IPL 8: Kolkata Knight Riders slam-bang past Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens

DNA Web Team | Updated: Apr 9, 2015, 07:18 PM IST

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.

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Morne Morkel (C) appeals for the wicket of Rohit Sharma (batting)

Morne Morkel (C) appeals for the wicket of Rohit Sharma (batting) (IPLT20.com)

Rohit Sharma dazzled with a fine unbeaten 98

Rohit Sharma dazzled with a fine unbeaten 98 (IPLT20.com)

Umesh Yadav (L) celebrates with Andre Russell (L) after a successful catch of Aaron Finch

Umesh Yadav (L) celebrates with Andre Russell (L) after a successful catch of Aaron Finch (IPLT20.com)

Meanwhile KKR owner Sharukh Khan is elated at his team's performance

Meanwhile KKR owner Sharukh Khan is elated at his team's performance (IPLT20.com)

Morne Morkel (C) won the Man-of-the-Match award for figures of 2 for 18

Morne Morkel (C) won the Man-of-the-Match award for figures of 2 for 18 (IPLT20.com)

Gautam Gambhir (batting) powered Kolkata's run-chase with a fine 57

Gautam Gambhir (batting) powered Kolkata's run-chase with a fine 57 (IPLT20.com)

Gautam Gambhir celebrates his half-century

Gautam Gambhir celebrates his half-century (IPLT20.com)

Surya Kumar Yadav's belligerent 46 helped Kolkata apply the finishing touches

Surya Kumar Yadav's belligerent 46 helped Kolkata apply the finishing touches (IPLT20.com)

Gautam Gambhir's bat was halved in two at the start of the game

Gautam Gambhir's bat was halved in two at the start of the game (IPLT20.com)

Yusuf Pathan (L) and Surya Kumar Yadav (R) celebrate post Kolkata's thrilling win

Yusuf Pathan (L) and Surya Kumar Yadav (R) celebrate post Kolkata's thrilling win (IPLT20.com)