The Loudest Cheers of IPL 2024: Unforgettable Moments
IPL 2024 has been a thrilling season so far, captivating fans with its electrifying matches and unforgettable moments. As the tournament reached its halfway mark, the standings showcased the Rajasthan Royals as the front-runners with an impressive record of six wins out of seven matches. Joining them in the top four are the Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and the Chennai Super Kings. Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru found themselves at the bottom of the table.
Like its predecessor, IPL 2023, IPL 2024 has been graced with packed stadiums, filled with passionate fans who create an atmosphere like no other. To measure the excitement generated by the spectators, this year’s edition introduced the ‘Shor Meter,’ which captures the loudest cheers from the live audience present at the venues. Let’s delve into the top five moments that echoed through the stadiums and etched themselves into the memories of cricket enthusiasts.
#5: Virat Kohli’s Towering Six at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (125 dB)
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium witnessed a clash between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Kolkata Knight Riders on March 29. Virat Kohli, the talismanic captain of RCB, continued his phenomenal form with an unbeaten knock of 83 runs. In the third over of the match, he faced the fiery Mitchell Starc and unleashed a mighty six that soared into the stands. The crowd erupted in jubilation, and the Shor Meter recorded a peak value of 125 dB, symbolizing the deafening cheer that reverberated through the stadium.
#4: Dinesh Karthik’s Heroics against Punjab Kings (128 dB)
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru had endured a challenging start to IPL 2024 but managed to secure a victory against the Punjab Kings at their home ground, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, on March 25. The hero of the match was the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman, Dinesh Karthik. Karthik’s blistering cameo of 28 runs from just 10 deliveries, including three boundaries and two sixes, left the crowd in awe. The loudest cheer of 128 dB erupted when Karthik smashed a six off Arshdeep Singh’s bowling on the first ball of the 20th over, sealing the win for RCB.
#3: MS Dhoni’s Fireworks against Delhi Capitals (128 dB)
MS Dhoni, the iconic captain of the Chennai Super Kings, proved that age is just a number with his explosive innings against the Delhi Capitals. In his first appearance of the season, Dhoni unleashed his trademark power-hitting and scored a breathtaking 37 runs off a mere 16 balls. The crowd at Vizag erupted when Dhoni smashed a boundary off the bowling of Mukesh Kumar in the 17th over. The deafening cheer, measured at a peak value of 128 dB, showcased the immense love and admiration the fans have for the CSK legend.
#2: The Roar of Chennai Welcomes MS Dhoni (130 dB)
MS Dhoni’s popularity knows no bounds, and IPL 2024 has been a testament to that fact. As the CSK team arrived at the MA Chidambaram Stadium for their first match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the crowd’s anticipation reached a crescendo. The moment Dhoni stepped onto the field, donning the iconic yellow jersey, the fans erupted in a frenzy of cheers and applause. The IPL 2024 Shor Meter recorded a staggering peak value of 130 dB, illustrating the overwhelming adoration showered upon the captain cool.
#1: Wankhede Stadium Shakes as Ajinkya Rahane Falls (131 dB)
The Wankhede Stadium witnessed an extraordinary moment during the clash between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings on April 14. Ajinkya Rahane, the CSK opener, lost his wicket early in the innings, handing a catch to Hardik Pandya off the bowling of Gerald Coetzee. The Wankhede crowd erupted with an unprecedented roar, creating a thunderous atmosphere that registered a peak value of 131 dB on the Shor Meter. This astounding cheer now stands as the record for the loudest cheer of IPL 2024, a testament to the passion and enthusiasm of the Mumbai Indians’ faithful.
As the tournament progresses, more enthralling matches await, promising to deliver even more remarkable moments that will captivate cricket fans. Stay tuned and experience the exhilaration of IPL 2024 firsthand.
