Gambhir Guides Delhi to Victory

Gautam Gambhir hit an unbeaten half-century to guide Delhi Daredevils to a six-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League match in Chennai on Thursday. In a low-scoring encounter, played under hot and humid conditions, Delhi kept their cool in a tense run chase to post 113 for four in 18.4 overs and inch closer to the semi-finals. Gambhir ended his run of poor scores as he led from the front with a fighting innings of 57 from 56 balls, having hit four boundaries. The Delhi captain was involved in an unbroken stand of 75 runs in 70 deliveries for the fifth wicket with Mithun Manhas, who scored 25 from 32 balls. Delhi were off to a poor start as they were reduced to six for three by the second over, with Doug Bollinger claiming two wickets in his first over before Gambhir carried the team home. Earlier, Ashish Nehra took three wickets to restrict Chennai Super Kings to 112 for nine in their 20 overs. Electing to bat, Chennai's batsmen failed to live upto expectations and lost wickets at regular intervals. S Badrinath top-scored with 30 from 29 balls, adding vital runs at the end with Doug Bollinger (16 not out) to take Chennai past the 100-run mark after they were reeling at 77 for eight at one stage. Nehra was the most successful bowler, claiming three for 26, while Virender Sehwag claimed two for 18 in four overs.

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