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Sachin and Jayasurya conquer Port Elizabeth

The best had happened. What every team in the IPL did not wish in their match against the Mumbai Indians in the DLF IPL had happened against Kolkata Knight Riders. Two of the greatest batsmen the cricket world has ever seen had come to together to put up one of the most spectacular batting displays in the recent times.

Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasurya walked in with a plan of their own and sent the Knight Riders searching for cover in the league match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) in the DLF IPL at Port Elizabeth. 127 runs scored off 74 balls for the opening partnership where each of the legends scored a quick half century.

The partnership was typical of their class, technique and mischief. Both the batsmen played with such dominance that McCullum(KKR Captain) had tried all his 6 bowlers within the first 12 overs. Some of the shots, especially the “late-flick-cut” by Sachin, bamboozled everyone including the KKR captain and the bowler who stood in admiration.

Jayasurya played the role of a silent assassin by dealing in sixes whenever he got the strike. Both the veterans went about their job professionally and gave their team a dream start. If not for the strategic break(which has once again proved to be a spoilsport for the batting side), they looked set for their individual hundreds.

Nevertheless, Mumbai Indians gave the Knight Riders a massive target of 188 in 20 overs. KKR continued to shock with their performance and tumbled to 95 in 15.2 overs.

if you have missed the innings, do watch the highlights

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