Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI at Chennai
CSK v KXP, IPL Match 31, Chennai: Balaji hat-trick highlights Chennai win
May 10, 2008
Lakshmipathy Balaji claimed five-for and became the first man to achieve a hat-trick in the Indian Premier League as the Chennai Super Kings posted an enthralling 18-run win over Kings XI Punjab on Saturday.
A fourth-wicket partnership of 91 between Subramaniam Badrinath (64) and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (60 not out) helped the Super Kings on their way to a total of 181 from 20 overs.
The Kings' reply started well enough as opener Shaun Marsh posted 58 but the middle order failed to spark and the match was beyond the visitors by the time paceman Balaji struck in the final over to remove Irfan Pathan, Piyush Chawla and Vikram Singh in successive deliveries.
The win lifts Chennai to second place in the IPL points table with six wins from nine matches, while Punjab are third, two points behind but with a match in hand.
CSK v KXP, IPL Match 31, Chennai: Chennai Super Kings 181 for 4 in 20.0 ovs beat Kings XI Punjab 163 for 9 in 20.0 ovs by 18 runs
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Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI at Chennai
Scores
IPL Match 31: Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab at Chennai
Chennai Super Kings beat Kings XI Punjab by 18 runs
Chennai Super Kings : 181 for 4 in 20.0 overs
Kings XI Punjab : 163 for 9 in 20.0 overs
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