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The image of KKR captain Shreyas Iyer posing poolside with the IPL trophy has become a sensation among Indian cricket enthusiasts, further enriching his collection of memorable celebrations following the triumph. Following a resounding victory against SRH in the final, KKR secured their third IPL title on May 26.
Shreyas Iyer, the captain of KKR, has sparked a social media frenzy with his poolside snapshot alongside the IPL 2024 trophy, adding yet another iconic moment to his post-triumph celebrations. Shreyas took to his social media platform to share the image taken at KKR’s team hotel the morning after their IPL 2024 victory. In a commanding display, Shreyas’ team secured a decisive triumph over SRH, led by Pat Cummins, in the final showdown, thus capturing their third IPL title following their successes in IPL 2012 and 2014.
Shreyas’ leadership in KKR’s victory marked him as the 8th new captain to claim an IPL title in the league’s illustrious 17-year history, following a commanding display from his team on Sunday. Despite facing significant scrutiny before this IPL season, particularly due to a rough patch with the bat during India’s Test series against England earlier in the year, the 29-year-old defied the odds. Compounded by the cancellation of his BCCI central contract, Shreyas navigated through adversity to silence his critics by leading his IPL franchise to ultimate glory mere months later.
IPL 2024 Final: KKR vs SRH – Updates
After winning the toss, SRH captain Pat Cummins opted to bat first, a decision that quickly backfired. KKR’s high-profile acquisition, Mitchell Starc, provided a blazing start for his team by dismissing SRH opener Abhishek Sharma with a spectacular delivery in the opening over. The misfortune continued for SRH as their other opener, Travis Head, fell for a first-ball duck in the following over bowled by Vaibhav Arora.
The collapse of SRH’s batting lineup led to them posting the lowest-ever IPL final total of 113, surpassing CSK’s 125 for 9 against MI in IPL 2013. KKR comfortably chased down the target, thanks largely to a stellar 91-run partnership between Venkatesh Iyer and Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Their performance ensured KKR’s claim to a third IPL title.
