Chennai Super Kings hopes for hat- trick of IPL titles was dashed when the Kolkata Knight Riders won the 2012 IPL. The win was huge relief for KKR's star co- owner Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. His gamble of replacing Sourav Ganguly with Delhi opener Gautam Gambhir paid off handsomely. The Delhi batsman led from the front with his aggressive captaincy and with legend wasim Akram giving vital tips as bowling coach KKR were worthy winners over CSK . KKR won their maiden title by 5 wickets. They chased CSK's imposing target of 190