Chennai beat Rajasthan by 7 runs

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Chennai beat Rajasthan by 7 runs
DUBAI: Chennai super kings restrict Rajasthan Royals to 133 to win by 7runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the 7th edition of the Indian Premier League. (IPL)

Rajasthan Royals chasing 141 to win got off to a bad start losing half the team for just 63 runs.

It was only a 28 run 9th and 20 run last wicket stand brought which brought the Royals a bit closer to victory with Kulkarni scoring 28 with 2 sixes.

Left arm spinner A.Jadeja was the pick of the Chennai bowlers taking 4-33 of his 4 overs.

Earlier Chennai Super Kings had reached a competitive 140/6 riding on a 29 ball half century by opener DR Smith on a slow wicket where the ball was not coming on to the bat.

RA.Jadeja was the other contributor to the Chennai total as he batted patiently to get 36 off 33 balls.

R.Bhatia bowled well for Rajasthan getting 2-13 off his quota.

RA.Jadeja was declared player of the match for his all-round performance.