Three best matches between Chennai and Kolkata in the history of Indian T20 League

Chennai and Kolkata are two teams that have been really successful in the Indian T20 league. Between them, they have won six titles. Over the years, the fans have been treated to some thrilling encounters between these two sides.

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While the Kolkata-based franchise have occasionally managed to get the better of the yellow army, Chennai have also gone on to win some glorious games against the two-time champions. So which are the most thrilling encounters between these two teams? Today, we shall be taking a look at the three best matches between Chennai and Kolkata.

1) Chennai vs Kolkata 2012 Final:

This is the game that managed to significantly hurt the Chennai  fans. Neither of the two teams can ever forget this game. It was Kolkata who denied the yellow army a hat-trick of titles.

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While chasing 191, Manvinder Bisla and Jacques Kallis were absolutely sensational as both of them scored their respective half-centuries. They then chased the total with two balls to spare. Thus, this also happened to be their first title-winning campaign.

2) Chennai vs Kolkata 2012 Group Stage:

Before the final of the 2012 edition, these two teams engaged in an absolute nail-biter during the group stage. After restricting Kolkata to 158, Chennai faltered towards the end. It looked really hard for them to win the game.

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Moreover, MS Dhoni was dismissed in the last over. However, it was Dwayne Bravo who turned out to be a hero as he struck a glorious six on the last ball to win the game for Chennai. This win enabled them to stay alive in the tournament.

3) Chennai vs Kolkata 2013 Group Stage

Chennai couldn't have asked for a better revenge story than this. After losing the 2012 Final to Kolkata, they ensured that they knock the Kolkata-based franchise out of the 2013 edition. This game was a high-scoring thriller as well.

After scoring 200-3 in the first innings, Chennai found it hard to contain the flow of runs. However, some spirited bowling at the death made sure that they don't let the opposition chase the target. Thus, Kolkata only scored 186-4, and fell short of the target by 14 runs.