Lucknow, Sept. 11 -- Two-time champions Kashi Rudras brought their fourth season of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League to a close after another resilient campaign that saw them reach the playoffs for the fourth successive season.

Despite bowing out in a thrilling Eliminator against Noida Kings by just one run, Kashi Rudras finished third in the league stage after making a strong comeback from a challenging mid-season phase, according to a release.

Kashi Rudras won three of their first four matches before going through a difficult run of four consecutive defeats. However, the defending champions showed immense character in the latter stages of the league, bouncing back to secure crucial wins and ultimately storming into the playoffs with an em...