Kolkata Knight Riders’ L. Balaji (3/19), left, celebrates the dismissal of Yuvraj Singh, who nicked an away going delivery to Manvinder Bisla behind the stumps. Photo: PTI
Gautam Gambhir played with purpose and led from the front to help defending champion KKR register a much-needed win. Photo: PTI
With KKR in a tight corner, it took a quick-fire 21-ball 31 from Ryan ten Doeschate to bail the visitors out. Photo: PTI
KKR were in a spot of bother at 99 for five at one stage, but Pune bowlers gave away 53 runs in the final four overs to help the visitors cross the 150-run mark. Photo: PTI
Udit Birla’s (7) stay at the crease was a struggle, which finally came to an end when Iqbal Abdulla (2/26) went through his defence. Photo: PTI
Mitchell Marsh (R) picked up the crucial wicket of Gambhir, caught by Mathews. Photo: PTI