IPL 8th Match Result - Deccan Chargers beat Bangalore Royals by 24 Runs

Deccan Chargers in their new attire performing brilliantly in the 2nd edition of Indian Premier League - IPL, as they beat Bangalore Royal Challengers by 24 runs in the 8th match at Durban on Wednesday, 22nd April, 2009.Deccan Chargers now won both of their matches and leading the 2009 IPL points table.

Deccan Chargers won the toss and elected to bat 1st made 184 runs in 20 overs thanks to Adam Gilchrist hit 71 runs off 45 balls with 6 fours and 5 sixes and Rohit Sharma scored 52 runs off 30 balls with 1 four and 5 sixes.

In reply Bangalore Royal Challengers got a poor start as Jesse Ryder out on 1st ball but Dravid put a fight back with 48 runs off 27 balls and Virat Kohli in the end hit 50 off 32 balls to win the match but fall short by 24 runs and managed 160/8.

Match Summary:

Deccan Chargers - 184/6 in 20 Overs.

Bangalore Royal Challengers - 160/8 all out in 20 overs.

Toss - Deccan Chargers, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Adam Gilchrist (Deccan Chargers)

Result - Deccan Chargers won by 24 runs.