Pune Warriors shock Chennai Super Kings by 24 runs

CHENNAI, Apr 15: Pune Warriors bowlers kept their cool during slog overs as they shocked title contenders Chennai Super Kings comprehensively beating them by 24 runs in the Pepsi Indian Premier League, here today.
Having managed 159 for five in 20 overs, courtesy Aaron Finch’s 67 and Steven Smith’s late surge, the Pune bowlers put up a commendable show keeping tight leash on a formidable CSK batting line-up restricting them to 135 for eight.
While this Pune’s second win in five matches, CSK tasted their second defeat at home, having lost to Mumbai Indians in their lung opener.
While Rahul Sharma (1/24) was brilliant in the middle overs, speedster Ashoke Dinda (2/34) bowled a brilliant 18th over in which he not only gave away only four runs but also removed Mahendra Singh Dhoni out of the equation.
Having given 63 in the last match, it was a good comeback from Dinda.
Catching in the outfield was brilliant with Smith taking three catches and Finch also pulling off a stunner.
It all started when, Aniruddha Srikkanth, predictably looking out of place, couldn’t even get his bat down to a sharp incutter from Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/12). The UP seamer was again splendid with new ball.(PTI)

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