The
return of Adam Gilchrist boosted Punjab as they recorded a much-needed
win with one match remaining and hopes still alive for a play-off birth.
Their seamers restricted Chennai top a very low score which they chased
down easily thanks to their captain who remained not out.
On
a pitch having greenish tinge, Adam Gilchrist had no hesitation in
putting Chennai in to bat after winning the turn of the coin. His
seamers, Praveen Kumar, Parvinder Awana and Azhar Mahmood got in the
thick of things under helpful conditions and restricted Chennai to 120
for 7 in 20 overs. They bagged two wickets each, with Awana being the
most economical.
Gilchrist
took four catches behind as no batsman could break free even after
getting starts. Dwayne Bravo resisted and he was the main architect
behind whatever Chennai could get in the end. He made 48 in 43 balls
with 2 fours and 3 sixes.
In reply, openers Mandeep Singh and Gilchrist sealed the initiative by posting 51 for the first wicket. After Mandeep was cleaned up by Morkel, Bravo brought Chennai back with two quick strikes but Gilly was there to guide the chase for his team.
They reached the target in the 17th over with Gilly remaining unbeaten on 46-ball 64 that contained 9 fours and 2 sixes. He was obviously the Man of the Match.
Chennai has finished with 17 points and need a miracle to qualify for the play-offs, while Punjab have 16 points with a tough game against Delhi to play.
Summarised Scores:
Kings XI Punjab 123/4 (Gilchrist 64*, DJ Bravo 2/18) beat Chennai Super Kings 120-7 (DJ Bravo 48, Awana 2/12) by 6 wickets
Man of the Match: Adam Gilchrist
Image credit: AFP
Match Report: 66th Match, Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, Dharamsala, 17 May 2012.
In reply, openers Mandeep Singh and Gilchrist sealed the initiative by posting 51 for the first wicket. After Mandeep was cleaned up by Morkel, Bravo brought Chennai back with two quick strikes but Gilly was there to guide the chase for his team.
They reached the target in the 17th over with Gilly remaining unbeaten on 46-ball 64 that contained 9 fours and 2 sixes. He was obviously the Man of the Match.
Chennai has finished with 17 points and need a miracle to qualify for the play-offs, while Punjab have 16 points with a tough game against Delhi to play.
Summarised Scores:
Kings XI Punjab 123/4 (Gilchrist 64*, DJ Bravo 2/18) beat Chennai Super Kings 120-7 (DJ Bravo 48, Awana 2/12) by 6 wickets
Man of the Match: Adam Gilchrist
Image credit: AFP
Published in sportpulse.net on 17/5/12
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