Looking Back At KKR's 3 IPL Title Wins After Success At Chepauk

KKR took home their third IPL trophy by beating SRH on Sunday.

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The Kolkata-based side registered an 8-wicket victory, chasing down a 114-run target.

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The win at Chepauk ended KKR's decade-long wait for the coveted IPL title.

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KKR earlier tasted success in 2012 and 2014 under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir.

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Interestingly, KKR also won their first IPL at Chepauk.

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KKR notched a five-wicket win against home side, CSK, in 2012.

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Manvinder Bisla and Jaques Kallis led the scoring charts for the Gambhir-led side.

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The duo stitched a 136-run partnership as KKR completed a 192-run chase in 19.3 overs.

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In 2014, KKR got the better of PBKS in a high-scoring final in Bengaluru.

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Manish Pandey stole the show with a match-deciding 94-run knock.

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On the back of his boundary-laden innings, KKR notched a three-wicket victory to claim the second title.

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