Sports - Sunrisers Hyderabad register all-time unwanted record in history of IPL finals In what can be termed as one of the most lopsided IPL finals in history, the Kolkata Knight Riders have defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad by a whopping 105 runs, to lift the trophy for the third time. In what was an all-round performance from KKR, it was no surprise to see their star all-rounder Sunil Narine being awarded the Player of the Tournament for his incredible performance throughout the season. Meanwhile, RCB's Virat Kohli bagged the Orange Cap for being the top-scorer, while Harshal Patel and Nitish Reddy were awarded the Purple Cap and Emerging Player of the Season awards, respectively.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Endure Crushing Defeat, Kolkata Knight Riders Triumph in IPL Final
In a historic match that shattered records, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) suffered an unprecedented 105-run defeat at the hands of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final.
Magnificent Performance from Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR put on a comprehensive display of dominance throughout the match. Batting first, they amassed a colossal total of 165 runs for 9 wickets, thanks to a brilliant half-century from Venkatesh Iyer. In response, SRH were completely outplayed, scoring a mere 60 runs and collapsing to their lowest-ever total in an IPL final.
Player of the Tournament: Sunil Narine
The Player of the Tournament award rightfully went to KKR's spin-bowling maestro, Sunil Narine. The West Indian all-rounder was a key figure for KKR throughout the season, taking 26 wickets and scoring 294 runs. His exceptional performance in the final, where he picked up 3 wickets for 25 runs, sealed his status as the tournament's MVP.
Other Awards
In addition to Narine's Player of the Tournament award, several other players were recognized for their contributions:
Top 5 FAQs
1. Was this the most lopsided IPL final ever?
Yes, it was the largest margin of victory in an IPL final, surpassing the previous record of 69 runs set by CSK against MI in 2015.
2. Why did SRH perform so poorly in the final?
SRH's batting lineup struggled to cope with KKR's spin attack, particularly Narine. Additionally, their bowling was ineffective in containing KKR's batsmen.
3. What are some of Sunil Narine's biggest accomplishments in the IPL?
Narine has won two IPL titles with KKR, the Purple Cap in 2012 and 2018, and the Player of the Tournament in 2018.
4. Who was the Man of the Match in the IPL final?
Andre Russell (KKR) was named Man of the Match for his all-round performance, scoring 22 runs and taking 3 wickets.
5. What were the key factors in KKR's victory?
KKR's success was built on the strong performance of their spin attack, led by Narine, and their batsmen's ability to rotate strike and find boundaries.
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