Dhoni praises Chennai bowlers for win

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings' skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was all praise for his bowlers after the home side's three-pronged pace attack restricted Cape Cobras to a modest score of 145 in the Champions League Twenty20 match here on Wednesday.
"Had we lost, it would have become very difficult. The score of 145 was a very good effort by our bowlers, who capitalised really well when they lost a couple of wickets at the wrong time. Our bowlers did a good job," said Dhoni after his team's thrilling four-wicket victory over the Cobras.

"It was a big game for us and Bravo played a special innings in the end. My heart was pounding. We are looking forward to the next game," the skipper added.
Dhoni also conceded that while batting, Chennai neglected the importance of singles at the start.
Cape Cobras' captain Justin Kemp said that Chennai pacers bowled well with the old ball.
"We would have liked to score more at the back end, but I think the Chennai boys bowled well with the old ball. They were good in the end overs," said Kemp.
Kemp picked all-rounder Bravo's timely cameo for special praise and said, "It took something special from Bravo. We bowled well, but it was always going to come down to the last couple of overs, and they have a big batting line-up. Bravo played some exceptional shots and took the game away from us."
Man-of-the-match Dwayne Bravo, whose pyrotechnics (46 not out off 25 balls) took the Chennai Super Kings past the target of 145 with just two balls to spare, said, "Today was a great day for us. I was just backing my ability. I am enjoying my cricket now. Hope this continues later in the tournament."
"Dale Steyn bowled just one bad ball and I got on top of it."
Asked about his bowling, he said, "I have worked hard on my bowling in the nets and changed my action a bit. I am happy now."