The top two teams of the league phase-Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders battled in out in Pune in the first of the two qualifiers.
Winning the toss, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir had no hesitation in electing to bat first.
Some late blast by Yusuf Pathan gave Kolkata a good total to defend.
Some disciplined bowling by KKR ensured a victory for them by 18 runs.
With the victory, Kolkata enters the IPL finals for the first time. Delhi Daredevils have another chance of making it to the finals, if they defeat the winners of the eliminator to be played between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.
Winning the toss, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir had no hesitation in electing to bat first.
Some late blast by Yusuf Pathan gave Kolkata a good total to defend.
Some disciplined bowling by KKR ensured a victory for them by 18 runs.
With the victory, Kolkata enters the IPL finals for the first time. Delhi Daredevils have another chance of making it to the finals, if they defeat the winners of the eliminator to be played between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.
