Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight (8) wickets to secure their place in the IPL final. Openers Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer made an unbeaten 97-run partnership to easily achieve the small target of 159 runs.
Earlier, bowlers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins starred for KKR, dismissing SRH batsmen cheaply. Rahul Tripathi’s 55 was a lone bright spot for Hyderabad.
Earlier, bowlers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins performed brilliantly for KKR, dismissing the SRH batsmen cheaply. Rahul Tripathi’s inning of 55 runs was the only brilliant inning for Hyderabad.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Heartfelt Celebration
King Is So Happy 💜#shahrukhkhan #srk #KKRvsSRH pic.twitter.com/fZiHHBoPcp
— __𝕊𝕣𝕜𝕚𝕒𝕟__ (@Kashif_srk_fan_) May 22, 2024
Co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, who was celebrating the win with his children, inadvertently disrupted the on-ground live show. Upon realizing his mistake, Khan apologized to former cricketers Aakash Chopra, Parthiv Patel, and Suresh Raina.
A video of the incident has gone viral, showcasing Khan’s humility and sportsmanship. Chopra also called Khan a “legend” and said that his presence “made his day.”
KKR is now gearing up for the final, while Khan is focusing on his upcoming film project, tentatively titled “King”.
