Karachi: Pune Warriors will meet Delhi Daredevils for the second time in the 31st crunch match of the Indian Premier League season 5 at Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune. The match is scheduled to begin at 16:00 local time (3:30pm PST). It was Pune who stood up to the task when the last time both teams met at Ferozshah Kotla on 21st April.
Pune Warriors will be looking yet again at Jessi Ryder who made it for them single handedly in the previous meeting against the same opponent. He smashed brilliant 86 off just 56 deliveries, leading his side with a convincing historic win against the much better and heavy side of the tournament. Till now, he has scored 217 runs in 6 innings with n impressive average and strike rate of 43.40 and 131.51, respectively.
On the other hand, Delhi Daredevils have successfully proved their mettle so far, beating all the major sides in the ongoing tournament. Despite losing the Warriors in the last encounter, they are still considered to be the favorites for today’s match. Kevin Peterson will make sure to lead his team winning the latest battle and confirm their supremacy in the tournament. AB de Villiers is also looking in tremendous touch scoring 228 runs in 7 innings at a remarkable average and strike rate of 57.00 and 164.02.
The team who wins today will clinch to the first position in the points table; Challengers will try to hold on to the first spot while warriors would impose a real war against the challengers to snatch the first place from them. Lets see who wins!