KKR have won IPL-5..!! I won't ask you to pinch me. I always believed that they could do it..! However,it hasn't sunk in yet. CSK won the toss and elected to bat first. KKR have been the most economical bowling side but yesterday all bowlers were smashed off and the total was 190. 191 was a stiff target to chase down especially in a final. To add to KKR's woes,they lost Captain Gautam Gambhir in the very first over of the chase. It was then for Manvinder Bisla and Jacques Kallis to provide a solid foundation. They did exactly that with Bisla hitting the ball perfectly and Kallis giving him all the support. They had built up a 100+ partnership when Bisla was dismissed. Now it was necessary for Kallis to stay and guide the innings. Unfortunately,he cramped his leg and very soon lost his wicket. The equation was now 20 off 2 overs(12 balls). The game was equally poised. Kallis was lost in this over and then Shakib Al Hasan and Yusuf Pathan were on the crease. Yusuf Pathan lost his wicket and in came Manoj Tiwary,the most capped player for KKR. Shakib and Manoj managed to find the boundary. 9 runs were required off the last over. The over began with two singles. Manoj then hit the ball for a four. 3 off 3 balls. It could be finished with one shot and thats exactly what Manoj did..! The moment the ball raced away for a four I gave a huge shout and began to jump around. It was a great feeling as I had waited for 5 years for this very moment. Finally KKR played up to their potential and ended up exactly where they deserved to be
A wonderful moment was to see Brett Lee lifting up Shah Rukh Khan after KKR won. He just didn't let go of him!! It was great to see it as I am a huge fan of both of them. The feeling of winning it can't be put into words. This feeling is going to last for a long time. I will really miss watching my team perform and win. I'll also miss watching Brett on TV every other day and the rush of adrenaline.
Come IPL and everyone begins to alter schedules..! When IPL finishes it suddenly feels very strange. This was the best season of IPL and I am really looking forward to watch KKR perform in Champions League T20..!!! Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo...!! Love you KKR...!!!!!
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