CHENNAI: South African batsman Faf du Plessis hammered a brilliant 52-ball 73 to help Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in the fifth edition of the Indian Premier league here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk on Saturday.
Chasing 147, Chennai reached the target off the final ball when captain Mahinder Singh Dhoni flicked off Kevon Kooper on fine leg for a quick two.
Suraish Raina also made a useful contribution of 26 while medium-pacer Cooper claimed two wickets for Rajasthan.
Earlier, Rajasthan Royals made 146 for four in the allotted 20 overs batting first after captain Rahul Dravid won the toss.
England allrounder Owais Shah top scored with 52 with four fours and three sixes followed by Ashok Menaria (36) and Dravid (26).
Geo Super showed this match live from Chennai for cricket lovers in Pakistan.
