KKR Just Asked Sunil Narine and Andre Russell The Question Everyone Wants to: 'Final Match, You Perform. What Happening?'

After Kolkata Knight Riders dismantled Sunrisers Hyderabad for a sided eight-wicket victory for their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell were finally asked the most burning question.

Both the West Indian all-rounders broke down into fits of laughter after hearing the question – “Final match. You perform. What happening?”

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The question is from a viral moment from the Bangladesh Premier League, when a reporter, not versed well with the English language, attempted to interview Dre Russ.

Mitchell Starc rattled Hyderabad’s top-order with 2-14, and all six Kolkata bowlers took wickets before the most aggressive batting team this season was bowled out for just 133 – the lowest ever total in the history of IPL finals.

Venkatesh Iyer then led Kolkata to 114-2 in 10.3 overs with a blazing 26-ball unbeaten 52. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scoring 39 in 32.

Kolkata previously won the IPL titles in 2012 and ’14 and had dominated this season by finishing on top at the end of league stage with nine wins from 14 games.

Narine Credits ‘Backing from Gambhir’

Sunil Narine admitted that the freedom that he got from KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir to express himself with the bat made a huge difference to his performance in IPL 2024.

Narine played a crucial role in KKR’s journey to third IPL title victory, finishing the season with 488 runs at a strike rate of 180.74 and 17 wickets, earning him the Most Valuabe Player award for a record third time.

“Getting the role to just go there and express myself, trying to get the team off to a flier, that’s key,” Narine said after the match. “The backing of the support staff, especially GG (Gambhir) just saying, ‘go there and enjoy it, just try to win a few games for the team; I am not asking you to do the entire season, but just a few games.’ That was very good advice.”

For Narine, the third IPL title was a perfect birthday gift, as KKR clinched the trophy on his 36th birthday. Previously KKR managed to win in 2012 and 2014, and in both occasions Narine was part of the team.

“Coming into the ground today it felt like 2012, when the final was also played in Chennai. I think the feeling is overwhelming and I genuinely couldn’t ask for a better birthday gift,” he said. “I am enjoying my cricket at the moment, batting, bowling and fielding. What helps is when your team is winning. We have a great bunch of guys who put out a lot of work throughout the season and the fight we gave throughout the season is very good. It shows how good a team we are,” he said.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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