IPL 2009 last day

The central point of IPL2009 is that the team which used its experience to the fore succeeded. This is because the games were in SouthAfrica and what was required was the ability to take wise decisions. If at all the IPL happened in INDIA, what would have required was power hitting and nothing more! Only the most talented players were able to keep up their names in the IPL. All the young players who were hits last year flopped here in SA. The pitches are quite different in SA, the pitches are slow, bouncy and turns when required so as to help the bowlers whereas in INDIA the pitches are flat and assists anyone who has the ablity to hit the ball hard.

Why are Royal Challengers Bangalore in the finals?

They were in the 7th position in last years IPL, mocked to be a test team but have risen strongly and proved their worth as 20-20 specialists.
The only big answer to the question is Anil Kumble's captaincy with tremendous support from Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis. These are two big players who were criticised a lot but this IPL showed what amazing potential they have. They have delivered in crucial situations with the support of youngsters who were moulded by Anil Kumble's and Rahul Dravid's cool demeanor. A 19yr old player- Manish Pandey turned out to be the pick of the season for Royals. Kohli, Ross Taylor and Praveen have also exactly delivered when it mattered.

If at all Chennai SuperKings won yesterday, I would have been worried because then it would have been truly Mathew Hayden's Victory and not a team win. Hayden did not deliver yesterday and Bangalore dominated the semi-finals for 90% of the match.

DECCAN CHARGERS On the other hand relied heavily on Adam Gilchrist's captaincy and Symonds last year and the same continued this year. Remember that Gilchrist scored in the semi-finals and helped his side win. Rohit Sharma's and R.P. Singhs small bursts of brilliance helped the teams cause. R.P. Singhs bowling levels appears to be deteriorating towards the final match which is a worrying aspect for the Deccan. That too with Manish Pandey playing against RP. Singh, todays finals would be an interesting watch. Can Praveen Kumar can tame Adam Gilchrist as he had done before on several occasions, is yet to be seen!

Bangalore and Deccan started as the underdogs this year as they took the last 2 places last year and have entered the IPLs finals to everyones surprise but to the excitement of the teams supporters.

So lets wait and see the IPL finals today and enjoy ourselves. Cricket is going to be the true winner this year.