KL Rahul Lauds KKR’s Title Win, Says They Deserved It

Following Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) 8-wicket triumph over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul praised KKR, saying they deserved to win the title this season.

KKR secured their third title under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, dominating the Hyderabad-based franchise on Sunday.

Rahul shared a picture of the Kolkata-based team lifting the IPL 2024 trophy on his Instagram story and acknowledged their consistent performance throughout the 17th season of the tournament.

“A team that was consistent throughout the competition. A team that played an exciting brand of cricket. A team that deserved to win this season. Many congratulations Kolkata Knight Riders,” KL Rahul wrote on Instagram.

Earlier in the day, KKR batter Nitish Rana expressed his feelings on social media, reflecting on his journey with KKR over the past seven years.

“It’s been a roller coaster ride for me for the past 7 years with @KKRiders I’ve loved every single bit of it. In those seven years I never lost as a player. I have learned and I’ve grown in ways I have never imagined,” Rana wrote on X.

Rana added that winning the trophy was a dream come true for him as a player.

“This is what I wanted as a player this is why I love this franchise,” he added.