'You All Have Made Us So Proud¡¯: Kavya Maran Inspires SRH Players With Heartfelt Address After IPL 2024 Final Defeat

In a dramatic IPL 2024 final at the M. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced a crushing defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 26. SRH was bowled out for a mere 113 runs, marking the lowest-ever total in an IPL final. KKR chased down the target with ease, securing victory within just 11 overs and winning by 8 wickets.

Kavya Maran

Following the match, SRH's owner, Kavya Maran, addressed the team in the dressing room, offering a heartfelt pep talk to lift their spirits. A video of her emotional speech was shared on the franchise's official social media handles, showing her unwavering support and pride in the team.

"You all have made us so proud. I had to come here and tell you that. I mean you have redefined the way we play T20 cricket and everyone is talking about us," Kavya began, highlighting the team's remarkable performance throughout the season despite their final match setback.

Kavya praised the team for their resilience and determination, reflecting on their journey to the final. She acknowledged their remarkable turnaround from the previous season, attributing their success to the collective efforts of the players and support staff. "The off-day had to happen today, but a really great job, all of you with the bat and ball. Thank you so much," she added.

She also mentioned the team's ability to engage fans with their potential and style of play. "And I think even though we finished last place last year, I think all the fans came out in huge numbers because of the potential you guys had. Everyone's talking about us and even though KKR won, I am sure everyone's still going to be talking about the style of cricket we have played," she stated.

Before concluding, Kavya encouraged the team to hold their heads high despite the defeat. "Thank you guys, take care and don't look like this. We played the final, it wasn't just any other game. I mean all the other teams have been watching us tonight. Thank you guys, I will see you soon," she concluded.

Watch Kavya Maran's speech video here:

"You've made us proud." ?

- Kaviya Maran pic.twitter.com/zMZraivXEE

¡ª SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) May 27, 2024

This season, Kavya Maran enchanted audiences with her expressive reactions, becoming a viral sensation on social media. Her prominence surged following her substantial acquisition of Australian cricketer Pat Cummins for Rs 20.50 crore at the IPL auction 2024.

Happiness on Kavya Maran's face when Pat Cummins joined Orange Army. A historic moment in SRH history!

- RCB also went till 20.25cr for Cummins when they only had 23.75cr left in their purse. pic.twitter.com/bb165IVJ74

¡ª Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 26, 2024

In the final match, KKR's victory left Maran visibly upset, and a video of her crying was widely shared. Her reactions became a ritual after every match, and her sadness was particularly noted in the final clash.

Also Read: Kavya Maran Memes Take Internet By Storm After KKR's Crushing Victory Over SRH In IPL Final

Kavya Maran was hiding her tears. ?

- She still appreciated KKR. pic.twitter.com/KJ88qHmIg6

¡ª Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 26, 2024

Even iconic Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan acknowledged the emotional impact of the loss. In a blog post, he expressed disappointment at seeing SRH lose despite their strong performances throughout the season.

Kavya Maran

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Kavya Maran, daughter of Kalanithi Maran and SRH's CEO, is a beloved figure among IPL fans. She holds a commerce degree from Stella Maris College in Chennai and an MBA from Warwick Business School in the UK. Her passionate support for her team continues to endear her to cricket enthusiasts.

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