Shah Rukh Khan Celebrates KKR’s IPL 2024 Victory and tweet “To my boys

Shah Rukh Khan Celebrates KKR's IPL 2024 Victory

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, winning their third title by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final. Co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, affectionately known as SRK, expressed his joy and pride for his team with a heartfelt note on social media.

• SRK praised his team on social media handle ‘X’ saying, "To my boys…. my team…. my champs….”these blessed candles of the night” …. My Stars…of KKR.”

To my boys…. my team…. my champs….”these blessed candles of the night” …. My Stars…of KKR.

I cannot do a lot of things and you cannot do them all either…but together we manage most of them. That’s what @KKRiders stood for. Simply being together. Beyond the ability and… pic.twitter.com/h6G6KwNc0C

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) May 29, 2024

• He emphasized the spirit of togetherness and collaboration that KKR embodies.
• SRK highlighted the contributions of key individuals, including Gautam Gambhir, Chandu, Abhishek Nayar, Shreyas Iyer, Ryan ten Doeschate (Tendo), Bharat Arun, James Crowe, and Nathan Leamon.

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• He stressed that KKR's success is due to unity and mutual respect rather than hierarchy.

• The win led to an eruption of celebration in the KKR dugout. Players and support staff members ran towards the pitch to celebrate.
• Star all-rounder Andre Russell was in tears, expressing his deep emotions during the celebration.

📽️ 𝗥𝗔𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

Moments of pure joy, happiness, jubilation, and happy tears 🥹

What it feels to win the #TATAIPL Final 💜

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/lCK6AJCdH9#KKRvSRH | #Final | #TheFinalCall | @KKRiders pic.twitter.com/987TCaksZz

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 26, 2024

• Sunil Narine, usually reserved, was ecstatic and lifted KKR captain Shreyas Iyer in joy.
• Shah Rukh Khan shared a heartwarming moment with team mentor Gautam Gambhir, kissing him on the forehead, a picture of which went viral on social media.

Shah Rukh Khan kissing Gautam Gambhir 💜

SRK brings back Gambhir again & he has written a great comeback story.#ShahRukhKhan #KKRvsSRHFinal pic.twitter.com/npJRQe90Jg

— S U B H A N K A R 𓀠 (@AttitudeimSRK12) May 26, 2024

• SRK acknowledged the dedication of the team and the significance of having a unified vision as emphasized by Gautam Gambhir.
• He appreciated the fans for their unwavering support over the past decade.
• He concluded with an encouraging note for the future, expressing his hope for continued success and celebration.

Key Points:

• Victory Details:
• Opponent: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
• Final Score: SRH - 113; KKR - 114/2
• Top Performers:
• KKR Bowlers: Andre Russell (3/19) and Mitchell Starc (2/14)
• SRH Batsmen: Pat Cummins (24) and Aiden Markram (20)
• KKR Batsmen: Venkatesh Iyer (52*), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (39)
• Notable Partnerships: Venkatesh Iyer and Rahmanullah Gurbaz put on 91 runs for the second wicket.

Key Highlights:

• Lowest Score in IPL Final: SRH's total of 113 is the lowest team score in an IPL final.
• Bowling Excellence: Andre Russell and Mitchell Starc's exceptional bowling performances were crucial in restricting SRH.
• Batting Partnership: Venkatesh Iyer and Rahmanullah Gurbaz's partnership was pivotal in KKR's successful chase.
• Third IPL Title: This win marks KKR's third IPL title, with previous wins in 2012 and 2014.
• Emotional Moments: Andre Russell was in tears, Sunil Narine lifted Shreyas Iyer, and Shah Rukh Khan kissed Gautam Gambhir on the forehead.

Shah Rukh Khan's celebration of KKR's victory highlights the importance of teamwork, respect, and the collective effort of every team member. This win marks a significant milestone for KKR, and SRK's heartfelt message resonates with fans and players alike, emphasizing that tough times are temporary, but tough teams last forever.