Suresh Raina's heroic 98 helps Chennai to beat Rajasthan by 38 runs

Chennai Super Kings won a match after 3 consecutive defeats in 2009 IPL, as they beat defending champion Rajasthan Royals by 38 runs in the 2nd game on Thursday, 30th April, 2009 at Centurion. Chennai made 164/5 and restricted Rajasthan to 126 all out in 19.3 overs.

ChennaiSuper Kings started poorly as they reduced to 17/2 but one of the dynamic innings by Suresh Raina scored 98 runs off 55 balls with 10 fours and 5 sixes and taken the score to 164/5 in 20 overs. Yusuf Pathan bowled well took 2 wickets for 17 runs.

In reply Rajasthan Royals slumped to 126 all out in 19.3 overs as L Balaji took 4 wickets for 21 runs and only Asnodkar made 37 runs.

Chennai Super Kings - 164/5 in 20 overs.

Rajasthan Royals - 126 all out in 19.3 overs.

Toss - Rajasthan Royals, who chose to field first.

Man of the Match - Suresh Raina (Chennai Super Kings)

Result -Chennai Super Kings won by 38 runs.