Knight Riders hammer Titans by 99 runs

Tags: Group A - Kolkata Knight Riders v Titans at Cape Town - Oct 21, 2012, Champions League T20 2012, Lakshmipathy Balaji, Gautam Gambhir

Published on: Oct 21, 2012

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Kolkata Knight Riders, the defending IPL Champions salvaged some pride by finally tasting their first victory of the CLT20 2012. The Knight Riders crushed Titans by a massive margin of 99 runs to end the latter’s winning streak.

By BV Swagath

Kolkata Knight Riders, the defending IPL Champions salvaged some pride by finally tasting their first victory of the CLT20 2012. The Knight Riders crushed Titans by a massive margin of 99 runs to end the latter’s winning streak.

L BalajiNeeding a massive 189 to win, Titans fell apart to get bowled out cheaply for 89 in 16.4 overs. Medium pacer L Balaji wrecked them apart with his 4 for 19 in 4 overs. Left-arm spinner Iqbal Abdulla and part-time leggie Manoj Tiwary picked up two wickets each.

Debabrata Das lifts KKR to 188: Kolkata Knight Riders are in the driver’s seat to taste their first victory of the tournament after posting a huge total of 188 for 5 against Titans at Newlands in Cape Town. It is a dead match for the KKR though as they are already out of the tournament.

Asked to bat first after losing the toss, KKR got a fine start from Manvinder Bisla (27 from 14 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes) and Skipper Gautam Gambhir, who went onto score 44 (from 36 balls with 4 fours and a six). Brendon McCullum kept the momentum going with a 20-ball 36 (with 3 fours and 3 sixes) while Debabrata Das provided fireworks towards the end. Das scored a superb 43* from 19 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes.

For the Titans, left-arm spinner Roelof van der Merwe bowled exceedingly well for his 4-0-18-2.

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