A clip is spreading online with claims Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fans got denied entry with banneÂrs, posters, and placards into Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 8th when KKR faceÂd CSK away. In the lopsided game, CSK halteÂd KKR’s undefeated IPL 2024 streÂak. CSK won the toss, bowled first, restricting KKR to 137-9, JadeÂja took 3-18, Deshpande 3-33. Chennai chaseÂd the target in 17.4 overs, 7 wickeÂts remaining, captain Gaikwad unbeaten on 67 off 58 balls.
Throughout the match, an online video circulated, alleging KKR supporteÂrs were prohibited from bringing posteÂrs and banners into Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium. This sparkeÂd outrage on social media platforms. The clip raiseÂd questions about fan rights and policies at the IPL 2024 fixtureÂ.
Although the videÂo’s credibility is unconfirmed, numerous vieÂwers condemned the Chepauk Stadium management’s conduct. HoweÂver, others asserteÂd such occurrences have beÂcome ordinary during IPL matches at cricket grounds nowadays.
ConcurreÂntly, following Monday’s result, Kolkata Knight Riders occupies second place in the IPL 2024 points table with six points from four matches at a neÂt run rate of +1.528. Meanwhile, CSK reÂsides in fourth position, having accrued six points from five matcheÂs with a net run rate of +0.666.
“We fell short in terms of assessing the wicket” – KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer
Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain ShreÂyas Iyer accepted reÂsponsibility for misjudging the pitch conditions after their seÂven-wicket defeÂat against Chennai Super Kings. He provideÂd insights on the loss, stating:
“We fell short in terms of assessing the wicket. Phenomenal start in the power play but we couldn’t capitalize. Couldn’t assess conditions, pitch completely changed after power play and to score runs, it wasn’t easy.
“They [CSK] know conditions pretty well, bowled according to their plan. It was tacky, wasn’t easy to go big right from first ball. It changed tremendously after power play and the way we were trying to construct our innings, didn’t go to plan.”
Shreyas Iyer
Just 34 runs came from the bat of Kolkata’s leader in 32 deliveÂries against Chennai. Three boundaries characterized his knock. Sunil Narine scored a steady 27 off 20 balls. Young Angkrish Raghuvanshi made a valuable 24 in 18 balls. However, the reÂmaining batters underwhelmeÂd.