KKR's Subtle Jibe at SRH Captain Cummins After Triumphant IPL Victory
In the wake of Kolkata Knight Riders' emphatic triumph over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 final, the team's official social media handle took a playful dig at SRH captain Pat Cummins with a humorous video.
The clip featured KKR players, led by skipper Shreyas Iyer, gesturing with a finger on their lips, a subtle nod to Cummins' trademark silence pose. The gesture hinted at Cummins' failed attempt to silence the Indian cricket fanbase during the 2023 ODI World Cup Final, where Australia emerged victorious.
Lowest Scoring IPL Final
After winning the toss, Cummins' decision to bat first proved disastrous as SRH posted a meager 123 for 9, the lowest total in an IPL final. CSK's 125 for 9 against MI in IPL 2013 was the previous lowest.
KKR bowlers Mitchell Starc and Vaibhav Arora wreaked havoc, dismissing openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head in quick succession. SRH's batting lineup crumbled, registering their lowest-ever total in the tournament's history.
KKR's Domination
In response, KKR chased down the target with ease. Despite losing Sunil Narine to Cummins, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Venkatesh Iyer formed a formidable partnership, stitching together 91 runs. Iyer's blistering 52 off 26 balls sealed the victory for KKR.
KKR's Social Media Post
Following the triumph, KKR took to social media to share the aforementioned video, accompanied by the caption NO MORE SILENCE. The post garnered significant attention, serving as a witty reminder of Cummins' failed prediction at the World Cup.
SRH's Disappointment
For Cummins and SRH, the loss marked an abrupt end to a promising season. The team had been in impressive form throughout the tournament, but their aspirations of a maiden IPL title were shattered by KKR's dominant performance.
