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2009 Indian Premier League
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| Dates | 18 April 2009 – 24 May 2009 |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Board of Control for Cricket in India |
| Cricket format | Twenty20 |
| Tournament format(s) | Double round-robin and knockout |
| Host | South Africa |
| Champions | Deccan Chargers (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Participants | 8 |
| Matches | 59 |
| Player of the series | Adam Gilchrist (Deccan Chargers) |
| Most runs | Matthew Hayden (CSK) (572) |
| Most wickets | R. P. Singh (Deccan Chargers) (23) |
| Official website | www |
The 2009 Indian Premier League season, abbreviated as IPL 2 or the 2009 IPL, was the second season of the Indian Premier League, established by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007. The tournament was hosted by South Africa and was played between 18[1] April and 24 May 2009.[2] It was the second biggest cricket tournament in the world, after the Cricket World Cup,[3] and was forecast to have an estimated television audience of more than 200 million people in India alone.[4]
As the second season of the IPL coincided with multi-phase 2009 Indian general elections, in the aftermath of the 3 March 2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team the Government of India refused to commit security by Indian paramilitary forces. As a result, the BCCI decided to host the second season of the league outside India.[5] On 24 March 2009, the BCCI officially announced that the second season of the IPL was to be held in South Africa.[6] Though India did not host the second season, the format of the tournament remained unchanged from the 2008 season format.[7]
The IPL injected approximately US$100 million into South Africa's local economy.[8] In addition, the BCCI signed an ₹ 82 billion (US$1.63 billion) contract with Multi Screen Media to broadcast matches live from South Africa to India.[9]
The IPL was hosted successfully in South Africa and was hailed as an "extraordinary" accomplishment.[10] The tournament was particularly praised for globalizing cricket[11] and had set record television viewership.[12] The tournament was won by Deccan Chargers, who beat the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final.[13]
Venues
[edit]| Durban | Centurion | Johannesburg | Cape Town |
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| Kingsmead Capacity: 25,000 Matches: 16 |
SuperSport Park Capacity: 20,000 Matches: 12 (Including Semifinal) |
New Wanderers Stadium Capacity: 34,000 Matches: 8 (Including Semifinal & Final) |
Newlands Capacity: 25,000 Matches: 8 |
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| Port Elizabeth | East London | Kimberley | Bloemfontein |
| St George's Park Capacity: 19,000 Matches: 7 |
Buffalo Park Capacity: 15,000 Matches: 3 |
De Beers Oval Capacity: 11,000 Matches: 3 |
OUTsurance Oval Capacity: 20,000 Matches: 2 |
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Rules and regulations
[edit]Some of the rules were changed for the 2009 edition of the IPL. The number of international players allowed in any one squad was increased from 8 to 10 although the number allowed in any playing 11 remained at 4.[14] The IPL sanctioned franchises to spend a further US$2 million during the auction taking the total salary cap for each franchise to US$7 million for the 2009 tournament.[15] The BCCI also negotiated with England Cricket Board (ECB) to allow English cricketers to participate in the tournament. English players were allowed to play for 21 days in between their tour to West Indies and the subsequent return tour.[16]
At the halfway point of each innings, a seven-and-a-half-minute television timeout was now held.[17] The change proved controversial, as critics and players felt that it broke the flow of the game, and because two-thirds of the break were devoted purely to additional advertising time. The timeout rules were revised for the 2010 season.[18]
The format is the same as previous season. Points in the group stage were awarded as follows:
| Results | Points |
|---|---|
| Win | 2 points |
| No result | 1 point |
| Loss | 0 points |
If the match ends with the scores tied and there must be a winner, the tie is broken with a one over per side "Eliminator"[19] or "Super Over":[20][21]
- Higher number of points
- If equal, higher number of wins
- If still equal, net run rate
- If still equal, lower bowling strike rate
- If still equal, result of head-to-head meeting.
Teams and standings
[edit]Points table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi Daredevils | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0.311 |
| 2 | Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 0.951 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (R) | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 16 | −0.191 |
| 4 | Deccan Chargers (C) | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0.203 |
| 5 | Kings XI Punjab | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | −0.483 |
| 6 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 13 | −0.352 |
| 7 | Mumbai Indians | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 0.297 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 7 | −0.789 |
Source: Full table on ESPNcricinfo
- (C) = Eventual champion; (R) = Runner-up.
- Winner, runner-up and best-performing semi-finalist in the group stage qualify for the 2009 Champions League Twenty20.
Match summary
[edit]| Horizontal team won | Vertical team won |
- Note: Results listed are according to the first encounter (top-right) and second encounter (bottom-left).
- Note: Click on a result to see a summary of the match.
| Win | Loss | No result |
- Note: The total points at the end of each group match are listed.
- Note: Click on the points (group matches) or W/L (playoffs) to see the match summary.
League stage
[edit]- Times are in Indian Standard Time (UTC+05:30). Subtract 3.5 hours for local time in South Africa[22]
Mumbai Indians
165/7 (20 overs) |
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Chennai Super Kings
146/7 (20 overs) |
- Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to field.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
133/8 (20 overs) |
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Rajasthan Royals
58 (15.1 overs) |
- Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and elected to bat.
Kings XI Punjab
104/7 (12 overs) |
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Delhi Daredevils
58/0 (4.5 overs) |
Virender Sehwag 38* (16)
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- Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to field.
- Rain first reduced the match to 12 overs a side. Subsequent rain reduced Delhi Dardevils' target to 54 in 6 overs according to the Duckworth–Lewis method.
Kolkata Knight Riders
101 (19.4 overs) |
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Deccan Chargers
104/2 (13.1 overs) |
- Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bat.
Chennai Super Kings
179/5 (20 overs) |
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
87 (15.2 overs) |
- Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat.
Kings XI Punjab
158/6 (20 overs) |
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Kolkata Knight Riders
79/1 (9.2 overs) |
- Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field.
- Rain ended the match after 9.2 overs in Kolkata Knight Riders' innings. Their target was revised to 69 according to the Duckworth–Lewis method.
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- Match abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain.
Deccan Chargers
184/6 (20 overs) |
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
160/8 (20 overs) |
- Deccan Chargers won the toss and elected to bat.
Delhi Daredevils
189/5 (20 overs) |
v
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Chennai Super Kings
180/9 (20 overs) |
- Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to bat.
Rajasthan Royals
150/6 (20 overs) |
v
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Kolkata Knight Riders
150/8 (20 overs) |
- Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field.
- Super Over: Kolkata 14/1 (1 over), Rajasthan 18/0 (0.4 over).
Royal Challengers Bangalore
168/9 (20 overs) |
v
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Kings XI Punjab
173/3 (19 overs) |
- Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and elected to bat.
Deccan Chargers
168/9 (20 overs) |
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Mumbai Indians
156/7 (20 overs) |
- Deccan Chargers won the toss and elected to bat.
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- Match abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
149/7 (20 overs) |
v
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Delhi Daredevils
153/4 (19.2 overs) |
- Royal Challengers won the toss and elected to bat.
Kings XI Punjab
139/6 (20 overs) |
v
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Rajasthan Royals
112/7 (20 overs) |
- Kings XI Punjab won the toss and elected to bat.
Chennai Super Kings
165/6 (20 overs) |
v
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Deccan Chargers
169/4 (20 overs) |
- Deccan Chargers won the toss and elected to field.
Mumbai Indians
187/6 (20 overs) |
v
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Kolkata Knight Riders
95 (15.2 overs) |
- Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat.
Delhi Daredevils
143/7 (20 overs) |
v
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Rajasthan Royals
147/5 (18.3 overs) |
- Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to bat.
Kolkata Knight Riders
139/6 (20 overs) |
v
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
143/5 (19.5 overs) |
- Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bat.
Kings XI Punjab
119/8 (20 overs) |
v
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Mumbai Indians
116/7 (20 overs) |
- Kings XI Punjab won the toss and elected to bat.
Deccan Chargers
148/9 (20 overs) |
v
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Delhi Daredevils
150/4 (18.4 overs) |
- Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to field.
Chennai Super Kings
164/5 (20 overs) |
v
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Rajasthan Royals
126 (19.3 overs) |
- Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field.
Mumbai Indians
148/6 (20 overs) |
v
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Kolkata Knight Riders
139/6 (20 overs) |
- Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
145/9 (20 overs) |
v
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Kings XI Punjab
137/7 (20 overs) |
- Royal Challengers won the toss and elected to bat.
- Yuvraj Singh (Kings XI Punjab) took a hat-trick.
Deccan Chargers
141/5 (20 overs) |
v
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Rajasthan Royals
142/7 (19.4 overs) |
- Deccan Chargers won the toss and elected to bat.
Chennai Super Kings
163 (20 overs) |
v
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Delhi Daredevils
145/8 (20 overs) |
- Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to field.
Kolkata Knight Riders
153/3 (20 overs) |
v
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Kings XI Punjab
154/4 (20 overs) |
- Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bat.
Mumbai Indians
149/4 (20 overs) |
v
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
150/1 (18.1 overs) |
- Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat.
Chennai Super Kings
178/3 (20 overs) |
v
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Deccan Chargers
100 (14.4 overs) |
- Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat.
Rajasthan Royals
211/4 (20 overs) |
v
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Kings XI Punjab
133/8 (20 overs) |
- Kings XI Punjab won the toss and elected to field.
Kolkata Knight Riders
154/3 (20 overs) |
v
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Delhi Daredevils
157/1 (19 overs) |
- Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bat.
Deccan Chargers
145/6 (20 overs) |
v
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Mumbai Indians
126/8 (20 overs) |
- Deccan Chargers won the toss and elected to bat.
- Rohit Sharma (Deccan Chargers) took a hat-trick.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
105/10 (20 overs) |
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Rajasthan Royals
107/3 (15 overs) |
- Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field.
Chennai Super Kings
185/3 (18 overs) |
v
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Kings XI Punjab
174/3 (18 overs) |
- Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat.
- Rain during the 1st innings reduced the game to 18 overs a side and revised the Kings XI Punjab's target to 187 according to the Duckworth–Lewis method.
Mumbai Indians
116 (20 overs) |
v
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Delhi Daredevils
118/3 (18.5 overs) |
- Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat.
Deccan Chargers
168/5 (20 overs) |
v
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Kings XI Punjab
169/7 (19.5 overs) |
- Kings XI Punjab won the toss and elected to field.
Chennai Super Kings
141/3 (18.2 overs) |
v
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Rajasthan Royals
140/7 (20 overs) |
- Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat.
Mumbai Indians
157/2 (20 overs) |
v
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
141/7 (20 overs) |
- Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat.
Kolkata Knight Riders
123/8 (20 overs) |
v
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Delhi Daredevils
125/3 (17.1 overs) |
- Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to field.
- Kolkata Knight Riders were eliminated as a result of this match.
Deccan Chargers
166/7 (20 overs) |
v
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Rajasthan Royals
113 (19.3 overs) |
- Deccan Chargers won the toss and elected to bat.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
176/4 (19.2 overs) |
v
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Kolkata Knight Riders
173/4 (20 overs) |
- Royal Challengers won the toss and elected to field.
Kings XI Punjab
119/9 (20 overs) |
v
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Mumbai Indians
122/2 (16.2 overs) |
- Kings IX Punjab won the toss and elected to bat.
Delhi Daredevils
173/7 (20 overs) |
v
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Deccan Chargers
161 (19.4 overs) |
- Deccan Chargers won the toss and elected to field.
- Delhi Daredevils qualified for playoffs as a result of this match.
Chennai Super Kings
129 (19.4 overs) |
v
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
132/8 (19.4 overs) |
- Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat.
Rajasthan Royals
145/7 (20 overs) |
v
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Mumbai Indians
143 (19.5 overs) |
- Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat.
Delhi Daredevils
120/9 (20 overs) |
v
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Kings XI Punjab
123/4 (19.1 overs) |
- Kings XI Punjab won the toss and elected to field.
Mumbai Indians
147/5 (20 overs) |
v
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Chennai Super Kings
151/3 (19.1 overs) |
- Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat.
- Mumbai Indians were eliminated as a result of this match.
Kolkata Knight Riders
160/5 (20 overs) |
v
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Deccan Chargers
166/4 (20 overs) |
- Deccan Chargers won the toss and elected to field.
- Deccan Chargers became the first IPL team to hit a six off the final ball of a match to win.[23]
Kings XI Punjab
134/7 (20 overs) |
v
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Deccan Chargers
133/8 (20 overs) |
- Deccan Chargers won the toss and elected to field.
- Yuvraj Singh (Kings XI Punjab) took his second hat-trick.
Delhi Daredevils
150/3 (20 overs) |
v
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Rajasthan Royals
136/9 (20 overs) |
- Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to bat.
Chennai Super Kings
188/3 (20 overs) |
v
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Kolkata Knight Riders
189/3 (20 overs) |
- Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat.
Delhi Daredevils
134/7 (20 overs) |
v
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
135/3 (19 overs) |
- Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to bat.
Rajasthan Royals
101/9 (20 overs) |
v
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Kolkata Knight Riders
102/6 (19.3 overs) |
- Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field.
- Chennai Super Kings qualified for the playoffs, and Rajasthan Royals were eliminated as a result of this match.
Chennai Super Kings
116/9 (20 overs) |
v
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Kings XI Punjab
92/8 (20 overs) |
- Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat.
Mumbai Indians
165/8 (20 overs) |
v
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Delhi Daredevils
166/6 (17.3 overs) |
- Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to field.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
170/4 (20 overs) |
v
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Deccan Chargers
158/6 (20 overs) |
- Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and elected to bat.
- Manish Pandey became the first Indian player to score a century in the IPL.
- Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers Bangalore qualified for playoffs, and Kings XI Punjab were eliminated as a result of this match.
Playoffs
[edit]| Semi-finals | Final | |||||||
| 22 May — SuperSport Park, Centurion | ||||||||
| 1 | Delhi Daredevils | 153/8 (20 overs) | ||||||
| 24 May — New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | ||||||||
| 4 | Deccan Chargers | 154/4 (17.4 overs) | ||||||
| SF1W | Deccan Chargers | 143/6 (20 overs) | ||||||
| 23 May — New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | ||||||||
| SF2W | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 137/9 (20 overs) | ||||||
| 2 | Chennai Super Kings | 146/5 (20 overs) | ||||||
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 149/4 (18.5 overs) | ||||||
Semi-final 1
[edit]Delhi Daredevils
153/8 (20 overs) |
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Deccan Chargers
154/4 (17.4 overs) |
- Deccan Chargers won the toss and elected to field.
Semi-final 2
[edit]Chennai Super Kings
146/5 (20 overs) |
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
149/4 (18.5 overs) |
- Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and elected to field.
Final
[edit]Deccan Chargers
143/6 (20 overs) |
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
137/9 (20 overs) |
- Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and elected to field.
Statistics and awards
[edit]Most runs
[edit]| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Hayden | Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 572 | 65 |
| Adam Gilchrist | Deccan Chargers | 16 | 495 | 85 |
| AB de Villiers | Delhi Daredevils | 13 | 465 | 105* |
| Suresh Raina | Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 436 | 100 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | Delhi Daredevils | 13 | 418 | 67* |
The tournament's leading scorer wore an orange cap when fielding.[24]
Most wickets
[edit]| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Best bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.P. Singh | Deccan Chargers | 16 | 23 | 4/22 |
| Anil Kumble | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 16 | 21 | 5/5 |
| Ashish Nehra | Delhi Daredevils | 13 | 19 | 3/27 |
| Lasith Malinga | Mumbai Indians | 13 | 18 | 3/11 |
| Pragyan Ojha | Deccan Chargers | 15 | 18 | 3/21 |
The tournament's leading wicket taker wore a purple cap when fielding.[25]
Awards
[edit]- Player of the tournament: Adam Gilchrist - Deccan Chargers
- Player of the final: Anil Kumble - Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Under-23 success of the tournament: Rohit Sharma (333 runs, 11 wickets) - Deccan Chargers[26]
- Kingfisher Fair Play Award: Kings XI Punjab
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Indian Premier League 2008". cricketwa. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ "IPL second season set for April 2009". ESPNcricinfo. 8 April 2008. Archived from the original on 9 June 2008. Retrieved 2 June 2008.
- ^ "South Africa was chosen ahead of England to host Indian Premier League". Archived from the original on 21 September 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
- ^ England and South Africa race to host IPL
- ^ IPL will be held outside India: BCCI
- ^ "South Africa to host IPL". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
- ^ "IPL shifted out of the country". Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
- ^ Rain saves South Africa: Poms may be denied IPL due to English weather
- ^ IPL signs Rs. 8200-cr deal with MSM
- ^ IPL hailed as 'extraordinary' achievement
- ^ Extravagant IPL changes world landscape
- ^ Sinha, Ashish (25 May 2009). "Record TV viewership generated for semi-final match of IPL 2". Business Standard India. Archived from the original on 2 June 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
- ^ Smartcric IPL
- ^ "IPL auction shifted to 6 February". Cricinfo. ESPNcricinfo. 21 October 2008. Archived from the original on 16 March 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2009.
- ^ "No lid; salary cap only on paper". Hindustan Times. 11 January 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "England players agree three-week IPL window". ESPNcricinfo. 22 January 2009. Archived from the original on 18 March 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2009.
- ^ Booth, Lawrence (16 April 2009). "Indian Premier League introduces compulsory time-outs during matches". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
- ^ "IPL 3 to start on March 12 in Hyderabad". The Times of India. 11 August 2009. Archived from the original on 6 May 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
- ^ "One-over eliminator could replace bowl-out". Cricinfo. ESPNcricinfo. 27 June 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2008.
- ^ "Windies edge NZ in Twenty20 thriller". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 26 December 2008. Archived from the original on 29 December 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2008.
- ^ "Benn stars in thrilling tie". ESPNcricinfo. 26 December 2008. Archived from the original on 13 March 2009. Retrieved 26 December 2008.
- ^ Khan, Zuhaib (17 August 2021). "IPL Live Score". crictimetv.com.
- ^ "Six to win off the last ball in the IPL". T20 Head to Head. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "Orange Cap to separate best from the rest". The Times of India. 24 April 2008. Archived from the original on 21 May 2008. Retrieved 13 May 2008.
- ^ "After Orange, IPL now introduces Purple Cap". The Times of India. 12 May 2008. Archived from the original on 21 May 2008. Retrieved 13 May 2008.
- ^ "Rohit wins 'U-23 success of IPL' award. Deccan Chronicle". Archived from the original on 25 May 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
External links
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2009 Indian Premier League
View on Grokipediafrom Grokipedia
The 2009 Indian Premier League was the second season of the professional Twenty20 cricket franchise league founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, involving eight city-based teams competing for the championship.[1][2] Due to scheduling conflicts with India's general elections from 16 April to 13 May, which raised security concerns amid heightened political activity and restricted police availability for event protection, the entire tournament was relocated to South Africa, running from 18 April to 24 May across ten venues including Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town.[3][4] The format consisted of a 59-match group stage where each team played 14 games, followed by semi-finals and a final, with the Deccan Chargers, led by Adam Gilchrist, securing their first IPL title by defeating the Royal Challengers Bangalore by six runs in the final at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on 24 May.[1][2] Despite logistical challenges from the overseas shift, the season showcased high-scoring matches, standout performances by players like AB de Villiers and Matthew Hayden, and drew significant global viewership, solidifying the IPL's commercial viability while highlighting tensions over domestic security priorities during national elections.[1][5]
Background and Context
Relocation to South Africa
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on March 24, 2009, that the second season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) would be hosted in South Africa, marking the first time the tournament was held outside India. This decision followed failed negotiations with Indian authorities to secure adequate security amid the country's general elections, which were conducted in five phases from April 16 to May 13, 2009, overlapping with the IPL's intended April-May schedule. Security concerns were heightened by recent threats, including potential disruptions from militant groups following the 2008 Mumbai attacks, prompting the IPL governing council to prioritize player and spectator safety over domestic hosting.[6][4] South Africa was selected over alternatives like England after a meeting between IPL commissioner Lalit Modi and Cricket South Africa officials, with the choice influenced by the host's superior weather conditions during the tournament period—mild autumn temperatures contrasting with England's unpredictable spring rain—and established cricket infrastructure across multiple venues. The IPL schedule was adjusted to run from April 18 to May 24, 2009, commencing with a double-header in Cape Town featuring Mumbai Indians versus Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals versus Royal Challengers Bangalore. This relocation ensured the tournament proceeded without interruption, accommodating 59 matches in eight cities including Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town.[3][6][1] The move, while logistically challenging for teams and broadcasters, was executed efficiently, with South African authorities providing robust security and hospitality arrangements that facilitated high attendance and global viewership comparable to the inaugural season. Despite initial criticisms from Indian fans and politicians regarding the shift abroad, the BCCI emphasized that the decision was unavoidable given the government's inability to guarantee protection amid electoral demands on security forces.[7][6]Player Auction and Squad Formation
Prior to the player auction, each IPL franchise was allowed to retain up to four players from their previous season's squad, with retention prices predetermined and deducted from the team's salary cap to maintain competitive balance.[8] This process enabled teams to secure core performers while opening opportunities for redistribution of talent through bidding. Retained players included key figures such as MS Dhoni for Chennai Super Kings and Sachin Tendulkar for Mumbai Indians, ensuring continuity in leadership and batting strength.[9] The auction itself took place on February 6, 2009, in Goa, India, where franchises competed for approximately 140 players, including 111 overseas talents.[10] Each team received a dedicated auction purse of US$2 million to acquire new players, supplementing the retained salaries to form squads adhering to a maximum of 25 players, including no more than 10 international cricketers.[8] Bidding followed an English ascending format, with right-to-match options unavailable, leading to intense competition for high-profile names. Rules prohibited temporary replacements for partial unavailability, emphasizing full-season commitments, though injury substitutions were permitted.[8] Notable acquisitions highlighted the premium on all-rounders and top-order batsmen. Andrew Flintoff was secured by Chennai Super Kings for US$1.55 million, while Kevin Pietersen joined Royal Challengers Bangalore at the same price, marking the highest bids of the event.[11] Other significant purchases included JP Duminy by Mumbai Indians for US$950,000 and Tyron Henderson by Rajasthan Royals for competitive fees, reflecting strategic investments in versatile overseas talent.[12]| Player | Team | Bid (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Flintoff | Chennai Super Kings | 1,550,000[11] |
| Kevin Pietersen | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1,550,000[11] |
| JP Duminy | Mumbai Indians | 950,000[12] |
Tournament Format and Rules
Competition Structure
The 2009 Indian Premier League consisted of eight teams competing in a total of 59 Twenty20 matches, comprising a league stage and playoffs.[1] The league stage followed a double round-robin format, with each team playing the other seven teams twice—once at home and once away—resulting in 14 matches per team and 56 matches overall. Points were awarded as follows: two points for a win, one point each for a tie or no result, and zero for a loss; net run rate served as the tiebreaker for teams with equal points.[13] The top four teams from the league stage advanced to the playoffs. The semi-finals pitted the first-placed team against the third-placed team in one match and the second-placed team against the fourth-placed team in the other; the winners proceeded directly to the final, scheduled two days after the semi-finals, with no third-place playoff.[1] In the event of a tie in any playoff match, a Super Over was used to determine the winner, consistent with league stage rules.[14] This structure, unchanged from the inaugural 2008 season, emphasized seeding to provide higher-ranked teams with matchups against lower seeds in the semi-finals.Key Regulations and Innovations
The 2009 IPL enforced standard T20 cricket playing conditions with specific league adaptations, including a maximum of four overseas players permitted in the starting eleven per team, alongside squad sizes ranging from 16 to 25 players with up to eight international signings overall. Matches followed the conventional three powerplay phases: the first six overs as mandatory fielding restrictions, followed by two optional two-over strategic powerplays invoked by the batting side. League standings were determined first by points accrued (two for a win, one for a no-result), then by head-to-head wins, net run rate, and bowling strike rate in cases of ties. A key innovation was the introduction of the Super Over tiebreaker, whereby in the event of a tied match after 40 overs, each team nominated three batsmen and one bowler to contest a single over, with the higher score securing victory; dismissals and extras counted toward the total, but the same batsman dismissed in a prior Super Over could not bat again if multiple were needed. This format, adapted from international limited-overs cricket, ensured rapid resolution and was first utilized in the tournament's early matches to heighten drama and avoid drawn outcomes. Another notable addition was the compulsory strategic time-out, granting each team a 2.5-minute break per innings—typically between the 7th and 10th overs—for captains to consult with coaches and regroup tactically, separate from television timeouts. Originally envisioned as 7.5 minutes total per match including extensions, this rule faced criticism for disrupting flow but aimed to integrate commercial elements while allowing mid-innings adjustments amid the high-pressure franchise environment.Venues and Logistics
Stadiums and Scheduling
The 2009 Indian Premier League utilized eight stadiums across South Africa to accommodate the tournament's 59 matches, selected for their capacity and pitch conditions suitable for T20 cricket.[15] These venues spanned multiple provinces, including Newlands in Cape Town, Kingsmead in Durban, The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, SuperSport Park in Centurion, St George's Park in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Buffalo Park in East London, Diamond Oval in Kimberley, and Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.[1] The selection aimed to distribute matches geographically while ensuring logistical feasibility amid the relocation.[16]| Stadium | City |
|---|---|
| Newlands | Cape Town |
| Kingsmead | Durban |
| The Wanderers Stadium | Johannesburg |
| SuperSport Park | Centurion |
| St George's Park | Gqeberha |
| Buffalo Park | East London |
| Diamond Oval | Kimberley |
| Mangaung Oval | Bloemfontein |
Participating Teams
Squads and Leadership
The squads for the 2009 Indian Premier League were assembled prior to the season through player retentions from the 2008 campaign—limited to one to four players per franchise, often 'icon' players exempt from auction—and a mega auction held on 6 February 2009 in Goa, where franchises bid within a salary cap of approximately US$7 million per team to fill remaining slots, prioritizing a mix of international stars and domestic talent with at least 16 Indian players required per squad.[19] The auction featured intense bidding for high-profile overseas players, with Andrew Flintoff joining Chennai Super Kings for US$1.55 million and Kevin Pietersen to Royal Challengers Bangalore for the same amount, reflecting franchises' strategies to bolster leadership and firepower amid the relocation to South Africa.[20] Each squad comprised up to 25 players, enabling depth for the 14-match league stage plus playoffs, with emphasis on balanced compositions of batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders, and wicket-keepers. Leadership roles emphasized experienced captains, typically retained icons or marquee auction buys, to navigate the tournament's T20 format and logistical challenges of playing abroad. Head coaches provided tactical oversight, often drawing from international pedigrees.| Team | Captain | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | M. S. Dhoni | Stephen Fleming |
| Deccan Chargers | Adam Gilchrist | Darren Lehmann |
| Delhi Daredevils | Virender Sehwag | Greg Shipperd |
| Kings XI Punjab | Yuvraj Singh | Tom Moody |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Sourav Ganguly | John Buchanan |
| Mumbai Indians | Sachin Tendulkar | Shaun Pollock |
| Rajasthan Royals | Shane Warne | Darren Berry |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Kevin Pietersen | Ray Jennings |
League Stage
Points Table and Standings
The league stage of the 2009 Indian Premier League featured eight teams, each contesting 14 matches in a single round-robin format. Two points were awarded for a win, one point for a no-result match, and zero for a loss; teams with equal points were separated by net run rate.[13] The top four teams advanced to the playoffs.| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | N/R | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi Daredevils | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 20 | +0.311 |
| 2 | Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 17 | +0.951 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 16 | -0.191 |
| 4 | Deccan Chargers | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | +0.203 |
| 5 | Kings XI Punjab | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | -0.483 |
| 6 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 13 | -0.352 |
| 7 | Mumbai Indians | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 11 | +0.297 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 7 | -0.789 |
Notable Matches and Performances
Manish Pandey of Royal Challengers Bangalore scored the first century by an Indian player in IPL history, remaining unbeaten on 114 off 73 balls against Deccan Chargers on 26 April 2009 at Newlands, Cape Town.[24] RCB posted 170 for 6, with Pandey adding crucial partnerships, before restricting DC to 158 for 9 to secure a 12-run victory; Roelof van der Merwe took 3 for 17 on debut. Yusuf Pathan delivered one of the season's most explosive innings, smashing 100 off 37 balls—including 10 fours and 5 sixes—for Rajasthan Royals in a chase of 168 against Mumbai Indians on 2 May 2009 at the Wanderers, Johannesburg.[25] RR overhauled the target with 4 wickets and 4 balls remaining, propelled by Pathan's aggressive strokeplay against MI's attack led by Lasith Malinga. A thrilling chase unfolded on 30 April 2009 at Kingsmead, Durban, where Deccan Chargers overhauled Kings XI Punjab's 209 for 6 with 2 wickets and 1 ball to spare; Adam Gilchrist blasted 85 off 35 balls (12 fours, 4 sixes) and Herschelle Gibbs added 69 off 28 (9 fours, 3 sixes).[25] RP Singh sealed the win with a six off the final delivery from VRV Singh, marking the first such finish in IPL history. In bowling highlights, Anil Kumble claimed 4 for 16 for RCB against Deccan Chargers, including key wickets of Herschelle Gibbs and Shahid Afridi, as DC folded for 82 on 14 May 2009 at Centurion.[26]Playoffs
Semi-Finals
The semi-finals of the 2009 Indian Premier League were played between the top four teams from the league stage: Royal Challengers Bangalore (1st), Delhi Daredevils (2nd), Deccan Chargers (3rd), and Chennai Super Kings (4th). Under the playoff format, the first semi-final pitted the second-placed Delhi Daredevils against the third-placed Deccan Chargers, while the second semi-final matched the top-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore against the fourth-placed Chennai Super Kings. The winners advanced to the final on 24 May 2009.[27] The first semi-final took place on 22 May 2009 at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Delhi Daredevils batted first and scored 153 for 8 in 20 overs, with Virender Sehwag top-scoring with 44 off 25 balls and AB de Villiers contributing 42 off 31. Deccan Chargers' bowlers, led by Pragyan Ojha (2/23) and RP Singh (2/29), restricted the innings. In reply, Deccan Chargers chased the target in 17.4 overs, finishing at 154 for 4, winning by 6 wickets. Adam Gilchrist's explosive 85 off 35 balls, including the fastest IPL fifty at the time (off 15 balls), anchored the chase, supported by Herschelle Gibbs (27 off 16). Delhi's Dirk Nannes took 2/25 but could not defend the total.[28][29] The second semi-final occurred on 23 May 2009 at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Chennai Super Kings batted first, posting 146 for 5 in 20 overs, driven by Parthiv Patel's 36 off 27 and Suresh Raina's unbeaten 34 off 28. Royal Challengers Bangalore's Roelof van der Merwe claimed 2/25. In pursuit, Royal Challengers Bangalore reached 149 for 4 in 18.5 overs, securing a 6-wicket victory with 7 balls to spare. Jacques Kallis (34 off 29) and Manish Pandey (27 off 24) steadied the innings after early setbacks, while Ross Taylor finished unbeaten on 28 off 13. Chennai's Albie Morkel took 2/23, but Bangalore's batting depth prevailed.[30][31] Deccan Chargers advanced to face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final, marking the first instance of third- and first-placed teams contesting the IPL title decider.[27]Final
The final of the 2009 Indian Premier League was played on 24 May 2009 between Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.[32] Deccan Chargers, captained by Adam Gilchrist, faced Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by Anil Kumble standing in for the injured Rahul Dravid.[33] RCB won the toss and elected to field first, anticipating dew might affect the second innings.[32] Deccan Chargers posted 143 for 6 in their 20 overs, recovering from an early dismissal of Gilchrist for a duck off the third ball of the innings.[32] Herschelle Gibbs anchored the innings with an unbeaten 53 off 48 balls, including five fours, while Rohit Sharma contributed 33 off 21 balls with three fours and a six.[32] Andrew Symonds added 14 off 7 balls, providing late impetus.[34] Anil Kumble was the standout bowler for RCB, claiming 4 wickets for 16 runs in his four overs, including key dismissals that restricted Deccan's scoring.[32] In pursuit of 144, Royal Challengers Bangalore reached 137 for 9, falling short by 6 runs in a tense chase.[32] Jacques Kallis and Manish Pandey opened with a partnership of 20 before Kallis fell for 13.[32] Virat Kohli top-scored with 32 off 21 balls, featuring three fours and a six, but the middle order struggled.[32] Pragyan Ojha took 3 for 28 for Deccan, while Symonds claimed 2 for 18, including crucial wickets of Ross Taylor and Roelof van der Merwe in consecutive deliveries during the death overs.[32][33] In the final over, RCB needed 14 runs but managed only 8, with Vinay Kumar run out on the last ball.[33] Deccan Chargers secured their maiden IPL title, marking a remarkable turnaround from finishing last in the previous season under Gilchrist's leadership.[33] Anil Kumble was awarded Player of the Match for his economical and wicket-taking spell, despite the loss.[32]| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deccan Chargers | 143/6 | 20 | Won by 6 runs |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 137/9 | 20 | - |
Statistics
Batting Statistics
Matthew Hayden of the Chennai Super Kings topped the run charts with 572 runs in 12 innings at an average of 52.00 and a strike rate of 145.51, securing the Orange Cap award for the season's leading batsman.[35][36] Adam Gilchrist, captaining the Deccan Chargers, accumulated 495 runs across 16 matches at a strike rate of 152.47, providing explosive starts that propelled his team to the title.[36] AB de Villiers of the Delhi Daredevils scored 465 runs in 15 innings, showcasing versatile strokeplay with a mix of anchoring and acceleration.[36] The highest individual score was 114 not out by Manish Pandey for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Delhi Daredevils on April 18, 2009, marking the first IPL century by an Indian player.[24][37] AB de Villiers recorded the next best with 105 not out against Chennai Super Kings.[24] Only one century was scored in the league stage, reflecting the pressure of T20 formats despite high totals in several matches.[37]| Player | Team | Runs | Innings | Average | Strike Rate | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Hayden | CSK | 572 | 12 | 52.00 | 145.51 | 93* |
| Adam Gilchrist | DCH | 495 | 16 | 38.07 | 152.47 | 85 |
| AB de Villiers | DC | 465 | 15 | 46.50 | 153.11 | 105* |
| Suresh Raina | CSK | 434 | 14 | 43.40 | 144.66 | 98* |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | DC | 418 | 16 | 29.85 | 129.12 | 72 |
Bowling and Fielding Statistics
RP Singh of Deccan Chargers claimed the Purple Cap as the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 23 wickets at an average of 18.13.[36] Anil Kumble of Royal Challengers Bangalore followed with 21 wickets at an average of 16.52, including his best IPL figures of 4/16 against Deccan Chargers.[36][26] Ashish Nehra of Delhi Daredevils secured 19 wickets at 18.21, while Pragyan Ojha, also of Deccan Chargers, took 18.[36]| Player | Team | Wickets | Bowling Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| RP Singh | DCH | 23 | 18.13 |
| Anil Kumble | RCB | 21 | 16.52 |
| Ashish Nehra | DC | 19 | 18.21 |
| Pragyan Ojha | DCH | 18 | Not specified |
Awards and Recognitions
Individual Player Awards
The Orange Cap, awarded to the leading run-scorer of the season, was won by Matthew Hayden of the Chennai Super Kings, who accumulated 572 runs in 12 matches at an average of 52.00 and a strike rate of 144.81.[35]The Purple Cap, given to the top wicket-taker, went to RP Singh of the Deccan Chargers for claiming 23 wickets in 16 matches, including a best bowling figure of 4/25.[35]
The Man of the Tournament award recognized Adam Gilchrist of the Deccan Chargers for his all-round impact, scoring 495 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of 155.82 while captaining the team to its maiden IPL title.[32][35]
In the final match on May 24, 2009, at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, Anil Kumble of Royal Challengers Bangalore earned the Player of the Match for his bowling figures of 4/16, which restricted Deccan Chargers before they chased down 143 to win by 6 runs.[32]
The tournament also highlighted emerging talent through the Under-23 Player award, presented to Shikhar Dhawan of the Deccan Chargers for his consistent contributions, including 347 runs in 14 matches.[35]