• Kavya Maran got emotional after SRH’s defeat against KKR in the IPL 2024 final.

  • The Sunrisers were completely dominated by KKR as they lost the contest by 8 wickets.

WATCH: Heartbroken Kavya Maran seen in tears after SRH’s defeat against KKR in IPL 2024 final
Kavya Maran gets emotional after SRH's defeat against SRH in IPL 2024 (Image Source: Twitter)

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The grand finale of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 witnessed a showdown between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Chennai’s famed MA Chidambaram Stadium. Demonstrating sheer dominance, KKR overpowered SRH, securing an emphatic victory by eight wickets to claim the coveted title.

Kavya Maran’s emotional reaction to SRH’s defeat

Following the crushing defeat, SRH owner Kavya Maran was visibly emotional. As her team struggled to show resilience in the final, Kavya was seen wiping away tears, her disappointment palpable despite her attempts to avoid the camera’s gaze. Despite the heartbreak, she later applauded her team, acknowledging their commendable campaign throughout the tournament, except for the final hurdle.

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SRH’s batting struggles

The batting woes for SRH began early with Abhishek Sharma (2), Travis Head (0), and Rahul Tripathi (9) falling cheaply, reducing them to a precarious 21/3. Brief resistance came from Aiden Markram (20) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (13), but their efforts were insufficient against the mounting pressure.

Captain Pat Cummins offered some late fireworks with a 24 off 19 balls, but SRH was bundled out for a paltry 113 in 18.3 overs. Andre Russell was the star bowler for KKR, taking three wickets for 19 runs, while Mitchell Starc and Harshit Rana supported with two wickets each.

Venkatesh Iyer leads KKR to victory

In response, KKR’s innings was spearheaded by a blistering knock from Venkatesh Iyer, who remained unbeaten on 52 off 26 balls. Despite losing Sunil Narine (6) early, Iyer and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (39 off 32) formed a formidable partnership, steering KKR to the brink of victory. Although Gurbaz was dismissed just before the finish line, Iyer, alongside Shreyas Iyer (6*), ensured KKR’s victory was sealed comfortably in 10.3 overs.

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