Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab match summary played at Kolkata

April 15, 2012

Indian Premier League 17th match
Twenty20 match 2012 season
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
15 April 2012 (20-over match)
Highlights of the match
Kings XI Punjab 134/9 (20 overs)
Kolkata Knight Riders 132/7 (20 overs)
Kings XI Punjab beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 2 runs in Indian Premier League 17th match of 2012 season played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata today. After winning the toss Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir decided to field first and restricted Kings XI Punjab at 134/9 in 20 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders spin bowler SP Narine took 5 for 19 in 4 overs. Chasing the target of 135 from 20 overs KKR innings finished at 132/7 in 20 overs and lost the game by 2 runs. At one stage KKR were 73 for 2 in 11.1 overs. Manoj Tiwari wicket was the turning point of the game. SP Narin was declared player of the match for his brilliant bowling.
Full scorecard
Toss: Kolkata Knight Riders decided to field
Player of the match: SP Narine (KKR)