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.
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.”

Pat Cummins, SRH Skipper

“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.
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.”

Shreyas Iyer, KKR Skipper

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.
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.”

Mitchell Starc, KKR

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!

The Qualifier 1 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad (KKR vs SRH) took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 21, 2024. This high-stakes encounter determined which team would secure a spot in the IPL final.

Let check out KKR vs SRH head to head in the IPL.

KKR vs SRH: Head-To-Head in IPL

26 matches played between the KKR vs SRH. Kolkata Knight Riders has won 17 matches while Sunrisers Hyderabad has won 9 matches.

KKR vs SRH: Toss Moment

Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bat first.

“We are going to bat first. The surface looks good, with the grass holding it firmly. Let’s see how it behaves.Absolutely. We haven’t played in the finals for a couple of years.
The guys are excited, and hopefully, we’ll play well tonight.Not too bad. Yesterday was a travel day, and we had a 10-day break before the last game.”

Pat Cummins, SRH Skipper

“I would have loved to bowl first. In an intense game like this, it’s beneficial to know what the pitch does and what score we are chasing. The curator mentioned it’s mixed soil. Let’s see what it offers and how it plays.
It’s not about past achievements, it’s about performance on the day. Finishing on top is great, but the tournament isn’t over. We’re proud of what we’ve done, but we have a big game ahead. We’re taking it one game at a time and staying positive.”

Shreyas Iyer, KKR Skipper

KKR vs SRH: First Innings

Sunrisers Hyderabad Batting

Rahul Tripathi played a crucial innings. He scoring 55 runs off 35 balls, including seven boundaries and one six.

Heinrich Klaasen contributed with 32 runs off 21 balls, hitting three fours and one six. Pat Cummins played aggressively, scoring 30 runs off 24 balls with two fours and two sixes.

Other SRH batsmen made smaller contributions: Abhishek Sharma 3(4), Nitish Kumar Reddy 9(10), Abdul Samad 16(12), Vijayakanth Viyaskanth 7(5).

Travis Head, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanvir Singh, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar were dismissed without scoring.

Kolkata Knight Riders Bowling

Mitchell Starc was the star performer for KKR, taking 3 wickets for 34 runs in 4 overs. He dismissed Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Shahbaz Ahmed.

Varun Chakaravarthy claimed 2 wickets for 26 runs in 4 overs, removing Heinrich Klaasen and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Vaibhav Arora contributed with 1 wicket for 17 runs in 2 overs, dismissing Abhishek Sharma.
Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, and Andre Russell also chipped in with one wicket each.

Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to score 159 runs for 10 wickets in 19.3 overs.

KKR vs SRH: Second Innings

Kolkata Knight Riders Batting

Rahmanullah Gurbaz played aggressively, scoring 23 runs off 14 balls with two fours and two sixes. Sunil Narine contributed 21 runs off 16 balls, hitting four fours.

Venkatesh Iyer anchored the innings with an unbeaten 44 runs off 25 balls, including five fours and three sixes.

Shreyas Iyer provided support, scoring 31 not out off 18 balls with three 4s and one 6s.
Rachin Ravindra scored a quick 1 run off 2 balls.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Bowling

Pat Cummins took 1 wicket for 38 runs in 3 overs, dismissing Sunil Narine. T Natarajan claimed 1 wicket for 22 runs in 3 overs, removing Rahmanullah Gurbaz.

Kolkata Knight Riders chased down the target comfortably, scoring 164 runs for 2 wickets in 13.4 overs.

Man of the Match

Mitchell Starc was named the Man of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance.

“We know how important the powerplay is. Taking early wickets against a team like Hyderabad disrupts their middle order. Travis and Abhishek have been playing well, liking the width to free their arms. Swinging the ball and keeping it in line with the stumps, as we did in the powerplay, was key. Our spinners and the whole bowling unit performed great tonight. (On Head’s wicket) Got lucky, I guess (chuckles).
It was nice to get Trav out early, but he’ll probably come out swinging in the next game. They’re exciting to watch and hugely talented.Our attack is young and raw, with skillful players ready to step in if needed. Guys like Harshit have been phenomenal. Our whole bowling attack has been great, and it’s wonderful to see them firsthand. No doubt, they have many wickets in them in the IPL.”

Mitchell Starc, KKR

In a thrilling encounter, Kolkata Knight Riders secured an 8-wicket victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Their disciplined bowling and aggressive batting ensured their place in the IPL final.

Mitchell Starc’s brilliant spell played a pivotal role in KKR’s triumph. The stage is now set for an exciting final showdown!