Inspired Chennai send Punjab packing
An inspired Chennai Super Kings shrugged off the underdogs' tag with a comprehensive display to thrash Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets and join Rajasthan Royals in the IPL final
31/05Result
2nd Semi-Final (N), Indian Premier League at Mumbai, May 31 2008
-
![Kings XI Punjab]( "Kings XI Punjab")
-
![Chennai Super Kings]( "Chennai Super Kings")
116/1 (14.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
31/05Result
2nd Semi-Final (N), Indian Premier League at Mumbai, May 31 2008
-
![Kings XI Punjab]( "Kings XI Punjab")
-
![Chennai Super Kings]( "Chennai Super Kings")
116/1 (14.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, 2nd semi-final
Match home for the IPL semi-final between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings
Cut-price Gony outshines pricey stars
Manpreet Gony had finished the league stage with 14 wickets, twice whatIshant Sharma managed, but he saved his best for the biggest game that he's ever played in
Losing the plot when it counts
When it mattered the most, the Kings XI Punjab batting line-up were guilty of choosing the rash over the reliable
'We probably are the underdogs' - Wessels
Kepler Wessels and Trevor Penney look ahead to the second semi-final between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab