The IPL T/Twenty was brought to South Africa because of the conflict of elections in India with the IPL. Indians are very passionate about their cricket and concerns were raised of team safety especially after the problems encounted in Pakistan earlier this year. The competition runs from 18th April through to 24th May.
All 8 teams are listed below with some of the international stars appearing for them.
Bangalore Royal Challegers:- Kevin Pieterson, Dravid, Steyn, Kumble, Kallis
Chennai Super Kings:- M S Dhoni, Hayden
Delhi Dare Devils:- Sehwag, Vettori, Mc Grath, A B Devilliers
Hyderabad Deccan Charges:- Adam Gilchrist, Gibbs, R P Singh
Kolkata Knight Riders:- Ganguly, Chris Gayle, Ishant Sharma
Games are one innings per side of 20 overs with bowlers allowed a maximum of 4 overs each, and the first 5 overs having fielding restrictions of only 4 fielders outside a 30m radius from the pitch,which allow for faster scoring. Prizes are awarded to the winning team and to the man of the match, which could be for batting or bowling. All the other rules of cricket apply.
This is action packed cricket at its best, Wickets tumble from clever bowling with superb catches and fielding, with fours and sixes abounding in a three hour blitz.
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