VENKATESH IYER
One format might drop off....: Mitchell Starc open to more franchise cricket in future
The 'Big Match Starc' turned up once again during a knockout game, with his fiery powerplay spell setting the tone for KKR's all-round domination of a strong Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) line-up and team's third title win, their first since 2014.
IPL 2024 Winner: KKR win IPL with 'cyclone Remal' type fury in final against SRH to cap a perfect season
IPL 2024 Winner Team: The IPL season was a rollercoaster of records, high scores, and thrilling matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders made headlines with their impressive batting performances. The final showdown saw KKR dominate SRH, clinching the title with a clinical display of bowling and batting. Venkatesh Iyer's unbeaten 52, Mitchell Starc's pace bowling and definitely contributions from all members of the team led KKR to a resounding victory over SRH.
"He deserves all the credit": Venkatesh Iyer credits unsung hero for KKR's IPL 2024 title triumph
Venkatesh Iyer credits mentor Gautam Gambhir and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar for KKR's IPL 2024 victory, thanking fans for their support. KKR won their third title by defeating SRH in the final at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Sunil Narine becomes first player to win 'Most Valuable Player' award in IPL thrice
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Sunil Narine became the first player to win the 'Most Valuable Player' (MVP) award three times in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after KKR defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 2024 season final. Narine previously won the MVP in 2012, his debut season, and again in 2018. In the 2024 season, he scored 488 runs and took 17 wickets.
Kolkata Knight Riders dominate IPL 2024, record fewest defeats for team in IPL season
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) set the record for the fewest defeats in an IPL season with only three losses. They emerged as the champions of IPL 2024 season, clinching their third title. KKR dominated the final against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), winning by 8 wickets. Mitchell Starc and Andre Russell led a strong bowling performance to restrict SRH to 113 before KKR chased down the target in just 10.3 overs.
KKR IPL Win: Emotional Shah Rukh Khan shares moment with family after team's third IPL title
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won their third IPL title with a commanding victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and his family celebrated the win with tearful hugs and happy smiles, highlighting their steadfast support. Gautam Gambhir’s return as a mentor added nostalgic success. KKR's bowlers restricted SRH to the lowest-ever IPL final score, with Venkatesh Iyer and Rahmanullah Gurbaz ensuring a swift chase. The win at Chepauk marked a historic moment for KKR and their dedicated supporters.
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'Worst IPL' trends on Twitter after KKR vs SRH final; fans vent frustration through memes
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched their third IPL championship by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2024 final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The match was criticized as the 'Worst IPL' by some fans on social media.
Title No 3: Kolkata's Knights are IPL's 'Super Kings'
Kolkata Knight Riders dominated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL final. Venkatesh Iyer's unbeaten 52 helped KKR secure their third IPL title with a clinical victory.
KKR vs SRH: This astrologer had predicted KKR to win IPL 2024 trophy
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL final, with Venkatesh Iyer scoring 52 runs off 26 balls and Mitchell Starc taking 2 wickets for 14 runs.
"KKR has been the all-round team," says Anil Kumble ahead of IPL 2024 final
Former India cricketer Anil Kumble praised Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for being the all-round team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. KKR finished the league stage with nine wins, three losses, and two no results, earning a direct spot in the final by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the qualifier one. Kumble praised skipper Shreyas Iyer for being calm and using his resources well in the T20 tournament. Both Kolkata and Hyderabad have redefined how to play in the powerplay, with SRH demonstrating this consistently.
KKR vs SRH IPL Final Match: Pitch report, key players, live streaming details and other important details
KKR and SRH will face off in the IPL 2024 championship game at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chepauk is known for its slow pitch favoring spinners and swing bowlers.
Sunrisers Hyderabad should back their batting-first approach: Suresh Raina
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has urged Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to adopt a batting-first approach in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 final match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Raina highlighted the importance of Pat Cummins' presence in the SRH squad, who has recently won the ODI World Cup. He emphasized the importance of keeping the dressing room running and following the process.
Pat Cummins reaches another final: Can he match MS Dhoni's legendary feat in IPL 2024 final?
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins is set to captain the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their maiden IPL final. Cummins, who recently led Australia to victory in the 2023 ODI World Cup, will aim to equal MS Dhoni's record of winning both the ODI World Cup and this tournament in a single cricket season. Dhoni has won five IPL titles with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2010-11, 2018, 2021, and 2023 seasons, while Cummins has one IPL title to his name, winning in 2014 with the Knight Riders.
KKR all-rounder Narine needs 18 runs to become first-ever IPL player to register this unique record
Sunil Narine, a Caribbean all-rounder for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), is set to become the first Indian Premier League player to score 500 runs and take 15 wickets in a single season. Narine has scored 482 runs at a strike rate of 179.85 in 13 matches in the IPL 2024 season. He has also bagged 16 wickets at an economy rate of 6.90.
KKR will be favourites in IPL title clash: Matthew Hayden and Kevin Pietersen
Kolkata Knight Riders are better equipped to lift the IPL title on Sunday because of a superior spin attack and a better record against their rivals Sunrisers Hyderabad, reckon experts Matthew Hayden and Kevin Pietersen. KKR had trumped SRH in league stage matches and it will give them an edge going into Sunday's summit clash, they say.
KKR vs SRH: Guru Gambhir's head versus Captain Cummins' heart in high-stakes final
Somewhere along the line, KKR's Shreyas Iyer, who is playing his second final as captain, has turned into bit of a side-show as a global cricketing royalty in Cummins faces an IPL czar in Gambhir.
KKR messaged 'we need you'. This player left his hospitalised mother to guide team to IPL 2024 final
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, leaving his ailing mother, played a crucial role for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, scoring 23 runs and securing a spot in the final. He also took two catches. This is Gurbaz's second season with KKR. He will also be in action for Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup next month.
KKR enter fourth IPL final with dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
Kolkata Knight Riders secured their spot in the IPL final with a dominant eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1. Mitchell Starc's three wickets in the powerplay restricted SRH to 159 all out, with Rahul Tripathi top-scoring with 55. KKR chased down the target in just 13.4 overs, with Venkatesh Iyer (51*) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (58*) leading the charge. SRH will have another chance to reach the final when they face the winner of the Eliminator on Friday in Chennai.
KKR beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs to enter IPL playoffs
IPL playoffs: In a rain-affected match, Kolkata Knight Riders secured an IPL playoffs spot by defeating Mumbai Indians. KKR batted first and posted a total of 157/7 in a rain-affected 16-over match and later restricted Mumbai Indians to 139/8.
KKR win an away tie against MI after 12 years, all but put hosts out of IPL
Mitchell Starc was the best bowler for KKR with figures of 4 for 33, while Varun Chakravarthy (2/22), Sunil Narine (2/22) and Andre Russell (2/30) picked up two wickets apiece.
IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by one-run on Sunday
In the IPL match, Kolkata Knight Riders narrowly defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by just one run. KKR's victory was crucial, especially as they are currently second in the points table, while RCB is struggling at the bottom. The match saw Faf du Plessis winning the toss and opting to bowl first, indicating RCB's intention to leverage their bowling strength. However, KKR, led by Shreyas Iyer, put up a strong performance, maintaining their winning streak and securing a vital win.
IPL 2024: Buttler slams seventh ton, guides RR to pulsating two-wicket win over KKR
RR topped the table with this win, having won six, lost one and obtained 12 points. KKR is in the second spot, with four wins and two losses, giving them eight points. In the run chase of 224 runs, Rajasthan Royals was off to a decent start. Yashasvi Jaiswal hit Mitchell Starc for two fours and Vaibhav Arora for a six, but was caught by Venkatesh Iyer for 9-ball 19. Harshit Rana took his first wicket. RR was 22/1 in 1.5 overs.
KKR seek home comfort against Mayank Yadav-less LSG
KKR faces depleted Lucknow Super Giants in crucial IPL match. Caribbean duo struggles, key players missing. Gautam Gambhir coaches KKR for playoff spot. LSG pose tough challenge with KL Rahul leading the team.
KKR beat RCB by 7 wickets
Kolkata Knight Riders outplayed Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an IPL match. RCB scored 182/6 led by Virat Kohli, but KKR chased it down with ease, reaching 186/3. A strong team effort secured KKR's victory.
RCB, KKR eye course correction to add momentum to campaign
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders are set to face each other in an IPL 2024 match. The Royal Challengers, who defeated Punjab Kings by four wickets, have already secured some early points, but their top and middle-order batting remains a concern. The Bengaluru dugout may be happy with Virat Kohli's classy fifty against Punjab, but the team's bowling unit needs to fill some unticked boxes.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Andre Russell, Shreyas Iyer retained; team drops 12 players. Check full list here
Kolkata Knight Riders is the latest team to announce the players it has retained and axed ahead of the auction for IPL 2024. It has released 12 players. Shreyas Iyer has been retained.
IPL 2023: Venkatesh Iyer's ton in vain as Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets
Batting first, KKR made 185 thanks to Venkatesh Iyer's scintillating 104 off just 51 balls. However, MI chased down the target with 14 balls to spare with Ishan Kishan top-scoring with 58 while stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav chipped in with 43.
IPL 2023: Rajapaksa, Arshdeep star as Punjab Kings beat KKR by 7 runs in rain-hit match
Bhanuka Rajapaksa timed the ball well to slam a delightful half-century, while Arshdeep Singh picked three wickets as Punjab Kings opened their IPL 2023 campaign with a seven-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders by seven runs via DLS method at the I.S. Bindra PCA Stadium on Saturday.
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