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Article: Gilchrist blitz takes Chargers into IPL final.
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- United News of India (UNI) (New Delhi, India)
- Article date:
- May 22, 2009
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Centurion, May. 22 -- Adam Gilchrist struck a blitzkrieg 85 runs of just 35 balls to lead Hyderabad Deccan Chargers to an emphatic
six-wicket win over Delhi Daredevils and stormed into the final of the IPL, here tonight.
Chasing a victory target of 154, the former Australian wicketkeeper launched an onslaught against the Daredevils' bowlers on his way to a 17-ball half-century, the fastest in the tournament so far.
The power-packed knock from Gilchrist had 10 boundaries and five massive sixes that cleared the fence with ease.
Gilchrist set the tone of a memorable run-chase in the very first over of the Chargers' innings, plundering 21 ...