Matthew Hayden muscled his way to a belligerent 49 while Jacob Oram's breezy unbeaten 41 provided the late charge as Chennai Super Kings posted 165 for six against Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League match today.

Adam Gilchrist won the toss and inserted Chennai Super Kings and by the time the match was into its second ball, the Deccan captain had reasons to feel vindicated.