Dhoni guides Chennai to their fourth straight win

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Written by Admin
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Well Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lead Chennai to their straight win by 13-run victory over Bangalore Royal Challengers yesterday. Dhoni scored an outstanding half-century in slog overs help Chennai to make a good total of 178 runs. Chennai Super Kings won the toss elect bat first. They started well but loss Hayden and Patel early. Then Raina and Hussey took charge on Bangalore and put 41 runs stand on 3rd wicket. Then Dhoni joined hussy. Dhoni and Hussey made a crucial 95-run stand for the fourth wicket in quick time put Chennai on commanding total of 178 runs. Dhoni made 65 runs in 30 balls with 9 fours and 3 sixes. Zahir took three wickets for Bangalore Royal Challengers. In reply to 179 runs Bangalore Royal Challengers loss Chipli early but they got flying start from Taylor and Jaffer and at one stage it looked like Bangalore Royal Challengers won match easily but thanks to Manpreet Gony who took 3 wickets for 34 runs help Chennai to bowl them. Amarnath break the important partnership between Jaffar and Taylor which stands for 91 runs. From 127-2 in 14 overs, Bangalore only manages to add another 34 runs before bowled out for 165 runs. Just 13 run away from target. This was fourth straight win for Chennai Super Kings. They still top of the table and only unbeatable team in IPL.