Kolkata Knight Riders lift their first IPL trophy, beating the two-time defending champions by five wickets in the summit clash at M.A.Chidambaram stadium on Sunday. Photo: S.R.Raghunathan
Newly in-form Murali Vijay gave the team its initial prod with his 42 off 32 before falling to a diving catch by Shakib Al Hasan at square-leg off Rajat Bhatia's delivery. Photo: V. Ganesan
Michael Hussey was picked by a pitched-up delivery by Jacques Kallis that found the stumps, as he tried to clear the leg-side boundary. Hussey (54 off 43) and Vijay, with a blistering opening partnership of 87 runs, had the stadium roaring to what seemed like a CSK match. Photo: V. Ganesan.
With 78 off 33 deliveries, Suresh Raina propelled Chennai Super Kings to a massive total before Brett Lee ran in to take a diving catch at mid-wicket to dismiss him in the final ball of the innings. Photo: K. Pichumani
Ben Hilfenhaus once again proved his worth by bowling the in-form Kolkata Knight Riders' skipper out early on in the match for just 2 runs. Gautham Gambhir's wicket added pressure on the visiting team right from the start of the game. Photo: K. Pichumani
Manvinder Bisla, truly taking the attack to the opposition, fell to a slow ball from Albie Morkel after playing a rollicking innings of 89 off 48 balls. His 136-run stand with Kallis gave KKR its match-winning partnership. Photo: V. Ganesan.
All-rounder Jacques Kallis, who pulled his hamstring towards the end of the innings, still managed to ravage the opposition with his 69 off 49 deliveries. Photo: V. Ganesan.
Kolkata Knight Riders celebrating their maiden IPL title at M.A.Chidambaram. Photo: V. Ganesan.