Chennai v Delhi, IPL 2011, Chennai
Dhoni, bowlers take Chennai to top of the table
Chennai lost Michael Hussey early, but M Vijay was in compelling form•AFP

Delhi hit back with Raina's wicket, and Vijay too perished against the run of play•AFP

Badrinath worked his way to another pleasing half-century ...•AFP

But Chennai soon choked the runs with regular wickets•AFP

Suresh Raina also began in confident style•AFP

S Badrinath took ownership of the innings and steered Chennai through the middle overs ...•AFP

... before Dhoni finished off in ominous fashion as Chennai surged to 176•AFP

The asking rate mounted as Chennai fielded with energy•AFP

... before MS Dhoni launched the closing blitz•AFP

Naman Ojha and David Warner got Delhi off to a flyer•AFP

Irfan Pathan struck an unbeaten 44 but Delhi were out of the chase by then and lost by 18 runs•AFP