KXIP vs DD: For me there is seemingly a contest going on between some teams to score the lowest total. Delhi produced a diasastorous performance against Punjab. Kings XI's bowlers showed class, especially Sandeep Sharma. His bowling in the match was excellent. Other bowlers also supported him well. In reply Punjab had no difficulty in chasing down the meagre target.
SRH vs KKR: For me Warner’s innings had pretty much sealed the deal for Hyderabad. They possess an enviable batting line-up with dashing stroke-makers like Warner, Dhawan, Yuvraj and a classy batsman in Williamson to provide stability. KKR bowlers were clueless today. Their batsmen too were weighed down by the target and in spite of trying, just couldn’t keep pace with the required run-rate.
The writer is President Sledgehammer Pace Foundation