DC vs KKR - 1 IPL 2010

Deccan Chargers choke in their first match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Dr.DY.Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai on March 12th, 2010. Chargers won the toss and elected to bowl. Chaminda Vaas taking the first wicket on the first ball of the tournament was a delight to watch, followed by another wicket in the same over. What a brilliant start!

Captain Gilchrist and VVS Laxman gave a good start to their batting, but the other batsmen failed to deliver, leading to Chargers defeat in their first match.

Chargers will rise and give their best shot in the next game against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, March 14th at Chennai.

Deccan Chargers IPL 2010 Fixtures

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Lucky Deccan Chargers Fans meet their favourite players

It was a life time opportunity for the 39 lucky Deccan Chargers Premium members to meet their favourite Deccan Chargers cricketers. On March 6th, 2009, they were invited to watch a Deccan Chargers practice match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad. After the match, the players met their fans and obliged them with autographs and photographs. The elated fans cheered the team and wished them for the IPL 2010.

Fans campaign for IPL matches in Hyderabad

Cricket fans thronged Gymkhana grounds, Secunderabad on Mahashivaratri day to show their solidarity to the cause of demanding the IPL matches to be held in Hyderabad, the home ground of Deccan Chargers - DLF IPL 2009 Champions. Deccan Chargers fans went on a signature campaign and expressed their disappointment on the IPL's decision to shift matches out of Hyderabad. Die hard fans are optimistic and appeal to Mr. Lalit Modi to make the event possible in Hyderbad City.

Hyderabad wants IPL 2010

Cricket lovers of Hyderabad want all the matches, including the inaugural match to be held in Hyderabad, the home ground of the Deccan Chargers - DLF IPL 2009 Champions.

Chargers win the Practice Game

Deccan Chargers won the practice game against Otago Volts (New Zealand 20/20 Champions) on October 6th 2009 at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad. Captain Adam Gilchrist was the highest scorer with 75 runs. Way to go Chargers!

Tilak Cermony of Deccan Chargers for CLT20

Deccan Chargers are charged up for the Champions League commencing from October 8th, 2009. Wrigley India (Sponsors) organized the Tilak cermony at ITC Kakatiya, Hyderabad for the IPL 2009 Champions, to wish the Chargers for the upcoming CLT20 matches.

On this occasion, children from Spoorthy orphanage led the Chargers on the dais and garlanded them. Captain Adam Gilchrist, Coach Darren Lehmann, VVS Laxman, Fidel Edwards, Andrew Symonds and all the team members graciously participated in the cermony and interacted with the media and fans.

Mr. E Venkatram Reddy, Director - Operations, Deccan Chargers announced a donation of Rs.1,00,000/- to the orphanage, on behalf of the Deccan Chargers. This gesture and charity work of the Deccan Chargers was well appreciated.

Captain Gilly also spoke on the ocassion and thanked the media and fans for their tremendous support.









The Tilak Cermony was followed by a stand up comic act by Vikram Sathe which was enjoyed throughly by the players and attendees at the get together.

Chargers in Town for CLT20

Captain Gilly, Coach Lehmann, Andrew Symonds, Scott Styris and support staff arrive in Hyderabad for the CLT20 Tournament, commencing from 8th October. Deccan chargers will play their first match in Hyderabad on October 10th against Somerset CCC.