Gilchrist and Team Charge Ahead
CENTURION, May 22, 2009
Even the most ardent Delhi supporter left the Centurion with a smile. Such was the entertainment provided by Adam Gilchrist that every mile through the toughest traffic snarl was made worth. Chasing a target of 153, Chargers led from the front by their dynamic skipper made mincemeat of the target to reach the final of the now South Indian Premier league.
A combination of spring coil wrists, exhilarating bat speed and a clean point of impact made Delhi shudder. Gilchrist is so used to the big stage that a IPL semi-final cannot force a change in his approach. Never has the any form of the game seen such astonishing power and precision in stroke making. A certain Antiguan might not agree but the 35-ball 85 from Gilchrist was a stand out.
The carnage started in the first over where Gilchrist carted Dirk Nannes for five boundaries. The ugly send off to Herschelle Gibbs by Ashish Nehra further steeled Gilchrist. No bowler was spared. If runs flowed smoothly in the first ten it was a tornado for Chargers. Gilchrist completed his 50 off 16, the fastest in IPL history. Virender Sehwag was treated like a school kid. Gilchrist went over the top thrice. It looked like an early finish.
The fall of Azhar Bilakhia did not stop the onslaught from Gilchrist. The Chargers’ cheer girls were seriously contemplating moving court under the labour law when Gilchrist went for a swing over mid-wicket and skied a catch to de Villiers. The last 10 required 52 with seven wickets in hand. Andrew Symonds was the raging bull from the moment he took guard. T. Suman played the percentage role to perfection.
Symonds holed out with only 17 required for a win. Amit Mishra stood out with his control and was easily the pick of the Delhi bowlers. But it was a trifle late after the medium pacers had handed over the match on a platter.
Earlier for the first time in the tournament Gilchrist went short of ideas after winning the toss. A murderous assault from Virender Sehwag and Tilakaratne Dilshan left the Chargers a battered lot. But an excellent rearguard effort from the bowlers backed by some athletic fielding helped Chargers restrict Delhi to 153. There was little indication of what was to come when Ryan Harris nailed openers Gautam Gambhir and David Warner in the first over.
The next 10 overs was pure mayhem. Harris was guilty of standing well inside the square leg boundary when Dilshan’s hook sailed above his head. The Sri Lankan chanced his arm once too often but he had the rub of the green going his way. Sehwag played a few from the manual while a few were borrowed. It hardly mattered how as runs flowed at a rapid pace.
The bowling changes did not create any impression on the batsmen. Bowlers continued to feed the length for the duo to free their arms. The field placements left a lot to be desired. As many as six boundaries were struck through the sweeper covers but it was left unprotected throughout. Gilchrist standing up to the wicket missed two sharp chances and that added to the sorrow. The scorecard at the end of ten overs read a frightening 83 for two.
The break did the trick for the Chargers. Sehwag trying to beat the man at 45 missed a length ball to be adjudged LBW. Symonds was paid for his perseverance. Delhi’s run arte was dragged down as Harmeet Singh sent in a few tight overs. AB de Villiers on driven six off Pragyan Ojha was the only big stroke till the 16th over as Chargers desperate bid to plug the rate met with some success.
Gibbs dropped a sitter at the long on fence when Dilshan mishit a full toss from Rohit. R.P. Singh forced the outside edge from de Villiers and Harris yorked Dinesh Karthik to push Delhi back. Dilshan was run-out of the penultimate ball for 65 off 51 balls. R.P. Singh with two wickets extended his hold on the Purple Cap.
Confusion prevailed after the fall of the second wicket when Dilshan walked in first and was called back and de Villiers walked in only to be replaced by Dilshan as he had made his way in to the field. Delhi did not have reasons to complain but it was not to be enough.
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Pradhan
hyderabadlad
On May 24th, 2009
Just one hurdle to cross to be champion Chargers show what we are and today each team member has to contribute their best for Team
My XI fo Final (RCB)
Gilly
Gibbs
VVS \ Azhar
Suman
Symmo
Rohit
Venu
Ryan
RP
ojha
PD Vijay\Harmeet
1. Pick wickets in regular intervals & please don’t miss any chances (Catches, Runouts)
2. Gilly & Gibbs trash RCB seamers & one from top 5 has to stay till end of innings. I prefer VVS for final
3. Be choosy whilel deploying part time bowlers(Suman, Venu, Rohit)
4. Need absoulte commitment in all departments.
All the Best Chargers. Eager to see Chargers as winner & celebrate whole night.
hasini
On May 23rd, 2009
gilly rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!
dhoni nd kumble beware the chargers hurricane is on its way to destroy u in da final
all da best chargers
Swetha Konka
On May 23rd, 2009
What a match it was!! Awesome!! just wow!! It was a treat to the eyes to watch gilly play like that !! impeccable innings !! I am sure any cricket lover would have enjoyed it thoroughly!! Entertainment unlimited!! Go chargers go..we are very close to winning the trophy this year!! Go get it for us!! and get it in style as the whole world remains watching in awe the great comeback by the chargers this year!!!
Gilly_da_gr8
On May 23rd, 2009
The way Churchie attacked Delhi was Superb, grouse, magnificent, brilliant, splendid, outstanding, wonderful, excellent, beaut, fantabulous, glorious, ......
The words keep on flowing for the shots he made yesterday. His counter-attack on Delhi, proved that he is still that man who thrilled the world as a destructive wicket-keeper batsman. I think there were only 5 to 6 dot balls in that great innings.
It could be a tougher job for Gilly to select the team for the final match. Gibbs and Roy should be there. It would be very great if Dwayne Smith is available for the final match. If not, Styris is the best go. Chaminda should be there to assist RP. Let's wait and see the team that Gilly is gonna announce.
There are millions of fans for Gilly, and we are here to support you. Hip hip hooray... hip hip hooray..... move on.......!
Rishika
farwaz
Biggest Chargers Fan
On May 23rd, 2009
I AM STILL SUGGESTING VENU TO BE REPLACED BY LAXMAN,HE ISNT DOING ANY WONDERS,ATLEAST VVS WILL PLAY GOOD CRICKETING SHOTS THAN VENU,EVEN THOUGH HE DOESNT SLOG,,NEWAY MAKE THE BEST CHOICES FOR THE TEAM GILCHRIST,ITS NOW OR NEVER!!!RYAN HARRIS WAS GOOD NEWAY
skumar_varanasi
On May 23rd, 2009
Gilly, Victory procession in Hyderabad.Not to forget.
Love u Gilly,
Love Deccan Chargers.
karthik789
On May 23rd, 2009
CHARGERS rock............you are the BEST..........come on CHARGERS win the IPL for HYDERABAD.........GILLY you are the BEST............
boopesh_guru
On May 23rd, 2009
what a match dear Gilly....Aussies missed you earlier.... you are not old gully...i like you so much..... all the best for the finals and keep up the good work in finals too
<--guru-->
Syed Riyaz
On May 23rd, 2009
THIS HAD TO DONE BY THE DECCAN CHARGERS BEFORE TO DELHI BUT NEVERTH THE LESS WE DONE WITH THE HELP OF GILLY WHAT A SUPERB KNOCK 4M HIM AND A GOT PERFORMENCE FROM OUR BOWLERS ESPICIALLY FORM HARRIS.NOW COMMING TO DELHI WE SHOWEN THEM WHAT WE ARE CAPABLE OFF THE DELHI TEAM WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THEY BUNDLE OUT US BUT THEY IS SAYING HERE EVERY DAY IS NOT SUNDAY
KEEP UP THE GOOD GO CHARGERS GO
AdiSrikanth
AdiSrikanth
Sai Thota
sandy711
On May 23rd, 2009
I suggest that VVS should replace azhar and ravi teja should replace harmeet. And it depends on gilly's choice to keep gibbs in or to replace him with vaas as we will have 6 ppl who can bowl already.
satish_mcse
Prabin...roN
m n jagadish reddy
mcmohan
On May 23rd, 2009
Kudos.....To Giiy
We want nothing more than this....One more game to go...Just stay intact and Rest of team to support the proud captain.
Go Charger Go...
aatif charger
On May 23rd, 2009
GILLY YOU ARE THE MIND BLASTING PERFORMER OF THIS WHOLE WORLD. NO ONE CAN STAND AGAINST U. YOU HAVE A GREAT POWER TO HIT A BALL
hyderabadlad
On May 23rd, 2009
Wow Wow Wow…… sensational win against the Delhi Dare devils absolute scintillating knock By Gilly. Most important point from the previous match was the way Chargers came back into the match in first innings. Every body has given their best in the middle maturity bowling and batting with commendable fielding.
VVS can replace Azhar as we all now VVS is a class player of both Pace & spin
I am much more confident now on Chargers ability and one more similar performance will get the IPL 2 trophy to Hyderabad
muneef
On May 23rd, 2009
Its great victory , we are in last in previous IPL , but nw ??
see ??
Ha haa nothing but really in full cahrge
mdmubeen
On May 23rd, 2009
Superb, Fantastic, Brilliant, Awesome,Marvelous, Excellent, Hats off Gilly! Team selection for FINALS you know better who needs to play! Choose your own team players who has KILLER INSTINCTS & GO FOR THE KILL! KILL any opponent mercilessly in FINALS! DLF IPL2 WINNERS ARE DECCAN CHARGERS! Come On..! CHARGE the OPPONENT, ONLY one more match, YOU have to WIN! YOU NEED to WIN! YOU WILL WIN!
BEST OF LUCK DECCANS!
chargerzzz
On May 23rd, 2009
Astalvista Delhi..... Amazing Gilly..
Watch for gilly in in Finals he still has fuel in his tank!!!!!!!!!
Shathru
On May 23rd, 2009
Gilly, you have single handedly won ICC finals for AUSTRALIA two times.
Do the same trick and bring the IPL 009 cup, home.
aking
Azza
On May 23rd, 2009
Gilly!! U simply are the best - no doubt about it! It was an awesome innings (the best so far).. Now its time to bring the IPL cup where it belongs - back home Hyderabad. I wanna see the Final as Hyderabad v/s Bangalore, the 2 biggest enemies of South India... Go chargers... We are the WARRIORS... V ROCK anytime!!!!
shruti1992
On May 23rd, 2009
Brilliant. Just brilliant. Jaw dropping and most admirable.
Gilly you are truly the best IPL captain.
Reddevil
On May 23rd, 2009
Yes ! Gilchrist has done his absolute best as i said earlier that he will leave a memory that will haunt Sehwag atleast for another 7 days r so... Like undertaker who takes hell out of his opponents ,This man has made the life of his opponents living hell right from the word go.
Ravikanth
On May 23rd, 2009
Superb 20-20 knock. Probably the best of the this IPL considering that it is a semifinal.Well Done. Keep it up Gilly.One change that can be made is to replace Azhar wi th VVS Laxman for the FINAL.
Moti
On May 23rd, 2009
Please drop harmeet, V. Rao, V.V.S. from team
They are not performing well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
alokraj
ajith999
Vijay Duvvuri
On May 23rd, 2009
Gilly .. The real Captain Fantastick.. Mind blowing work..I suggest go to the finals with the same playing 11.. any comments?
Farhanzs
On May 23rd, 2009
Gilly murdered the Daredevils ... Symonds will just hide the evidence *GO CHARGERS GO*
Farhanzs
On May 23rd, 2009
Dhoni and Kumble !!! Did u just see what happened to Delhi!!!Chargers are in Thrashing mood!!!!
Ailum
On May 23rd, 2009
Just Awesome... I do not have words to say... simple un imaginable..
DC Rocks, and we will keep IP Trophy on Charminar. ha ha ha ha
krissna
On May 23rd, 2009
what a knock..
everybody knows that gilly loves the big stage.
hes been the go to man for australia in world cup finals and its fitting that he became ours today...
it just covers up for all the disappointment,in league stages,where we kept on losing close matches...
we are through and i hope RC Bengaluru comes through...what a turnaround it has been...
just one more game and i just want the team to go out and express itself.We already are "winners" , no matter what happens in the final...
Thanks Gilly once again for the splendid knock..
raaaz
abdul_DC
On May 23rd, 2009
Lovely!!! What a win!! CONGRATS to all fans !!! PRAY for the big day!!! when we strike ,we strike very hard!!
sharoz
On May 23rd, 2009
Final opponents have no idea with whom they r dealing with his non other than the greattttt Sir Adam Gilchrist.
sandeepksr
On May 23rd, 2009
FABULOUS VICTORY!!!!!!
What I said is very less to how GILLY has single handledly won the match for Chargers and got them into the FINALS (Big Game)....
That was terrific innings Gilly...I hope you are keeping your best for the last...
Not to forget that the Chargers have bowled the last 5 overs very well to contain the Daredevils to a mere 153 after they got into a very good position by 10 overs getting 83.
Just one more game and it is the BIG ONE.
I feel just go out and enjoy the game without any pressure of FINALS and everything will be coming good for YOU.
GO CHRGERS.....GIVE US ONE FINAL FANTASTIC GAME in the Final.....!!!!!! WE ARE WITH YOU.....
sandeep reddy k
On May 23rd, 2009
Gilly, Gilly and Gilly i have just wanted to see this and i am so happy, you are the man, wow chargers, you guys made my day 
, awaiting to see the cup in hyderabad, go for it, go go go
penkeerthi
On May 23rd, 2009
Gilly awesome Captaincy... is this wat they call one man show....well played by rest..rhino, symo, suman, sharma, rp GO DC GO
vphani4u
On May 23rd, 2009
The bulls are back!!! Ha ha..DECCAN CHARGERS!!!! Nehra asked Gibbs to leave after a duck!!! He didn't know that they have to leave!!! Gilly..Who said you are old??? You and Hayden are 500% better than the younger of the youngest generations! The second ball when Nannes welcomed with a bouncer (of course wide)..you just replied with 5 consecutive fours of the rest of the over! Excellent game!!! Any Comments????Uh ???
sonuforu2006
On May 23rd, 2009
wowww what a innings, superb Gilly.......
Keep it up foe final also .....we all along with you........
ganymide
On May 23rd, 2009
Congrats to DC & Gilly & Team, Gilly blew away all criticism of whole DC fans for choosing fielding despite of 3 losts in 5 games and one narrow win due to Rohit's heroics and entered into semis, due to his batting prowess we won comfortably. Luck also favors him & DC, all his shots are clean. When Gilly is playing surely all Deccan's fans hearts are beating heavily, because once he's out, nobody is there to speedup innings. So always chasing a modest total is a big daunting task for DC, but this time Gilly proved, fans predictions are wrong. Hats off. Eventhough due to Rohit's heroic's DC won that crucial game against KKR in last over, last ball, and DC entered into Semi's with narrow Net run rate, but this semi-final credit goes to Gilly, who played single handedly and won against Delhi Dare Devils. Always Gilly's good at Worldcup finals, so i hope we;ll see same perf. on Sunday Final. Keep it up.
ROCXY
On May 23rd, 2009
ROCXY what a gem of an innings Gilly bhai, Proud of u dude, and that is the reason why i am afan of u, the gentlemen player Cricket has ever seen, u made my weekend dude........hope u win the trophy for the Hyderabad, u will surely get a Hyderabad citizenship................All the very best for the final too......keep up the tempo........DC Rockkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkssssssssss
hasini
On May 23rd, 2009
f@ntastic innings gilly
thanks fr takin the hopes of hyderabad a step further
chargers all charged up to lift the cup
all the best
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