In the IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 match on Tuesday in Ahmedabad, Kolkata Knight Riders once again proved their mettle by thrashing Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH had a terrible day as they batted first, being bowled out for 159, with Mitchell Star claiming three wickets.
Afterwards, with eight wickets remaining, KKR crossed the finish line in only 13.4 overs thanks to the combined efforts of captain Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer, who hit 58* and 51* runs each. KKR has advanced to the IPL 2024 final with this win.
Team KKR and Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, who also serves as co-owner, thanked the supporters inside the Narendra Modi stadium with a victory lap following the team's huge triumph.
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— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 21, 2024
Shah Rukh Khan struck his well-known, trademark posture throughout the lap, treating his admirers to a visual feast. Suhana and AbRam, SRK's kids, smiled and giggled with each other when they saw this.
"Extremely happy with the performances, we stood up for each other, and the responsibility was important." For us, the regeneration was crucial. when you take so many trips. It's critical to be in the here and now. We thrive on maximizing opportunities, and that's what we did today," KKR captain Shreyas Iyer remarked following the game".
"I believe it was crucial how each bowler rose to the occasion and how they came in and grabbed wickets. Every bowler approached and thought that their job was to take wickets, and they did. It's captivating when there is variation in the bowling lineup. They have demonstrated a great work ethic; hopefully, we can continue to deliver," he continued.