IPL 5: Punjab carve a 2-run win against Kolkata

Another IPL match and another close contest as Eden Gardens witnessed a thriller only to have Kolkata go down to Punjab by just 2 runs. A look at how the match was played out. (AFP PHOTO/Dibyangshu SARKAR)

The start for Punjab could not have been worse with Sunil Naraine dismissing skipper Adam Gilchrist (5) after the visitors were asked to bat. (AFP PHOTO/Dibyangshu SARKAR)

He was impressive in the previous match but Shaun Marsh could not do much as he was removed by Naraine on 1. (AFP PHOTO/Dibyangshu SARKAR)

Mandeep Singh at the other end was solid and his 34-ball 38 was an example of his determination, at least on the day against KKR. (AFP PHOTO/Dibyangshu SARKAR)

Mandeep partnered David Hussey (in pic) and the two managed to restore the innings to some extent before their respective dismissals. (AFP PHOTO/Dibyangshu SARKAR)

The ground fielding was of a decent standard from Gambhir's men and the pressure was kept up for most parts, resulting in a flurry of wickets. (AFP PHOTO/Dibyangshu SARKAR)

Naraine was brought back into the action and he delivered with a venomous spell of bowling. (AFP PHOTO/Dibyangshu SARKAR)

The West Indian made a mess of Punjab's lower middle-order and finished his quota of overs with five wickets to show for his efforts. (AFP PHOTO/Dibyangshu SARKAR)

Co-owner of KKR, Shah Rukh Khan appeared happy with the eventual target that his team was set, Kolkata needing 135 for a win. (AP Photo/Bikas Das)

There was a twist coming however, as Punjab struck with the ball early too. Bhargav Bhatt dislodged Jacques Kallis on 1. (AFP PHOTO/Dibyangshu SARKAR)

Gambhir hit 22 but was soon claimed by Dimitri Mascarenhas. (AFP PHOTO/Dibyangshu SARKAR)

Manvinder Bisla (in pic) managed to create a solid innings for himself and he partnered Manoj Tiwary to take Kolkata out of murky waters. (AP Photo/Bikas Das)

It was all in vain though Piyush Chawla (l) struck at the right time and took three from the match. The game was taken to the final over but the hosts could not go past the required target. (AFP PHOTO/Dibyangshu SARKAR)