‘It’s SRK vs Kavya Maran’: SRH owner trends as Hyderabad beat RR to reach IPL 2024 final

Kavya Maran co-owns Sunrisers Hyderabad along with her father. She also acts as the franchise's CEO.

Updated on: May 25, 2024, 19:58:26 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Sunrisers Hyderabad's co-owner Kavya Maran has become a social media sensation after the team's thrilling 36-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. Her jubilant reaction went viral, capturing the electric atmosphere of the win. Fans flooded X to celebrate SRH's success. Notably, many praised Maran's decision to acquire Pat Cummins for a hefty ₹20.5 crore during the IPL mini-auction, a move initially met with criticism.

The image shows Kavya Maran celebrating SRH's win against RR in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2024.

Here are some posts on the SRH CEO:

This individual shared a meme imagining Maran’s reply to those who trolled her for breaching the ₹20 crore mark for Par Cummings, making him the second-costliest player in the history of IPL.

Also Read: IPL 2024 Final: RCB fan wants KKR vs SRH match to end in a draw. Redditors ask ‘why so salty?’

The stage is set for an epic clash between IPL giants as Sunrisers Hyderabad is scheduled to face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In the Qualifier 1 match, SRH lost to KKR at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Social media is abuzz with fans taking the clash beyond the teams, framing it as a showdown between Kavya Maran and Shah Rukh Khan. SRK, Juhi Chawla, and her husband, Jay Mehta, own the KKR franchise.

This individual shared a series of photos that show Maran celebrating SRH’s win.

Here’s another viral video of her celebrating:

Who is Kavya Maran?

For the unversed, she is the daughter of Kalanithi Maran, the chairman and founder of the Sun Group. She became the Chief executive officer (CEO) of SunRisers Hyderabad in 2018 and co-owns the franchise with her father.

Also Read: Meme tsunami unleashes as RCB gets knocked out after IPL 2024 Eliminator with RR

She has a degree in commerce from Stella Maris College in Chennai and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Warwick Business School in the UK.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

Get Latest Updates on Trending News Viral News, Video, Photos and Weather Updates of India and around the world