KKR vs DC Memes: Mitchell Starc Continues To Be Butt Of All Jokes After Another Poor Outing

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KKR vs DC Memes: Mitchell Starc, Kolkata Knight Riders' most expensive buy at the last IPL Auction, found himself at the centre of a social media meme fest after his underwhelming performance against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2024. Also read: Most Runs in IPL 2024 | Most Wickets | IPL Points Table | Most Sixes

Starc's expensive spell, where he gave away 43 runs in just three overs, contrasted starkly with the overall tight bowling from his team, who restricted DC to 153/9. Fans did not miss the chance to highlight this anomaly through a series of mocking posts and memes.

The memes began flooding in soon after the match, especially when Starc was hit for sixes by lower-order batters like Kuldeep Yadav and previously by Karn Sharma. A parody page set the tone, tweeting, "Conceded 43 in 3 overs at 14.3 runs per over in a 150 run innings! Got smacked by Kuldeep Yadav today and Karn Sharma last match! King Mitchell 24cr Starc for Academy," highlighting the disparity between his pay cheque and his performance.

Further adding to the mockery, another meme depicted Starc as a financial drain, emphasizing how his inclusion in the team, costing a hefty sum, hasn't translated into expected performances. This sentiment was visually represented through an old image of Starc on crutches, with the caption suggesting that this is reflective of his form in IPL 2024.

One particularly humorous meme shared an image of Starc facepalming, captioned as "Top run scorer for giving away 43 runs off just 18 balls," drawing attention to his unintended contribution to the opposition's score.

The trolling extended to team dynamics, with a meme depicting team mentor Gautam Gambhir attempting to justify Starc's selection to captain Shreyas Iyer and the KKR management, despite apparent evidence of the bowler being a misfit.

The meme fest took a cinematic turn with a fan imagining Kolkata Knight Riders' owner, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, lamenting his decision post-match, telling Starc about the folly in spending such a significant amount on his recruitment.

Concluding the series, a fan posted a meme comparing Starc's dual identity - a lethal bowler for Australia but a costly misfire for KKR, painting a picture of a player who transforms unfavorably when donning the franchise jersey.

This collective online reaction not only underlines the intense scrutiny players face in high-stakes tournaments like the IPL but also demonstrates the relentless nature of fan engagement in the age of social media.