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Tri-Series 2013 Results: Dhoni The Iceman Does it Again as India Pip Sri Lanka in Final

Is there anything this man can't do, and has there ever been a better finisher in the ODI format? MS Dhoni, with ice beyond imagination in his veins, pulled that proverbial rabbit out of the hat yet again, smashing the 15 runs which were required off the final over on a difficult pitch for the batsmen, to pull India to yet another triumph. Jul 12, 2013
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Champions Trophy 2013 Results: Dhawan The Main Man as India Top South Africa

Shikhar Dhawan has this wonderful elegance about him, coupled with an arrogance - which you cannot help but like - that makes him currently one of the most joyful batsmen to watch. The Indian opener had one of those days again, smashing a brilliant century to guide India to a 26-run win over South Africa in the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2013 in Cardiff. Jun 6, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: CSK Thrash Mumbai Indians to Enter Fifth Final in Six Seasons

Was there ever really any doubt? The Lean Mean Yellow Machine aka Chennai Super Kings put in another brilliant IPL performance to pummel the Mumbai Indians by 48 runs in Qualifier 1 at the Feroz Shah Kotla and seal yet another place in the final. This was a no-contest really with Michael Hussey (86 n.o. in 58) and Suresh Raina (82 n.o. in 42) allying for a brilliant 140 runs to take their side to a monumental 192 for one, before bowling Mumbai Indians out for 144.. May 21, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: Curtains for KKR as Defending Champions Crash Out with Loss to Warriors

Kolkata Knight Riders will not relive that unbelievable IPL win from last year. The defending champions were dumped out of IPL 2013 by the Pune Warriors, of all sides, who put in a pretty good bating effort to pull off a seven-run win. Gautam Gambhir and co. will be wondering what went wrong this season, as KKR now prepare themselves to watch the playoffs - the place where every IPL team wants to be - in the relative discomfort of their homes. May 15, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: Gilchrist Turns Back the Clock as Kings XI Ease Past RCB

Who said IPL is not for old-timers? Adam Gilchrist - at 41-years-young -- and Azhar Mahmood -- all of 38 - put on a brilliant century partnership to guide the Kings XI Punjab to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over the struggling Royal Challengers Bangalore. It takes a lot to keep the crowd at the Chinnaswamy Stadium quiet, but Gilchrist (85 n.o. in 51 balls) and Mahmood (61), who also picked up two wickets, allied for 118 runs in little time to chase down the formidable target of 175 with 11... May 14, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: Dravid, Rahane Ease Royals to Nine-Wicket Victory over Daredevils

Rahul Dravid just continues to put the younger players in shade. The Rajasthan Royals skipper played another innings of elegance and class, and in the company of the ever-impressive Ajinkya Rahane, Dravid guided the home side to a comprehensive win over the Delhi Daredevils in their IPL 2013 game at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. May 7, 2013