Royal Challengers to face Deccan Chargers today

CAPE TOWN: After starting the new season on a high, Bangalore Royal Challengers and Deccan Chargers will meet in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here today (Wednesday).

The Royal Challengers made an excellent start with a thumping 75-run win over defending champions Rajasthan Royals, but slumped to a huge 92-run defeat against Chennai Super Kings in the second match where they were blown away by Mathew Hayden''s blazing 65 off 35 balls.

Deccan Chargers, too, looked a changed outfit with new captain Adam Gilchrist leading them to an eight-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Both teams have 2 points each.

The match will be telecast live on Geo Super at 8:30 pm.