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Pune Warriors v Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2012: Pick up Narine, Gambhir

The 70th match of the Indian Premier League will see the Pune Warriors and the Kolkata Knight Riders take on each other in a tussle that decides the fate of none. This game will take place at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium on the 19th of My at 2000 IST.

The fates of both the teams are already sealed with Kolkata Knight Riders already in the playoffs and Pune Warriors are at the bottom of the table.

The players to pick from the Kolkata Knight Riders are Gautam Gambhir, Sunil Narine and Brendon McCullum.

Gautam Gambhir (CF$18.67) is a good batsman and is in top notch form. He has been hitting the ball well and in this season alone he has scored 546 at an average 45. He has hammered 60 fours and 15 sixes. He will be a good addition to your portfolio.

Sunil Narine (CF$29.8) is the highest wicket taker in this Indian Premier League season. He has 21 scalps at a very low economy rate of 5.25. A must pick for your team.

Brendon McCullum (CF418.73) has had a mixed tournament. But when he starts striking the ball he can really get the ante up. He is also their wicket-keeper so you can expect a couple of catches and stump-pings.

Pune Warriors India are a team that are done and dusted this season. They had a good start but they were unable to capitalize on it. The players to pick for your portfolio from their team are Steven Smith and Robin Uthappa.

Steven Smith has been their one sensation that is playing well and is able to adapt to whatever role that then team needs him to play. He is a wonderful batsman who is usually considered as their finisher and an outstanding fielder as well. He should be present in your team for this fixture.

Robin Uthappa has been another one player who has been shinning for the Pune Warriors. He is the 11th highest run scorer this season with a total of 397 runs and has smashed 10 sixes and 37 fours.

So from this game I suggest you to pick Gautam Gambhir, Sunil Narine. Brendon McCullum, Steven Smith and Robin Uthappa.

Deccan Chargers v Rajasthan Royals IPL 2012: Shane Watson, Cameron White will be vital picks

The 68th game on the Indian Premier League will see the Deccan Charger and the Rajasthan Royals take on each other at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

The Deccan Chargers are the last placed team this season and unfortunately they seem like they will stay there. The players have won just 2 of their 14 game played with one game rained out. Rajasthan Royals on the other hand have to win this game if they want to keep their hopes of making the top four alive.

The players to choose from the Deccan Chargers side are Kumar Sangakarra, Shikhar Dhawan and Dale Steyn.

Sangakkara (CF$21.44) is a wonderful batsman and an outstanding fielder. He has not quite made it big this season but neither has his team. He has the capability to swing the game into his sides favour but unfortunately his side always ends up on the losing side this season. It is interesting to see whether he makes it to the playing 11 this game and if he does, he could look to get back his lost form.

Shikhar Dhawan (CF$19.23) is in great nick and in fact makes is one of the finds of the tournament. He is the 4th highest run scorer with 538 runs at an average of 44. He has 5 runs in excess of 50 and will b a great addition to you portfolio.

Dale Styen is one of the fastest bowlers I the tournament and has the capability to restrict the batsmen as well as pick up wickets. He is the 12th highest wicket taker with 13 wickets to his name.

A win for the Rajasthan Royals will see them climb up a spot as they have a very healthy run rate.

The players to have from their side are Ajiknya Rahane, Rahul Dravid and Shane Watson.

Rahane and Dravid are the opening batsmen for the Royals. Rahane has 541 runs at an average of 45 to his name while Dravid has scored 418 runs at an average of 29. They have done a decent job this tournament for their team.

Shane Watson (CF$27.43) is an all-rounder who has the capability to change the game within a few overs with either the ball or the bat. He usually is their first change with the ball and also bats one down.

He arrived late for the tournament and since his arrival has scored 197 runs at an average of 49 and picked up 6 wickets. These are his stats for 5 games that he has played.

So from this game I would suggest to you to pick Shikhar Dhawan, Dale Steyn, Ajiknya Rahane and Shane Watson.

Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2012: Sehwag and Gayle will be my picks

Match 67 of the Indian Premier League will see the Delhi Daredevils take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore on the 17th of May at 2000 IST at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium at Delhi.

This game is very, very important for the Royal Challengers Bangalore as they have to win this game to secure a spot in the playoffs. TheDelhi Daredevils have already secured a spot in the playoffs and a victory here will assure them of top spot.

The players to have from the Delhi Daredevils in your portfolio are Virender Sehwag, David Warner and Morne Morkel.

Virender Sehwag (C$24.4) and David Warner are one of the most explosive opening pairs the game has ever seen. Sehwag is the 5th highest run scorer this season with 484 runs at an average of 37 in his 14 innings played so far. He can be used as a bowler but prefers to stay away from that role.

Warner is also an fiery batsman with a total of 152 runs at an average of 50 from his 4 innings played so far. He is capable of changing the game within the matter of a couple of overs and we have already seen that with the century that he smashed earlier this season.

Morne Morkel (CF$22.5) has also been right on the money with 21 wickets in the 14 games he has featured in. He is also the 3rd highest wicket taker this season.

From the Royal Challengers Bangalore team I would suggest to you to pick up Chris Gayle and AB De Villiers.

These two players have the chance to take their team of to the playoffs with a victory in this game.

Chris Gayle (CF$22.48) is also a very hard hitting batsman and he is also the leading run scorer this season with 578 runs from 13 innings at an average of 57. When he is at the crease do not forget to wear helmets wherever you are as he has smashed 44 sixes this season alone.

AB de Villiers ends up most of the time being the Royal Challengers Bangalore finisher. He most of the times ends up finishing the run chase or finishing the first innings. He is also their wicket keeper so you can expect a catch or two from him as well as a stumpings if there is an opportunity.

I believe that Delhi goes into this game as favorites and hence an extra player from their team compared to Bangalore.

So according to me, from this game pick up Virender Sehwag, David Warner, Morne Morkel, Chris Gayle and AB De Villiers.

Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2012: Can Kallis regain form, Rayadu could be a decent pick

The 65th game of the Indian Premier League will see the Mumbai Indians take on the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on 16th May at 2000 IST.

This is a very important game for both the teams as the winner of the game will secure a spot in the top four and a chance to play in the playoffs. Currently Mumbai Indians are 2nd in the table with 18 points and Kolkata Knight Riders are behind them in 3rd with 17 points. The reverse fixture saw the Mumbai Indians defeating the Kolkata Knight Riders quite comfortably.

The players to pick for your portfolio from the Mumbai Indians side would be Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard and Ambati Rayudu.

Rohit Sharma (CF$20.36) scored a blistering century against these very opponents just a few days back. He has scored 407 runs in this tournament at an average of 33. He is also a fine fielder, so he would not be a bad pick.

Kieron Pollard (CF$25.42) has regained so form as he showed in the previous game scoring a quick-fire 50 to help his team overcome the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He is also a hand player with the ball and should definitely be in your portfolio.

Ambati Rayudu (CF$16.38), this little player is in great nick and has been so for quite some time. He has scored 311 runs at an average of 44 this season. He is rather lively in the field as well.

From the Kolkata Knight Riders you should Gautam Gambhir, Jacques Kallis and Sunil Narine.

Gautam Gambhir and Jacques Kallis (CF$20.4) have scored 519 and 297 runs respectively, at averages of 47 and 24 correspondingly. These two batsmen both stick it out at the crease and ensure that their team does not lose quick wickets.

Gambhir has a point to prove in this game as he got out for a golden duck in the reverse fixture.

Sunil Nairne, what a find for the Kolkata Knight Riders he has been. He has picked up 17 wickets with a low economy rate of 5.29. He is the 3rd highest wicket taker and also has the lowest economy rate.

So from this game you should have Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Ambati Rayudu, Gautam Gambhir, Jacques Kallis and Sunil Narine.

Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab IPL 2012: David Hussey, Virender Sehwag will be the keys

The 64th match of the Indian Premier League will see the Delhi Daredevils play the Kings XI Punjab. This game will be played at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium on the 15th of May at 2000 IST.

As we enter the business end of the Indian Premier League one victory or loss can make a difference and change the fate of a team. Similarly, the Kings XI Punjab will need to win this game to stay in contention for a top 4 spot this season. A victory for the Delhi Daredevils will certainly book a spot for them in the top four.

Delhi is currently at the top of the table with 18 points from 13 games and a victory will keep them atop with a 2 point cushion. The players to choose from the ‘Red Army’ are Virender Sehwag, David Warner and Morne Morkel.

Sehwag and Warner are arguably the most destructive opening pair. Sehwag is the 6th highest run scorer with 476 runs in 13 games at an average of 39. If he gets going then please ensure you take cover wherever in the world you are.

Warner has announced his arrival with a blistering century already this season. Three innings have seen him score 138 runs with an average of 69. If he starts hitting the ball well then you can be assured that Delhi will put up a score close to or over 200.

Morne Morkel is the highest wicket taker this season with 21wickets in 13 games. He is their frontline bowler who starts and end the innings. You can expect him to pick up a couple of wickets in this game as well.

From the men from Kings XI Punjab, I would recommend you to pick up David Hussey, Shaun Marsh and Mandeep Singh.

Mandeep Singh is an all-rounder who, with the bat he has scored 387 runs at an average of 29 and with the ball he has picked up 1 wicket. He should be an ideal pick for your portfolio.

David Hussey has been in decent form for his team. He has scored 344 runs this tournament and is the 13th highest run scorer at an average of 34. He is also a good fielder and picks up most of the catches that come his way. He can be used as a bowler as well and has 3 wickets to his name. He is also a terrific fielder who has turned the tournament around for the side ever since he took over the captaincy of the side.

Shaun Marsh is a blistering batsman who hasn’t quite found his feet this tournament. This is the perfect time for his to get going. He is the 15th highest run scorer this tournament with a total of 323 runs in 12 innings.

So from this game I would suggest all of you to pick Virender Sehwag, David Warner, Morne Morkel, David Hussey, Shaun Marsh and Mandeep Singh. Delhi enters this game as favourites.

Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings IPL 2012: Suresh Raina, Sunil Narine could be players to watch out for

The 63rd match of the Indian Premier League will see the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Chennai Super Kings battle each other in what is a game that shall most probably decide the fate of the Chennai Super Kings.

The Kolkata Knight Riders are sitting pretty in 2nd spot of the Indian Premier League table. They will be looking to win this game and seal their spot in the top 4 however a loss in this game would put a lot of pressure on them to go through.

The players I would advise you to pick from the Kolkata Knight Riders are Gautam Gambhir (CF$20.91), Jacques Kallis (CF$20.4) and Sunil Narine. These players have been the major performers for the Kolkata Knight Riders throughout this tournament.

Gautam Gambhir has been in very consistent form besides the duck that he scored in the previous game. He is the 6th highest run scorer this season with 457 runs at an average of 45. He is also a great asset in the field.

Jacques Kallis has been the anchor during both the batting and the bowling innings. He usually plays the slower and surer innings ensuring that he maintains one side of the game if the batsmen are getting out or the bowlers are leaking runs.

Sunil Narine, what can I say about this player? He is a great bowler who is very, very difficult to pick. He is the 3rd highest wicket taker with 15 wickets with an economy rate of as low as 5.47 runs given in an over.

From the Chennai Super Kings side that are desperate for a win I would recommend you to pick Suresh Raina, Dwayne Bravo and Ravindra Jadeja.

Suresh Raina (CF$17.96) has been the pick of the batsmen for this team with a total of 316 runs from his 14 games. He is also used as a bowler whenever required and also ends up becoming a partnership breaker. Raina's recent form hasn't been great but he has already given enough indications that he could be looking to get a big one sooner rather than later.

Dwayne Bravo is an all-rounder who you should definitely pick in your portfolio as he has tremendous talent with both the bat and the ball. Generally batting in the middle order this player is used when the team needs to get going during the death overs. With the ball his four overs are used during the middle stages of the game.

Ravindra Jadeja who is the most expensive players this season has been consistent but not playing up to his entire potential. Some would disagree with the fee of 2 million USD paid for him, but his record is not that bad. He has scored 174 runs in 14 games at an average of 17 with the bat. With the ball he has picked 10 wickets at an economy rate of 7.55.

So from this game I recommend you to pick Gautam Gambhir, Jacques Kallis, Sunil Narine, Suresh Raina, Dwayne Bravo and Ravindra Jadeja.

Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Daredevils IPL 2012: Dave Warner, Dwayne Bravo could be the keys

The 58th game in the Indian Premier League will see the league leaders the Delhi Daredevils take on the defending champions the Chennai Super Kings. The game will be played at the Chinnswami Stadium on the 12th of May in Chennai at 2000 IST.

The Delhi Daredevils are playing really well together. The addition of David Warner (CF$31.13) makes them even more invincible then they were at the start of the season. David Warner looks to be in good nick smashing a hundred in the previous game that he played.

Warner and Virender Sehwag together are a very formidable opening pair. If both of them end up going nuts then they can hit any bowling attack black and blue. Having both of them in your portfolio is a must. Choosing one of them as captain is not a bad idea too. Sehwag has scored 472 runs and is the 3rd highest run getter in this season.

From their bowling department picking up Morne Morkel would not be a bad idea either. He is one of the top wicket takers this season with 21 wickets.

So from the Delhi Daredevils squad picking up their opening duo of Warner and Sehwag and their front line bowler Morkel would be good.

Their opponents the Chennai Super Kings go into this game in a must win situation. Their team has not done very well this season. They have not been able to win more than 2 consecutive games.

They have a star studded line up no doubt. You should have Dwayne Bravo (CF$28.29) in your team for sure. He is very handy with both the bat and the ball. Usually he bowls in the middle overs and can get a grip of the run rate and pull it down if it happens to be very high. This is also because MS Dhoni trusts Bravo much more than most other players and could look to bat him high and bowl him his quota.

The other players to pick from their team are Albie Morkel as this all rounder can hit the ball really far and wide also happens to be in good hitting form.

Choosing Mahendra Singh Dhoni would not be a bad idea as he usually plays really well when under pressure and his team is definitely under a lot of pressure.

So from the men in yellow, choose Morkel, Dhoni and Bravo is what is say!

Pune Warriors v Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2012: Chris Gayle, Steven Smith could be good picks

The 57th Indian Premier League game will be played amongst the Pune Warriors India and the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Sahara Stadium at Pune on the 12th of May at 2000 IST.

A victory in this game for the Pune Warriors will be of no use for them as they have no chance of making it to the playoffs this season. They can prove to be a stick in the mud for the other teams that still need to progress though.

The players that I would suggest you to choose for your portfolio from the Pune Warriors team are Michael Clarke, Steven Smith and Robin Uthappa.

Michael Clarke (CF$22.11) is a player who is in good form and has the chance to spend some time at the crease without any kind of pressure. He can change the game on its head within a few deliveries itself. He can also be used as a handy spin bowler.

Steven Smith (CF$20.75) is also an all-rounder but he is not used as a bowler. He has the role of finishing of the games for the Pune Warriors and takes the team over the line. He is a wonderful fielder as well and you can expect a couple of catches and run outs from him. He has scored 301 runs and counting.

Robin Uthappa (CF$25.03) is one of the few Indian players in the side who has shown so kind of form for them. He is also their wicket keeper and has been doing quite a good job behind the wickets for them. He is also their highest run getter this season with 353 runs so far.

Sourav Ganguly has decided to hang up his boots and may not to play in the remaining games so as to give the youngsters a chance.

From the Royal Challengers Bangalore needs to win this game to put one leg into the playoffs they are certainly going into this game as favorites.

The players that you have to have in your portfolio without doubt are Chris Gayle, AB De Villiers and Virat Kohli.

Chris Gayle has been a shining star this season. He has scored 515 runs in 11 games at an average of 57 runs per game smashing 37 sixes and 33 fours. He is perfect choice as captain as well.

AB de Villiers is also in blistering form both with the bat and behind the stumps. He has scored 292 runs at an average of 48. He is rest assured to get you lots of points with the bat and also a catch or two behind the wicket.

Virat Kohli spent some time at the crease in the last game against the Mumbai Indians as he helped his team beat the Mumbai Indians. He would be looking to capitalize on that form and continue hitting.

Daniel Vettori may most probably miss this game as well.

So from this game I recommend you to pick Michael Clarke, Steven Smith, Robin Uthappa, Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli and Ab De Villiers.

Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings IPL 2012: Pick Watson from Rajasthan and Bravo from Chennai

The 56th game of the fifth season of the Indian Premier League will see the Rajasthan Royals take on Chennai Super Kings. The game will be played at the Swami Mansigh stadium in Jaipur at 2000 hours IST on the 10th of May.

The Chennai Super Kings are currently in 7th spot in the table, far from where they would like to be with just 4 games left to play. They have a start studded line up but are unable to string together a few consecutive wins.

The first player you should pick for your portfolio from the Chennai Super Kings is Faf du Plessis (CF$37.4). This player has hit the Indian Premier League with a bang, currently he is the 7th highest run scorer in the league and an outstanding fielder as well. You should definitely have him in your portfolio.

Dwayne Bravo (CF$30.47) from West Indies should be the next player that you should have from the Chennai Super Kings. He is an all-rounder. Bravo is known for his big hitting having scored a total of 236 runs with the bat and for his bowling in the middle overs of the game. He has picked up a total of 9 wickets this season.

If you have a feeling that the Chennai Super Kings will clinch this game then it would not be a bad idea to add Albie Morkel to your line up. This player is known for his hard hitting and fast bowling. He can hit the ball a long distance and his seven-ball 28 is still fresh in every fan's mind. Morkel is a player that adds flair to the line-up and can tilt the game in the direction of his team within the span of a few balls.

The Rajasthan Royals have made it up the table and are currently in 5th spot with very healthy run rate. A victory in this game will give them a fair chance of getting a play-off spot. The players who you should be picking from their side are Ajinkya Rahane and Shane Watson.

Rahane (CF$33.8) has been a shining star for the Royals this season. He is also the 3rd highest run getter this season with 463 runs and counting. He is also a decent fielder and has a safe pair of hands. This game is being played at his home ground and hence he would be a good addition to your portfolio.

Shane Watson (CF$34.32) announced his arrival with a blistering 90 run innings of just 51 balls in his previous game for the Rajasthan Royals. He is a very handy player with both the bat and the ball. Watson is a player that will give you quite a few points and would be a good choice as to set as captain too.

So for this game I would recommend that you pick from, Faf du Plessis, Dwayne Bravo, Albie Morkel, Ajinkya Rahane and Shane Watson.

Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2012: Think of Dwayne Smith, Chris Gayle

The 54th Indian Premier League game between the Mumbai Indians and the Royal Challengers Bangalore will be played at Mumbai’s Wankhede stadium on the 9th of May at 2000 IST.

This game is a very big game for both the teams. This is so because a victory for the Mumbai Indians will almost certainly put them into the play offs and a win for Royal Challengers Bangalore will lift them from the 7th spot to 4th spot. The table this season is very closely knit.

The players to choose from the Mumbai Indians side are Lasith Malinga (CF$26.06) and Dwayne Smith (CF$35.55). These two players have the ability to change the game within a matter of a few balls.

Malinga is the joint leading wicket taker this season and is pretty handy with the bat as well. He can control the flow of runs really well and his toe crushing yorkers can out do any batsman. He should be a certain inclusion in your portfolio.

Smith became an instant hero for the Mumbai Indians when he ended up scoring 14 runs of the last 3 balls to give his team a victory in the final three balls of the match against the Chennai Super Kings. Smith can also be used as a bowler.

Kieron Pollard may end up missing this game due to injury that he sustained when he fell on his shoulder while trying to take a diving catch.

Rohit Sharma (CF$23.31) also started the tournament really well but then ended up losing his focus. Sharma did show some spark in the previous game but it could be difficult for investors to pick his stock.

From the Royal Challengers Bangalore you may look to pick Chris Gayle (CF$22.96) and AB De Villiers.

These two batsmen are in very good form and are a formidable pair to play against. They both have strike rate that are really high. They are both also good assets in the field. De Villiers is also their wicket keeper so a couple of catches or a sharp stumping could get you a few points as well.

Muttiah Muralitharan would also be a good pick but there is no surety on whether he will play in this game or not. This is because Daniel Vettori needed to sit out last game to accomodate Muralitharan, but as a captain Vettori will want to get back into the playing 11. Hence, I will be a tad wary of picking either of these two stalwarts in my portfolio.

Mayank Agarwal is also showing signs of getting into good form. He is an outfield player and he usually sticks to the catches that come his way. You could pick him if you feel that the Royal Challengers from Bangalore will win this game.

This game promises to be a thriller with hard hitting players in each side and very efficient and good bowlers in each team as well. Fasten your seat belts for a pulsating encounter between these two heavy weight teams.

Deccan Chargers v Kings XI Punjab IPL 2012: Shikhar Dhawan and Azhar mahmood will be my picks for the evening

The Deccan Chargers will be playing hosts to the Kings Xi Punjab in the game that will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium at 2000 IST on the 8th of May.

This game is a very big and important game for the Kings XI Punjab as they have the chance to remain in contention to enter the top four with a victory in this match. They will certainly have the upper hand as the Deccan charges have no played up to their expected potential. A victory for the home side will see them jump from 7th place to 4th.

The players to choose from the Punjab team will be Shaun Marsh, David Hussey and Piyush Chawla. Shaun Marsh and David Hussey are an Australian duo who can do wonders with the bat. They both can play very well and adapt to the situation beautifully. They can hit the ball a long way if needed as well as keep changing the strike. David Hussey is also very handy bowler.

Piyush Chwala is a very good spin bowler and can also bat a little. He has been picking up a hoard of wickets season as well. He does have problems with his economy rate though he would still be a decent pick for your portfolio.

From the Deccan Chargers team I would suggest that you pick Dale Styen without even thinking. He is a wonderful seamer and notches up quite a bit of pace behind the ball. He is their leading wicket taker and should be present in your team for sure. The one thing to look out for is his current form, which hasn't been too good, which tells me that there is a good chance he may be rested for this game as well.

Kumar Sangakkara is showing glimpses of getting into form. He is a great batsmen and an exceptional fielder. He would be a good buy. Shikar Dhawan is another batsman that you could gamble with as he is doing alright as well. However, you must also look at the fact that the Chargers have not been in the best of forms and a loss could also pull the stock prices down.

So from this game I would advise you to pick from Kumar Sangakkara, Dale Styen, Shikar Dhawan, Piyush Chawla, Shaun Marsha and David Hussey.

Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2012: Dave Warner, Jacques Kallis to look at

Tonight is a game that will be played between the two teams that are currently at the top of the table. The game will be played at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground on the 7th of May at 2000 IST, between the Delhi Daredevils and the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Good friends Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir will go head to head in a match that will decide which team will go to the top of the table.

This game is a very big game indeed. If Kolkata manage to upset the league leaders then they will position themselves on the top of the table one point ahead of Delhi Daredevils. The Delhi Daredevils have had a very successful season so far and would want to capitalize on their recent form.

The players to choose from this game and from the Delhi Daredevils team are their captain and opening batsman Virender Sehwag. He is on a roll with the bat and has scored five 50+ scores in the trot. Of course, I am a great believer in the law of averages too and so may need to relook at getting a player who seems to have peaked in the tournament.

The return of David Warner in place of Kevin Piertersen should settle the nerves of the players and fans. David Warner is a very strong hitter of the ball and he can clear the boundary with ultimate ease. He is also an outstanding fielder and can help save quite a few runs running around the field.

Morne Morkel goes into this game as the second highest wicket taker this season and is a player you should pick in your team for sure. He has a very deceptive changes in pace and picks up crucial wickets at crucial times.

From the men from Kolkata you should have Gautam Gamhir and Jacques Kallis in your starting lineup. These two explosive batsmen can bat well together and both of them can hit the ball well. Gambhir specially has been in form and as he is Delhi boy and an ex- Delhi Daredevil he would want to perform well in this game.

So for this game it would be, Jacques Kallis, Gautam Gambhir, Morne Morkel, Virender Sehwag and David Warner.

Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals IPL 2012: Albie Morkel, Dale Steyn could be the keys

The 48th game of this Indian Premier League season will see the Kings XI Punjab playing hosts to the Rajasthan Royals at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium at Chandigarh on the 5th of May at 2000 IST.

The hosts King XI Punjab are doing really well this season. Their team is gelling well and the players are putting in team performances. Shaun Marsh and David Hussey are two overseas players who I would recommend to have in your portfolio. Shaun Marsh (CF$15.82) has shown glimpses of good form and any time soon he will start blasting each bowler he faces out of the park.

David Hussey (CF$24.33) on the other hand is a slower and surer player who will play well and unless he gets a fit will give you 30-40 points with the bat. He is quite useful with the bat as well and could end up picking up a few wickets as well. He is an astonishing fielder and is known to pick up those spectacular catches.

Dimitri Mascarenhas would be a good gamble, but it is unsure whether or not he will be playing. If he does be sure that he will clear the rope with the bat if he is given the chance to. He is handy with the ball too and picks up wickets at crucial moments in the game.

The Rajasthan Royals had the perfect start to the tournament but in recent weeks have seemed to lost their way with four loses in a row which sees them as low as 7th in the table. Their team is playing well but they are unable to finish of the game with finesse.

Owais Shah (CF$25.02) and Ajinkya Rahane (CF$36.01) are two players who are in form and could play a crucial part in each game from now on. They both have shown real class with the latter having scored a century earlier in the tournament as well. They are a must to have in your portfolio.

Brad Hogg is another player that can change the direction of the game on his own. He can spin the ball like a top and end up taking wickets baffling the batsmen altogether. He can hit the ball as well; please do not let his age fool you.

So, from this game I recommend that you pick Shaun Marsh, David Hussey, Owais Shah, Ajinkya Rahane and Bradd Hogg.

Chennai Super Kings v Deccan Chargers IPL 2012: Albie Morkel, Dale Steyn could be the keys

The Chennai Super Kings will be playing hosts to the Deccan Chargers. This game will be played at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai at 2000 IST on May 4th.

The Chennai Super Kings have not played up to their potential. At this particular time in the previous seasons they were in the top four spots, this season they are in 5th in the table and have lost both their previous games.

Faf du Plessis is in very good nick. He is the Chennai Super Kings opening batsman and is striking the ball very well. He is handy with ball as well but is not used as an additional bowler. He would be a very good pick for you portfolio. One thing to note about him is that he hasn't got too many runs in the last couple of innings,

Albie Morkel (CF$13.42) is another all-rounder who you should have in your portfolio as he is a very good bowler who can control the run rate and with the bat he can hit the ball along, long way. His destructive style of batting can see him getting to hitting sixes right away after getting to the crease. Earlier this tournament he scored 28 runs of 7 balls against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

The Deccan Chargers are not having a very good tournament at all. They are currently at the bottom of the table and 3 points behind the team placed 8th.

Kumar Sangakkara (CF$22.59) is finding his form in this version of the game. He is such a useful player that he can bat in any position that he likes. Even though he is a wicket keeper for his national side he prefers to be an outfield player for the Deccan Chargers.

Dale Styen (CF$15.22) is arguably the fastest bowler in the Indian Premier League this season. He has a world class economy rate and picks up wickets almost each time he is given the ball. A perfect pick for your portifolio.

So from this game I suggest that you pick Faf du Plessis, Albie Morkel, Kumar Sangakkara and Dale Styen.

Pune Warriors v Mumbai Indians IPL 2012: Michael Clarke, Ambati Rayadu may be good buys

The 45th game will be played between neighbours and rivals Pune Warriors and the Mumbai Indians. The game will be played at Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium on May 3rd at 2000 IST.

The Pune Warriors have hit a really bad patch having lost three games on the trot. They have not been able to continue their consistent form. Sourav Ganguly’s magic seems to have worn out. They have been very dependent on Steven Smith to help finish off the games for them and if he fails they end up losing the game.

He is a very good player and there is no doubt about that at all. He would be an ideal pick for your portfolio as he is a very good batsman. He is a handy bowler as well but does not seems to get a chance to bowl.

Jesse Ryder and Michael Clarke are very capable batsmen and can change the course of the game really fast in their teams favour. Clarke is also a handy bowler but as he has just recently recovered from a back injury may not be used as a bowler. It remains to be seen whether Ryder will make it to the playing 11.

The Mumbai Indians have been blessed with the return of Latish Malinga into the squad. His wicket to wicket bowling and his ability to pick up wickets almost each time he bowls is a great lift for the men in blue. He is a must to have in your portfolio.

Rohit Sharma is in good form and he can strike the ball very hard and far. He is a very good fielder as well and can help you by picking up a swift catch or a run out.

If you have a feeling that the Mumbai Indians are going to clinch this derby game, then Ambati Rayudu would be a good pick. This local Mumbaite is in good form and is usually a live wire with the bat. He starts off slow but when he sticks on he can hit the ballot the boundary as well.

So, from this game I believe, Michael Clarke, Jesse Ryder, Steven Smith, Latish Malinga, Rohit Sharma and Ambati Rayudu would be great picks.