Chennai Super Kings v Deccan Chargers – IPL 5 – Kings bolster 160 runs on the board – Live Score and Update
Chennai Super Kings 160/6 (20/20 ov) – Chennai won the toss and chose to bat
On Friday in another fixture of the ongoing lucrative Indian Premiere League (IPL), Chennai, the reigning champions, after winning the toss against Deccan Chargers went on to hammer an impressive tally of 160 runs by the end of their 20 overs, in the match being played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai.
With Chennai lingering at fifth spot on the points table, they need to improve their ranking and for that it is imperative for them to win the match on a high.
On the other hand, Deccan, who have not fared well in the tournament this year, now need to win each and every game in order to make it to the qualifiers, which makes it more important for them to beat the defending champions.
After winning the toss, Chennai skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MS-Dhoni-c2028, without any hesitation chose to bat first in a bid to gain an upper hand on the opposition by posting a stiff total on the board.
However, the side suffered an early blow as with only 15 runs on the board they lost their first wicket when opener, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/M-Vijay-c1867, perished after scoring an innings of 14 runs.
It was then time for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Faf-du-Plessis-c1427 belted the Deccan bowlers all around the park, giving the home crowd plenty to cheer for.
Earlier, after winning the toss, Dhoni had said, “We have the team but at the end of the day it is up to the application, we have had plenty of practice sessions here and I hope the hardwork we have put in will reflect here today. We don't go in with a target in mind, we want to see how the pitch plays and then decide.”
Adhering to skipper's call, both Raina and Plessis made good use of their time on the wicket and played important innings of 32 and 42 to leave their opponents flabbergasted.
The side managed to post a fighting total on the board and now it would be interesting to see how Deccan respond once they come out to begin the run chase.
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