Indian Premier League 2012 Photos

IPL 5: Kolkata rob Delhi off the top-spot

May 07, 2012 23:41

It was a clinical performance from Kolkata players as Shah Rukh Khan's side brought Delhi Dardevils down by 6 wickets to take the top-spot in the points table. (AFP PHOTO/SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

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It was a clinical performance from Kolkata players as Shah Rukh Khan's side brought Delhi Daredevils down by 6 wickets to take the top-spot in the points table. (AFP PHOTO/SAJJAD HUSSAIN)
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Virender Sehwag smashed 23 off 9 balls to open the innings for the hosts after winning the toss. (AFP PHOTO/SAJJAD HUSSAIN)
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Kolkata Knight Riders' Jacques Kallis (left) celebrates the wicket of Delhi skipper Sehwag. (AFP PHOTO/SAJJAD HUSSAIN)
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Sehwag smashed three boundaries and a six before he was removed by the South African. (AFP PHOTO/SAJJAD HUSSAIN)
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David Warner was not too impressive at the other end. He scored 21 off 19. (AFP PHOTO/SAJJAD HUSSAIN)
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Kolkata players celebrate the wicket of Warner. (AFP PHOTO/SAJJAD HUSSAIN)
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Mahela Jaywardena in action against Kolkata. He scored 30 off 27 but his wicket eventually led to brakes being put on the rate of scoring. (AFP PHOTO/SAJJAD HUSSAIN)
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Ross Taylor took 27 balls for his 16 and his team eventually managed to score just 154 on a pitch that is known to favour batting and hard-shots beyond the boundary. (AFP PHOTO/SAJJAD HUSSAIN)
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Three wickets fell off the final over, bowled by Sunul Narine. (AFP PHOTO/SAJJAD HUSSAIN)
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In reply, Gambhir sent shivers in Kotla as he spanked the bowlers at will. He was partnered at the top by Brendon McCullum. (AFP PHOTO/SAJJAD HUSSAIN)
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Varun Aaron (left) however finally got the prized wicket. Gambhir was removed on 36 off 21 balls. (AFP PHOTO/SAJJAD HUSSAIN)
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McCullum (left) took over from Gambhir and scored a responsible 56 and despite a few wickets towards the end, Kolkata managed to seal the match with 8 balls remaining. (AFP PHOTO/SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

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