KKR enter their 4th IPL final with thumping win over SRH
Ahmedabad, May 21: Kolkata Knight Riders entered their fourth IPL final with a thumping eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1 here on Tuesday.
Mitchell Starc stuck thrice in the powerplay as KKR bowled out Sunrisers Hyderabad for 159.
Rahul Tripathi top-scored for SRH with 55 off 35 balls while Heinrich Klaasen smashed 32 off 21 balls. The 62-run stand between Tripathi and Klaasen was the lone positive in an otherwise underwhelming batting effort.
KKR then gunned down the target in 13.4 overs, thanks to Venkatesh Iyer (51 not out) and skipper Shreyas Iyer's (58 not out) unbeaten knocks.
SRH will get one more opportunity to make the final when they face the winner of the Eliminator in Chennai on Friday.
Brief scores:
SRH 159 all out in 19.3 overs (Rahul Tripathi 55; Mitchel Starc 3/34).
KKR 164 for 2 in 13.4 overs (Venkatesh Iyer 51 not out, Shreyas Iyer 58 out out; T Natarajan 1/22).
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Maharashtra, Haryana Elections doctored, wasn't free and fair: Cong says after CWC meeting
Belagavi: The Congress party held a press conference on Thursday following the conclusion of its Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in Belagavi. This significant meeting marked the centenary of the party's only session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi in Belgaum in 1924.
Addressing the media, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, Communications In-Charge Jairam Ramesh, and Spokesperson Pawan Khera outlined the key takeaways from the discussions held during the meeting.
The leaders revealed that the CWC deliberated extensively on various issues concerning the party's future direction and strategies. The major points discussed included:
1. Organizational Revamp:
The Congress emphasized restoring accountability among its leaders at every level. It was decided that an organizational revamp would be carried out to strengthen the party's presence and performance on the ground.
2. Massive Political Campaigns:
To reconnect with the masses, the party has planned a series of campaigns and events, including:
- Nationwide rallies and padayatras to be held on December 27, 2024, and January 26, 2026.
- A special campaign titled Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan aimed at addressing threats to the Constitution and raising issues affecting the common man.
3. Upcoming AICC Session:
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) will hold its next session in Gujarat in April 2025, which is expected to set the tone for the party's strategy leading into upcoming elections.
The Congress leaders also expressed serious concerns regarding the transparency and impartiality of the Election Commission of India (ECI). They specifically pointed to the recent elections in Maharashtra and Haryana, alleging that the process was manipulated.
Jairam Ramesh stated, “Both the Maharashtra and Haryana elections were doctored. These were not free and fair elections at all. The attitude and functioning of the ECI in these states raise serious doubts about their commitment to democratic principles.”
The CWC meeting in Belagavi holds historical significance as it commemorated 100 years since Mahatma Gandhi presided over the Congress session in Belgaum in 1924. The leaders used the occasion to reflect on Gandhi’s vision for India and pledged to uphold the values of justice, equality, and democracy that he stood for.
With the announcement of these initiatives and campaigns, the Congress party aims to reinvigorate its base and challenge the ruling government on critical issues.
Watch: Press briefing by Shri @kcvenugopalmp, Shri @Jairam_Ramesh and Shri @Pawankhera after the conclusion of CWC meeting in Belagavi, Karnataka. https://t.co/8SI8xhItEl
— Congress (@INCIndia) December 26, 2024
