KKR vs DC IPL3 30th Match - Gunguly hit 88 runs as Kolkata beat Deccan by 24 runs

In the high scoring 30th match of 2010 Indian Premier League - IPL3, Kolkata Knight Riders beat defending champions Deccan Chargers by 24 runs on Friday, 1st April, 2010 at Eden Gardens. KKR made 181/6 in 20 overs and DC made 157/5 in 20 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ganguly answered his critics with a timely 88 runs inning off 54 balls with 9 fours and 5 sixes and guided his team to a competitive total of 181/6 well supported by Hussey with 31 runs. Deccan Chargers in reply was in a good position 121/2 in 14 overs but Gibbs out on well made 50 runs and in next over Rohit Sharma was bowled by Murali Karthik and the lost the match by runs.

Match Summary:

Kolkata Knight Riders - 181/6 in 20 overs (Ganguly 88, Jaskaran 2-18)

Deccan Chargers - 157/5 in 20 overs (Gibbs 50, Gayle 1-9)

Toss - Kolkata Knight Riders, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Saurav Ganguly (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Result - Kolkata Knight Riders won by 24 runs.