Watch: KKR Fans Flood Kolkata Streets As Shah Rukh Khan's Team Triumphs Over SRH In IPL 2024
IPL 2024: In an electrifying finale at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), captained by Shreyas Iyer, clinched their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), led by Pat Cummins. The match was a thrilling showdown that ended with KKR triumphing by 8 wickets, sparking massive celebrations among fans.
The victory ignited jubilant scenes across West Bengal's capital, Kolkata. Videos flooded social media, capturing a sea of fans taking to the streets, dancing to the KKR anthem 'Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo Re' and waving the team's flags. The celebrations even brought traffic to a standstill, with buses and autorickshaws caught up in the euphoria.
One such viral video shared on X by user Mufaddal Vohara showcased the spirited celebrations despite a cyclone alert in the region. Vohara wrote, ¡°Celebrations in Kolkata for the IPL win even when there was a cyclone alert.¡± The video quickly garnered over?142.6K?views, with many IPL enthusiasts expressing their joy and congratulations. One user commented, ¡°Many best wishes to Kolkata for victory once again,¡± while another highlighted the contributions of the support staff, saying, ¡°The biggest contribution to Kolkata¡¯s victory is from those working behind the scenes like Abhishek Nair, Bharat Arun.¡±
Adding to the festivities, Jamaican cricket star Chris Gayle sent his congratulations to Shah Rukh Khan¡¯s team in another viral video. ¡°Hey, Kolkata Knight Riders! Congratulations. IPL Champions,¡± Gayle exclaimed, celebrating the team's remarkable achievement.
The team¡¯s owner, Shah Rukh Khan, known for his enthusiastic support, celebrated the victory with a signature move. In a video posted by Jio Cinema, SRK can be seen orchestrating a celebratory moment with the team. ¡°The whole team has to stand with me and I will say 3 to 1 and everyone will have to do this,¡± SRK instructed. Following this, Harshit Rana, a key player, embraced and lifted Khan, sharing a heartfelt moment, ¡°Mereko toh kal raat bhi 102 bukhaar tha sir (I had fever last night as well),¡± Rana revealed, underscoring the dedication and resilience of the players.
This victory marked KKR¡¯s third IPL title, reinforcing their position as one of the premier teams in the league. The team's performance, led by Shreyas Iyer and backed by strong contributions from both players and support staff, has been a testament to their hard work and strategic excellence throughout the tournament.
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The celebrations in Kolkata and the widespread joy on social media highlight the profound connection between the team and its supporters, showcasing the passion and enthusiasm that IPL cricket brings to fans across the globe.
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