KKR secure IPL Title after a decade; Fans go wild on social media
Kolkata Knight Riders thrash Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets to clinch their third Indian Premier League title.
| May 27, 2024 at 12:12 AM
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The high-voltage final clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) ended with a complete dominating performance by KKR, who won the contest by 8 wickets. This victory marked KKR’s third overall title in the tournament’s history.
KKR Bowlers Keep SRH Batters at Bay
Opting to bat first, SRH struggled to find their footing against a relentless KKR bowling attack. Mitchell Starc set the tone early with a brilliant spell, taking 2 wickets for just 14 runs in his 3 overs. His early breakthroughs put SRH on the back foot right from the start.
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Despite the early setbacks, Pat Cummins tried to anchor the SRH innings with a resilient 24 off 19 balls, including 2 fours and a six. Aiden Markram also chipped in with 20 runs off 23 balls, and Heinrich Klaasen managed to add 16 runs off 17 balls. However, these efforts were not enough to build a competitive total.
Bowling Excellence by KKR
Mitchell Starc’s impactful spell was supported by disciplined bowling from Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana. Andre Russell was the standout performer, claiming 3 wickets for 19 runs in 2.3 overs. Their combined effort ensured that SRH could only manage a modest total.
SRH’s Struggle to Build Partnerships
The SRH batting line-up couldn’t build significant partnerships, which was crucial for posting a challenging total. The lack of momentum and continuous fall of wickets kept SRH from gaining any foothold in the match.
Varun Chakravarthy’s Contribution
Varun Chakravarthy also played a crucial role in KKR’s bowling attack, taking 1 wicket for just 9 runs in his 2 overs. His economical bowling further tightened the noose around the SRH batsmen.
KKR’s Commanding Chase
Chasing a modest target of 114 runs, KKR’s innings was spearheaded by a blistering half-century from Venkatesh Iyer. His aggressive knock of 52 runs off 26 balls, studded with 4 fours and 3 sixes, ensured KKR’s dominance and a quick victory.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz provided a solid start to the chase, scoring 39 runs off 32 balls, hitting 5 fours and 2 sixes. His performance set the foundation for an easy chase.
Fan Reactions
Fans erupted in praise for KKR’s dominant performance. Social media platforms were abuzz with congratulatory messages and celebrations. Tweets, posts, and comments highlighted the excitement and satisfaction among the KKR supporters.
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