Chennai Superkings have made it again and in style. Virtually making it impossible for the Mumbai Indians to have any chance for a direct entry with their grand score of 192 in the game batting first, they managed to get the morale of the MI players so low that a win was assured for the teams.
Michael Hussey and Suresh Raina were at the crease pretty much all the time scoring 80s and taking the team to the high total. Vijay who failed to continue his quick scoring stint passed on the bat to Raina who managed to live up to the monstrosity of Hussey on the other end.
Dwayne Smith who shouldered the responsibility of the game couldn't do it all alone for Mumbai Indians with poor support from his mates. Kieron Pollard who looked dangerous was dismissed by "Sir" Ravindra Jadeja working out the magic in favor of CSK who won with a 48 run lead.
IPL Playoffs: Qualifier 1, Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi
Chennai : 192/1 in 20 ovs
Mumbai : 144/10 in 18.4 ovs
Chennai won by 48 runs
Man of the Match : Michael Hussey
In the Eliminator match of IPL today, Rajasthan Royals will lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad at Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi. RR are not in the greatest shape after several injuries especially the spot fixing incident bringing the team into negative spotlight. Will they recover enough by tonight to seize their chance and move on to the second qualifier to fight with Mumbai Indians for a chance in the Finals against CSK or will they pass the opportunity to Hyderabdis?
(AW- Anil)
