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March 2010 - Match Previews

IPL Betting: Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore

KP is back in the Bangalore team

Bangalore's march towards the knock-out stages has been checked by two defeats on the road. But Friday's game offers them the chance to get back on track as they travel to Mohali to take on rock bottom Punjab. Andrew Hughes previews the game.

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Andrew Hughes

Mar 31 2010

IPL Betting: Chennai Super Kings v Bangalore Royal Challengers

Kevin Pietersen is back with Bangalore

Chennai have lost four matches in a row as their semi-final hopes have slumped alarmingly. Can they buck the trend against a Bangalore side who look to be one of the best in the tournament?...

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Ed Hawkins

Mar 29 2010

IPL Betting: Mumbai Indians v Punjab Kings XI

Back bravo for top Mumbai batsman

Punjab's batting unit needs to fire if they are to stand a chance against Tendulkar's Mumbai, says Ed Hammond-Kenny...

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Edward Hammond-Kenny

Mar 28 2010

IPL Betting Preview: Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders

Back Sharukh Khan's men to triumph in Delhi

The IPL points table is bunching up and Monday's match features two middle of the table teams who recently arrested their respective slumps with vital wins. So who will come out on top in Delhi? Andrew Hughes previews the game.

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Andrew Hughes

Mar 27 2010

IPL Betting: Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma has troubled Mumbai with bat and ball

Deccan take on Mumbai at 'home' but although it will feel like an away game, Adam Gilchrist's team could remind everyone that they are still the team to beat in IPL. Ed Hawkins previews a...

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Ed Hawkins

Mar 27 2010

IPL Betting: Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings

Dhoni's captaincy stands out from the crowd

Two sides with vastly differing recent fortunes clash in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Will the respective trends continue or can Chennai halt an alarming slide? Ed Hawkins previews this one...

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Ed Hawkins

Mar 27 2010

IPL Betting: Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders

Singh for his Supper: It's about time Yuvraj started to justify his high wages.

The only way is up for bottom-of-the-table Kings XI Punjab. And, for their star man, Tobias Gourlay thinks the only way is up, over and out of the ground....

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Tobias Gourlay

Mar 26 2010

IPL Betting: Mumbai v Chennai

Can the Little Master carry Mumbai to victory?

The pre-match focus will be all about Tendulkar v Hayden but one man is in far better form - Edward Hammond-Kenny has the info...

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Edward Hammond-Kenny

Mar 24 2010

IPL Betting: Bangalore v Delhi

Can Jacque's strong scoring run continue?

Jacques Kallis is enjoying his time in the IPL and Bangalore will go off slight favourites against Delhi but what are the best bets? Edward Hammond-Kenny reports...

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Edward Hammond-Kenny

Mar 24 2010

IPL Betting: Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan

Rajasthan's inspirational captain at work

With just two wins between them, Wednesday's IPL game in Chandigargh is already shaping up to be a wooden spoon decider. Andrew Hughes previews this battle of the basement between Punjab and Rajasthan.

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Andrew Hughes

Mar 23 2010

IPL Betting: Bangalore Royal Challengers v Chennai Super Kings

Robin Good: Uthappa of Bangalore is ready to emerge from Jacques Kallis's bulky shadow.

Jacques Kallis has been the star of IPL 2010 so far, but somebody's ready to launch a right royal challenge to Bangalore's main man. Is it Suresh Raina and the Chennai Super Kings? Tobias Gourlay...

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Tobias Gourlay

Mar 22 2010

IPL Betting: Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders

The Knight Riders will be hoping that Chris Gayle can improve their fortunes at the crease

Frank Gregan selects the best bets for Monday afternoon's match as the Knight Riders prepare to welcome their flamboyant West Indian batsman....

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Frank Gregan

Mar 21 2010

IPL Betting: Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab

Chennai will rely on Hayden

Without a win so far in IPL 2010, the Kings XI Punjab face a stern test as they travel south to take on the Chennai Superkings. Andrew Hughes previews the second of Sunday's IPL fixtures.

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Andrew Hughes

Mar 20 2010

IPL Betting: Deccan Chargers v Delhi Daredevils

Delhi are missing their captain

Twice Delhi have failed in the knock-out stages but this time round, the wheels have started to come off much earlier. Without their captain and one of their main bowlers, the Daredevils face a stiff test in Cuttack against the reigning champions. Andrew Hughes previews the first of Sunday's IPL games.

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Andrew Hughes

Mar 20 2010

IPL Betting: Deccan Chargers v Kings XI Punjab

Crowd abuser: Herschelle Gibbs looks ready to bombard various sections of the crowd at Cuttack.

Ravi Bopara has been a prince among some pretty ordinary men for the King's XI Punjab, but can't be expected to do it all on his own again against the Deccan Chargers, says Tobias Gourlay....

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Tobias Gourlay

Mar 18 2010

IPL Betting: Delhi Daredevils v Chennai Super Kings

Sehwag and the Daredevils can reduce the Super Kings to ashes.

Tobias Gourlay reckons Virender Sehwag will smoke the Super Kings....

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Tobias Gourlay

Mar 18 2010

IPL Betting: Bangalore Royal Challengers v Rajasthan Royals

Robin Uthappa is a class act for Bangalore

Nothing is going right for Shane Warne's side. Hampered by loss of form and injuries they take on a Bangalore side on Thursday whose confidence is soaring after a demolition of King's XI. Ed Hawkins...

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Ed Hawkins

Mar 17 2010

IPL Betting Preview: Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings

Will Shane Bond feature on Tuesday?

Different coach, different uniforms, different results. The purple-clad Knight Riders already have two wins on the board and on Tuesday night, the Chennai Super Kings enter the intimidating amphitheatre of Eden Gardens. Andrew Hughes looks ahead to the game.

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Andrew Hughes

Mar 15 2010

IPL Betting Preview: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab

Punjab's new captain in action

The Priety Zinta XI from Punjab journey south in search of their first victory against Bangalore, themselves on the end of a royal spanking in Kolkata at the weekend. Andrew Hughes previews Tuesday's matinee fixture in the IPL

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Andrew Hughes

Mar 15 2010

IPL Betting: Chennai Super Kings v Deccan Chargers

Matthew Hayden averaged a massive 52 in IPL2

Deccan Chargers look to rebuld their campaign after Friday's horror show but MS Dhoni's Chennai Superkings possess one of the most explosive batting line-ups in the IPL, including that man Matthew Hayden....

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Edward Hammond-Kenny

Mar 13 2010

IPL Cricket Betting: Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore

Jacques Kallis is Bangalore's main man

Fresh from beating the Deccan Chargers, the Kolkata Knight Riders will be keen to make it two from two when they face last year's beaten finalists Bangalore. But taking on the South African trio of...

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Edward Hammond-Kenny

Mar 13 2010

IPL Betting: Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Daredevils

Yusuf Pathan reminded the Indian selectors of what he can do in Rajasthan's first game. Might the rest of the Royals now remind the world what they can do?

Shane Warne's IPL 2008 champions take on the pre-tournament favourites. Tobias Gourlay thinks the atmosphere's right for a choke....

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Tobias Gourlay

Mar 12 2010

IPL Betting: King's XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils

Don't forget De Villiers

Tournament favourites Delhi are in action against King's XI in Mohali and if they can't see off the depleted hosts, they are in trouble. Ed Hawkins previews the third match of the IPL...

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Ed Hawkins

Mar 12 2010

IPL Betting: Deccan Chargers v Kolkata Knight Riders

A butterfly on stilts: it's what the IPL is all about

The IPL gets underway on Friday and, once the interminable opening ceremony has been dispensed with, we can get down to the serious business. First up, its Deccan Chargers against last year's flops Kolkata Knight Riders. Andrew Hughes preview the opening fixture of IPL 2010.

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Andrew Hughes

Mar 10 2010