IPL 6: Match 01 : DD vs KKR - Defending champions Kolkata Kn- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders got off to a winning start in IPL 6 with a six-wicket win over Delhi Daredevils at a packed Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

In This Pic : Sunil Narine

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The hosts did face a few hiccups as they chased a modest 129 for victory. But, in the end, they romped home comfortably, with six wickets and eight balls remaining. Captain Gautam Gambhir led the chase with a 29-ball 42 while Jacques Kallis (23), Manoj Tiwary (23) and Yusuf Pathan (18 not out) playing the supporting role.

In This Pic : Brett Lee

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The win, though, was facilitated by last season's Man of the Tournament, Sunil Narine whose spell of 4-0-13-4 made sure Kolkata did not have to chase many.

In This Pic : Sunil Narine, Gautam Gambhir

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Gambhir had everything going his way --- he won the toss, put the rivals into bat and wrapped up their innings for 128 only. He then led from the front to steer his team to a position of strength as the DD bowling and fielding looked rusty.

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DD skipper Mahela Jayawardene hoped that the youngsters will come good in the absence of key players like Virender Sehwag and Mornie Morkel. But Unmukt Chand and Manprit Juneja failed to deliver as the onus fell on the skipper to put up a challenge before the Knights at a jam-packed Eden Gardens.

In This Pic : Mahela Jayawardene

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