IPL 2013 Photos

Chennai enter fifth final, comprehensively beat Mumbai by 48 runs

May 21, 2013 23:47

The first Qualifier of the IPL 2013 did not turn into a major contest as Chennai Super Kings sealed their place in the final with a 48-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Feroz Shah Kotla.

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The first Qualifier of the IPL 2013 did not turn into a major contest as Chennai Super Kings sealed their place in the final with a 48-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Feroz Shah Kotla. (BCCI Image)
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Murali Vijay and Michael Hussey put on a 52-run opening stand as Chennai looked to make the most of the powerplay after opting to bat. (BCCI Image)
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Kieron Pollard broke the partnership for Mumbai by getting rid of Vijay for 23. (BCCI Image)
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Michael Hussey proved once again that age is just a number with an unbeaten 86 from 58 balls during which he overtook Chris Gayle to claim the orange cap as the highest run-getter in this edition. (BCCI Image)
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Suresh Raina once again stepped up when required with 82 not out off 42 balls as he smashed the Mumbai bowlers to all parts of the ground. (BCCI Image)
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The pair added 140 runs for the second wicket and that took Chennai through to 192/1 in their 20 overs. (BCCI Image)
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Mumbai's start was not what they wanted as Aditya Tare fell to Albie Morkel for 7 in the second over. (BCCI Image)
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Dwayne Smith tore into Chennai's bowling in the powerplay overs with a 28-ball 68. (BCCI Image)
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Ravindra Jadeja got the crucial wicket of Smith just as Mumbai were looking in with a chance to chase down 193. (BCCI Image)
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Rohit Sharma, Dinesh Karthik and Kieron Pollard all fell cheaply and Mumbai lost their way. Chennai bowled them out for 144 in 18.4 overs to enter the final. Mumbai get one more chance to make it to the final when they play in the 2nd Qualifier on Friday. (BCCI Image)

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