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Images: KKR crowned IPL champions after epic finale

May 28, 2012   (8 images)

Murali Vijay, Michael Hussey and Suresh Raina batted solidly to score a mammoth total of 190 runs. It looked even more likely that Chennai Super Kings will win the title after the early wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir. But the duo of Manvinder Bisla (89) and Jacques Kallis (69) made sure the match went right down to the wire. With KKR needing nine runs off the last over to win, Manoj Tiwary made sure a couple of fours get them to their target with two balls to spare.

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The KKR contingent rush to congratulate Tiwary and Al Hasan after winning their first ever IPL title in a stunning final match of this season. AP

 

Hussey and Vijay forged a fine partnership to give CSK a good start. AFP

 

After Vijay fell, Raina slaughtered KKR's bowlers scoring 73 runs in just 38 balls helping CSK score a massive 190 runs for just three wickets. AFP

 

Gambhir lost his wicket in the first over itself, giving CSK a massive boost in terms of defending their total. AFP

 

With his skipper gone so early, Bisla took responsibility and decimated CSK's bowlers all over the park— scoring 89 runs in the process. AFP

 

Kallis was also stellar in supporting Bisla at the other end and his 69 run innings was pivotal in KKR's win. AFP

 

With nine runs needed in the last over for a win, Tiwary scored a couple of fours to hand KKR their first IPL title and sparking scenes of celebration. AP

 

And there was no one happier than KKR's owner Shah Rukh Khan after emerging victorious in an enthralling final. AP