All-rounder Jacques Kallis hit top form and Eoin Morgan explode before a packed Eden Gardens as defensive champions Kolkata Knight Riders stormed to a 48-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.
The burly South African struck a brisk 41 and took 3/13 in four overs as Hyderabad was restricted in their chase of 181. Along with Captain Gambhir second consecutive and record 18th IPL 50 and Morgan maddening 21-ball 47, Kallis had earlier helped the home team post a massive 180.
The veteran all-rounder then removed Hyderabad openers in following overs to scupper the chase after Parthiv Patel and Cameron had added 57 at the top of the order.
Kolkata Knight Riders- 180/4 (20)
Highest ScoreG Gambhir - 53(45 balls)
E Morgan -47(27 balls)
J Kallis-41 (27 balls)
Best Wickets
K Sharma-1(13)
A Reddy-1(15)
Sunrisers Hyderabad- 132/7 (20)
Highest ScoreT Perera -36(25)
C White -34(31balls)
P Patel -27(31)
Best Wickets
J Kallis-3(13 Runs)
Player of the Match- G GAMBHIR
