Super Kings crush Royal Challengers to retain IPL title

Powered by a century partnership between openers Michael Hussey (63, 45 balls) and Murali Vijay (95, 52 balls) followed by off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's three-wicket haul, the Chennai Super Kings strolled to a 58-run win against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final of the Indian Premier League at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday.

The Super Kings, in retaining the trophy, outclassed the Royal Challengers after making 205 for five and then checking the visitors to 147 for eight to cap an eight-match winning streak at home this season.

Image: Players of Chennai Super Kings pose with the winning trophy after their victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League in Chennai, India, Saturday, May 28, 2011.

Text: IANS
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