The IPL 2024 Final was a thrilling encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad (KKR vs SRH). The match took place at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where fans witnessed an intense battle for the championship.
Let check out KKR vs SRH head to head in the IPL.
KKR vs SRH: Head-To-Head in IPL
27 matches played between the KKR vs SRH. Kolkata Knight Riders has won 18 matches while Sunrisers Hyderabad has won 9 matches.
KKR vs SRH: Toss Moment
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bat first. Their decision set the stage for an exciting contest.
“Looks like a good track, although I am never good at reading wickets. But this looks pretty fine. There was no dew the other night, doesn’t seem there will be today as well.
Pat Cummins, SRH Skipper
We are playing a particular style, won’t work every time but when it does, it will be damaging. Good to be back here at Chepauk. It is a different soil, but you are asking the wrong bloke. Shahbaz Shahbaz comes in for Abdul Samad.”
“We would have bowled first anyway. The track looks different than the Eliminator. We need to stick to our strengths and need to execute our plans. We have been backing each other.
Shreyas Iyer, KKR Skipper
Whenever we have been put under pressure, we have worked out well. A lot of players are playing their first IPL finals so there will be nervousness but hopefully we can win it here at Chepauk like the last finals here.”
KKR vs SRH: First Innings
Sunrisers Hyderabad Batting
Unfortunately, their explosive batting style didn’t yield the desired result in the final match.
Abhishek Sharma 2(5), Rahul Tripathi 9(13), Aiden Markram 20(23), Nitish Kumar Reddy 13(10), Heinrich Klaasen 16(17), Shahbaz Ahmed 8(7), Abdul Samad 4(4), Pat Cummins 24(19), Jaydev Unadkat 4(11) and Travis Head 0(1).
Kolkata Knight Riders Bowling
Andre Russell was the star performer, taking 3 wickets for 19 runs in 2.3 overs. He dismissed Aiden Markram, Abdul Samad, and Pat Cummins.
Mitchell Starc contributed with 2 wickets for 14 runs in 3 overs, removing Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi.
Harshit Rana claimed 2 wickets for 24 runs in 4 overs, accounting for Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen.
Varun Chakaravarthy took 1 wicket for 9 runs in 2 overs, dismissing Shahbaz Ahmed. Sunil Narine and Vaibhav Arora also chipped in with 1 wicket each.
Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to score 113 runs in 18.3 overs, losing all 10 wickets.
KKR vs SRH: Second Innings
Kolkata Knight Riders Batting
Venkatesh Iyer played a match-winning knock, remaining unbeaten with 52 runs off 26 balls, including four 4s and three 6s.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz contributed 39 runs off 32 balls, hitting five 4s and two 6s.
Sunil Narine scored a quick 6 runs off 2 balls, including a six. Shreyas Iyer remained not out with 6 runs off 3 balls, hitting one boundary.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Bowling
Pat Cummins took 1 wicket for 18 runs in 2 overs, dismissing Sunil Narine.
Shahbaz Ahmed claimed 1 wicket for 22 runs in 2.3 overs, removing Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
Man of the Match
Mitchell Starc is the Man of the Match.
“A great for KKR. What a season. Probably the two most exciting teams in the final. I think we had a fantastic squad and we remained such a consistent side with contributions from everyone. That was a big part of our success. About the game tonight We lost the toss and got used to the ball first.
Mitchell Starc, KKR
Having watched the game two nights before here, we didn’t know what to expect but the bowling unit showed all the skills they have and the wicket-taking balls. It was a lot of fun for me personally and we have got an exciting attack.”
Kolkata Knight Riders chased down the target comfortably, scoring 114 runs in just 10.3 overs with 2 wickets in hand.
KKR emerged as the champions of TATA IPL 2024, winning by 8 wickets. Their dominant performance with both bat and ball secured their place in IPL history.
Congratulations to the Kolkata Knight Riders!