The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 final between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (May 26) witnessed a dramatic moment that left Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor stunned. Accompanied by actor Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi was present at the stands to promote their new film “Mr. and Mrs. Mahi” when the incident occurred.
The crucial moment
During the 16th over of SRH’s innings, KKR’s veteran off-spinner Sunil Narine was tightening the screws, restricting the SRH batters. SRH skipper Pat Cummins, fighting valiantly amid a batting collapse, faced a tossed-up delivery from Narine. Sensing an opportunity for a big shot, Cummins went for it but mistimed the ball, sending it high up in the air.
Mitchell Starc’s costly error
In a moment that could have turned the tide of the match, Cummins received a lifeline when KKR’s Mitchell Starc dropped a straightforward catch. Starc’s lapse in concentration allowed Cummins to escape with just 11 runs to his name. At a crucial juncture when SRH was struggling at 97/8, Starc’s missed opportunity gave them a much-needed reprieve. Instead of facing the possibility of being bowled out for under 100, SRH managed to cross the century mark, thanks to Starc’s error.
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Janhvi Kapoor reacts
The crowd, including KKR fans and Bollywood stars like Janhvi and Rajkummar , couldn’t believe what they had just witnessed. Starc’s drop catch became the talking point of the match, with spectators and viewers expressing their disbelief at the missed opportunity in such a crucial encounter.
Here’s the video:
Janhvi Kapoor couldn’t believe what she just witnessed 😱#KKRvSRH #TATAIPL #IPLonJioCinema #IPLFinalonJioCinema #IPLFinal pic.twitter.com/2QJvjxApRg
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) May 26, 2024
KKR continues to dominate with the ball even after Starc’s Mishap
Nevertheless, despite Cummins’ attempt to stabilize SRH after the dropped catch, his innings was short-lived as he fell for 24 runs, becoming the final SRH batter to be dismissed. With Cummins’ departure, KKR seized the opportunity to wrap up SRH’s innings quickly.
In a remarkable bowling display, KKR bowled out SRH for a mere 113 runs in 18.3 overs, marking the lowest total in IPL finals’ history. Every bowler deployed by KKR captain Shreyas Iyer contributed to the team’s success, showcasing their bowling depth and versatility. The dropped catch by Starc proved to be a solitary blemish in an otherwise impressive performance in the first innings. Starc initiated SRH’s downfall by dismissing Abhishek Sharma (2) and Rahul Tripathi (9) during the power play, setting the tone for KKR’s dominant bowling display.
KKR clinch IPL 2024 title with dominant chase in final
KKR effortlessly chased down the target with Venkatesh Iyer‘s explosive unbeaten 52 off just 26 balls leading the charge. Despite early setbacks with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Narine departing, KKR’s batting depth shone through as they cruised to victory. Shreyas Iyer‘s quick cameo further solidified their dominance. With a total of 114/2 in just 10.3 overs and a remarkable run rate of 10.85, KKR showcased their prowess and claimed the IPL 2024 title in a commanding fashion, marking a memorable triumph in the tournament.
