The Kolkata Knight Riders couldn’t have hoped for a better performance in the IPL final. The Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowlers showcased their magic on the red-soil pitch. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s strong batting line-up was restricted to a mere 113 runs – the lowest score ever in an IPL final. For the Kolkata Knight Riders, chasing this target was a breeze, and they clinched their third IPL title in grand style
Scorecard of this match
Mitchell Starc, with his incredible spell of 3-0-14-2, set the tone early and wreaked havoc on the opposition. In his first over, a series of outswingers against Abhishek Sharma either beat the bat or found the edge. On the fifth delivery, Starc pitched a good-length ball that started on middle and leg, squaring up Abhishek before crashing into the off-stump. This crucial wicket mirrored Starc’s earlier dismissal of Travis Head for a duck in the first qualifier.
In his third over, Starc continued to use his movement effectively, getting Rahul Tripathi caught off a leading edge. Amid Starc’s strikes, KKR took another significant wicket. Vaibhav Arora dismissed Travis Head for a golden duck. By the end of five overs, SRH was reeling at 23/3, with only one boundary properly middled during this period. KKR had the dream start they needed.
KKR’s dominance extended into their batting performance, leaving SRH completely outplayed and helpless. The early powerplay pressure made all the difference, propelling KKR to a comprehensive victory and securing their third IPL title.
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