Chargers Thrash Superkings
Chennai May 7 ,2008.Deccan chargers thrash superkings by 7 wicket victory here at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on tuesday.Chargers had a earlier set back after Laxman withdraw from the match due to injury.It was then upto Gilchrist to lead the Chargers. Gilchrist won the toss and chose to field.In the very first over,Chargers got the breakthrough.Some superb fielding and catchin lead to earlier set back for Superkings.They were 51 for 4 at one stage.Dhoni and Raina tried to steady the innings,but all went in vain .Raina was looking good but fell to Sanjay Bhangar.Superkings managed to score 144 in 20 over,last over(20 runs) helped them to reach a respectable total.Superkings came good with the ball for first two overs , then it was all Gilly show .Gilchrist thrashed a 36 ball 54(7 fours and 2 sixes).Then Styris and Rohit sharma made some good strokes ,Rohit fails to finish the game but boom boom Afridi came and finish the formalities soon. Gilchrist was named Man of the match .Superkings were defeated for second succesive time in their home ground .