April 3, 2010 9:17 PM

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IPL: Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 23 runs at Chennai

In the IPL match at Chennai today, Chennai Super Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by 23 runs. Electing to bat, the Chennai team scored 246 for five which is the highest ever score in history of Indian Premier League Cricket. Opener Murali Vijay hit a hurricane century by making 127 in only 56 balls. His knock included eight fours and eleven sixes. The third wicket partnership between him and A. Morkel yielded 152 runs. Morkel was run out for 62.Chasing the challenging target of 247, Rajasthan Royals made 223 for five in their twenty overs. Opener Naman Ojha was not out on 94 while Shane Watson made 60.After today's win, the Chennai team have eight points from nine games. Rajasthan Royals also have eight points from the same number of matches.In the other match in Mumbai, Mumbai Indians were 135 for 4 in 16.6 overs against Deccan Chargers, short while ago.

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