Allround Deccan push out Punjab

May 21, 2011

The players were introduced to the Dalai Lama prior the the match in Dharamsala ...•AFP

... putting on a 131-run opening stand with Ravi Teja, who scored a hard-hitting 60•AFP

With Paul Valthaty and Shaun Marsh going cheaply, a lot depended on Adam Gilchrist ...•AFP

... but there was violence on the field, as Shikhar Dhawan went after the bowling ...•Associated Press

Both Deccan Chargers openers benefited from some atrocious fielding by Kings XI Punjab•Associated Press

... who scored a rapid fifty before succumbing to Dan Christian as Deccan's chances of making the play-offs receded•AFP

Dhawan finished unbeaten on 95, carrying his side to an imposing 198•AFP

Amit Mishra sealed the game with his second IPL hat-trick, Punjab folding for 116•Associated Press