Top 5 Matches in the Group Stages of IPL 8

Top 5 Matches in the Group Stages of IPL 8: The group stage of IPL was perhaps the most thrilling one in the history of all 8 IPL tournaments. In fact, with the last 3 games deciding the 3 qualifiers for the play offs, a cricket fanatic couldn’t ask for any further thrill. Even legendary Wasim Akram went on to mention that IPL 8 has been the best of the lot. Undoubtedly, we have witnessed ample amount of pure cricketing actions in the group stages and there have also been quite a number of nail biting finishes with sheer amount of adrenaline rush. To sum it up in a matter of some words,

Here is the list of the Top 5 Matches in the Group Stages of IPL 8.

1 – Match 18: Rajasthan Royals Vs. Kings XI Punjab:

The match between RR and KXIP at Ahmedabad lacked no thrill. The match was decided in the super over. Opting to bat first, RR posed a mammoth target of 192 runs for KXIP to chase. KXIP had problems in running between the wickets early on in the innings and had to sacrifice both their openers as a result of it. Also, the game changer, Maxwell failed to make an impact in the game. Drawing closer to defeat, it was Marsh and Miller, who inflicted a U-turn in the game’s prospect. Finally, it went down to the wire with 14 runs required off the last over. It was a brave display of batting by left handed Axar Patel to conclude the 20 overs with a tie. In the super over, it was a kind of a pattern with both teams taking wickets in the first ball followed by a no-ball. But, ultimately, it was the calmness and experience of Johnson that sealed the game in favour of KXIP. Undoubtedly, it was the best group stage game with a mountain of twist and turns.

Match Summary: RR- 191/6 in 20 Overs (Rahane 74, Axar Patel 2/30)
KXIP – 191/6 in 20 overs (Marsh 65, Tambe 1/20)
Super Over: KXIP 15/2 in 0.6, RR 6/2 in 0.3