Rampant Chennai smother Pune in the field
A disciplined performance from Chennai Super Kings in the field saw them get their IPL campaign back on track as they comfortably defended 142 against the Pune Warriors
A disciplined performance from Chennai Super Kings in the field saw them get their IPL campaign back on track as they comfortably defended 142 against the Pune Warriors
Scorer: S Balasubramanian | Commentator: Sidharth Monga
That's all we have for you tonight. No we have another email. From Aravind: "So these two teams face off again day after tomorrow? Some nut the guy who made the schedule." Good night and good luck
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Mike Hussey is the MoM. He says: It certainly was a lot slower than Bangalore. We had to make adjustments quickly. The fielding was outstanding. We had a just-below-par score, but they pulled it back for us. Every time we wanted to kick on, we lost a wicket, but that was the nature of the wicket. We just wanted to try and take it as deep as possible. I thought it was a good score, but probably just below par."
MS Dhoni Very important to win. Can't afford to lose games in a row. Hopefully we can continue the way we are. I don't do too much of planning, I don't attend bowlers' meetings. Every wicket is different, every situation is different. I always go without any pre-planned ideas in the mind. It helps me. Doesn't restrict me. We didn't have too many runs, you have the feeling if they got off to a good start, it would have been difficult. We started well, our fielding added to it, it is something we want to keep doing."
Yuvraj Singh "No regrets. We bowled really well. Jerome, Alfonso and Rahul bowled really well, along with Kartik. If you are four down inside the six overs, it is difficult to come back. A lot of blame goes to me too, I should have finished the game. Third time this has happened against Chennai that I have started well and lost my way later."
Chennai back to winning ways. Well done. It would be tempting to say Chennai enjoyed a lot of luck when they were batting, but they made the most out of it. Yuvraj too survived a plumb LBW. Chennai accepted their gifts. And they were smashing in the field, while Pune missed many run-outs and half-chances for catches. A well-deserved win for Chennai. Stay with us for the presentation
Madhu has a fresh approach: "@ Sid - NZ is winning the Anzac day battle. Fleming (our could-be new coach is to be praised) vs Goeff Marsh." Sweet as
NL McCullum c Jakati b Bollinger 15 (16b 0x4 0x6) SR: 93.75
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JE Taylor run out 2 (1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 200
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A disciplined performance from Chennai Super Kings in the field saw them get their IPL campaign back on track as they comfortably defended 142 against the Pune Warriors