Kolkata: In a T20 format where a ‘dot’ ball is as precious like a wicket, surprise is a serious weapon in the surge for success. Throwing in Sunil Narine and creating a rare pool of four specialist spinners may not have wrong-footed Delhi Daredevils on Thursday to the extent Kolkata Knight Riders would have wanted, but it did reveal the KKR ascent from here.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ spinner Brad Hogg celebrates a Delhi Daredevils wicket at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. Pic/PTI