With the title already in pocket, the Indian team will expect its off-colour batsmen to come into form in an otherwise inconsequential match

'It is more about him (Mendis). If he bowls a bad ball then punish him and build up pressure on him,' says Dhoni.

Pietersen scored 90 not out and then claimed two wickets to inspire his England team to a 20-run victory over South Africa in the first ODI at Headingley.

After 44 days of mind-boggling action and a no-holds-barred feud among eight fierce franchisees, Rajasthan Royals pipped Chennai Super Kings by three wickets in the thrilling grand finale to lift the inaugural Indian Premier League.

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