KKR and SRH share an intense rivalry that has captured the hearts and imagination of cricket fans around the globe. Over 28 IPL matches they have faced each other head-to-head; with KKR leading their head-to-head record by one.
Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bowl first. Both openers for Sussex Rose Hill were dismissed cheaply and pressure quickly built on them as they attempted to bat first. In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Timeline.
Timeline
After some dramatic moments and close games, Kolkata Knight Riders prevailed to claim their second Indian Premier League championship and claim an incredible comeback victory by four wickets over Sunrisers Hyderabad to earn victory on their home ground in an emotional doubleheader match that featured both former champions. It made for an exciting finish of an intense doubleheader that concluded on a nailbiting note.
KKR took their second title by finishing at the top of the points table and overtaking SRH on net run-rate alone. Now unbeaten in five out of their last six matches, they stand as one of the greatest teams ever seen in this competition.
Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad have enjoyed an intense rivalry since meeting for the first time in IPL 2018. Since then, these teams have met four times across playoffs and knockout stages, with KKR winning three times while SRH took advantage of Qualifier 2 to beat Kolkata Knight Riders by defeat.
This year’s tournament has seen both teams take risky approaches in order to reach the final. SRH broke auction records by purchasing an unproven fast bowler from abroad while KKR made big investments in their batting with Salt and Russell – both were expected to struggle, yet both managed to surpass expectations by reaching the decider.
Shreyas Iyer of KKR holds aloft the trophy after leading his team past Sunrisers Hyderabad to become Champions of 2024. Players celebrate with joy as they show their victory; further excitement will build when both teams face each other again at Chennai for the Final.
Andre Russell earned Player of the Match honours for his outstanding all-round performance during KKR’s win, saying his consistent batting has been demonstrated through social media statistics. Russell noted that it was important for him to focus on trying to play good cricket on any given day.
Daniel Vettori of South Coast Hurricanes receives the runners-up memento and cheque. Shreyas Kumar leads his KKR squad in receiving medallions as part of their awards presentation ceremony, while match officials receive runners-up cheques in addition to receiving their runners-up cheques from SRH Cricket Association as a token of gratitude for providing outstanding pitch and ground conditions at this tournament.
Preparation
Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad in an intense clash of former champions in Indian Premier League 2024 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Both sides boast high ratings and hope to claim their respective first titles this season.
Both teams possess impressive track records when it comes to meeting head-to-head; in four meetings between IPL playoffs or knockout stages they met four times with KKR winning two and SRH taking both matches. Whoever wins this game will move onto qualify for the final while its loser will compete in an eliminator match.
SRH won the toss and elected to bat first, however KKR’s bowling unit has been impressive all season and they will seek early wickets to put pressure on SRH batsmen. Furthermore, Andre Russell is poised to claim his 100th IPL wicket while New Zealand pacer Tim Southee looks forward to adding three to his total.
KKR’s batsmen have also been performing splendidly and will look to post an impressive total against Sunrisers. Sunil Narine opened up for KKR with an emphatic SIX on his first delivery before losing his wicket when Shahbaz Ahmed caught it off delivery 2. Venkatesh Iyer then came in and hit two boundaries within one delivery from Shahbaz Ahmed – Venkatesh then came back onto crease and scored two boundaries on consecutive deliveries from Venkatesh Iyer before falling victim himself and then losing his wicket two deliveries later when Shahbaz Ahmed took his catch and had his wicket taken away by Shahbaz Ahmed caught him off delivery 2. Venkatesh Iyer then came on and struck two boundaries off one delivery off another delivery before losing it on delivery 2. Venkatesh Iyer then came on at bat and hit two boundaries from one delivery from Shahbaz Ahmed before losing it from another delivery when Shahbaz Ahmed took a catch and Venkatesh Iyer then hit two boundaries on subsequent deliveries from Shahbaz Ahmed taking catch. Shahbaz Ahmed took catch. Finally Venkatesh Iyer came on and hit two boundaries off two successive deliveries after which Shahbaz Ahmed took catch and Venkatesh Iyer then started hitting two boundaries from each subsequent deliveries after that then came in, with Venkatesh Iyer to join Venkate this team after this innings came on he then followed suit before eventually getting caught by Shahbazz Ahmed caught catch before losing wicket to be lost his wicket and started hitting two before losing wicket as Shahbazz Ahmed had caught then took catch before quickly followed him out before losing wicket again while Venkate Iyer came into as on later however Ven then brought up came in but this time his catch and quickly took the catch before finally took this catch after taking his wicket whereas Venkate. Iyer came then came on. who took one later. Iyer came on. In on came on to then started hitting two in his on next delivery whereup which eventually caught in another delivery before finally catch. who made catch Shahb off Iyer who came up just shortly thereafter had taken caught by Ahmed, eventually taking this time took the catch followed Shahb up after one who caught Shahb then caught. Once on soon afterwards came on later, Venkate Iyer out early wicket himself off quickly after as Shahb Ahmed as caught and hit two boundaries off next delivery, before losing out after which followed and made two more boundaries off. But in while Venkate Iyer who came onto s allowing Iyer then came f’s then when then. Venk bringing him before after take up catch when Shahb later took his catch then caught off later. Before finally came him too before before eventually finally out for whom who came on followed and ran his catch by taking catch. But before before Iyer took out before Shahb took catch. Before before then made to then had only once. Before eventually caught.. In Then had then took up next delivery while after then took one as one before then played two boundaries off before then took catch before before eventually off when out soon afterwards came on before eventually out when out caught off after and stepped in later out later came Venkate out his then followed immediately came off before which after before before lost out when his wicket! until eventually caught him out as well while off before then came on for two then lost wicket before to take catch out who then lost out caught out. before then came In his out before eventually made out before Shahba later took catch out!. He left off
As both teams look towards this vital clash, both will look to fine-tune their combinations and prepare their best players. While KKR have suffered minor injury issues recently, SRH have had more severe issues as key players have left them vulnerable and they need a way to overcome it all.
Matchday 1
KKR easily secured their place in the final of Indian Premier League 2024 after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets with 38 balls remaining at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad in Qualifier 1. This match marked a rematch of 2017 final, won by KKR; they will now face off against the winner of Rajasthan Royals-Royal Challengers Bangalore Eliminator match to compete for a spot in the finale.
The pitch was damp but still played true to its form of seam and spin bowling with both teams receiving good turn from their bowlers. Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first on a surface that may develop dew later in the game, however this decision quickly backfired when both openers fell cheaply before Rahul Tripathi and Heinrich Klaasen helped Hyderabad get back into contention temporarily.
Starc’s second ball from his seamed delivery turned into an outswinger that hit Tripathi squarely between his stumps, leaving him out for a duck. From then onwards, only Tripathi and Heinrich Klaasen could keep SRH above 150.
Ball 5: Venkatesh Iyer steps down and hits a four to the midwicket fence as KKR extend their lead by 13 runs in this over. Ball 6: Three dots to end this over as KKR take control of this game.
KKR have had an exceptional season so far and look to be in control at Eden Gardens, thanks to the performances of Gautam Gambhir and Andre Russell who have both returned to form after having taken time off through injury. Their home pitch has also given them an advantage throughout this tournament and they should aim to dominate from the outset of this game and reach the final should their nerves hold out – the crowd should be fully engaged for what should be a thrilling encounter between 2017 finalist KKR and 2016 finalists Chennai Super Kings and will definitely put on show.
Matchday 2
At the conclusion of their match, all players and coaches gather for the presentation ceremony. BCCI President Roger Binny presents Kolkata captain Shreyas Iyer with the Winner’s Trophy as well as their winners cheque from BCCI President Roger Binny. Shreyas thanks everyone for supporting his team during what wasn’t an easy game as he recalls that they fought hard for every run to claim this victory; adding that it feels like dream come true.
He continues to thank fans for coming out in such large numbers, calling them amazing, as well as Sunil Narine for bringing back memories of 2012. Sunil Narine then takes the stage and receives his award amidst an overflowing audience; he describes it as feeling “like dreaming”, while his teammates were brilliant and had great fun playing alongside them.
KKR have won by 8 wickets and will face CSK in the finals. If their match against MI is abandoned before it can start tomorrow, SRH have an improved net run rate than KKR and would qualify through that route instead.
SRH must defeat KKR with an impressive margin to qualify for the playoffs. Andre Russell has been on fire, leading KKR’s batting charge tonight while Mitchell Starc bowled brilliantly; especially during Head’s powerplay over. Tripathi and Klaasen scored crucial runs for SRH before their middle overs were choked by KKR bowlers leading them only to an average total score.
