Kolata Knight Riders kept their nerve in the end to register their first win of the 2011 IPL 4, as they beat Deccan Chargers by 9 runs in a high scoring thriller on Monday, 11th April, 2011 at Eden Gardens. KKR made 163/4 in 20 overs and DC made 154/8 in 20 overs.
Kolata Knight Riders got a good start as Kallis continues their good form hit 53 runs off 45 balls and put 51 runs in 8 overs for the 1st wicket. Gambhir 29, Tiwary 30 and Yusuf 22 runs helps them a strong total of 163 on turning track. Deccan Chargers then lost 2 early wickets as Iqbal Abdullah bowled beautifully and took 3 wickets for 24 runs, Chipli hit 48 runs and Daniel Christain hit 13 balls 25 runs but not enough in the end.
Match Summary:
Kolata Knight Riders - 163/4 in 20 overs (Kallis 53, Tiwary 30, A Mishra 2-19)
Deccan Chargers - 154/8 in 20 overs (Chipli 48, Iqbal 3-24, Bhatia 2-29)
Toss - Kolkata Knight Riders, who chose to bat first.
Man of the Match - Jacques Kallis (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Result - Kolkata Knight Riders won by 9 runs.
Points - Kolkata Knight Riders 2, Deccan Chargers 0
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