Kolkata Knight Riders found a surprise hero in Manvinder Bisla to bag their maiden Indian Premier League title on Sunday night with a five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling Twenty20 final in Chennai.
The little-known opener smashed five sixes and eight fours in his quickfire 48-ball 89 as Kolkata surpassed Chennai's total of 190-3 with two balls to spare.
Kolkata's other batting star was South African Jacques Kallis, who made a crucial 49-ball 69 with the help of one six and seven fours despite suffering a hamstring injury in the later part of his knock.
Kolkata got $2 million for the win while runners-up Chennai bagged $1.5 million.
