Match No. 59: The Grand Final, Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Deccan Chargers
When: On May 24 makes it the milestone day of cricketing history.
Where: At the Bullring with President Jacob Zuma making his first big public appearance since his inauguration in Pretoria
Who won: Deccan Chargers overpowered Royal Challengers Bangalore by six runs
Man of the match: Six years after the World Cup final. Anil Kumble had a chance to stop Adam Gilchrist in his tracks. He did that but failed to win the crown.
MVP of the match: Pragyan Ojha for proving that his captain Adam Gilchrist can actually come good on prediction about the match.
What'd he do: He turned the game upside down with his spell of three for 24 which handed the crown to Deccan Chargers.
Turning points: When Ross Taylor and Virat Kohli fell off successive deliveries, it was game, set and match for Deccan Chargers.
Innovative stroke: Andrew Symonds was threatening to run away with the game with his breathtaking strokeplay for which he stepped out, made room and generally lit up the day.
Dot-ball heroes: Anil Kumble led the way with a brilliant spell in which he bowled 14 dot balls. But Ryan Harris bettered him with 15 dot balls but could not match the class of Kumble.
Captain vs. Captain: Anil Kumble bowled a brilliant spell which swung the match for Royal Challehgers Bangalore but Adam Gilchrist was inspirational on the field in the way he held his nerve and led his young charges towards a famous title win.
Off-beat moment: The closing ceremony was more spectacular than cricket has seen ever. Oh for an encore, anytime!
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