Raina on song in Chennai's 38-run win

Apr 30, 2009

Yusuf Pathan dismissed Matthew Hayden with his first ball•Associated Press

Suresh Raina provided the much-needed solidity for Chennai Super Kings•AFP

But it was Raina with his blistering 98, comprising 10 fours and five sixes, who propelled Chennai to 164 •Associated Press

Suresh Raina shone with the ball as well, dismissing Rob Quiney, as Rajasthan looked to be struggling at 55 for 3•Associated Press

Pathan dismissed Parthiv Patel in his next over for 3•Associated Press

S Badrinath gave him able support with 29 off 27 balls•AFP

Graeme Smith could manage only 2 as Rajasthan Royals got off on the wrong foot during the chase•AFP

L Balaji accounted for the dangerous Yusuf Pathan to put Chennai firmly in command•Associated Press

Shane Warne removed Badrinath soon after the strategy break•Associated Press

Albie Morkel picked up his second wicket when he sent back Swapnil Asnodkar for 10•AFP

Balaji finished with four wickets as Chennai coasted to a 38-run win•Associated Press