With this win DC move one step closer to the semis, while for KKR this is their 9th defeat in a row.
Spare a thought for McCullum, he has done everything that he could and still KKR dont seem to finish it off. This is a heartbreaking loss for them and especially after that loss to RCB in the previous game. It seems KKR are not destined to win a game as cruelly victory is snatched from their grasp for the second game in a row.
What an unbelievable match it was. KKR did everything but win. Mortaza had 21 runs in his kitty but still could not win it in the end. Tempers flared after the no-ball was called in the final over, and then KKR as a whole lost it. The momentum swung decisively towards DC as Rohit slammed home the advantage.
DC started off well with Gilly and Gibbs getting quick runs. Then KKR pulled things back thanks to a lovely spell from Karthik and Hodge. Symonds was run out when 34 was needed and it seemed that was game over for DC.
Rohit Sharma: Definitely there was pressure, but I thought if both of us bat six balls we can get any target. The wicket was coming on nicely. After hitting a boundary of the no-ball, I thought 16 of 6 was gettable on this surface. The bowling is coming out well, and it is clicking and very happy to contribute to the team.
Gilchrist: I thought we burned another one. Rao was fantastic, he held his nerve and backed himself. Not pleased with the way we are finishing with the ball. Glad to drag 2 points from this one. Their spinners did a very good job. It is a difficult ground to defend on. I thought Symo was the one, but Rohit played some great innings last year and to stand up at the crucial time was very pleasing. All was not lost if we missed out today, we will be back in 12 hours tomorrow and hopefully fresh enough to be up for that.
McCullum: First of all I want to apologise for the actions out there. It was just pure passion and emotion, and something I am not proud of. We are disappointed as a team, we tried our hearts out today and things have not gone our way. We just got to stay positive and confident. We got to keep getting up and come back. I guess the decision will be debated long and hard over a couple of beers over the night and over the next few weeks. But we have got a committed bunch and we are completely dedicated to turning this around.
Rohit Sharma is the Man of the Match for his blitzkreig in the end.
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