From correspondents in Africa, 12:00 AM IST

Deccan Chargers defeated Delhi Daredevils by six wickets in the first semi-final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the SuperSport Park here Friday.

Brief scores: Delhi Daredevils 153/8 in 20 overs (Tillakaratne Dilshan 65, Virender Sehwag 39; Ryan Harris 3-29). Deccan Chargers 154/4 in 17.4 overs (Adam Gilchirst 85, Andrew Symonds 24; Amit Mishra 3-19).

(Staff Writer, © IANS)