The final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will be played this evening on Sunday, May 26, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, in which the teams of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face each other.
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KKR performed brilliantly this season and topped the league stage. The team won nine out of 14 matches, lost three and two were inconclusive, earning a total of 20 points.
After which they got direct entry into the final after a spectacular win over SRH in Qualifier 1. On the contrary, in Qualifier 2, Hyderabad defeated RR and reached the final.
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The return of Mitchell Starc and his sharp bowling played an important role in this victory. Under the leadership of captain Shreyas Iyer, KKR has produced the most complete team of this season. His batting, bowling and fielding have been excellent in all departments. Now the team aims to capture its third IPL title. Under the supervision of Gautam Gambhir, the team became champions in 2012 and 2014, and now Shreyas Iyer is all set to repeat this success.
On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad led by Pat Cummins has also shown a brilliant performance. After an initial collapse, the team found its rhythm and made it to the final by defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 36 runs in Qualifier 2. SRH team is eager to win its second IPL championship title. Pat Cummins’s strategic genius and aggressive approach have played a vital role in taking the team to the final.
Expert Opinion & Prediction
There have been a total of 26 matches between KKR and SRH so far, in which KKR has won 17 and SRH has won 9. Looking at this history, KKR team may get a slight edge, but anything is possible in the final match.
Talking about the pitch, the MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch is initially favorable for batting, but as the game progresses, it becomes slow, giving the spinners a chance to play. According to this season’s statistics, the team batting later has a slight advantage. In five of the eight matches played here, the team batting later has won.
According to Google’s win forecast, KKR has a 53% chance of defeating SRH. However, Pat Cummins’ captaincy and his tactical genius cannot be ignored. Under his leadership, SRH team can change the course of the match at any time.
There will be a tough competition between the two teams in the final of IPL 2024. KKR is looking for its third title, while SRH is desperate to win its second championship. Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for this match, and it will be interesting to see which team wins this coveted title.
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