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How KKR defied logics and reached IPL 7 final

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders stormed into the final of IPL 7 after an emphatic win over the table toppers Kings XI Punjab by 28 runs in the first qualifier. This is the second time



KKR faced Kings XI Punjab third time in the tournament, this time in the qualifier 1. Kolkata was put to bat by Punjab. After the shaky start, KKR managed to score 163 runs in 20 overs and set the target of 164. Punjab also started their chase with some quick strikes. Their 7 wickets were down for just 117 in 17.3 overs and later the KKR bowlers did their job again and restricted KXIP to 135/8 in 20 overs. KKR won their 8th match on the trot and became the first team to reach the IPL final. Umesh Yadav was hero of the match who took 3 wickets for 13 runs in four overs.