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

Kolkata Knight Riders achieved a decisive victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1 and have secured four wins in their last five matchups, setting the stage for the final showdown at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Edited By: Top Indian News Desk

Last Updated : 26 May 2024, 12:06 PM IST

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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.

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