Super Kings need to bounce back against a resurgent Daredevils

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Press Trust of India Abu Dhabi
Last Updated : Apr 20 2014 | 1:40 PM IST
Handed a shock defeat in their tournament opener, former champions Chennai Super Kings would be eager to bounce back against a resurgent Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here tomorrow.
Chennai lost to Kings XI Punjab by six wickets on Friday despite posting a mammoth 205. The two-time champions were found wanting in the bowling department as Punjab chased down the seemingly tough target with seven balls to spare.
Delhi, on the other hand, got their act together against Kolkata Knight Riders yesterday after the huge loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore in their opening match.
Super Kings' batting however seemed to be in good touch with openers Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum smashing fine half-centuries.
But the bowling fell apart spectacularly in the face of a brutal onslaught by Glenn Maxwell and David Miller. The pace of neither Ashish Nehra nor Mohit Sharma caused much discomfort to the rivals.
Even senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin failed to come good in Chennai's unexpected defeat. Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men will have to rethink their bowling combination going ahead as the one which took the field against Punjab lacked bite.
Delhi had also opened their campaign with a loss but recovered rather quickly by beating Kolkata.
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First Published: Apr 20 2014 | 1:40 PM IST

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