Ashish Nehra's three-wicket haul and Michael Hussey's fine half-century ensured that CSK edged past RCB by three-wickets and qualified for the final of IPL 8
Here are pictures from CSk's three-wicket win over RCB in Qualifier 2 at Ranchi which had Ashish Nehra and Michael Hussey taking center-stage for MS Dhoni's side.
CSK despite batting superbly left it late till the last over to win the match which means they will now meet MI in the final on Sundya at Eden Gardens.
1. CSK celebrate the wicket of Chris Gayle's wicket
CSK celebrate the wicket of Chris Gayle's wicket (PTI)
2. Ashish Nehra successfully appeals for AB De Villiers' wicket
Ashish Nehra successfully appeals for AB De Villiers' wicket (PTI)
3. Ashish Nehra is elated post snapping up danger man AB De Villiers
Ashish Nehra is elated post snapping up danger man AB De Villiers (PTI)
4. Another RCB wicket falls and CSK band together on a job well done
Another RCB wicket falls and CSK band together on a job well done (PTI)
5. Michael Hussey's fine 56 ensured that CSK were well on their way for victory
Michael Hussey's fine 56 ensured that CSK were well on their way for victory (PTI)
6. Michael Hussey (CL) and Faf Du Plessis (CR) high-five after the last RCB wicket falls
Michael Hussey (CL) and Faf Du Plessis (CR) high-five after the last RCB wicket falls (PTI)
7. Faf Du Plessis plays a shot during CSK's run-chase
Faf Du Plessis plays a shot during CSK's run-chase (PTI)
8. RCB skipper Virat Kohli is disgusted after his team spills a catch
RCB skipper Virat Kohli is disgusted after his team spills a catch (PTI)
9. Despite Dwayne Bravo being dismissed late on, CSK managed to sneak home by three-wickets
Despite Dwayne Bravo being dismissed late on, CSK managed to sneak home by three-wickets (PTI)