Powered by skipper Gautam Gambhir's half-century, Kolkata upstaged Mumbai by seven wickets in an engrossing IPL 8 opener at Eden Gardens on Wednesday
Here are pictures from Kolkata Knight Riders' fine win over Mumbai Indians in what turned out to be a superb opening tie of IPL 8 at Eden Gardens.
1. Morne Morkel (C) appeals for the wicket of Rohit Sharma (batting)
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Morne Morkel (C) appeals for the wicket of Rohit Sharma (batting) (IPLT20.com)
2. Rohit Sharma dazzled with a fine unbeaten 98
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Rohit Sharma dazzled with a fine unbeaten 98 (IPLT20.com)
3. Umesh Yadav (L) celebrates with Andre Russell (L) after a successful catch of Aaron Finch
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Umesh Yadav (L) celebrates with Andre Russell (L) after a successful catch of Aaron Finch (IPLT20.com)
4. Meanwhile KKR owner Sharukh Khan is elated at his team's performance
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Meanwhile KKR owner Sharukh Khan is elated at his team's performance (IPLT20.com)
5. Morne Morkel (C) won the Man-of-the-Match award for figures of 2 for 18
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Morne Morkel (C) won the Man-of-the-Match award for figures of 2 for 18 (IPLT20.com)
6. Gautam Gambhir (batting) powered Kolkata's run-chase with a fine 57
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Gautam Gambhir (batting) powered Kolkata's run-chase with a fine 57 (IPLT20.com)
7. Gautam Gambhir celebrates his half-century
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Gautam Gambhir celebrates his half-century (IPLT20.com)
8. Surya Kumar Yadav's belligerent 46 helped Kolkata apply the finishing touches
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Surya Kumar Yadav's belligerent 46 helped Kolkata apply the finishing touches (IPLT20.com)
9. Gautam Gambhir's bat was halved in two at the start of the game
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Gautam Gambhir's bat was halved in two at the start of the game (IPLT20.com)
10. Yusuf Pathan (L) and Surya Kumar Yadav (R) celebrate post Kolkata's thrilling win
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Yusuf Pathan (L) and Surya Kumar Yadav (R) celebrate post Kolkata's thrilling win (IPLT20.com)
