Hussey stars in Chennai IPL win

Michael Hussey has combined with Suresh Raina to guide the Chennai Super Kings to a 19-run IPL win over Deccan Chargers on Sunday.

The Australian left-hander scored 46 in a 60-run stand with Raina as the Super Kings posted 165 from their 20 overs.

Raina top scored with a 35-ball 59 with Mahendra Singh Dhoni (21) and Albie Morkel (19) also contributing.

Hussey stars in Chennai IPL win
May 2, 2011 - 5:53AM

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Chennai Super King batsman Michael Hussey reacts after playing a shot.

Chennai Super King batsman Michael Hussey reacts after playing a shot. Photo: AFP

Michael Hussey has combined with Suresh Raina to guide the Chennai Super Kings to a 19-run IPL win over Deccan Chargers on Sunday.

The Australian left-hander scored 46 in a 60-run stand with Raina as the Super Kings posted 165 from their 20 overs.

Raina top scored with a 35-ball 59 with Mahendra Singh Dhoni (21) and Albie Morkel (19) also contributing.
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In reply, Deccan were 1-90 before finishing 8-146 with Morkel chipping in with three wickets from the Super Kings while Australian quick Doug Bollinger claimed 2-26.

In the day's other match, Ross Taylor hit a crucial 47 not out to steer Shane Warne's Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling six-wicket win over Pune Warriors.

The New Zealander cracked two sixes and four boundaries in his 35-ball knock as Rajasthan achieved a 144-run target with three balls to spare for their fifth victory in nine matches of the Twenty20 tournament.

Rajasthan top the 10-team league table with 11 points, followed by Kolkata (10), Mumbai (10), Chennai (10), Bangalore (nine), Deccan (six), Delhi (six), Punjab (six), Kochi (six) and Pune (four).