S Badrinath led a strong counterattack after early losses to guide Chennai to 151, a score that their varied bowling attack defended easily under lights to launch their side's Champions League campaign with a win
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S Badrinath is the Man of the Match for his superb innings. He says: "I am really happy with the innings. To be able to see the team through to the end. It wasn't easy to start off with, but once I got in I made sure I made it count. Totally different conditions to what we get in India, so really happy that I could do well here."
Jamie How: "To restrict Chennai to 150, I thought the boys bowled really well. The bowling and fielding were the positives, but we didn't really turn up with the bat. Come Wednesday, against Victoria, we will be looking to bounce back."
MS Dhoni: "Well of course it is really good to start such a tournament with a big win. Especially when we lost wickets initially. These are the conditions where technique does matter, and Badri has a good technique. So good to see him perform. It is important to get momentum when you start off with a win."
MJ McClenaghan c Hayden b Bollinger 0 (1m 1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00
Mitchell McClenaghan is the last man in here
MJ Mason c Bollinger b Balaji 10 (4m 4b 1x4 1x6) SR: 250.00
DAJ Bracewell b Balaji 30 (25m 28b 2x4 1x6) SR: 107.14
One shot changed the course of Chennai's game against Central Districts
Plays of the Day for the third Champions League Twenty20 game, Chennai v Central Districts
S Badrinath led a strong counterattack after early losses to guide Chennai to 151, a score that their varied bowling attack defended easily under lights to launch their side's Champions League campaign with a win
