Deepak Vikraman

Articles by Deepak Vikraman

A sports nut, who dabbles a bit in travel writing as well. Started his career in Deccan Herald as a sports reporter, and after loving life in the print media, decided to give the online version a go. Has been with IBTimes India for four-and-a-half years and currently leads the sports team. Loves to watch anything with a bat, ball, paddle, racquet, oar…well you get the drift.
Loves to travel as well, and write on it (occupational hazard), when time spares him a bit of time.

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IPL 2013 Results: Raina Century Studs CSK's Win Over Kings XI

Suresh Raina's love affair with the IPL was reignited as the graceful left-hander smashed an unbeaten hundred to take CSK to a 15-run win over the Kings XI Punjab. Raina was in his elements, remaining unbeaten on 100 from 53 balls, as CSK finished on 186 for four after choosing to bat first at Chepauk. Kings XI in reply, made a real fist of the target with Shaun Marsh (73) and David Miller (51) putting on a brilliant partnership, but the away side fell just short. May 2, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: Warner and Chand Combine to Guide Daredevils Past KKR

A key partnership from David Warner and Unmukt Chand helped the Delhi Daredevils pickup their second straight victory of IPL 2013 and with it leaving Kolkata Knight Riders' hopes of making the playoffs in tatters. A solid bowling performance from the Daredevils in the first innings helped the home side restrict KKR to 136 for seven, which was comfortably overhauled by DD, thanks to an unbeaten half-century by Warner (62). May 1, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: Shikhar Dhawan, Bowlers to the Fore as Sunrisers Ease Past Mumbai Indians

Shikhar Dhawan was at his elegant best with the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers yet again coming to the fore in a comfortable seven-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2013 game at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Dhawan led the Sunrisers chase of 130 brilliantly -- after the Mumbai Indians could only manage 129 for four, thanks to some brilliant bowling from the home side -- scoring an unbeaten 73 in 55 balls, as the Hyderabad franchise cruised to the target with two overs remain... May 1, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: Dhoni Blitz Spurs CSK to Easy Win over Pune Warriors

Some ridiculous hitting from MS Dhoni and poor batting from Pune Warriors helped the Chennai Super Kings to a comfortable 37-run victory in their IPL 2013 encounter at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium. After restricting CSK to around 100 in the first 15 overs, the Pune Warriors lost the plot in the final five, with Dhoni (45 in 16) cutting loose, like only he can, to take his side to 164 for three. In reply, Pune Warriors continued their inclination towards pressing the self-destruct button, tamel... Apr 30, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: Rohit Sharma Blinder Sees Mumbai Indians Edge Kings XI

Rohit Sharma continued his good record as Mumbai Indians captain, playing an absolute blinder to help the Mumbai Indians to a nerve-wracking four-run victory over the Kings XI Punjab. Sharma (79 in 39) was just at his ruthless best, punishing the Kings XI bowlers in the final overs to take Mumbai to a big total of 174 for three. David Hussey, David Miller and Praveen Kumar, in the end, threatened to pull off an improbable victory, but Mumbai Indians just about held on. Apr 30, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: Teenager Samson Impresses as Royals Edge RCB in Nail-Biter

Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB De Villiers, Rahul Dravid and Shane Watson were just some of the names headlining the IPL 2013 match between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals. However, a little kid from Kerala by the name of Sanju Samson grabbed all the attention with a brilliant half-century, leading the Royals to a four-wicket victory over RCB at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Apr 29, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: Delhi Daredevils Climb Out of the Bottom with Win over Pune Warriors

In a battle of the bottom two sides, the Delhi Daredevils held their nerves to pull off a 15-run victory over the Pune Warriors in their IPL 2013 game at the Chattisgarh International Stadium in Raipur. A brand new IPL crowd were treated to some fireworks from David Warner as the Daredevils posted a competitive total of 164 for five. Pune Warriors looked on course to overhauling the total, before some poor batting and good bowling saw the designated home side come through with two points. Apr 28, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: Hussey And Bisla Sparkle as CSK Top KKR in High-Scoring Thriller

Michael Hussey continued his remarkable run in IPL 2013, leading the Chennai Super Kings to an edge-of-the-seat 14-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a replay of the IPL 2012 final. Hussey was at his ridiculous best, scoring 95 from just 59 deliveries as CSK posted a formidable 200 for three. KKR made a real fist of the target, with Manvinder Bisla playing a brilliant 92, but falling just short. Apr 28, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: All-Round Mumbai Indians Thrash RCB

The Mumbai Indians made quite a statement, batting and bowling brilliantly in an 58-run thrashing of the seemingly unbeatable Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2013. Led by a solid all-round performance from Dwayne Smith (50 and two for 20) the Mumbai Indians eased to their fifth win in eight matches, leaving RCB stuck on six wins in nine. Apr 27, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: Watson, Faulkner Give Royals Big Win over Sunrisers

Australian duo James Faulkner and Shane Watson combined brilliantly to take the Rajasthan Royals to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2013. In a match which looked like it could be over in a couple of hours, the Sunrisers fought back brilliantly from 29 for six to post 144 for nine from their 20 overs as James Faulkner picked up a five-for for the Royals.. Watson was unstoppable in the chase, ending on an unbeaten 98 from just 53 balls, to guide the Royals to... Apr 27, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: KKR Get Back in the Groove With Easy Win Over Kings XI

Kolkata Knight Riders found their mojo again, coasting to a six-wicket victory over the Kings XI Punjab and with it giving the packed Eden Gardens crowd finally something to cheer about after a couple of disappointing outings in IPL 2013. Manvinder Bisla, aided by Jacques Kallis and Eoin Morgan, guided KKR to the 150-run target, after Kings XI scrambled to 149 for six, thanks to a big final over. Bisla remained unbeaten on 51, as KKR finished on 150 for four from 18.2 overs, for just their thir.... Apr 26, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: Ice Cool Dhoni Takes CSK to Five-Wicket Win over Sunrisers

MS Dhoni did what he does best, which is finish games off with ridiculous ease, as the Chennai Super Kings earned yet another thrilling down-to-the wire victory in IPL 2013, this time over the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The CSK skipper, with ice in his veins, played a belligerent yet composed unbeaten knock of 67 from just 37 balls, taking his side to a five-wicket win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Shikhar Dhawan had earlier announced his arrival in IPL 2013 with an outstanding half-century. Apr 25, 2013
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IPl 2013 Results: No Birthday Brilliance From Sachin, But Mumbai Indians Top KKR

There was no vintage innings from Sachin Tendulkar on his 40th birthday, but his side -- the Mumbai Innings -- pulled off a thrilling five-wicket win over the struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2013 match at a packed Eden Gardens. Choosing to bat first after winning the toss, KKR failed to capitalize on a blazing start, finishing their 20 overs on 159 for six. Apr 25, 2013
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Sachin Tendulkar Turns 40: The Indian Wizard Who Continues to Defy Age and Logic

Sachin Tendulkar: A name that spreads joy in every Indian irrespective of the language that you may speak or the walk of life that you may come from. For nearly 24 years this name has been on the forefront of Indian cricket. From a child prodigy to the colossus that has ruled the sport. Tendulkar turns 40 today, and yet to many he is still that short little kid who uses the cricket bat as a magic wand, sending the cricket ball blazing to whichever part of the ground he wants to. Apr 24, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: Kings XI Ease to Comfortable Victory Over Disappointing Daredevils

Delhi Daredevils flattered to deceive yet again, crashing to a five-wicket loss to the impressive Kings XI Punjab in their IPL 2013 encounter at the Feroz Shah Kotla. The expectations were high, but the much-vaunted Daredevils batting lineup failed to deliver, only managing a below-par 120 for seven in their 20 overs. Kings XI did not have too many problems in overhauling the target, finishing up on 121 for five with three overs to spare. Apr 23, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: Gayle Smashes Unbelievable Hundred as RCB Thrash Pune Warriors

A storm threatened to ruin the IPL 2013 game between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Pune Warriors, leading to a slight halt early on, but once Gaylestorm decided to take charge, even Mother Nature had to take a backseat. A day after Shane Watson scored the first century of IPL 2013, Chris Gayle just made that innings look like an atttritional club game innings, as the RCB opener blitzed Pune Warriors for 175 runs in just 66 balls, leading his side to an 130-run victory. Apr 23, 2013
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IPL 2013 Results: Watson Ton In Vain as Hussey Propels CSK Past Royals

Michael Hussey just continues to belie age and belief, despite retiring from all forms of international cricket. Mr Cricket was just at his ridiculous best, scoring an outstanding 88, which overshadowed an equally brilliant century from Shane Watson, as the Chennai Super Kings stormed to a five-wicket victory over the Rajasthan Royals. Watson was unstoppable for the Royals in the first innings, making 101 - the first ton of IPL 2013 - to take the away side to a big score of 185 for four. Apr 22, 2013
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IPL Score: Brilliant Miller and Mandeep Give Kings XI Amazing Win over Pune Warriors

In a high-scoring thriller - one of those rare ones in IPL 2013 - Kings XI Punjab pulled off a remarkable seven-wicket victory over the Pune Warriors. David Miller scored an outstanding 80 from just 41 balls, which included two sixes in the last over, with Mandeep Singh (77) anchoring the innings perfectly as Kings XI overhauled the huge target of 186 in brilliant fashion in 19.5 overs. Apr 21, 2013
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IPL 2013 Score: Sehwag, Jaywardene Crush Mumbai Indians, as Daredevils Pick Up First Win

Mahela Jayawardene is at his best in the T20 format, when he opens the innings. And when you have Virender Sehwag for company even the biggest of totals can be made to look miniscule. Delhi Daredevils dug themselves out of the mire to absolutely smoke the Mumbai Indians on their way to their first victory in IPL 2013. Sehwag (95) and Jayawardene (59) were unstoppable at the top, making mincemeat out of the Mumbai Indians bowling, to reach their target of 162 with ridiculous ease for a dominant n... Apr 21, 2013
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IPL 2013 Score: Gayle, Bowlers Star as RCB Cruise Past Royals

Vinay Kumar and RP Singh starred with the ball for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, as the home side completed a comfortable seven-wicket victory over the Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2013 match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Needing just 118 for a win, after the bowlers had bowled out the Royals for 117, Chris Gayle (49 n.o.) played a sedate innings by his own high standards to take his side to their fifth win in seven matches and back to the top of the table. Apr 20, 2013
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