Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) delivered a stellar performance in the IPL 2024 last night, securing their spot in the playoffs with an 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI). As the final whistle blew, the Bollywood fraternity joined the celebration, with stars like Ananya Panday, Suhana Khan and Juhi Chawla expressing their elation at KKR’s triumph.
KKR: The first team to qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs
The match, held at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium, witnessed a gripping contest between two IPL powerhouses. KKR, led by Shreyas Iyer, displayed remarkable resilience as they defended a total of 157 runs against a formidable MI lineup.
The KKR innings was anchored by Venkatesh Iyer, who contributed a crucial 42 runs, supported by Nitish Rana‘s solid 33. Despite the bowling efforts of Jasprit Bumrah and Piyush Chawla, who claimed two wickets each for MI, KKR managed to post a competitive total.
In response, MI fought valiantly, with Ishan Kishan top-scoring with 40 runs and Tilak Varma adding 32 runs. However, KKR’s bowlers, led by Varun Chakravarthy‘s impressive figures of 2-17, and Sunil Narine‘s economical spell, restricted MI to 139/8 in their allotted 16 overs.
As the match concluded, KKR became the first team to book a spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs.
Ananya Panday, Suhana Khan & Juhi Chawla celebrates KKR’s win over MI
KKR fans erupted in joy, celebrating their team’s entry into the playoffs. Among them were Bollywood celebrities who were spotted at the venue, cheering fervently for their favourite team.
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Ananya Panday, Suhana Khan, and Juhi Chawla were captured on camera jumping in joy as KKR sealed their victory, showcasing the excitement and passion that IPL cricket ignites among fans across all walks of life.
Here’s the video:
How’s the Josh ?
Very High sirr !!!!! #KKRvsMIWe qualify for the playoffs 🥳🥳🥳😍😍😍#AnanyaPanday #JuhiChawla #SuhanaKhan pic.twitter.com/1nnplv3qT3
— ••TAUKIR•• (@iitaukir) May 11, 2024
Joy at the Eden Gardens for the @KKRiders 💜
The @ShreyasIyer15-led side enter the #TATAIPL 2024 Playoffs with a clinical win 👏👏
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/4BkBwLMkq0#KKRvMI pic.twitter.com/fyQ1yUtFm4
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 11, 2024
With this win, KKR not only secured their place in the playoffs but also reaffirmed their status as a formidable contender in the IPL 2024. As the tournament progresses, cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate more thrilling encounters and memorable moments on the field.
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