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Daredevils, Royal Challengers in winner-takes-all contest
- Updated: May 21, 2016
Match facts
Sunday, May 22, 2016 Start time 2000 local (1430 GMT)
Big Picture
Entering the last match of the group stage, Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore hold their playoff fates in their hands. The key to qualification is simple. A win for either side will carry them through. With Daredevils’ net run-rate significantly lower than the pack ahead of them, a loss would all but leave them out of the top four.
On the other end of the NRR spectrum are Royal Challengers, whose chances of qualifying are high even if they lose, provided neither Kolkata Knight Riders nor rain wins at Eden Gardens. Resounding wins against Gujarat Lions, Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab have resulted in their NRR soaring to +0.930.
Not often does a batsman overshadow AB de Villiers, that too when he strikes at 172.54. But Virat Kohli has, and how. His record-breaking run has almost single-handedly helped Royal Challengers climb to the top half of the points table. Chris Gayle has struck form and Chris Jordan’s integration has bolstered their slog-overs bowling stocks.
Karun Nair kept Daredevils’ hopes alive with a composed, unbeaten 83 against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday. Nonetheless, Daredevils face another must-win situation two days later, and against one of the form sides of the tournament. Daredevils have banked on their …
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