Chennai, Apr 14 (IANS): The Chennai Super Kings raced to a magnificent nine-wicket victory against the Kolkata Knight Riders for their sixth win that took them to the second spot behind Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) leaderboard, here Tuesday.

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (3 for 16) and fast bowler Doug Bollinger (2 for 15) reduced the Knight Riders, batting first on winning the toss, to 139 for eight in their 20 overs. Then, Suresh Raina (78 not out, 39b, 3 x 6, 11 x 4) and Murali Vijay (50 not out, 40b, 2 x 6, 4 x 4) smashed the Knight Riders' attack during a rollicking 137-run partnership off just 78 deliveries as the Super Kings reached the target in just 13.3 overs.

The hectic pace with which the Super Kings scored boosted their net run rate as they leapfrogged to the second spot on the points table and within sight of a semi-final spot with a tally of 12 points while the Knight Riders remain on 10 after 12 outings.