Delhi crush Chennai by 8 wkts

Delhi Daredevils recorded an easy eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings with 40 balls to spare in the second match of the Indian Premier League – V here at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground on Tuesday.

Chasing an easy target of 111 runs, Delhi lost only two wickets to complete their win - second in three matches.

Kevin Pietersen of England made 43 not out after captain Virender Sehwag hit a breezy 33 in 21 balls.

Pietersen struck two towering sixes and three fours during his 26-ball innings as he and Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene (20 not out) steered Delhi to victory with an unbeaten third wicket partnership of 61 runs.

Earlier, Chennai, put into bat by Delhi, were restricted to 110-8 in 20 overs.

Dwayne Bravo of the West Indies was the top scorer for Chennai with 22 while Morne Morkel took two wickets for 19 for Delhi to earn the man-of-the-match award.

Geo Super, the first sports TV channel of Pakistan, telecast this match live from Delhi.