Kolkata take title after Bisla blitz
The headlining performance came from little-known Manvinder Bisla as Kolkata Knight Riders prised the IPL trophy out of Chennai Super Kings' hands
27/05Result
Final (N), Indian Premier League at Chennai, May 27 2012
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![Chennai Super Kings]( "Chennai Super Kings")
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
192/5 (19.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
27/05Result
Final (N), Indian Premier League at Chennai, May 27 2012
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![Chennai Super Kings]( "Chennai Super Kings")
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
192/5 (19.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Manvinder Bisla: 'It was the perfect birthday gift for my wife'
The unlikely hero of the Kolkata Knight Riders first IPL title victory looks back on a magical night
Kolkata celebrates KKR's victory
Tens of thousands of people turned out on the streets of Kolkata on Tuesday to receive the Kolkata Knight Riders team, returning home as IPL winners
A wanderer gets his big break
Manvinder Bisla has changed several teams - in Ranji Trophy and IPL - in search of a big opportunity. Fate presented it to him on the night of the IPL final
Finally, a winning script
A city that has long lived on the fringes of sporting success has finally hit the headlines for the right reasons
'Mission accomplished'
Reactions to Kolkata Knight Riders' victory over Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling IPL final
Kolkata memories, and injury nightmares
Also, questions answered on stamina building, protecting the fast-bowling ankle, and the Knight Riders' mental toughness
What will prevail: Consistency or big-match aura?
The opinion is divided about which team is going to win the final of the IPL between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders
Acid test for tournament's best
Kolkata Knight Riders, the most consistent team so far in IPL 2012, face their toughest challenge yet against the two-time champions, who have peaked at just the right time
We did it for Balaji - Gambhir
Manvinder Bisla, Man of the Match in the final, played the game only because Kolkata Knight Riders were forced to rejig their combination after L Balaji was injured
How Dhoni and Gambhir have shaped their sides
Gautam Gambhir, recently deposed as India vice-captain, took the chance to show he can lead a side, while MS Dhoni has stuck to the formula that has worked so well in the IPL for him
'Didn't expect Bisla onslaught' - Fleming
Stephen Fleming, the Chennai Super Kings coach, has said Manvinder Bisla's assault in Kolkata Knight Riders' successful chase of 191 was unexpected