Gautam Gambhir and Dinesh Karthik before the toss © BCCI

Dinesh Karthik is frustrated after his dismissal © BCCI

Dinesh Karthik slams one through the off side © BCCI

MS Dhoni checks his coordinates as Dinesh Karthik appeals for lbw © BCCI

Dinesh Karthik shapes to nudge one behind square © BCCI

Dinesh Karthik and Vinay Kumar celebrate Knight Riders' win © BCCI

Dinesh Karthik sets himself up for a big hit © BCCI

Dinesh Karthik gets out of the way of a short delivery © BCCI

Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik at the toss © BCCI

Captain Dinesh Karthik and vice-captain Robin Uthappa pose for a picture © PTI

The Indian team pose with the trophy © AFP

Dinesh Karthik savours the winning moment © NurPhoto/Getty Images

Dinesh Karthik lines up to play a shot © AFP

Washington Sundar embraces Dinesh Karthik after his last-ball six © AFP

India's celebrations with Dinesh Karthik begin © AFP

Dinesh Karthik's last-ball six clinched India the title © Associated Press

Dinesh Karthik looks to scoop one away © Associated Press

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore shares the stage with the side's newly appointed captain Dinesh Karthik © Kolkata Knight Riders