KOLKATA, April 21: The Knight Riders riding on a brilliant 38 by Australian David Hussey registered their second successive win as they defeated Hyderabad Deccan Chargers by five wickets in a nail biting finish on Sunday.

Chasing a target of 111 set by the visitors, Knight Riders romped home with one over to spare at the Eden Gardens pitch that troubled both teams and kept the spectators on their toes. The home side finished with 112 for five wickets in 19 overs.

Following Sunday’s pitch controversy, the Kolkata Knight Riders has asked the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) to hire an Australian pitch consultant to ensure better playing surfaces for the six remaining home games.

The Indian board has also asked Daljit Singh, the chairman of its grounds and wickets committee, to inspect the surface in Kolkata.—Agencies