IPL 2014

Haven't watched IPL for two years now since it was on Setanta. Is it still shown live on Youtube?

Back then I always rooted for the top and bottom. CSK and Punjab Kings XI.

Edit: It'll be on ITV4 for the last time.

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

when is it kicking off?

Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders, this Wednesday @ 15:30.

Watching the Kolkota Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians. No idea who to support overall just yet, leaning towards one of the 'Kings' or 'Delhi Daredevils', but will just enjoy the 5-6 weeks of it for now.

Already disapointed it wont be on ITV4 next season.

PS, are we allowed spoilers here?

Is there any of the Irish names involved this year? Including any of the ones who have moved to the England side.

Mint Sauce wrote: »

Is there any of the Irish names involved this year? Including any of the ones who have moved to the England side.

Zero.

Morgan withdrew from the auction to focus on four day cricket to make a push for test cricket this summer. He did well for Kolkata last year so I think he would have been picked up this summer.

pajor wrote: »

Haven't watched IPL for two years now since it was on Setanta. Is it still shown live on Youtube?

It is btw:D:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzTT4RdFarY

Knew this would happen, can't watch on ITV4 with UPC. :mad:

Youtube it is.

Not watched every ball, but for most part have had it in the background, apart from Mumbai batting which was sooooooooo ugly in both matches its been a really fun start, lots of good games.

anyone know if the match today is on any of the ITV channels? And if not what is the youtube page for the live steaming?

Thanks

pajor wrote: »

If you have sky, then ITV4.

Otherwise: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t4A2OTAa7Y

unfortunately itv4 are showing motor sports :mad: I figured it might have been on 1 of the other ITVs. Youtube will do. Wish now I had a smart TV.

I hope Watto gets some runs

maxwell on the charge again. 28 off 13. hopefully he'll last the innings

edit: 35 off 15

Rjd2 wrote: »

Painful watching Pujara bat here, they need Miller or Bailey in quickly.

if maxwell keeps milking the strike it wont matter. 85 off 40

Rjd2 wrote: »

Awful, awful from Che.

Seriously hit out or get the **** out, ffs:mad:

great innings by pujara, anchoring it like that

booth70 wrote: »

Every team needs an anchor like Pujara:pac::pac:

Considering how messy the Mumbai Indians look this season they'll be kicking themselves for letting Maxwell go.......must rank as one of the worst management decisions of all time:(.....in their defence it must be said that they did win the IPL and Champions League last year without playing Maxwell much in the eleven

Kings XI bowling remains a concern...will be interesting to see how they defend.....Johnson needs to start earning his keep

Kings XI look good but are they already over reliant on Maxwell and Miller?

Most teams run out of steam after the early matches but RCB and Kings XI look the teams to beat this year......I am going to wait and see how CSK do tomorro before I write them off....not getting the same vibes off them like the previous seasons......too many changes and if Bravo is injured they'll really struggle

What I will say about Pujara he deserves a chance at ODI cricket for sure, his List A stats are super and surely enough is enough with rahene in that format?

He does not look like a 20/20 player at the moment, sadly although hopefully he can adopt like Dravid, he knew he did not have the power but he picked off singles and picked holes in the field to get boundaries.

Sehwag should also be a concern for Punjab, not exactly at his peak these days.

Johnson is just back from injury, so I would back him to get his form back, he was a beast last year for Mumbai lets not forget. Bailey has not had a bat yet, and he also do savage things in this format and of course they have Perera and Marsh waiting to come im:)

Chennai? The batting with Smith and MC Cullum looks monstrous, they have no need to play Faf, Henry is decent and Hilfy had a solid big bash so either one of them or both should come in if Bravo is injured.

Giggsy11 wrote: »

Kings 11 reminds me of RCB of last year and previous. Awesome batting line up with Gayle, AB De, Kohli and to an extent Dilshan but very poor bowling which cost so many games.

I can't wait for Kings 11 to bat first and watch Miller, Maxwell batting together.

hope your watching them now. unbelievable stuff.

I was watching the interview thing he did before the match. He reckons of he wasn't a cricketer he may have ended up as a pro golfer. Good hand eye coordination and all that. Would probably be a good baseball player

saucers82 wrote: »

I have a fleeting interest in IPL but would like to watch the other game. Last night ITV4 was geoblocked. who shows it in ireland or is it available at all?

Youtube channel gocricket shows it live.

booth70 wrote: »

RCB are to the IPL what South Africa are to international cricket:pac:

If Yuvraj was hopeless as usual today AB was trying to be too smart for his own good......too overconfident#

That was frustrating to watch. Yuvraj just going sooo slow, and refusing easy 2 runs on a few occasions.
AB dancing all over the place :mad:

contrast that with maxwell (granted he's in the form of his life and has gotten lucky) who, apart from the occasional reverse sweep, just stands still and hits the ball.

Was impressed with Chennai last few games as well, dropping Nehra was sensible, Hilfy and Pandey have done well.
I will say the chase yesterday was awful, so much slogging and little patience, Watson bloody captain biggest culprit.