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19 March 2024

IPL Final RCB vs SRH: Kohli's Bangalore fall short for third time

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By Cricket Correspondent

Sunrisers Hyderabad staged a comeback of monumental proportions to emerge IPL champions in their maiden final.

Having set a target of 209, RCB appeared to be on course after a whirlwind half century by Chris Gayle (76) whose 38-ball blitz was studded with eight sixes and four sixes.

However, after being 114-0 in the 11th over, RCB's run-chase faltered after Kohli (54) and AB de Villiers fell in quick succession to slip to 148-3.

Earlier, Sunrisers Hyderabad powered by a half century from skipper David Warner (69) and last-over blitz from Ben Cutting (39 off 15) have made a formidable 208-7 after opting to bat first.