Chennai Super Kings post 152/5 against Kochi Tuskers http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kerala-c803 – Indian Premier League update
Chennai Super Kings looked tired and unmotivated in their final game of the league stages in Indian Premier League as they posted 152/5. The defending champions have already qualified for the next round and did not have much to lose in this game and the
performance on the pitch clearly reflected that.
Playing at their home ground, Chennai batted first after winning the toss. The pitch was a bit on the slower side and did not come onto the bat as quick as expected. Michael Hussey and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/M-Vijay-c1867 opened the batting for Chennai. Vijay had been completely
out of form in the early part of the tournament but did find runs in recent games. However, today he managed just 16 runs before being bowled over by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RP-Singh-c87028.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SK-Raina-c2539, another inform batsman, came in at number three and added 19 runs. The left hander was the dominant player of the small partnership he formed with Hussey. The Aussie at the other end was struggling to find his feet in the middle. Raina was
in an aggressive mood and smashed two big sixes before being caught for 19. S Badrinath came in next and added 20 more with Hussey who was going steadily. Badrinath has also been one of the hot players this season for Chennai but he was out caught in the deep
while going for a http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Adam-Richard-Griffith-c41953 one after scoring only three runs.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MEK-Hussey-c1942 was eventually dismissed for 32 from 37 balls with
just two boundaries. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gordon-Muchall-c1499 of an impression and was dismissed for just nine. Saha remained unbeaten on 46 as Chennai ended the innings at 152 for the loss of 5 wickets in their quota of 20
overs.
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