IPL 2024 Final: KKR vs SRH Clash for Championship Title

Chennai- The final showdown of IPL 2024 is set as Kolkata Knight Riders take on Sunrisers Hyderabad for the coveted title. The match will kick off at 7:30 PM at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Qualifier-1 of this season also witnessed

a clash between these two teams, with Kolkata emerging victorious by 8 wickets. It's the first time Kolkata and Hyderabad will meet in the final. Kolkata has reached the final for the fourth time, while it's the third time for Hyderabad.

In head-to-head encounters, Kolkata has dominated with 18 wins out of 27 matches against Hyderabad. This season, Kolkata has defeated Hyderabad twice.

KKR, appearing in their fourth final, has won the IPL title twice before. Kolkata topped the league stage with 20 points, winning 9 out of 14 matches. In the playoffs, they defeated Hyderabad in the first qualifier to secure a final spot.

Batting: Kolkata's Strike Rate and IPL Best Average

Kolkata boasts the best batting stats of the season with a strike rate of 164.68, scoring over 2300 runs. Their batting average stands at 34.50 runs per wicket, the best in the league. With a run rate of 10.70 per over, they have maintained the highest run rate in the league. Kolkata has hit 135 sixes collectively this season, the third-highest.

Bowling: KKR Leads with 94 Wickets

Kolkata has taken the most wickets this season, claiming 94 wickets. Their bowlers have an average of 24.02 runs per wicket, the best in the league. KKR's bowlers are taking a wicket every 15.5 balls, boasting the best bowling strike rate of the season.

KKR's Performances: Narine's Double Act, Varun's Top Wicket-Taker

Sunil Narine has showcased a stellar performance while opening for KKR. In the middle order, Shreyas Iyer has provided good support despite not playing big innings. Andre Russell has been aggressive in finishing overs. In bowling, Varun Chakravarthy has been outstanding, with Harshith Rana taking 16 wickets in 11 matches. Sunil Narine has contributed with both bat and ball, scoring 482 runs and taking 16 wickets.