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Kochi's lost batting rhythm without McCullum and all round performance by Royals put an end to Tuskers winning race. Loosing the toss, Kochi batted first and couldn’t build any consistent partnership in a tough wicket. Shane Warne’s thinking cap wise fully utilized different bowlers and then himself to crumble Kochi for a mere total of 109 runs in 20 over. Rajasthan Royal’s good opening partnership, between Rahul Dravid and Shane Watson did worked and pave the way for an easy win over Kochi in 14 odd overs.

Kochi Tuskers Kerala: M. Jayawardene b Botha 13 (13b, 2x4), V.V.S. Laxman (run out) 8 (10b, 1x4), P. Patel st Yagnik b Warne 32 (34b, 2x4), B. Hodge b Warne 8 (14b), R. Jadeja c and b Warne 22 (23b, 2x4), R. Gomez c Watson b Trivedi 0 (1b), T. Perera c Binny b Trivedi 1 (4b), K. Jadhav c Yagnik b Trivedi 5 (9b), R. Vinay Kumar c Watson b Amit 5 (4b, 1x4), M. Muralitharan (not out) 5 (8b), R. P. Singh (run out) 1 (1b), Extras (b-2, lb-4, nb-1, w-2) 9, Total (all out in 20 overs) 109.

Fall of wickets: 1-26, 2-28, 3-42, 4-90, 5-90, 6-90, 7-92, 8-98.

Rajasthan Royals bowling: Amit Singh 4-0-26-1, Watson 4-0-23-0, Botha 4-0-19-1, Warne 4-0-16-3, Trivedi 4-0-19-3.

Rajasthan Royals: S. Watson b Jadeja 49 (40b, 4x4, 2x6), R. Dravid (run out) 44 (37b, 4x4, 1x6), J. Botha (not out) 14 (7b, 3x4), R. Taylor (not out) 2 (1b), Extras (lb-1, w-1) 2, Total (for two wickets in 14.1 overs) 111.

Fall of wickets: 1-71, 2-105.

Kochi Tuskers Kerala bowling: R.P. Singh 2-0-11-0, Vinay Kumar 3-0-27-0, Muralitharan 3.1-0-28-0, Perara 2-0-11-0, Jadeja 3-0-24-1, Gomez 1-0-9-0.

Man-of-the-match: Shane Warne.

Bangladesh eyeing for Dada along with Tuskers

 India's most successful captain Sourav Ganguly’s return is almost certain. Kochi tuskers management is keen to sign to the former Indian captain as a replacement for Mahela Jayawardene. However IPL team managements has not get confirmation from BCCI to go ahead with replacement for Sri Lankan players. The Tuskers management is waiting to get the green signal from BCCI to approach Dada. Anyway Bangladesh cricket board has approached to sign Dada for the role of batting coach for national team. Now, in the current scenario, if Mahela Jayewardene leaves the team early, Kochi team is eager to bring-in Dada, But need to wait for BCCI’s nod and Dada’s decision.

Tuskers lost against Banglore Royal Challengers......

Kochi Tuskers Kerala lost to Royal Challenger Bangalore by 6 wickets. After posting a brilliant total, Kochi couldn’t control the blistering strokes by AB de Villier towards the end and few expensive overs changed the game.

Score -  KTK 161/6 (20 Overs)

             BRC 162 (18.4 Overs)

Brilliant start for KTK......

Decent score for Kochi Tuskers against the Banglore Royal Challengers..... Kochi Tuskers - 161/5 (20 Overs)

KTK facing tough opponents in debut day

Kochi Tuskers will make the debut in IPL today facing tough opponents Royal Challengers Bangalore.  From the previous IPL history, RCB had proved that they are not so easy to beat. But this year RCB is totally new team with Virat Kohli as the only  main player retained and hence they can be unpredictable.  KTK players are going through rigorous practice sessions under Geoff Lawson for couple of days and lets wish our team all the best to start off debut in style by beating RCB today.

Protest against Kochi Tuskers

The Elephant Lovers Association last week came in the open against the IPL Cricket team Kochi Tuskers Kerala for the misuse of the animal for video casting..... According to Kerala Captive Elephant Management and Maintenance Rule 2003, the Performing Animals Registration Rule 2001, PCA Act 1960 and the Declaration of Wildlife Stock Rule 2003, the exhibition of captive elephants for commercial purpose is in violation........ Hopefully later we can expect, this Elephant Lovers Association turn against the name Kochi Tuskers Kerala.......

Great Moment For Any Indian!!!

The whole of India was cheering...and there they were lifting the cup of glory!!!!riots of saffron ,white and green all over!!!!!!!the happiest and the proudest moment for every Indian!!History has been repeated!though it took 28 years...it was worth the wait!!!what a win!!!GO INDIAAAAAAA!!!!!

WELL DONE INDIA !!!!

Fulfilling the dreams of 1.2 billion people, Team India have won the ICC World Cup 2011 after 28 years..... Dhoni and crew once again proved nothing is impossible for the Men in Blue, completing the highest ever run chase in a final of a World Cup..... Congratulations to the team and thank you !!!