Nine teams: Who will be crowned IPL champions?
Updated On: 03 April, 2012 06:55 PM IST | Agencies
The IPL is set to get underway on April 4th and everybody is bringing out their crystal balls to make predictions. With 76 games ahead of us and the T20 format to contend with, it's safe to expect the unexpected. Here we look at all nine IPL franchises and some of the players to watch out for.
Chennai Super Kings will be chasing a hat-trick of titles in the Indian Premier League (IPL) that starts Wednesday. But the other eight franchises too can spring a surprise. The following is an analysis of all the nine teams taking part in the fifth IPL:
Mumbai Indians
After a successful Champions League campaign, Harbhajan Singh (right) will now lead the Mumbai Indians in this year's IPL.
Delhi Daredevils
Delhi Daredevils will be looking to their skipper Virender Sehwag to give them explosive starts.
Pune Warriors
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Rahul Sharma's was the breakthrough performance in IPL IV for Pune Warriors.
Deccan Chargers
Amit Mishra (left) will have to be on song for Deccan Chargers to mount a title challenge.u00a0
Chennai Super Kings
MS Dhoni will be hoping his team can retain the title.u00a0
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Daniel Vettori (left) will have a great bating line-up to back up his bowlers.u00a0
Kings XI Punjab
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Paul Valthaty would be hoping to recreate his magic in IPL V too.u00a0
Kolkata Knight Riders
Skipper Gautam Gambhir with KKR's bowling coach Wasim Akram.
Rajasthan Royals
Two pillars of Rajasthan Royals: Shane Watson (left) and skipper Rahul Dravid.
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