KKR vs SRH Match: In the opening match of the IPL 2024 playoff stage, Kolkata Knight Riders will face Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The winner secures a spot in the IPL 2024 final at Chepauk, while the loser gets another shot in Qualifier 2 on May 24.
Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Shreyas Iyer, finished the league phase atop the IPL points table with 9 victories from 14 matches, amassing 20 points and a net run rate of +1.428. However, they will miss opener Phil Salt, who has returned to England for the upcoming T20 series against Pakistan. Additionally, KKR might face some challenges due to a 10-day break since their last game.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, captained by Pat Cummins, enter the playoffs with momentum from a 4-wicket win over Punjab Kings. They secured 8 wins from their 14 league matches, finishing second on the points table with 17 points and a net run rate of +0.414.
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Record
In their 26 IPL encounters, KKR has won 16 matches, while SRH has secured 9 victories, with one match ending in a draw. In playoff clashes, KKR has a slight edge, winning 2 out of 3 matches against SRH.
Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium’s black soil pitches often offer a dual-paced surface favorable to spinners. Out of the 7 matches played here this season, teams batting second have won 4, so the winning captain will likely choose to field first.
Who Will Win the KKR vs SRH Playoff Clash?
Google’s win predictor gives SRH a slight edge with a 51% chance of winning. However, we predict that KKR will continue their impressive form and advance to the IPL 2024 final by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad.
