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Kings lord over Mumbai

Chennai make short work of 184-run target for their third win
Last Updated 17 April 2015, 19:42 IST

Openers Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum gave an explosive start as Chennai Super Kings carved out an emphatic six-wicket win over a lacklustre Mumbai Indians with 20 balls to spare at the Wankhede Stadium here.

Dwayne Barvo struck the winning runs with a six, as Chennai reached 189/4 in 16.4 overs, in reply to a challenging 183/7 posted by Mumbai on Friday.

Suresh Raina remained unconquered on 43 (29b, 4 x4, 2x6 ) to enable his side register their third consecutive victory in the ongoing tournament.

In contrast, Mumbai Indians’ luckless campaign continued, as they slumped to their fourth straight defeat in as many matches.

The visitors got off to an electrifying start with Smith and McCullum striking the ball to all parts of the park.

The first fifty came in just four overs. Smith and McCullum continued the assault making a mockery of Mumbai’s bowlers to  pile up 90 runs in just six overs.

Smith (62, 30b, 8 x4, 4x6) brought up his half century in just 22 balls, whereas McCullum (46, 20b, 6x4, 2x6) helped his side reach the 100-run mark in just 6.5 overs.

With the duo smacking the ball ruthlessly, Mumbai looked in sheer pressure.All Mumbai bowlers -  R Vinay Kumar, J Suchith, Pawan Suyal, Lasith Malinga leaked heavy runs. But skipper Rohit finally got success by bringing in seasoned offspinner Harbhajan Singh , who evicted McCullum off his second delivery.

It was double delight for Mumbai, as the spinner in the same over got the crucial wicket of Smith who was looking dangerous. Chennai were then 115/2 and the foundation laid by the openers made it easier for the incoming batsman to successfully hunt down the target.

Earlier, late assault by Kieron Pollard (64 off 30 balls) and a timely knock by skipper Rohit Sharma (50 off 31 balls) helped Mumbai Indians post a challenging score.

The Mumbai duo rescued the hosts from a jittery 57/4 by scripting a rollicking 33-ball 75-run stand.

Opting to bat first, Mumbai got off to a worst possible start after losing opener Parthiv Patel (0), Corey Anderson (4) and opener Lendl Simmons (5) inside four overs.

Tottering at 12/3, the hosts tried to retrieve the situation by using the pinch hitting capability of Harbhajan Singh who had nearly pulled off an improbable victory against Kings XI Punjab last week.

Harbhajan straight away took on the bowlers scoring a quickfire 24 off 21 balls, which included two fours and one six.

But Harbhajan’s short innings came to an end in the 10th over, which brought together Pollard and Sharma.

Rohit and Pollard went on the offensive and fifty of the partnership was completed in just 23 balls.

score board

MUMBAI INDIANS: Lendl Simmons c du Plessis b Pandey 5, Parthiv Patel lbw Nehra 0, Corey Anderson c du Plessis b Nehra 4, Rohit Sharma c Bravo b Nehra 50, Harbhajan Singh c Jadeja b Mohit 24, Kieron Pollard c Smith b Bravo 64, Ambati Rayudu c Jadeja b Bravo 29, J Suchith (not out) 0, Vinay Kumar (not out) 0. Extras (B-2, LB-1, W-4) 7. Total (for 7 wkts, 20 overs) 183.

Fall of wickets: 1-1, 2-6, 3-12, 4-57, 5-132, 6-181, 7-181.
Bowling: Ashish Nehra 4-0-23-3, Ishwar Pandey 3-1-22-1, Mohit Sharma 4-0-43-1, Ravindra Jadeja 4-0-49-0, Ravichandran Ashwin 1-0-13-0, Dwayne Bravo 4-0-30-2.

CHENNAI SUPER KINGS: Dwyane Smith c Rohit b Harbhajan 62, Brendon McCullum c Vinay b Harbhajan 46, Suresh Raina (not out) 43, Faf du Plessis b Malinga 11, MS Dhoni c & b Pollard 3, Dwayne Bravo (not out) 13. Extras (W-8, NB-3) 11. Total (for 4 wkts, 16.4 overs) 189.

Fall of wickets: 1-109, 2-115, 3-144, 4-166. Bowling: Pawan Suyal 3-0-28-0, Lasith Malinga 4-0-40-1, J Suchith 2-0-33-0, Harbhajan Singh 4-0-44-2, Vinay Kumar 2-0-18-0, Kieron Pollard 1.4-0-26-1.

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(Published 17 April 2015, 19:42 IST)

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