Tamil Nadu win 3rd Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after Shahrukh Khan's last-over heroics sinks Karnataka in final

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 final: Shahrukh Khan helped Tamil Nadu seal a thrilling victory over their arch-rivals Karnataka by hitting a last-ball six in New Delhi on Monday. This is the 3rd time TN have won the premier domestic T20-over tournament.

Tamil Nadu became the most successful team in the history of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history as they won their 3rd title on Monday in New Delhi, outclassing arch-rivals Karnataka in a thrilling final. Big-hitter Shahrukh Khan pulled off a stunning heist as he hit a 15-ball 33, including a last-ball six when Tamil Nadu needed 5 runs in the last delivery of their 152-run chase at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. WHAT. A. FINISH! A last-ball SIX from @shahrukh_35 does the trick! Tamil Nadu hold their nerve & beat the spirited Karnataka side by 4 wickets to seal the title-clinching victory. #TNvKAR #SyedMushtaqAliT20 #FinalScorecard https://t.co/RfCtkN0bjq pic.twitter.com/G2agPC795B

Tamil Nadu have successfully averaged their 1-run defeat in the 2019 final as they broke Karnataka hearts with Shahrukh Khan's last-ball six. It was also the end of Karnataka's perfect record in the finals of domestic while-ball tournaments.