Kolkata chase down big score to get first title

May 27, 2012

After the Indian national anthem was sung and the action began in the IPL final ...•AFP

Vijay carried his form from the second qualifier into this game, making a quick 42•Associated Press

In the end, Super Kings finished on 190 for 3•Associated Press

From the other end, Jacques Kallis anchored the chase with a solid 69 ...•Associated Press

And Super Kings clawed their way back into the game with quick wickets•Associated Press

... it was business as usual for Michael Hussey and M Vijay - they got Chennai Super Kings off to a solid start with a partnership of 87•Associated Press

Hussey brought out a few reverse sweeps on his way to a half-century•Associated Press

Knight Riders' chase was off to a poor start: Gautam Gambhir was bowled off a slower ball from Ben Hilfenhaus•Associated Press

... as Bisla blasted 89 off 48•Associated Press

It was to be Knight Riders' night though, as Manoj Tiwary knocked off successive boundaries in final over to take the team home; Knight Riders had won by five wickets with two balls to spare•Associated Press

Suresh Raina then built on the openers' platform, thumping 73 off 38 for his highest score of the season•Associated Press

But the little-known Manvinder Bisla rose to the occasion •Associated Press

S Badrinath took a catch to get rid of Bisla•Associated Press

Here, the jubilant Knight Riders celebrate with the IPL trophy•Associated Press