Date – May 12, 2009
Result – Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 6 Wickets
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings
Kolkata Knight Riders were asked to bat first after they lost the toss to Royal Challengers Bangalore. Ganguly and McCullum opened the innings for them and today Kolkata Knight Riders were playing more for the prestige. Ganguly and Gosh got out cheaply but after that it was no seeing back by Kolkata Knight Riders. McCullum was firm on one end and Hussey on the other. Together they scored runs and had a very good partnership. McCullum was the star today for Kolkata Knight Riders as he scored 84 unbeaten runs and helped the team to score a good 173/4 in 20 overs.
FOW:S Ganguly (13-1, 2.3), A Ghosh (21-2, 4.2), D Hussey (91-3, 13.2), A Mathews (134-4, 17.3)
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings Highlights
* Kolkata Knight Riders: 50 runs in 8.1 overs (49 balls), Extras 0
* Drinks: Kolkata Knight Riders – 69/2 in 10.0 overs (BB McCullum 25, DJ Hussey 33)
* 3rd Wicket: 50 runs in 36 balls (BB McCullum 16, DJ Hussey 34, Ex 0)
* Kolkata Knight Riders: 100 runs in 14.4 overs (90 balls), Extras 6
* BB McCullum: 50 off 48 balls (5 x 4, 2 x 6)
* Kolkata Knight Riders: 150 runs in 18.6 overs (116 balls), Extras 6
* Innings Break: Kolkata Knight Riders – 173/4 in 20.0 overs (BB McCullum 84, WP Saha 10)
Royal Challengers Bangalore Innings
Chasing the target of 174, Royal Challengers Bangalore got to a very good start as both openers crossed the 50 run mark in 7th over. But just when it looked Royal Challengers Bangalore were in total control, they lost quick wickets and were reduced to 74/3 in 11th over. But on one end Taylor played a very magical innings and he was the one who kept the hope alive for Royal Challengers Bangalore. In the end Taylor (81 runs of 33 balls) proved to be too good for Knight Riders as he helped Royal Challengers Bangalore win the match by 6 wickets
FOW:J Kallis (58-1, 8.2), J Ryder (63-2, 9.2), R Uthappa (74-3, 11), R Dravid (122-4, 15.4)
Royal Challengers Bangalore Innings Highlights
* Royal Challengers Bangalore: 50 runs in 6.5 overs (46 balls), Extras 5
* 1st Wicket: 50 runs in 46 balls (JD Ryder 21, JH Kallis 24, Ex 5)
* Drinks: Royal Challengers Bangalore – 70/2 in 10.0 overs (RV Uthappa 5, LRPL Taylor 5)
* Royal Challengers Bangalore: 100 runs in 13.2 overs (86 balls), Extras 6
* LRPL Taylor: 50 off 24 balls (5 x 4, 2 x 6)
* Royal Challengers Bangalore: 150 runs in 17.5 overs (115 balls), Extras 8
* 5th Wicket: 50 runs in 23 balls (LRPL Taylor 39, MV Boucher 13, Ex 2)
Man of the Match – R Taylor
