In what was the most thrilling match of Indian Premier League, Knight Riders could hold the nerves and win the match against Deccan Chargers. Unlike the earlier matches which were mostly one sided, this match witnessed to many ups and downs. Kolkata Knight Riders had a poor start and were 21/3 in 4.2 overs and it looked like they would fell apart chasing that target. But Saurav Ganguly and David Hussey started to stabalise the innings with singles and doubles.The score reached 68 when Ohja bowled Ganguly and raised hopes for Deccan Chargers.
The match was poised evenly and Knight Riders needed run a ball. Mohammad Hafeez and David Hussey hit few shots to bring the climbing run rate down but Ohja came into attack and got the wicket of Hafeez. Knight Riders needed 22 runs in 20 balls and suddenly the lights went off to add more tension to the already prevailing match tension.
But the match resumed after few crucial minutes were lost. But it was decided that Duckworth method was not required.Hussey striked a huge six (86m) followed by a four to bring back the run rate and they required 8 to win from 12 balls.They took few singles and then it was Hussey who hit a six and thus Kolkata Knight Riders won the match.
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