Top five close finishes in IPL finals ahead of KKR vs SRH

Title: Top five close finishes in IPL finals ahead of KKR vs SRH

As we gear up for another exciting IPL final showdown between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the most thrilling close finishes in IPL finals history. These nail-biting matches have kept fans on the edge of their seats till the last ball was bowled. Here are the top five close finishes in IPL finals:

1. 2008: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings
In the inaugural IPL final, Rajasthan Royals faced off against Chennai Super Kings. The match went down to the wire, with Rajasthan needing 8 runs off the final over. In a dramatic finish, Sohail Tanvir hit the winning runs off the penultimate ball to secure victory for Rajasthan.

2. 2009: Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
In a high-scoring final, Deccan Chargers chased down a massive total set by Royal Challengers Bangalore. With 6 runs required off the final ball, Rohit Sharma smashed a six to seal the win for Deccan Chargers.

3. 2012: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings
In a low-scoring final, Kolkata Knight Riders defended a modest total against Chennai Super Kings. With Chennai needing 2 runs off the last ball, Manoj Tiwary pulled off a brilliant run-out to secure victory for Kolkata.

4. 2014: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab
In another thrilling final, Kolkata Knight Riders faced off against Kings XI Punjab. With Kings XI needing 13 runs off the final over, Piyush Chawla held his nerve to restrict them to just 11 runs, clinching the title for Kolkata.

5. 2016: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
In a high-scoring final, Sunrisers Hyderabad defended a challenging total against Royal Challengers Bangalore. With 18 runs required off the final over, Ben Cutting delivered a brilliant performance to help Sunrisers lift the trophy.

As we look forward to the upcoming final between KKR and SRH, we can expect another thrilling encounter that could potentially join the ranks of these top close finishes in IPL finals history. Stay tuned for more exciting cricket action!

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