After a season of upsets by IPL teams in Season 1, fans turned out in large number to see their franchise team to be triumphant. CSK didn't even take a wrong step.. Right from the TOSS, to the match.. It was all CSK's moment. When everyone said "T20 CRICKET" is all about hitting fours and sixes.. This man, Subramaniam Badrinath, scripted his innings, by finding gaps and notching up quick signals. When CSK was struggling at 40/3, he paired up with Anirudha Srikanth,to up the run rate. Badrianth notched up boundaries time and again,while the muscular Man Anirudha Srikanth dealt in maximums pushing the opposition to the back foot. After the wicket of Anirutha, Albie and Badri added up important runs at the quickest pace of the innings to set a target of 151. Meanwhile Badrinath brought up his half century..
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| Badrinath acknowledges the applause from the crowd |
The new jersey numbered 800 proved lucky for Muralidaran as he picked up Two scalps in the very first over. R.Ashwin too bowled equally well but was economical. Balaji, who was overshadowed by the spin duo , picked up three wickets. Bollinger finished the formalities by picking the last man to bowl Central Stags for 94,thus making CSK win by 56 runs
