KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 final: Match preview, head on records, predicted playing XI

The highly anticipated IPL 2024 final will take place at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, May 26, featuring the top two teams from the league stages: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). After delivering impressive performances throughout the 17th edition of the tournament, both teams are poised to entertain fans in what promises to be an exciting finale.

KKR's Dominant Campaign

Kolkata Knight Riders secured the top spot on the points table with relative ease, despite the setback of having their last two league-stage matches washed out due to rain. Led by Shreyas Iyer, KKR carried their momentum into the playoffs, clinching an emphatic eight-wicket victory over SRH in Qualifier 1. This win marked KKR's first appearance in the finals in a decade, showcasing their formidable form this season.

SRH's Aggressive Strategy

Sunrisers Hyderabad, although not as consistent as KKR throughout their campaign, gained attention with their aggressive style of play. SRH broke the record for the highest total in IPL history three times this season, setting a new benchmark of 287. Their confidence will be bolstered by a convincing win over the Royals in Qualifier 2. However, they face a challenging task ahead, given their less favorable record against KKR.

Match Details

• Match: IPL 2024 Final
• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• Date & Time: Sunday, May 26, 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM)
• Broadcast and Live Streaming: Star Sports, JioCinema Website and App

Head-to-Head Record

Kolkata Knight Riders hold a dominant head-to-head record against Sunrisers Hyderabad, winning 18 of their 27 IPL encounters. KKR also triumphed in four of their last five meetings with SRH, including a thrilling four-run victory while defending 208 in their first match of the 2024 season and a significant win in Qualifier 1.

Predicted Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders:

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
• Sunil Narine
• Venkatesh Iyer
• Shreyas Iyer (c)
• Rinku Singh
• Andre Russell
• Ramandeep Singh
• Mitchell Starc
• Vaibhav Arora
• Harshit Rana
• Varun Chakaravarthy

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

• Travis Head
• Abhishek Sharma
• Rahul Tripathi
• Nitish Reddy
• Aiden Markram
• Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
• Abdul Samad
• Pat Cummins (c)
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar
• Mayank Markande
• T Natarajan

As the IPL 2024 final approaches, fans eagerly await a thrilling contest between two formidable teams. Will KKR maintain their dominance, or will SRH's aggressive tactics secure them the championship? All eyes will be on Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium this Sunday.