IPL 2008 Winner
Rajasthan Royals, that surprisingly emerged victorious beating Chennai Super Kings in the 2008 season of IPL, was in contrast considered to be one of the weakest teams of this first season beginning from 18th April. Lacking in an icon player and low auction bids characterized them as losers well before and which got confirmed when they lost their first match in the tournament against Delhi Daredevils by 9 wickets. However, from thereon the tables turned as they came forth with a score of 11-3 in the preliminary round and were the first to enter into semi-finals.
Playing the finale against Chennai Super Kings who scored 163, Rajasthan Royals began a bit wobbly, loosing Neeraj Patel and Kamran Akmal, till Yusuf Pathan (56) arrived on crease followed by a supportive Shane Watson (28) who finished off the match with Sohail Tanvir. Swapnil Asnodkar (28) was a great support too. They needed 8 runs of the last over, which came with a wide delivery by Balaji and a misfield by Parthiv.
But the winning credit, along with the rewards, went undoubtedly to the truly deserving Royals. Shane Watson bagged the Man of the Series Award. Sohail Tanvir received the Purple Cap. Yusuf Pathan was the Man of the Match.
Overall their struggle to triumph was commendable that did shut various mouths!
Playing the finale against Chennai Super Kings who scored 163, Rajasthan Royals began a bit wobbly, loosing Neeraj Patel and Kamran Akmal, till Yusuf Pathan (56) arrived on crease followed by a supportive Shane Watson (28) who finished off the match with Sohail Tanvir. Swapnil Asnodkar (28) was a great support too. They needed 8 runs of the last over, which came with a wide delivery by Balaji and a misfield by Parthiv.
But the winning credit, along with the rewards, went undoubtedly to the truly deserving Royals. Shane Watson bagged the Man of the Series Award. Sohail Tanvir received the Purple Cap. Yusuf Pathan was the Man of the Match.
Overall their struggle to triumph was commendable that did shut various mouths!
