Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan knows how to win the hearts of people. The co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders was on cloud nine after his team beat SunRisers Hyderabad in a one-sided final to lift a third IPL trophy. KKR first bowled out SRH for a paltry total of 113 and then chased down the target in 10.3 overs at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Sunday. After the game, the entire KKR management and team found no bounds to their joy and they celebrated the victory with utmost happiness.

Amid that moment too, Shah Rukh didn’t forget to make the Chennai crowd happy and he did so by chanting “CSK, CSK” with them. It is worth noting that the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where the final of IPL 2024 took place, is the home stadium for five-time champions Chennai Super Kings. The side failed to made it to the playoffs this season after ending at the fifth spot in points table but SRK made sure its fans had a good time there even during KKR’s victory.

Watch Shah Rukh’s gesture here –

Shah Rukh Khan chanting “CSK, CSK, CSK” with the fans at Chepauk after the final. [AKDFA Official Instagram]

– This is beautiful gesture by SRK.pic.twitter.com/EBxfLaWeff

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 27, 2024

“Absolutely comprehensive. This is what we demanded from the team and every individual. They stood up to the right occasion and the feeling is hard to express,” said KKR captain Shreyas Iyer after the game.

KKR first bagged the title in 2012 before winning it again in 2014. Then a long trophy drought followed which was put to an end this season.

“It (wait) was so long, longer than the match. We played like invincibles throughout the season. There’s so much to cherish right now. It is pleasing, the performance has been flawless throughout. I am running out of words right now. We have been tremendous from game one, we stepped up today,” said Iyer.

SRH had a superb IPL 2024 but their batters failed to replicate that form in Qualifier 1 and final. Earlier, KKR had advanced to the final after beating SRH by 8 wickets in Qualifier 1.

“All we demanded from ourselves was to back each other whatever the situation is. The game could have either way. They have been playing phenomenal cricket  – SRH – throughout the season. We were lucky to bowl first and every situation went in our favour,” Iyer added.

Sunil Narine lifts Gautam Gambhir after KKR’s title win in IPL 2024.© X (formerly Twitter)

Mitchell Starc was magical. Andre Russell was mesmerising. Gautam Gambhir remained stoic. Shah Rukh Khan hid his emotions behind a mask. Those contrasting pictures vividly conveyed Kolkata Knight Riders’ annihilation of Sunrisers Hyderabad in a lopsided final to bag their third Indian Premier League title in Chennai on Sunday. In a season dominated from start to finish, KKR’s bowling unit was inch perfect leaving Sunrisers in a shambles while bowling them out for a paltry 113 in 18.3 overs. It was the tournament’s lowest ever summit clash score. Venkatesh Iyer (52 not out, 26b, 4×4, 3×6), a forgotten India all-rounder, then helped KKR complete the formalities in just 10.3 overs.

He also ensured that fellow Iyer — skipper Shreyas — had a ‘Knight’ to remember after enduring a harrowing last four months where Indian cricket establishment robbed him of some dignity.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (39) was useful with the bat after being effective behind the stumps with three catches.

It was a perfect night for him too as he had to leave in the middle of the tournament to attend his ailing mother who is admitted in a Kabul hospital.

He came back after Englishman Phil Salt had to report back for national duty.

The match was one-sided, the victory was clinical and it smelt of one thing — Team Spirit.

Everyone had an enticing back story as they got together to become the third team after CSK and MI to win three IPL titles.

In 2012, at this very ground, Gambhir had stamped his credentials as an astute skipper leading KKR to their maiden title.

A dozen years later, Gambhir, the tactician behind the scenes, ensured that when the T20 World Cup ends next month, the Indian cricket board will be able to convince him to change the colour of his jersey and the dug-out for the next three and half years.

There is head coach Chandrakant Pandit, whose legend in Indian cricket continues to grow.

‘Chandu Sir’ always knew how to win Ranji Trophies but that feeling of being a coach of an IPL winning team would taste equally sweet.

More so after a little known Ashutosh Sharma recently accused him of finishing his career.

In the past few years, Sunil Narine (488 runs and 17 wickets) had lost his mojo as a batter and he rediscovered it this year. Boy! That’s a story for another day.

Just like the qualified architect that he is, Varun Chakravarthy (21 wickets), who was panned for being unfit when he played briefly for India three seasons back, made a crafty comeback.

The story of two unheralded pacers – Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora – showing what fearlessness and big heart mean at the big stage too would remain roseate.

And then there was man for all seasons Andre Russell, muscling those sixes and slipping in those fast deliveries to make all the difference.

When skipper Shreyas came in, the ‘Chak De India’ song started blaring from the speakers and by the time it ended, Shah Rukh, still recovering from a bout of dehydration, went down to join his boys in celebration.

But it all started with Starc (2/14) justifying his eye-popping auction billing of Rs 24.75 crore with a magical delivery.

Starc, who peaked at the right time after a disappointing league phase, made full use of overcast conditions as league’s break-out youngster Abhishek Sharma (2) got one that swung late, drawing him forward. The delivery eluded the outside edge of Abhishek’s bat and clipped the off-bail.

The delivery could have got any batter out and it was just that the unfortunate Abhishek’s name was written on it on the day.

It was the kind of ball that would always send shivers down the spine of those sitting in the dug-out and even Travis Head (0), who had a forgettable business end in this IPL, wasn’t left behind.

Arora, who bowls at barely 130 clicks, also made full use of conditions and got one on fuller length delivery to shape away from Head, who could only nick it to stumper Gurbaz. Head now has three ducks in his last four games.

Rahul Tripathi (9) was busy and fidgety and the extra pace and bounce did him in when Starc fired one which held its angular trajectory and hit Tripathi’s willow at a place which was touch above the sweet spot as the shot ballooned up.

Ramandeep Singh completed the catch and by the time Powerplay ended, SRH were 40 for 3. Starc’s first spell (3-0-14-2) was complete value for his Rs 24.75 crore price tag.

Once the Powerplay was ended, Heinrich Klaasen (16 off 17 balls) was left to do the heavy lifting with Harshit Rana (2/24 in 4 overs) and Andre Russell (3/19 in 2.3 overs) tightening the noose in the middle overs with wickets of Nitish Reddy (13) and Aiden Markram (20) respectively to effectively end SRH’s challenge.

At 62 for 5, there weren’t any hopes of a fightback in SRH camp as ruthlessness KKR pace battery aided by extra bounce and movement in the air and a shade off the pitch made a lot of difference.

KKR vs SRH Live Streaming IPL 2024 Final Live Telecast: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The final will be the repeat of Qualifier 1 when KKR defeated SRH comprehensively to book their spot in the final. SRH, on the other hand, had to do it the tough way, overcoming Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 just a couple of nights back. KKR will hope to lift their third IPL trophy and end a 10-year wait for silverware. SRH meanwhile won the IPL back in 2016 after defeating RCB in the final in Bengaluru.

When will the KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 final be played?

The KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 final will be played on Sunday, May 26.

Where will the KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 final be played?

The KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 final will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

What time will the KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 final start?

The KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 final will start at 7:30 PM IST (7 PM Toss).

Which TV channels will telecast the KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 final?

The KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 final will be telecasted on the Star Sports Network.

Where to follow the live streaming of the KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 final?

The KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 final will be streamed live on Jio Cinema.

(All the details are as per the information provided by the broadcaster)

Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy

Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins(c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan