On May 21, 2024, in the IPL 2024 Qualifier 1, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a resounding victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The match began with SRH batting first, but they struggled from the outset. Mitchell Starc, opening the bowling for KKR, dismissed Travis Head for a duck with a brilliant inswinging delivery that shattered the stumps.
Abhishek Sharma followed soon after, caught by Russell off Vaibhav Arora, leaving SRH at 13/2 in 2 overs. Despite some resistance from Rahul Tripathi and Heinrich Klaasen, SRH’s innings continued to falter. Starc struck again, removing Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shahbaz Ahmed in quick succession, both for single digits. Varun Chakravarthy then trapped Klaasen with a precise yorker.
Sunil Narine added to SRH’s woes by bowling Sanvir Singh for a duck. The SRH innings finally ended at 159 all out, with Pat Cummins and tail-ender Viyaskanth adding some late runs but failing to reach a competitive total. KKR’s chase started strongly, with openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sunil Narine providing a solid foundation.
Venkatesh and Shreyas Iyer Lead KKR’s Charge Despite Early Loss of Gurbaz
Despite losing Gurbaz for 23 to Natarajan, KKR continued their march towards the target. Venkatesh Iyer and captain Shreyas Iyer led the charge, with Venkatesh hitting a series of boundaries and a massive six off Vijayakanth Viyaskanth. Shreyas was dropped twice, first by Travis Head and then by Klaasen, but he capitalized on these chances, smashing several boundaries and reaching his fifty in just 23 balls.
Shreyas Iyer’s Heroics Seal KKR’s Win, Fans Celebrate on Social Media
The climax came swiftly as KKR needed just a few runs to win. Shreyas Iyer sealed the victory in style, hitting consecutive sixes off Travis Head to bring up his fifty and end the match. KKR finished at 164/2 in 13.4 overs, clinching a spot in the IPL 2024 final. The fans’ reaction to KKR’s victory was euphoric.
Social media was abuzz with praise for the team’s dominant performance, particularly highlighting Starc’s exceptional bowling and Shreyas Iyer’s explosive batting. Fans at the stadium erupted in cheers, waving KKR flags and chanting in support of their team.
The atmosphere was electric as KKR’s players celebrated on the field, acknowledging the crowd’s support. The victory not only secured their place in the final but also boosted the morale of the team and its supporters, promising an exciting conclusion to the IPL season.
Congratulations KKR 💜
— Vℹ️NEET 🅿️AREEK (@vineetpareek15) May 21, 2024
Will meet you in final#RRvsKKR 💗#KKRvsSRH #SRHvsKKR
Qualifier 2 kottali @SunRisers #SRHvsKKR
— サ🦇🦅🧡 (@bruce__wayne_69) May 21, 2024
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#KKRvsSRH #SRHvsKKR: Overall it's cricket that won in first qualifier as KKR were no.1 and SRH were no.2 in points table, that's how the trend of result is in IPL Qualifiers 1 https://t.co/5oxRqxxnYP
— Nishant (@NishantTweets30) May 21, 2024
They won it 38 Balls before. Thinking about NRR in knockouts.
— Front Foot (@frontXfoot1) May 21, 2024
Sigma Mindset 🤩#SRHvsKKR #KKRvsSRH #SRHvKKR #KKRvSRH pic.twitter.com/9IUIvz8t7A
Well done captain Iyer! So happy for you👏. #SRHvsKKR
— 🩷FRI(END)S on 15th March🩷 (@FaUtJrOeSyHeIe) May 21, 2024
KKR have qualified for the finals of IPL 2024. #KKRvsSRH #SRHvsKKR #T20Cricket #IPL2024 #IndianPremierLeague #BCCI #GautamGambhir #T20Cricket #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/kd14cb3fLh
— Khel Cricket (@Khelnowcricket) May 21, 2024
KKR QUALIFIED for The Final Of IPL 24 🔥✨ #KKRvsSRH #SRHvsKKR #KKRvSRH pic.twitter.com/2duLXvSvlK
— Nazia ✨ (@imnazia15) May 21, 2024
#KKRvsSRH #IPL2024 Qualifier 1 – Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer helped #KKR to register a comfortable eight-wicket win over #SRH to reach their fourth IPL final…#SRHvsKKR #vannewsagencyhttps://t.co/oRYxnau0Wa pic.twitter.com/jSlCQbwWjq
— VAN NEWS AGENCY (@vannewsagency) May 21, 2024
Finally Gautam Gambir is happy 😃 #KKRvsSRH #SRHvsKKR
— Sufi Edits (@sufi_edits) May 21, 2024
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What a spectacular win for Kolkata Knight Riders against SRH at Narendra Modi Stadium! Into the Finals 🔥 Let's bring the trophy home for the 3rd Time! 💫🏆🧿
— SITARE✨ (@star009200) May 21, 2024
Ami KKR 💜
King of the world @iamsrk 🌍 ❤️🔥#ShahRukhKhan #SRHvsKKR #KKR #IPL2024 #IPL #KingKhan pic.twitter.com/NQIjDjU0JI
SRH fans before game:
— ESWAR SAI V (@eswar_sai_v) May 21, 2024
SRH vs KKR ra , let's take revenge
Let's pop the shit out of Harshit Rana
Our Silencer Wil silent every one ra
We finished 2nd on Table We are the best team ra
We will hit 20 runs in a over ra
💫 #KKRvsSRH ⚡ KKR vs SRH 💫
— Harshit Valmeek (@HarshitValmeek) May 21, 2024
💫 Rahul Tripathi ⚡ Chokli 🤪
💫 #KolkataKnightRiders 😶🌫️
💫 Mitchell Starc ⚡ Shreyas Iyer #AmiKKR 😶🌫️ #CongratulationsKKR pic.twitter.com/H53lqwve3L
One last step Shreyas💜
— Aayush Pandey (@Viratian_Pandey) May 21, 2024
You got this man. BCCI gonna regret every second of their stupid decision of sacking you. Prove the world wrong once and for all 🥺💜#ShreyasIyer #kkr #kkrvsrh #srhvskkr pic.twitter.com/XQOdxwEvWH
Thanks @KKRiders#SRHvsKKR#KKRvsSRH pic.twitter.com/UOKVf0qn1q
— Saikumar K (@skurapati_9) May 21, 2024
IPL: SRH vs KKR Qualifier 1 Thriller Ends in KKR Triumph!🚨🔥🏏
— Citizen Journalist (@universedweler) May 21, 2024
KKR fans, rejoice! Your Knights have conquered the Sunrisers in an epic Qualifier 1 showdown! 🔥💜
Scorecard: SRH 159 all out | KKR 164/2
KKR won by 8 wickets (with 38 balls remaining)
Shreyas Iyer (58*) and…
Congratulations to KKR for clinching the IPL 2024 final with a stellar performance!
— FEROZ (@Feroz2_O) May 21, 2024
💜#SRHvsKKR #KKRvsSRH pic.twitter.com/v5p7eShrIE
https://twitter.com/KnightsVibe/status/1792970455378473108?t=BzTJAZXHIp2sQlRfsndlyA&s=19
Expectations Hurts 😔 #SRHvsKKR pic.twitter.com/TxMwMRiZdU
— Movies4u (@Movies4uOfficl) May 21, 2024
Travis Head Duck Out
— innocent 🍊 (@ytheOk) May 21, 2024
Pat Cummins got Real Thrashing
In any other Time.. would have enjoyed watching this.. 😂
unfortunately I'm #Srh Fan 😮💨#srhvkkr #kkrvsrh #Kkrvssrh #Srhvskkr #Ipl2024 #Iplplayoffs pic.twitter.com/ndJg7qP7Di
IPL24 FIRST FINAL TEAM #kkr #srhvskkr @KKRiders Congratulations ♥️🥁 pic.twitter.com/RXo6DFSNcK
— Toxic Vyper 🇮🇳 🚩 (@DeepakSail9701) May 21, 2024
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