IPL History: 3 Most Exciting Matches Of IPL 2011

IPL 2021 is all set to entertain Indian cricket fans from April 9, 2021. In the first match, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore will face off each other at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 8 teams will play a total of 60 matches during IPL 2021. The tournament will be played at 6 venues across the country and conclude with the final match on May 30, 2021.

Back in IPL 2011, Chennai Super Kings made the record of winning two consecutive IPL trophies. Chennai Super Kings had won the IPL final in 2010 and they again won the title in IPL 2011. This record was achieved by Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020. In IPL 2011, there were some thrilling matches that enthralled fans to a great level. Here we take a look at the 3 most exciting matches of IPL 2011.

IPL History: 3 Most Exciting Matches Of IPL 2011

Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai)

The first match of IPL 2011 was a thrilling one as Chennai Super Kings won the match by just 2 runs. Chennai Super Kings batted first in the match and scored 153-4 in 20 overs. Srikkanth Anirudha scored fifty (64) while Suresh Raina scored 33 runs.

While chasing the target, KKR’s Jacques Kallis scored a fifty (54) while batting as an opener. In the last over, Kolkata Knight Riders needed 9 runs to win. However, CSK bowler Tim Southee bowled extremely well and gave away just 6 runs. On the final ball, Kolkata Knight Riders needed a boundary to win. However, Tim Southee bowled a deadly yorker and KKR could manage only 1 run. Chennai Super Kings won the match by 2 runs in an exciting last over.

Delhi Daredevils vs Mumbai Indians (Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi)

Delhi Daredevils’ home game against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2011 was a thrilling one due to the latter’s spectacular bowling. Mumbai Indians crushed Delhi Daredevils batting as they were bowled out for just 95 runs. Lasith Malinga bagged the limelight in the match with 5 wickets for just 13 runs. With 96 runs to win, Sachin Tendulkar scored 46 runs and Rohit Sharma hit 27 to easily won the match by 8 wickets. Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack was exciting to watch in the game.

Kings XI Punjab vs Chennai Super Kings (IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali)

Kings XI Punjab vs Chennai Super Kings game was another exciting match in IPL 2011. Chennai Super Kings batted first in the match and scored a massive 188-4 in 20 overs. Murali Vijay scored amazing 74 runs and S Badrinath smashed 56 runs. MS Dhoni gave a thrilling finish to the batting with his 43 runs off just 20 balls.

Kings XI Punjab witnessed Paul Valthaty emerging as a one-man army in the match. Batting as an opener, Paul Valthaty scored unbeaten 120 runs off 63 balls and won the match for Kings XI Punjab in 19.1 overs. Kings XI Punjab lost 4 wickets but Paul Valthathy assured victory for his team.