KITPLY CUP Final - INDIA Vs PAKISTAN [PHOTOS]

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Left-armer Rudra Pratap Singh celebrates after dismissing Bangladesh opener Shahriar Nafees for 9 during the third ODI of the tri-series in Dhaka on Thursday. Raqibul Hasan hit a brilliant 89 to steer Bangladesh to 222 all out in 49.5 overs, after they elected to bat on a good bating track. Virender Sehwag (in the picture), who hit a blazing 58, and Gambhir put up 85 runs in just 10 overs for the first wicket to lay the foundation for a convincing victory. Bangladesh bowler Dollar Mahmud celebrates after dismissing Sehwag for 59. Gambhir paced his innings well and along with Yuvraj Singh (26) took India closer to the target. It was Gambhir's second successive hundred against Bangladesh and fifth overall. It was studded with 13 boundaries and a six.

INDIA Vs PAKISTAN - [SCORECARD] TRI-SERIES 2008

INDIA Vs PAKISTAN - [PHOTOS] TRI-SERIES 2008

India beat Pakistan by 140 runs Indian opener Gautam Gambhir in action against Pakistan in the second ODI of the tri-series in Bangladesh in Dhaka on Tuesday. Sehwag slammed 89 runs from 76 balls with a help of 13 fours and a six while Gambhir scored 62 at a run-a-ball. Virender Sehwag is congratulated by Gambhir after the senior partner completed his half-century. Pakistan paceman Umar Gul celebrates after clean bowling Yuvraj Singh for 55. Mahendra Singh Dhoni on his way to 24 off 23 balls, with the help of five fours. Sohail Tanvir, who was the highest wicket-taker in the recently completed Indian Premier League, failed to make an impact on the Indian batsmen. Skipper Shoaib Malik waged a lone battle with a 53-run knock, unable to find an able ally at the other end. Piyush Chawla dives and takes a catch to dismiss Tanvir for 6. Piyush Chawla and Dhoni unsuccessfully appeal for Iftikhar Anjum's wicket.

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Rajasthan Royals' batsman Graeme Smith hits a shot in their match against Delhi Daredevils at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday.



Rajasthan Royals' opener Swapnil Asnodkar plays a shot during their match against Delhi Daredevils on Friday.



Shane Watson of the Rajasthan Royals hits a six against the Delhi Daredevils on Friday.



Rajasthan Royals' allrounder Yusuf Pathan hits a six against Delhi Daredevils on Friday..



Rajasthan Royals' players celebrate the dismissal of Delhi Daredevils' captain Virender Sehwag on Friday.



Rajasthan Royals' captain Shane Warne and allrounder Shane Watson congratulate each after their team scored a comprehensive 105-run victory over Delhi Daredevils at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday.

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Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Punjab Kings XI captain Yuvraj Singh during the toss prior to the start of the second semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.



Chennai Super Kings players celebrate the wicket of Kumara Sangakkara, dismissed by Manpreet Singh Gony for 3.



In-form batsman Shaun Marsh was clean bowled by man of the match Makhaya Ntini for 23.



At 45 for six there was a possibility of Punjab doing worse than what Kolkata Knight Riders had done (67 all out; the lowest score of IPL) against Mumbai Indians at the same venue on May 16.



Punjab Kings XI team owner Preity Zinta has a chat with her players during the match.



After restricting the Punjab side to a meagre 112 for eight, the Chennai side romped home riding on a second wicket stand of 102 runs between opener Parthiv Patel [in the picture] (51 off 48 balls) and Suresh Raina (55 off 34 balls).



Punjab managed to dismiss opener S Vidyut cheaply for six to reduce Chennai to 14 for one, but then the left-handed combination of Patel and the more aggressive Raina (in the picture) took control of the proceedings.



Sunday's summit clash for the top prize of USD 1.2 million between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, who had beaten Delhi Daredevils in an equally comprehensive fashion by 105 runs in the first semi-final last night, would be held at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

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