2012 IPL final match: Who was 2012 winner, finalists and all details

2012 IPL final match was the one to remember as it saw the Chennai Super Kings take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-stakes showdown. The final was held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the home ground of the Chennai Super Kings, and saw a capacity crowd gather to witness the nail-biting encounter.

2012 IPL final match

The Chennai Super Kings, captained by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, won the toss and elected to bat first. The team got off to a strong start, with openers Murali Vijay and Michael Hussey putting on a partnership of 53 runs. Vijay was eventually dismissed for a well-made 33 runs, but Hussey continued to score runs, eventually finishing the innings with 68 runs. The Chennai Super Kings set a target of 190/3 for the Kolkata Knight Riders.

The Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Gautam Gambhir, were up against a daunting target, but they got off to a solid start, with Gambhir and Manvinder Bisla putting on a partnership of 60 runs. Gambhir was eventually dismissed for 38 runs, but Bisla continued to score runs, eventually finishing the innings with 89 runs. The Kolkata Knight Riders were in control of the chase, but they suffered a middle-order collapse, with several key wickets falling in quick succession. However, the team managed to recover, with Jacques Kallis and Manoj Tiwary putting on a crucial partnership of 42 runs. Kallis was eventually dismissed for 25 runs, but Tiwary continued to score runs, eventually finishing the innings with an important 29 runs.

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With the Kolkata Knight Riders needing 32 runs from 18 balls, the stage was set for a dramatic finish. The Chennai Super Kings, who had been in control for most of the match, suddenly found themselves on the backfoot as the Kolkata Knight Riders started to close in on the target. With 2 balls remaining and 5 runs needed for victory, it was all or nothing for the Kolkata Knight Riders. The final ball of the match was bowled, and the Kolkata Knight Riders managed to secure a historic win, with a final score of 192/5, securing a 5-wicket victory.

Kolkata Knight Riders 192 for 5 (Bisla 89, Kallis 69)
beat
Chennai Super Kings 190 for 3 (Raina 73, Hussey 54, Vijay 42)
by five wickets

The Kolkata Knight Riders, who were considered underdogs before the start of the tournament, had made a remarkable turnaround, defeating the Chennai Super Kings in their own backyard to secure their first IPL title. The team, led by Gambhir, was awarded the Man of the Match award for his performance in the final, and the team was celebrated as heroes in their home city of Kolkata.

In conclusion, the 2012 IPL final was a high-stakes encounter that saw the Chennai Super Kings take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in a thrilling match. The Chennai Super Kings set a target of 190/3, but the Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Gambhir, managed to secure a historic 5-wicket victory with 2 balls remaining. The Kolkata Knight Riders, who were considered underdogs before the start of the tournament, made a remarkable turnaround, defeating the Chennai Super Kings in their own backyard to secure their first IPL title. The 2012 IPL final remains a memorable moment for fans of the tournament and will be remembered as one of the most thrilling matches in the history of the IPL.

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