Mamata Banerjee and Jay Shah Congratulate KKR on IPL 2024 Victory

TMC chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lavished praise on the Kolkata Knight Riders after they clinched their third Indian Premier League title.

On a night when clouds were hovering over Chepauk, KKR lifted their third title under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, securing an 8-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final.

Mamata took to X to personally congratulate the players, support staff, and franchise for their remarkable season. “Kolkata Knight Riders’ win has brought about an air of celebration all across Bengal. I would like to personally congratulate the players, the support staff, and the franchise for their record-breaking performance in this season of the IPL. Wishing for more such enchanting victories in the years to come!” Mamata wrote on X.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah also extended his congratulations to KKR and their captain Shreyas Iyer for their triumphant season. He thanked the fans for their overwhelming support throughout the tournament.

“Congratulations to the @KKRiders for clinching the 2024 #TATAIPL! The team showed great consistency throughout the tournament and kudos to @ShreyasIyer15 for leading the side brilliantly. Once again, thank you to the fans for coming out in big numbers and for making this yet another successful season!” Jay Shah wrote on X.