Deccan Chargers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians at Centurion - Preview

Centurion: Both Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians will be hungry for a win when they meet in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Centurion Park on Wednesday (May 6).

A big defeat against Chennai Super Kings has dislodged the Deccan Chargers from the top spot. After four consecutive wins early on in the league, Deccan Chargers had made themselves one of the top contenders for the title, but it seems that they have lost the way with three losses on the trot.

In their last match against Bangalore Royal Challengers, Mumbai Indians were comprehensively beaten by the Royal Challengers by nine wickets. Mumbai Indians have a formidable batting line-up and an equally strong bowling unit but against Deccan Chargers they will have a tough task.

The loss against Super Kings is likely going to charge up the Deccan Chargers. Coach Darren Lehman said that it was time for the Deccan Chargers to get down to basics.

Monday night Deccan Chargers top-order completely failed and it was the main reason behind their loss to Super Kings. Against a formidable Mumbai Indians' bowling attack, Deccan Chargers can't afford to make such mistakes.

"We have been working on all aspects of our game and do not wish to take things for granted. There will be areas where we will have to improve and they are being addressed from time to time," Lehman said.

Though Deccan Chargers' bowling looks good, the absence of Fidel Edwards will pinch them. The West Indies fast bowler, who had been a miser in this tournament, has flown to England for the Test series starting on Wednesday and his absence was clearly felt against the Super Kings.

The last time both the teams met, Deccan Chargers had the last laugh winning the match by 12 runs. Now it is to be seen whether Mumbai Indians can take revenge.

Match facts
Wednesday May 06, 2009 (day/night)
Start time 04.30pm, 14.30GMT, 08:00pm IST

Scores	Upcoming	Results
South Africa vs Pakistan - 3rd ODI 4th Test - Australia v India - December 26-30, 23:30 GMT 1st Test - Zimbabwe v Afghanistan - December 26-30, 07:30 GMT 3rd ODI - Zimbabwe v Afghanistan at Harare Afghanistan won by 8 wickets (with 139 balls remaining) 3rd T20I - West Indies v Bangladesh at St Vincent Bangladesh won by 80 runs

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