KKR vs SRH Scorecard and Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders secure spot in IPL 2024 final with dominant victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad
Published - 03 Jun 2024, 03:20 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:12 AM
KKR vs SRH Scorecard and Highlights: Post-Match Interviews
KKR skipper, Venkatesh Iyer: More than the confidence I really wanting to go out and bat, we last played a game on 11th, so we all were eager to go out and showcase our talent. The wicket was really good, credit goes to our bowlers for bowling them out for 160 odd. In a tournament like this, momentum is really important, we have seen that with RCB winning their matches continuously and gaining the momentum even we wanted that momentum, so we wanted to go out and wanted the rain to stop but it was disappointing. But, we were the table toppers and we have got a lot of support from the management, credit to the owners, SRK and Jay sir were also there tonight to support us. It is always special for players like us to play in the IPL final, it’s a dreamy moment for us, going to Chennai and looking forward to it. We have a realistic chance to win the trophy now. We were raring to go out there, when you have the momentum you want to really go out there. You saw Rinku fielding in hotspots and taking those catches. It’s the excitement we have to go out there and perform.
SRH skipper, Pat Cummins: Yeah we will try to put this behind quickly, good thing we will have a crack at it (second qualifier). You have those days in T20 cricket where things doesn't quite work out. We weren't where we wanted with the bat and obviously couldn't do much with the ball. Felt that extra batting was important (picking the impact sub) on this wicket. Thought KKR bowled really well, there was a little bit in it early on and the surface got better. We all have played enough cricket, and going to a new venue (Chennai) helps us as well, so we gotta keep this behind and move on.
KKR vs SRH Scorecard and Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders secure spot in IPL 2024 final with dominant victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad
KKR is set to compete in their fourth IPL final. They topped the league stage as the number-one team and have performed like the best team of the season tonight. Their performance couldn't have been more convincing, now they will wait for other results before competing in the all-important final in Chennai.
KKR vs SRH Live Score and Updates: Wheels are coming off for the Sunrisers Hyderabad
KKR are strolling towards victory, the pitch has become very easy to bat on and run-making is super simple. This victory is just a matter of time..
The partnership between both the Iyer's is 63 of 45 balls.
SRH need something dramatic to happen from here if they want to get over the line.
KKR: 129-2 in 12 overs
KKR vs SRH Live Score and Updates: Rahmanullah Gurbaz takes KKR off to a flying start
R Gurbaz takes KKR off to a brilliant start, he gets dismissed but has ensured that the damage is done early on. Advantage to KKR in the chase..
KKR vs SRH Live Score and Updates: Sunrisers Hyderabad get bundled out for 159 in 19.3 overs
SRH have only managed to put up an average total in this crucial match. The decision to win the toss and bat first might have backfired. However, Cummings' late contribution helped them reach a respectable score.
It should be an easy chase from here from KKR, with the kind of batting unit they have in the match.
KKR vs SRH Live Score and Updates: Rahul Tripathi gets run out after a fantastic knock, SRH in huge trouble
SRh have lost the plot after the run out of Rahul Tripathi, some mindless batting by Samad and the lower order.
KKR vs SRH Live Score and Updates: Rahul Tripathi and Henrich Klaasen have induced some life into the match
Excellent counter attack by Klaasen and Tripathi, they have shifted the momentum and SRH now look like getting to a formidable score on this pitch!
KKR vs SRH Live Score and Updates: Mitchell Starc is breathing fire in the powerplay, SRH lose 4 wickets
Mitchell Starc is proving why he was picked for such a high price in the auction!! Starc has broken the back of the batting line up, SRH are in all sorts of trouble at the moment!! Klaasen and Tripathi are their only hope from here.
SRH: 45/4 in 6 overs
KKR vs SRH Live Score and Updates: Rahul Tripathi and Nitish Reddy steady the ship for SRH after the loss of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head
Rahul Tripathi and Nitish Reddy start accumulating runs after a poor start by SRH, Their in-form openers Head and Sharma were sent back early to the dressing room. Mitchell Starc is breathing fire at the moment and the batters have no clue about the deliveries.
SRH: 33/2 in 4 overs
KKR vs SRH Live Score and Updates: Mitchell Starc with a brilliant start in the powerplay, Advantage to KKR
Fantastic start for Mitchell Starc, he dismisses Travis Head for a duck!! Dream start for KKR..
KKR vs SRH Live Score and Updates: Pitch Report by Matthew Hayden
Pitch and dimensions by Matthew Hayden: The outfield is green and lush. The square boundaries are 63 metres each while it is 70 metres down the ground. The pitch looks a touch dry. Will suit bowlers who will use the off-pace deliveries. In some areas, around the good length, there's a bit of moisture, but it is hard. The power-hitters will play a major role here, looks like a good batting wicket. Won't spin much, reckons Matthew Hayden.
KKR vs SRH Live Score and Updates: Pre-Match Interview
KKR All-rounder, Andre Russell: Feeling very good, I think we have been having a tremendous season, this is where all the teams strive to reach, we have a good thing going, I hope tonight we can keep playing some good positive cricket. (Having not played a game after 11th May due to inclement weather) We are still focused, we have no control over the weather, we were prepared to play warm-up and everything, the energy was still there. It looks like it’s going to be an amazing night tonight, no weather around, we are ready to play some cricket. I’m in good nick, I have been hitting the ball well, I missed out on a few innings where I could have pushed the score more. With the balance in the team, it gives me the confidence to go out and play my shots. We have Rinku and Ramandeep behind, who can hit sixes and do what I do, it gives me freedom. Bowling as well, I’m happy to come on when the captain needs me and I’m doing a decent job with the ball. We have done some homework and we need to keep things simple. When you are under the pump as a bowling group, the opponent want you to try too many things and with a six-hitting team like this, they expect you to do something different. Once we stick to our lengths, big ground here tonight, we are going to utilise as much as we can and restrict them.
KKR vs SRH Live Score and Updates: Captains comments
Shreyas Iyer: I would have loved to bowl. I had a chat with the curator and he said it's a mixed soil, let's see how it plays, hoping for a good game. Important that we keep the momentum going and stay in the present. Great achievement and everyone is proud of it, we are taking one match at a time and we need to be positive about what's going to happen here. We are going with the same team.
Cummins: We gonna have a bat, looks like a good wicket and expect a high-scoring game. The batting group has been amazing for us and hopefully more of the same tonight. We are playing pretty much the same eleven as the last game.
KKR vs SRH Live Score and Updates: Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins(c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, T Natarajan
KKR vs SRH Live Score and Updates: TOSS
Sunrisers Hyderabad win the toss and opt to bat first
KKR vs SRH Live Score: Kolkata Knight Riders will be taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad Qualifier 1 of IPL 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
KKR vs SRH Match Details:
- Date: May 21st
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
KKR vs SRH Live Score and Updates- Qualifier 1, IPL 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in a mouth-watering battle in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2024. The clash is scheduled to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, May 20, and promises to provide all the fans with lots of entertainment.
Kolkata Knight Riders (Team News)
For KKR, things have been going smoothly lately. The only match they haven't won this month was abandoned due to rain, and their middle order and spin attack have hit top form at just the right time.
KKR are a well-balanced unit, they will miss Phil Salt who has been taking them off to good starts. Salt will most likely be replaced by Rahmanullah Gurbaz in this all-important fixture.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Team News)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have been the standout team this season, and their victory over Punjab Kings in the final league phase game highlights their impressive performance.
Pat Cummins will be pleased with his team's efforts and will aim to maintain their aggressive approach on the field. Both the batters and bowlers of SRH have excelled, consistently putting their opponents under pressure.
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Records (overall):
Total matches – 26
Kolkata Knight Riders– 17
Sunrisers Hyderabad– 9
Tie - 0
Pitch Report: Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
The pitches at this venue are aiding the batting over the year. Contrary to expectations and local trends, the black-soil pitch in the last match here was low and skiddy, making it difficult for batters to get under the ball. the square boundaries are very big at this venue which will get the spinners into the equation.
The weather in Ahmedabad has been dry leading up to this match. The forecast for match day predicts scattered showers but we are mostly going to have a full game. It will be interesting to see what the captain does at the toss, as the wins have been divided between teams batting first and second at this venue.
