All-round Rashid Khan powers Sunrisers Hyderabad to IPL 2018 final

In a league showcasing the world’s best T20 players, who would have thought an Afghan would stamp his influence on the second-most important match of IPL 2018? Leg-spinner Rashid Khan is unlikely to forget this night at Eden after hauling Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to a 13-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and into Sunday’s final against Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai.

Updated on: Aug 22, 2018 12:53 PM IST

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Rashid Khan picked up three wickets and scored a quick cameo to help Sunrisers Hyderabad enter the final of IPL 2018 with a 14-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders. (BCCI)

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Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and chose to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the second qualifier at Eden Gardens. (BCCI)

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Wriddhiman Saha started rustily and survived a dropped catch as Dinesh Karthik spilled the chance. (BCCI)

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Shikhar Dhawan was in great touch and looked good for a fifty. (BCCI)

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Kuldeep Yadav struck twice as he removed Shikhar Dhawan and Kane Williamson in one over to wrest the initiative back from Sunrisers Hyderabad. (BCCI)

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KKR struck at regular intervals as they looked to restrict SRH to a low total. (BCCI)

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However, Rashid Khan’s magnificent cameo, 34* off 10 balls, helped Sunrisers Hyderabad end the innings on a high as they reached 174/7 at the end of 0 overs. (BCCI)

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Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine gave Kolkata Knight Riders a great start as they reached 68 in the powerplay. (BCCI)

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Rashid Khan changed the complexion of the game as he stopped the flow of runs. (BCCI)

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Rashid Khan pickedup 3/19 and he was well assisted by the other pacers as Sunrisers Hyderabad clawed back into the contest. (BCCI)

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Shubman Gill kept Kolkata Knight Riders in the hunt with a vital cameo (BCCI)

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Gill did not get enough support from the other KKR batsmen as they wilted under the presure. (BCCI)

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Siddharth Kaul held his nerve in the death overs as Sunrisers Hyderabad closed in on victory. (BCCI)

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Sunrisers Hyderabad ended ther four-match losing streak in grand style as they won by 14 runs to seal their spot in the final where they will meet Chennai Super Kings. (BCCI)