Adam Gilchrist first marshaled his bowlers to attack on the opposition team and later scored a quick fire 54 of just 36 balls. Gilchrist steered his team to victory with seven fours and two sixes. Chasing 145, the Deccan Chargers ended the game scoring 148 for three in just 18 overs, with Scott Syris remaining unbeaten on 36. Maahendra Singh Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings, which had a stupendous start in IPL, are suddenly out of the silken touch they had promised at the outset. They are surely missing the exit of Australian duo Matthew Hayden and Mike Hussey.

Chennai Super Kings vs Deccan Chargers (Twenty20 - May 06 , 2008)
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Chennai Super Kings: 144/7 
Deccan Chargers: 148/3
Result: Deccan Chargers beat Chennai Super Kings by 7 wickets
Man of the Match: Adam Craig Gilchrist