Doug inspires Chennai

Doug Bollinger has played a pivotal role in the Chennai Super Kings' commanding nine-wicket victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the Indian Premier League.

The Australian quick snared the match's most economical figures of 2-15 from four overs, including the only maiden of the game, to help restrict Kolkata to 8-139 before Suresh Raina (78 not out) and Murali Vijay (50 not out) guided Chennai to 1-143 in reply with 39 balls to spare.

The result helped the Super Kings stay in contention for a spot in the IPL final four.

The Knight Riders opted to take first strike, but off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin landed massive blows and although Angelo Mathews helped the side recover with a run-a-ball 48, the visitors ended with a measly total.

Raina then made short work of that total, while Vijay chipped in with a handy knock too as the Super Kings cantered to victory.