IPL 3: Deccan Chargers beat Chennai Super Kings by 31 runs

Deccan Chargers beat the Chennai Super Kings by 31 runs to score their first win in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

A crucial 95-run partnership of Symonds (50) and Gibbs (45)help Chargers to score a handsome 190 for four.

Skipper Adam Gilchrist (38), at the top, and Rohit Sharma (19), down the order, also contributed in decorating Deccan innings after electing to bat.

The defending champions then restricted Chennai for 159 for nine at MA Chidambaram stadium.

Skipper MS Dhoni (42) and Albie Morkel (42) were joint top scorers for the hosts.

Pragyan Ojha (2/28) and Symonds (2/29) took two wickets apiece as their contribution in team's win.