Hyderabad beat Bangalore in a thrilling final in Johannesburg to win the second season of the Indian Premier League.

Adam Gilchrist’s men, who finished last at the inaugural tournament in 2008, posted a below par 144-victory target, but scraped home thanks to the slow left armer’s three wickets as well as good performances from Andrew Symonds (two for 18) and Harmeet Singh (two for 28).

Earlier it was Anil Kumble (four for 16) who helped restrict Deccan, despite Hersc