IPL matches that were won by a six hit off the final ball of the match

Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders, Kolkata, May 14, 2012

Dwayne Bravo showcased 'Champion' stuff to win a thrilling encounter

The business end of IPL 2012 was in full swing when Chennai Super Kings met Kolkata Knight Riders in the latter’s den in what was a do or die encounter for the former.

Put into bat, Gambhir led his team from the front with a quick fire 62 as Kolkata settled for 158, albeit a flying start. Needing 159 to stay alive in the tournament, the Yellow Army was racing towards victory when their innings experienced jolts similar to those felt by their opponents.

27 from 12 was the task at hand when MS Dhoni’s belligerent best came to the fore. Dispatching de Lange for a couple of brutal boundaries and a towering six in the second last over, ‘Captain Cool’ brought his team in the driver’s seat as 9 were left to get in the final over.

Rajat Bhatia, who had given away just 5 in his previous over, started off brilliantly as he followed up a single off the first ball with the massive wicket of Dhoni on the second. Incoming batsman Ravindra Jadeja only managed 3 runs in the next two balls. With five needed off the last two, the first of which happened to be a dot, there was immense pressure on Dwayne Bravo.

Soaking in all the pressure like a sponge, Bravo pulled out a trick from his hat by depositing Bhatia’s last ball low full toss above the long on fielder for a six that kept his team in contention for a playoff spot.