Saffas in the IPL: Marco skittles out Faf
A wrap of all the weekend’s IPL action involving South African players.
Play of the Day
Despite being undermined by AB’s brilliant innings, Dhawal Kulkarni’s 4-8 is the Play of the Day for its sheer impact.
AB takes Challengers to final
AB de Villiers played one of his most influential T20 innings when he took the Royal Challengers to a four-wicket win over the Gujarat Lions in a No 1 qualifying match.
Play of the Day
Dwayne Smith’s brilliant spell which brought him four wickets at the cost of eight runs is our Play of the Day.
Raina, Smith smash Riders
A brilliant spell by Dwayne Smith, taking 4-8, set up the Gujarat Lions for a comprehensive six-wicket win over the Knight Riders on Thursday.
Play of the Day
The run-out of Gautam Gambhir was a big moment in the Kolkata Knight Riders’ defeat at the hands of the Royal Challengers on Monday.
AB and Gayle blast Riders away
AB de Villiers followed up his incredible 129 against the Gujarat Lions with 59 off 31 balls to help the Royal Challengers beat the Kolkata Knight Riders by nine wickets.
AB’s blast sets up RCB win
AB de Villiers’ powerful 64 off 35 balls gave the Royal Challengers enough muscle to beat the Kings XI by one run on Monday night.
Lions thrash KKR
The Gujarat Lions returned to the top of the IPL standings after overpowering the Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets at Eden Gardens on Sunday.
Play of the Day
It was a pivotal time: The Challengers had lost Lokesh Rahul and AB de Villiers in one over and the run rate had climbed to 13.
Amla’s debut agony
Hashim Amla’s long-awaited IPL debut lasted five balls, when he was run out for one as the Kings XI fought their way to a nine-run win against the Delhi Daredevils.
Kohli, Watson smash Supergiants
A brilliant ton from Virat Kohli and a massive blast from Shane Watson gave the Royal Challengers a seven-wicket win over the Pune Supergiants.
Play of the Day
Aaron Finch scored an unbeaten fifty as the Gujarat Lions got off to a shaky start against the Sunriser Hyderabad.
Dhawan stars for Sunrisers
Shikhar Dhawan scored an unbeaten 47 to help the Sunrisers Hyderabad to a five-wicket win against the Gujarat Lions.
Play of the Day
It wasn’t much, but it was important: MS Dhoni hammered 10 off two balls to regain the momentum against JP Duminy’s Dehi Daredevils.
