What regal batting ! M Hussey with 79 not out and Raina 61 powered Chennai to a 8 wicket victory over hapless RR.
RR started magnificently with the openers, Dravid and Watson putting on 86 off 10 overs. Watson was out to Jakati and then a collapse started and Royals were 147/6 ! Chennai blasted 149 for the loss of just wickets. The Royal's hopes were dashed by a burst from Albie Morkel who claimed 2 wickets in one over. When Dravid and Watson were going strong, a 200 plus total seemed strong. For a change, Dravid dominated the stand and Watson had to play second fiddle. The CSK bowling wilted under pressure and then Jakati changed the game when he came on to bowl, claiming the wicket of Watson. Aswin and Ranadiv claimed wickets and then RR fell to an abysmal 147.
A scintillating 137 run partnership for the second wicket between Raina and Hussey changed the game. Botha trapped Vijay for 5 and Chennai were not off to a bright start. But the in form Raina came in to partner Hussey and their great partnership brought home the bacon for Chennai. Both compiled their third half centuries and even though Raina departed before the close, Hussey hit the winning runs and Chennai had won four consecutive matches !
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