Published: Oct 15, 2012, 10:39 PM (IST)
Edited: Oct 15, 2012, 10:39 PM (IST)
Azhar Mahmood picked three wickets conceding 16 runs for Auckland Aces © Getty Images
Cape Town: Oct 15, 2012
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) managed to score a moderate score of 137 runs in 20 overs against Auckland Aces in the Champions League T20 (CLT20) match on Monday.
Electing to bat first, Kolkata lost the crucial wicket of skipper Gautam Gambhir in the first over for five runs.
Hero of the KKR team Manvinder Bisla then stitched a valiant partnership with Brendon McCullum as the duo added 62 runs for the second wicket.
However, the partnership was broken by Ronnie Hira who dismissed the opener for 38 runs.
Azhar Mahmood then dealt a double blow for Kolkata as he removed Jacques Kallis and Manoj Tiwary in the tenth over.
Mahmood further caused damage to the IPL champions as he removed McCullum (40). He was the pick of the Auckland bowlers with three wickets conceding just 16 runs.
Brief Scores: KKR 137 for 6 in 20 overs (Brendon McCullum 40, Manvinder Bisla 38; Azhar Mahmood 3 for 16) vs Auckland
