Friday, April 18, 2008

Kolkata Knight Riders Defeats Royal Challengers by 140 Runs

Kolkata Knight Riders, powered by a record unbeaten 158 from Brendon McCullum, easily won the inaugural match of the Indian Premier League, whipping Bangalore Royal Challengers by 140 runs at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday night.

The New Zealander amassed his runs off only 73 deliveries as Knight Riders put up a massive 222 after being put in to bat by Royal Challengers' captain Rahul Dravid.

In reply, the home side was dismissed for a meager 82 in 15.1 overs.

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