The Overall Tarot Accuracy (Overall Teams + The Captains + Tarot Advantage = Overall Tarot Accuracy) during the Champions Trophy stood at 86%!! It's been a great experience and an interesting journey with Tarot. Thank you everyone for your encouraging emails and to reward this loyalty, there is a surprise in store, so watch this space..

There seems to be a misconception that forecasting matches through the Tarot cards is quick and easy.

Cards for each team, their batting-bowling-fielding and their Captains are drawn and analysed on their own and then in comparison with each other. This entire process can take up to 2 hours per game. But what's important is that I try not to complicate it by trying to look at every possible player - otherwise I would drive myself crazy. Tarot reveals a lot of hidden aspects, hence it is up to my instincts to compare and gage what interpretation to pick on and forecast accordingly. 

Having only ever forecasted Twenty-20 matches, the 50 over Champions Trophy is certainly going to be a different challenge. Although I won't change it much from the T20 Tarot formula, but I guess I will have to tweak it a little as the tournament progresses - so I'm expecting some glitches along the way - but that's okay, since it'll be a fun learning curb.

As always I'm hoping for some great matches and seeing some surprise results - and of course for all my loyal readers to enjoy the forecasts and the tournament!

See you on 6th June for the 1st match - India Vs South Africa (Group B) at Cardiff

~Shruti

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Now this makes me nervous..

Tuesday, 14th May 2013 (4pm IST)
IPL 6 - Match 63: Royal Challengers Bangalore Vs Kings XI Punjab

Royal Challengers Bangalore
A tough game, where risks will need to be taken and negative attitude will need to go out the window! Initial batting will need to be more free flowing. Bowling will show better rhythm, but it will lack consistency.

The Captain – Virat Kohli
Being overly cautious will not work well for Virat. He will have to re-work his plans very quickly and not get confused while taking decisions.

Kings XI Punjab
Initially a lot more self-belief will need to be instilled. They have the right plans and will show great sparks of energy as the game progresses. Although repetitive problems will keep pulling them back but they seem to have the grit to get themselves out of uncomfortable positions.

The Captain – Adam Gilchrist
He appears very comfortable in his role, bringing together the right bowling and batting combinations.

Tarot Advantage:
Kings XI PunjabVersion: (Reason: Better captaincy from Adam Gilchrist)

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Tuesday, 14th May 2013 (8pm IST)
IPL 6 - Match 64: Chennai Super Kings Vs Delhi Daredevils

Chennai Super Kings
Confusions through multiple plan changes may burden the team. They will need to stick to their ideas, otherwise batting and bowling will have their weaknesses exposed.

The Captain – Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Dhoni being an instinctive and confident captain will have a good start, but will find it tough to maintain the team's momentum throughout the game.

Delhi Daredevils
A little tame looking Daredevils will gradually spread their wings. Weaknesses in batting will be seen but they will manage to lift their game. Aggression will key.

The Captain – David Warner
Warner may look a little perplexed at times, but the team will lift him well. He will need to generate more conviction in his plans.

Tarot Advantage:
Delhi DaredevilsVersion (Reason: Better overal team performance)

Disclaimer: Tarot IPL is there to provide a different perspective to the matches and is meant for entertainment purposes only.

Monday, 13th May 2013 (8pm IST)
IPL 6 - Match 62: Mumbai Indians Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

Mumbai Indians
There will be some calculated risks taken by the Mumbai Indians, which may not necessarily pay off in the manner they would be comfortable with. Nervousness and constant changes may trouble their focus. Their bowling will be well balanced, but batting will require better application.

The Captain – Rohit Sharma
Although appearing balanced, Sharma will make some basic tactical errors and may find himself having to work harder than usual.

Sunrisers Hyderabad
Recurring problems will continue to trouble them – especially with their fielding and their initial batting. It will be important for them to have more faith in their plans. Good bowling and batting partnerships will prove to be an important factor.

The Captain – Cameron White
White may seem a little soft at times, but he will get on top of the situation and make some confident decisions.

Tarot Advantage:
Sunrisers Hyderabad

Disclaimer: Tarot IPL is there to provide a different perspective to the matches and is meant for entertainment purposes only.

Friday, 3rd May 2013 (8pm IST)
IPL 6 - Match 47: Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Rajasthan Royals

Kolkata Knight Riders
An interesting day for KKR as they will come back to their true form, but not without showing glimpses of their basic batting problems. Overall they will have a well rounded performance.

The Captain – Gautam Gambhir
Gambhir will work immensely hard today. He will be commanding and will manage to instinctively direct his team.

Rajasthan Royals
By appearing too soft, the Royals will be quite deceptive in being able to shift gears and changing momentum - but they should avoid getting overly aggressive as this could get them into trouble. Their initial bowling will need to improve.

The Captain – Rahul Dravid
Strategies will come naturally to Dravid today. He will have all the right ideas but implementing them will be tougher than expected.

Tarot Advantage:
Kolkata Knight Riders

Disclaimer: Tarot IPL is there to provide a different perspective to the matches and is meant for entertainment purposes only.