5 instances when IPL teams played with only three overseas players

IPL 5: Pune Warriors Vs Rajasthan Royals
Shaun Tait of Rajasthan Royals

#2 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Deccan Chargers - 6th Match, IPL 2011

Indian Premier League Season 2, 2009
Deccan Chargers

KKR, captained by Gautam Gambhir, fielded just three overseas players against the now-defunct Deccan Chargers side at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

KKR played this game with Jacques Kallis, Eoin Morgan and Ryan ten Doeschate as the overseas players. On a slow, turner at the Eden Gardens KKR managed to put up a competitive total of 163/4 in 20 overs.

Powered by a solid batting performance by Kallis, who scored 53 runs with the bat with seven boundaries and a six, KKR went to win the match by 9 runs.

Kallis was adjudged the man of the match for his batting performance which proved to be the difference between the two sides on the day.

Looking for fast live cricket scores? Download CricRocket and get fast score updates, top-notch commentary in-depth match stats & much more! 🚀☄️

Quick Links

Edited by Nishant Jayaram
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications