'Game recognises game': After crushing CSK at Chepauk, KKR wins hearts with classy Instagram comment
After defeating CSK by 8 wickets at Chepauk, KKR won hearts with a classy show of sportsmanship by dropping an encouraging comment on CSK¡¯s Instagram. Fans praised the gesture, especially since KKR had just bounced back from their own losing streak.
After handing the Chennai Super Kings a tough loss at Chepauk, the Kolkata Knight Riders did something that really struck a chord with fans ¡ª they dropped a supportive comment on CSK¡¯s Instagram post.
Taking to social media now, netizens are applauding KKR for their classy attitude and mutual respect. Many called it a true spirit of the game moment, especially with CSK going through a rough patch this season, while others mentioned that Shah Rukh Khan's team definitely has a big heart.
KKR extends support to CSK after handing them a tough loss
?On April 11, 2025, KKR secured a commanding victory over CSK in the match held at Chepauk Stadium. The Shah Rukh Khan-owned team chased MS Dhoni-led CSK's total of 103/9 in just 10.1 overs, finishing at 107/2 and winning by 8 wickets.?
Despite their dominant performance, KKR displayed commendable sportsmanship by posting a supportive comment on CSK's official Instagram handle after the match.
The official handle of CKS, chennaiipl, dropped a post after the loss, writing, "Long way ahead," followed by a broken red heart. Soon after, KKR's Instagram account took to the comments section to offer words of encouragement, writing, "CSK are a champion side. Y¡¯all are going to bounce back soon," accompanied by purple and yellow heart emojis representing both teams' colours.?
KKR's comment on CSK's post| Credit: Instagram
These words were special KKR had gone through a rough patch themselves, with multiple losses piling up before finally turning things around against CSK.
'KKR will always mean sportsmanship'
Fans took to the IPL subreddit, r/ipl, to laud KKR for their support of the rival team, with one Redditor sharing a post titled "KKR always means sportsmanship".
One Redditor wrote, "KKR too had some forgettable moments throughout seasons. Game recognises game. I just feel bad for MS. He just had to extend. CSK could have gone through a renaissance with fresh faces, young talent and good international all-rounders. But it is just an MSD team, with 4 ¡Á Vijay Shankars and 2 ¡Á off spinners."
"Baadshah ka team hai, bada dil wala team hai KKR," another wrote.
A third praised KKR, writing, "KKR will always mean sportsmanship. They have appreciated the game of their opponents, and that's what makes them different. Unlike some fanboys, who will bring the annoying Thala slop to paste it on someone's comment box. CSK is indeed seeing a downfall because of not giving much-needed attention to young leadership. This team will always be shadowed by the presence of Dhoni, which is now dragging the team down. No criticism I made here is on Dhoni; it was based on management and their dumb decisions."
"I hope that we see some youngster emerge from the CSK and help them in qualifying. Imagine a batsman who starts scoring from the next match and absolutely crushes all bowling units. I really want to see CSK's Comeback," one fan hoped.
Check out the more comments in the Reddit thread below:
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CSK have played six matches in the IPL 2025 season, securing one win and facing five losses. They are currently placed 9th in the points table, only above Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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