Dilshan, Played to the point region by Dilshan. But straight to the fielder. 37/4
5.4 A Dinda to S Dhawan, Dhawan works it down the leg side to collect an easy single. 37/4
5.3 A Dinda to S Dhawan, Driven through the off side by Dhawan. 36/4
5.2 A Dinda to S Dhawan, Defended off the front foot by Dhawan. 36/4
5.1 A Dinda to S Dhawan, Punched off the backfoot by Dhawan. He gets off the mark with a boundary. Umpire Howell signals a boundary. 36/4
5 S Akhtar to T Dilshan, Driven through the covers by Dilshan. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs. 32/4
4.5 S Akhtar to T Dilshan, Left alone by Dilshan. 28/4
The atmosphere is electrifying in Kolkata. Akhtar is on a roll.
4.4 S Akhtar to T Dilshan, Dilshan plays the pull shot. No run. 28/4
Dilshan comes to bat in the middle.
Akhtar is on a hat-trick.
4.3 S Akhtar to M Tiwary, Ball hits Tiwary low on the pads. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Rauf raises the dreaded finger. Delhi have lost their fourth wicket. 28/4
Dhawan comes to bat for Delhi.
4.2 S Akhtar to de Villiers, Villiers has top edged that one. It's high in the air and taken by Taibu. Delhi have lost their third wicket. 28/3
4.1 S Akhtar to de Villiers, Ball hits Villiers low on the pads. The fielding side appeals in unison. Umpire Rauf shows no interest in the appeal. 28/2
4 A Dinda to de Villiers, Villiers flicks it away with a wristy shot for just a single. 28/2
3.5 A Dinda to M Tiwary, Tiwary has been struck on the thigh-pad. Leg byes given by Umpire Howell. The batsmen have run through for a single. 27/2
3.4 A Dinda to M Tiwary, Played to the point region by Tiwary. 26/2
3.3 A Dinda to M Tiwary, Pushed to the cover region by Tiwary. 26/2
3.2 A Dinda to M Tiwary, Played through mid-wicket by Tiwary. Good timing on that one. The ball has crossed the ropes. 26/2
3.1 A Dinda to M Tiwary, Tiwary plays the cracking pull-shot. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs. 22/2
Sharma makes way for Dinda into the attack.
3 S Akhtar to de Villiers, Driven through the covers by Villiers. But straight to the fielder. 18/2
2.5 S Akhtar to M Tiwary, Tiwary smartly guides it to third man for a single. 18/2
Manoj Tiwari is the new man at the crease.
2.4 S Akhtar to G Gambhir, Gambhir plays the Square Cut in the air. That is easy pickings for Hussey. Delhi have lost their second wicket. 17/2
2.3 S Akhtar to G Gambhir, Gambhir drives through the covers. But finds the fielder. 17/1
2.2 S Akhtar to de Villiers, Villiers has played that off the front foot and into the ground. Just a single taken. 17/1
2.1 S Akhtar to de Villiers, Villiers tries flicking a ball that is wide on the leg stumps. 16/1
2 I Sharma to G Gambhir, Gambhir has square driven through the offside. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs. 16/1
1.5 I Sharma to de Villiers, Villiers gets a bottom edge on that one. The batsmen have run through for a single. 12/1
1.4 I Sharma to G Gambhir, The ball appears to have come off the bat and pad. One run easily taken. 11/1
1.3 I Sharma to G Gambhir, Gambhir goes after a wide one and misses. Poor delivery by Sharma. 10/1
1.2 I Sharma to G Gambhir, Gambhir flicks it away with a wristy shot. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs. 10/1
1.1 I Sharma to de Villiers, Villiers has played the square drive. Will collect just a single. 6/1
Ishant Sharma is the new bowler into the attack.
1 S Akhtar to de Villiers, Villiers has played it through mid-wicket to pick up a single. A direct hit but Villiers makes it home. The Third Umpire's decision is in favour of Villiers. 5/1
0.5 S Akhtar to de Villiers, Villiers works it down the leg side. No run. 4/1
0.4 S Akhtar to de Villiers, Villiers flicks it away with a wristy shot for a couple of runs. Saha has hit the stumps but Villiers has made his ground. The Third Umpire's decision is in favour of Villiers. 4/1
0.3 S Akhtar to de Villiers, Villiers has attempted to put bat on ball but fails. 2/1
AB Devilliers comes to bat in the middle.
0.2 S Akhtar to V Sehwag, Sehwag has edged it. Easy catch for Saha behind the stumps. Akhtar tastes first blood. Delhi have lost their first wicket. 2/1
0.1 S Akhtar to V Sehwag, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Sehwag still goes after it Wide signalled by Umpire Rauf. 2/0
0.1 S Akhtar to G Gambhir, Punched off the backfoot by Gambhir. Picks up a single to get off the mark. 1/0
Gambhir and Sehwag will open the innings for Delhi side.
Shoaib Akhtar is all ready to bowl with the new ball.
Welcome back after the break. Delhi team is all set to chase a modest total of 134 runs set by the Kolkata team.
First Innings
Batting : Kolkata
Bowling :
Delhi
Disciplined bowling from the Delhi team helped them to restrict the Kolkata side for just 133 runs. Salman Butt (48) and David Hussey (31) were the only players who managed to score some good runs for Kolkata. YoMahesh and Maharoof managed to pick up 2 wickets apiece for their team. Do join us after the break for the reply of Delhi team.
20 F Maharoof to Prasanta Saha, Saha fails to put bat on ball. Kolkata have ended their innings at 133 for the loss of 6 wickets. 133/6
19.5 F Maharoof to Prasanta Saha, Saha charges down the wicket The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 133/6
19.4 F Maharoof to I Abdulla, Abdulla cleverly guides it to third man. Just a single. 131/6
19.3 F Maharoof to I Abdulla, Abdulla has dug out that yorker at the last second. 130/6
19.2 F Maharoof to Prasanta Saha, Played through mid-wicket by Saha. One run conceded. 130/6
Iqbal Abdulla is the new man in for Kolkata.
19.1 F Maharoof to D Hussey, Hussey has lofted it over Mid-on. It's been taken at the boundary by Tiwary. Kolkata have lost their sixth wicket. 129/6
Maharoof to bowl the last over for Delhi.
19 G McGrath to D Hussey, Played to the point region by Hussey for just a single. Good over for Kolkata. 129/5
18.5 G McGrath to Prasanta Saha, Saha plays the pull shot but finds the fielder. One run only. 128/5
18.4 G McGrath to D Hussey, Driven through the off side by Hussey. Just a single this time. 127/5
18.3 G McGrath to D Hussey, Hussey plays the classic pull shot. That was six from the time it left the bat of Hussey. That's gone out of the ground. 126/5
18.2 G McGrath to Prasanta Saha, Driven through the off side by Saha. Just a single to his name. 120/5
18.1 G McGrath to Prasanta Saha, Saha has attempted to play that one - but missed. 119/5
Saha comes to bat in the middle.
18 F Maharoof to L Shukla, Shukla plays the slog sweep in the air. It's been taken at the boundary by Gambhir. Kolkata have lost their fifth wicket. 119/5
17.5 F Maharoof to D Hussey, Hussey has flicked the ball off his pads for just a single. 119/4
17.4 F Maharoof to D Hussey, It's been lofted over Mid-on by Hussey. This one's a huge hit for a six. Excellent shot by Hussey. 118/4
17.3 F Maharoof to L Shukla, Played through mid-wicket by Shukla. One run conceded. 112/4
17.2 F Maharoof to D Hussey, It's been lofted over Mid-on by Hussey. Will get just a single. 111/4
17.1 F Maharoof to L Shukla, Driven through the off side by Shukla. Just a single to his name. 110/4
Maharoof will start the new spell.
17 G McGrath to D Hussey, Hussey drives the ball straight back to the bowler. 109/4
16.5 G McGrath to L Shukla, Shukla has played the paddle sweep. Chiki single taken. 109/4
16.4 G McGrath to D Hussey, Hussey plays a leg glance to fine leg for just a single. 108/4
16.3 G McGrath to L Shukla, Shukla just manages to keep the yorker out. Good ball bowled by McGrath. One run taken comfortably. 107/4
16.2 G McGrath to D Hussey, Hussey has played the square drive. Will collect just a single. 106/4
16.1 G McGrath to L Shukla, Shukla has flicked the ball off his pads for just a single. 105/4
Amit Mishra makes way for McGrath into the attack.
16 P Sangwan to L Shukla, Shukla smartly guides it to third man for a single. 104/4
15.5 P Sangwan to L Shukla, Shukla smashes over covers. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs. 103/4
Laxmi Shukla is the new man in.
15.4 P Sangwan to T Taibu, Taibu guides it to third man. Nice work by Villiers to run Taibu out on the second run. The Third Umpire's decision is in favour of Taibu. Kolkata have lost their fourth wicket. 99/4
15.3 P Sangwan to T Taibu, Played to the point region by Taibu. Good running by the batsman. Taibu picks up Two runs. 98/3
15.2 P Sangwan to T Taibu, Played to the point region by Taibu. No run. 96/3
15.1 P Sangwan to D Hussey, Driven through the off side by Hussey. Just a single taken. 96/3
Sangwan is the new bowler into the attack.
15 A Mishra to D Hussey, Hussey has pushed it to the cover region. One run to end the over. 95/3
14.5 A Mishra to T Taibu, Taibu plays a sweep shot again. One run only. 94/3
14.4 A Mishra to T Taibu, Taibu fails to put bat on ball. 93/3
14.3 A Mishra to D Hussey, Punched off the backfoot by Hussey. Just one run for him. 93/3
14.2 A Mishra to T Taibu, Taibu plays a sweep shot. Will get just a single. 92/3
14.1 A Mishra to T Taibu, Taibu has played the reverse sweep. No runs. 91/3
14 Yo Mahesh to D Hussey, Hussey has attempted to play that one but missed. 91/3
13.5 Yo Mahesh to T Taibu, Taibu has flicked the ball off his pads. Just a single for him. 91/3
13.4 Yo Mahesh to D Hussey, Hussey has played it to the point region for a single. 90/3
13.3 Yo Mahesh to T Taibu, Taibu works it down the leg side. Another single added to the total. 89/3
13.2 Yo Mahesh to D Hussey, Hussey has driven it through the off side for just a single. 88/3
Taibu is set to score big runs. He comes to bat.
13.1 Yo Mahesh to S Butt, Butt edges the ball. McGrath pouches the catch on the boundary line. Kolkata have lost their third wicket. 87/3
13.0 Yo Mahesh to S Butt, The ball is too wide on the off side for Butt to make any contact. Umpire Howell has signalled a wide. 87/2
YoMahesh comes back to bowl.
13 A Mishra to D Hussey, Hussey has pushed it to the cover region. 86/2
12.5 A Mishra to S Butt, Butt smartly guides it to third man for just a single. 86/2
12.4 A Mishra to S Butt, Played through mid-wicket by Butt. 85/2
12.3 A Mishra to D Hussey, Hussey has pushed it to the cover region. Another single taken. 85/2
12.2 A Mishra to S Butt, Ball hits Butt low on the pads. Leg byes signalled by Umpire Rauf One run conceded. 84/2
12.1 A Mishra to S Butt, Butt guides it to third man. No fielder in that area. The ball races to the boundary. 83/2
12 V Sehwag to S Butt, Butt has driven it through the off side for just a single. 79/2
11.5 V Sehwag to D Hussey, Driven through the leg side by Hussey for just One run. 78/2
11.4 V Sehwag to S Butt, Played through mid-wicket by Butt. Quick single taken. 77/2
11.3 V Sehwag to S Butt, Butt plays a sweep shot over square leg. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs. 76/2
11.2 V Sehwag to S Butt, Butt has pushed it to the cover region. But straight to the fielder. 72/2
11.1 V Sehwag to S Butt, Butt has been hit on the pads as he tried to sweep that one. 72/2
Sehwag is the new bowler in the attack.
11 A Mishra to D Hussey, Hussey has attempted to put bat on ball but fails. 72/2
10.5 A Mishra to D Hussey, Hussey has attempted to put bat on ball but fails. 72/2
10.4 A Mishra to S Butt, Butt works it down the leg side. Easy single taken. 72/2
10.3 A Mishra to D Hussey, Driven through the covers by Hussey. He will just take a single. 71/2
10.2 A Mishra to S Butt, Butt has been hit on the shoulder in his attempt to sweep that one. Leg byes given by Umpire Rauf. The batsmen take a single. 70/2
10.1 A Mishra to S Butt, Butt has played that with the full face of the bat. 69/2
Amit Mishra comes into the attack.
10 F Maharoof to D Hussey, Pushed to the cover region by Hussey. No run to end the over. 69/2
9.5 F Maharoof to D Hussey, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Hussey still goes after it Umpire Howell signals a wide. 69/2
9.5 F Maharoof to D Hussey, Hussey has punched that ball through the offside. A committed effort by Dilshan to save runs for his team. 68/2
9.4 F Maharoof to S Butt, Butt works it down the leg side for just One run. 68/2
9.3 F Maharoof to D Hussey, Pushed to the cover region by Hussey. Another single taken. 67/2
9.2 F Maharoof to S Butt, Played to the point region by Butt for just a single. 66/2
9.1 F Maharoof to D Hussey, Hussey has driven it through the off side. One run easily taken. 65/2
9 Yo Mahesh to S Butt, Driven through the covers by Butt. Same result again. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs. 64/2
8.5 Yo Mahesh to S Butt, Superbly driven through the off side by Butt. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs. 60/2
8.4 Yo Mahesh to S Butt, Butt flicks it away with a wristy shot. No run taken. 56/2
8.3 Yo Mahesh to D Hussey, Hussey cuts through point region for just a single. 56/2
8.2 Yo Mahesh to S Butt, Driven through the off side by Butt for just a single. 55/2
8.1 Yo Mahesh to S Butt, Driven through the covers by Butt. 54/2
8 F Maharoof to D Hussey, Played through mid wicket by Hussey. But straight to the fielder. 54/2
7.5 F Maharoof to S Butt, Pushed to the cover region by Butt. Just a single taken. 54/2
7.4 F Maharoof to S Butt, Delicate glance by Butt through the fine leg region. Two runs only. 53/2
7.3 F Maharoof to D Hussey, Driven through the off side by Hussey. The batsmen have run through for a single. 51/2
7.2 F Maharoof to S Butt, Butt drives through the leg side to collect a single. 50/2
7.1 F Maharoof to D Hussey, Driven through the off side by Hussey for just a single. 49/2
Maharoof introduced into the attack.
7 Yo Mahesh to D Hussey, Hussey guides it to third man to get off the mark of a single. 48/2
David Hussey is the next batsman for Kolkata.
6.5 Yo Mahesh to S Ganguly, Ganguly plays the cross batted shot and misses it. He departs. YoMahesh strikes. Kolkata have lost their second wicket. 47/2
6.4 Yo Mahesh to S Ganguly, The ball is way wide on the leg side. Ganguly lets the ball go. Wide signalled by Umpire Rauf. 47/1
6.4 Yo Mahesh to S Ganguly, The ball is way outside the off stump
6.4 Yo Mahesh to S Butt, Butt plays the Square Cut in the gap. Will get just One run. 45/1
6.3 Yo Mahesh to S Ganguly, Ganguly guides it to third man to collect a single. 44/1
6.2 Yo Mahesh to S Ganguly, Ganguly has lofted that straight over the bowlers head. That was six from the time it left the bat of Ganguly. Six signalled by Umpire Rauf. 43/1
6.1 Yo Mahesh to S Ganguly, Ganguly has played that off the front foot and into the ground. Umpire Rauf has signalled a no ball for foot-fault. The next delivery will be a free hit. 37/1
6.1 Yo Mahesh to S Butt, Driven through the off side by Butt for just a single. 36/1
Ganguly is the new man in for Kolkata.
6 P Sangwan to A Chopra, Chopra has lofted that in the hands of mid off fielder. That is easy pickings for Maharoof. Kolkata have lost their first wicket. 35/1
5.5 P Sangwan to A Chopra, Chopra drives through the leg side. Straight to the fielder. 35/0
5.4 P Sangwan to S Butt, Driven through the leg side by Butt. A run out attempt by Maharoof but Butt makes it home. One run taken. 35/0
5.3 P Sangwan to S Butt, Played through mid-wicket by Butt. Dot ball. 34/0
5.2 P Sangwan to S Butt, Butt goes after a wide one and misses. Umpire Howell has signalled a wide. 34/0
5.2 P Sangwan to S Butt, Butt has lofted that over mid wicket. Easy pickings for him. Four runs. 33/0
5.1 P Sangwan to S Butt, Butt has played it through mid-wicket. No run. 29/0
5.0 P Sangwan to S Butt, Butt goes after a wide one and misses. Umpire Howell has signalled a wide. 29/0
5 Yo Mahesh to A Chopra, Chopra has flicked the ball off his pads in the gap. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs. 28/0
4.5 Yo Mahesh to A Chopra, Played to the point region by Chopra. The fielder stops the ball. 24/0
4.4 Yo Mahesh to A Chopra, Chopra has played it through mid-wicket. But straight to the fielder. 24/0
4.3 Yo Mahesh to S Butt, Butt has punched that ball through the offside. Easy single taken. 24/0
4.2 Yo Mahesh to S Butt, Butt has played that with the full face of the bat. No run. 23/0
4.1 Yo Mahesh to A Chopra, Driven through the off side by Chopra. Picks up a quick single. 23/0
YoMahesh replaces McGrath into the attack.
4 P Sangwan to S Butt, Butt slams through point. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs. 22/0
3.5 P Sangwan to A Chopra, Played through mid wicket by Chopra. Will just collect a single. 18/0
3.4 P Sangwan to A Chopra, Chopra has attempted to put bat on ball but fails. 17/0
3.3 P Sangwan to A Chopra, Chopra has flicked the ball off his pads. But no run taken. 17/0
3.2 P Sangwan to A Chopra, Wide outside off stump
3.1 P Sangwan to A Chopra, Chopra defends it off the back foot. 17/0
3 G McGrath to S Butt, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Butt still goes after it. No run to end the over. 17/0
2.5 G McGrath to S Butt, Ball hits Butt low on the pads. 17/0
2.4 G McGrath to S Butt, Defended off the front foot by Butt. 17/0
2.3 G McGrath to A Chopra, Edged by Chopra. Catch dropped by in the slips. Chopra still manages to take a single. 17/0
2.2 G McGrath to S Butt, Played to the point region by Butt for just a single. 16/0
2.1 G McGrath to S Butt, Butt has punched that ball through the offside in the gap. The ball races to the boundary. 15/0
2 P Sangwan to S Butt, Definite bat and pad. Strangely
1.5 P Sangwan to A Chopra, Played to the point region by Chopra. Will collect just a single. 10/0
1.4 P Sangwan to A Chopra, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Chopra still goes after it. Umpire Howell has signalled a wide. 9/0
1.4 P Sangwan to A Chopra, Chopra drives through the covers. No chance for the fielder to stop that. The ball races to the boundary. 8/0
1.3 P Sangwan to S Butt, Butt has flicked the ball off his pads for just a single. 4/0
1.2 P Sangwan to S Butt, Butt lets that bouncer go past his head. 3/0
1.1 P Sangwan to S Butt, Defended off the front foot by Butt. 3/0
Pradeep Sangwan to share the new ball with McGrath.
1 G McGrath to S Butt, Butt has flicked the ball off his pads for just a single. 3/0
0.5 G McGrath to S Butt, Butt chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. 2/0
0.4 G McGrath to A Chopra, Played to the point region by Chopra for just a single. 2/0
0.3 G McGrath to A Chopra, Chopra has played it to the point region. A committed effort by Tiwary saves runs for his team. 1/0
0.2 G McGrath to A Chopra, Chopra has played it to the point region. But straight to the fielder. 1/0
0.1 G McGrath to S Butt, Ball hits Butt low on the pads. Leg byes given by Umpire Rauf. The batsmen have run through for a single. 1/0
Aakash Chopra and Salman Butt will open the innings for Kolkata.
Glen McGrath will start the proceedings for Delhi.
Asad Rauf (Pakistan) and IL Howell (South Africa) are the onfield Umpires and AV Jayaprakash (India) is the TV Umpire.
Kolkata won the toss and decided to bat.
The pitch is dry and hard. The ball will come on to the bat easily. The team winning the toss will not hesitate to bat first.
The weather is slightly on the cooler side. The players will feel relaxed while playing in Kolkata. Due factor will play a crucial role
later in the game.
Welcome to the commentary of the 35th match of the T20 league between Delhi and Kolkata. Kolkata is in the drivers seat as they ended their losing streak with 2 wins in a row. Ganguly and David Hussey have stood like a pillar in the success of Kolkata team. Shoaib Akhtar will be making his debut today for Dada's young brigade. Delhi who have lost their last 3 gameswill be hoping for some miracle to happen. Their middle order has to fire. Apart from Sehwag, Gambhir and Dhawan the other batsman have to come to party. McGrath and Asif have to strike early for Delhi.