Kolkata thrash Hyderabad to win IPL title for third time

Eastern Eye27 May, 2024Sport

Mitchell Starc bowled a decisive opening spell, leading Kolkata Knight Riders to their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title with an eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final on Sunday.Kolkata bowled out Hyderabad for 113, the lowest total in an IPL final. Australia?s left-arm fast bowler Starc returned figures of 2-14, fulfilling his high expectations in the T20 tournament.Starc, acquired by Kolkata for $2.98 million in the December auction, delivered two strong performances in the IPL. He also took 3-34 in the first playoff, helping to defeat the same opponent.