In a surprising move, Kolkata Knight Riders bought back Indian cricketer Venkatesh Iyer for a record-breaking price of Rs 23.75 crore in the IPL mega auction. Iyer, who has previously represented KKR, expressed his excitement to take on the captaincy challenge and lead the team to defend their championship title. The franchise's decision to choose Iyer over their previous 2024 winning captain Shreyas Iyer at the auction came as a shock to many, but Iyer is grateful for the trust and confidence shown in him by the team.
Just a few days after his team's win in the IPL 2024, KKR's all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer tied the knot with Shruti Raghunathan in a beautiful South Indian wedding ceremony. Their wedding photos have taken social media by storm, as fans and well-wishers congratulate the newlyweds. In one of the photos, Iyer can be seen adorned in traditional attire, garlanding his bride who looked stunning in a blue saree with golden embroidery. Cricket enthusiasts flooded the comments section with warm wishes for the couple, as they embark on a new journey together.
The Kolkata Knight Riders proved to be the superior team as they cruised to a 8-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL final. Despite Pat Cummins' valiant efforts with the bat, Sunrisers could only manage a paltry total of 113, the lowest in an IPL final. KKR captain Venkatesh Iyer led his team to a comfortable victory with his unbeaten half-century, securing their third IPL title.
Kolkata Knight Riders triumphed over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2024 IPL final, winning their third title in style. After restricting SRH to a low score of 113 runs, KKR chased it down in only 10.3 overs, thanks to a half-century by Venkatesh Iyer and contributions from Rahmanullah Gurbaz. While KKR celebrated their victory, it was a dismal sight for SRH, with their owner Kavya Maran in tears and players like Pat Cummins stunned.
In a fiery encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, KKR emerged victorious and secured their spot in the IPL finals. SRH, faced with a target of 160 runs, faltered under the pressure and were unable to contain the powerful hitting duo of Venkatesh and Shreyas Iyer from KKR. This marks KKR's fourth time in the IPL finals, showing their determination and skill in the current season.
In a high stakes match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, KKR emerged victorious with a dominant display, securing a spot in the IPL 2024 Final. After limiting SRH to a target of 160 runs, KKR's opening batters Gurbaz and Narine started off aggressively but were soon dismissed. However, a blistering partnership between Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer allowed KKR to cruise to victory with more than 6 overs to spare. KKR's dominant performance also saw Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer both scoring fifties and staying at the top of the Orange Cap and Purple Cap rankings respectively. Fans can stay updated with the latest from IPL 2024, including points table and players with the most sixes, fours, fifties and hundreds.
In an exhilarating match at the Eden Gardens, the Kolkata Knight Riders secured their spot in the IPL 2024 play-offs, becoming the first team to do so. There were several standout moments on the field, with KKR's Venkatesh Iyer playing a brilliant innings of 42 off 21 balls before being dismissed by Mumbai Indians' Piyush Chawla. Despite the loss, fans were treated to a thrilling display of cricket from both teams.
After a lackluster performance throughout this year's IPL tournament, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc finally showed up in top form during the Qualifier 1 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With a devastating opening spell of 3/22, Starc proved why he was the most expensive purchase ever in the IPL, helping Knight Riders bowl out Sunrisers for a below-par 159. Thanks to blistering batting performances by Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer, Knight Riders secured a comfortable victory in just 13.4 overs. Starc, who usually avoids the IPL to focus on national duties, silenced critics with his exceptional performance and helped his team secure a spot in the final.
Mitchell Starc's brilliant display with the ball, supported by the Iyer duo's explosive batting, helped Kolkata Knight Riders secure a comfortable 8-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2024. The win guarantees KKR a spot in this year's final, while SRH will get another chance in Qualifier 2. Starc's early breakthroughs and Shreyas and Venkatesh Iyer's unbeaten fifties were the key factors in KKR's dominant performance. Winning captain Shreyas Iyer credited the team's success to the unplanned 10-day break which allowed the players to rejuvenate.
Kolkata Knight Riders clinched a spot in the Indian Premier League final after a dominant performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad. KKR bowlers restricted SRH to a low total of 132 runs, with Mitchell Starc claiming three wickets. Captain Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer then led the chase with half-centuries, securing an eight-wicket victory for KKR with three balls remaining.