Balaji's five-for sinks Kings XI Punjab

By: Our Staff Reporter | May 11, 2008 |
CHANNAI - Chennai Super Kings beat Kings XI Punjab by 18 runs in a match played at the Channai Cricket Stadium, Channai. Batting first Channai Super Kings made 181 for 4 Badrinath 64, Dhoni 60* in allotted 20 overs. Kings XI Punjab were all out at 163 for 9 Marsh 58, Pathan 40, Balaji 5-24 by 18 run.

L Balaji had been in the wilderness during his long injury layoff, but not many would forget his performance against the Kings XI Punjab in front of a home crowd in Chennai. He took two wickets to spark a collapse in the Punjab innings, but in the final over of the day took the first hat-trick in the Indian Premier League to cap off a wonderful evening.

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