Deccan Chargers
From bottom of the table flops in 2008 to champions in 2009 and semi-finalists in 2010, the Deccan Charges have been at both ends of the spectrum in the space of three seasons.
They’ve undergone a complete revamp for edition four of the IPL after opting not to retain any of their international players. Not even the inspirational Adam Gilchrist was spared. Instead they spent big sums on Kumar Sangakkara, Cameron White, Kevin Pietersen, Dale Steyn and, erm, Dan Christian.
They have suffered a blow before the tournament started, though, with Pietersen ruled out with a hernia injury.
Team Facts
| Coach: |  Darren Lehmann |
|---|---|
| Captain: |  Kumar Sangakkara |
| Colours: |  |
| Founded: | 2008 |
| Home ground: | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Capacity: 55000)
ACA-VDCA Stadium (Capacity: 46000) |
| Owner: | The Deccan Chronicle |
| Website: | http://www.deccanchargers.com/ |
» TEAM PROFILE
- Amit Mishra
- Cameron White
- Chris Lynn
- Dale Steyn
- Daniel Christian
- Ishant Sharma
- Jean-Paul Duminy
- Kevin Pietersen
- Kumar Sangakkara
- Manpreet Gony
- Michael Lumb
- Pragyan Ojha
- Rusty Theron
- Shikhar Dhawan
» STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
Strengths
Amit Mishra and Pragyan Ojha are two quality spinners with international pedigree and they will no doubt enjoy bowling in favourable home conditions. Deccan are also able to call on Steyn, Ishant Sharma, Christian, Manpreet Gony and Harmeet Singh when it comes to pace. Steyn will no doubt lead the attack but if they can get Sharma to find some form then the Hyderabad franchise will have a feared bowling attack.
Weaknesses
The Chargers don’t have depth when it comes to batting and Pietersen’s injury-enforced absence will hit them very hard, while White will miss the first part of the series due to international commitments. They’re also a little light on quality Indian players, especially batsmen, so the quota of four overseas players per starting XI means they will have to constantly juggle their line-up. Shikhar Dhawan and Dwaraka Ravi Teja have played a fair few IPL games but they’re not really standout names in T20 cricket.
Amit Mishra and Pragyan Ojha are two quality spinners with international pedigree and they will no doubt enjoy bowling in favourable home conditions. Deccan are also able to call on Steyn, Ishant Sharma, Christian, Manpreet Gony and Harmeet Singh when it comes to pace. Steyn will no doubt lead the attack but if they can get Sharma to find some form then the Hyderabad franchise will have a feared bowling attack.
Weaknesses
The Chargers don’t have depth when it comes to batting and Pietersen’s injury-enforced absence will hit them very hard, while White will miss the first part of the series due to international commitments. They’re also a little light on quality Indian players, especially batsmen, so the quota of four overseas players per starting XI means they will have to constantly juggle their line-up. Shikhar Dhawan and Dwaraka Ravi Teja have played a fair few IPL games but they’re not really standout names in T20 cricket.
» FIXTURES
Home Matches
| Apr 09, 2011 Saturday | Rajasthan Royals | Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) |
| Apr 14, 2011 Thursday | Royal Challengers | |
| Apr 16, 2011 Saturday | Punjab Kings | |
| Apr 24, 2011 Sunday | Mumbai Indians | |
| May 03, 2011 Tuesday | Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| May 05, 2011 Thursday | Delhi Daredevils | |
| May 10, 2011 Tuesday | Pune Warriors |
Away Matches
| Apr 11, 2011 Monday | Kolkata Knight Riders (Kolkata) | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 9 runs |
| Apr 19, 2011 Tuesday | Delhi Daredevils (Delhi) | |
| Apr 27, 2011 Wednesday | Kochi Tuskers Kerala (Kochi) | |
| May 01, 2011 Sunday | Chennai Super Kings (Chennai) | |
| May 14, 2011 Saturday | Mumbai Indians (Mumbai) | |
| May 16, 2011 Monday | Pune Warriors (Pune) | |
| May 21, 2011 Saturday | Punjab Kings (Dharamsala) |
» SCORECARDS
Matches yet to be played
» WALLPAPERS
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