KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will resume their rivalry for one final time this season when they meet in the all-important IPL 2024 Final match on Sunday evening. The mega final will be played at Chennai’s iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium.
KKR booked their spot in the final after beating Pat Cummins and Co. by 8 wickets in Qualifier 1, while SRH beat Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs in Qualifier 2 on Friday.
Finishing in the top two comes with extra advantages. The top two teams during the league stage get two shots at the final: first by playing in Qualifier 1, and if they lose, they get another chance by playing against the winner of the Eliminator match. That’s what SRH did. Even after losing Qualifier 1 against KKR, they are in the final thanks to a win over Sanju Samson‘s Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2.
KKR vs SRH Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: When the IPL 2024 season started, the pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium was flat, with batsmen dominating the bowlers in most games. But as the season progressed, the pitch changed and now offers enough assistance for bowlers.
In the Qualifier 2 match between SRH and RR, the pitch had extra pace and bounce, troubling the batsmen throughout the game. Even spinners found good turn, as Abhishek Sharma and Shahbaz Ahmed ripped through RR‘s batting unit in the second innings. So expect another even battle between batsmen and bowlers.
Overall T20 Stats At MA Chidambaram Stadium
| Total matches | 84 |
| Matches won batting 1st | 49 |
| Matches won batting 2nd | 35 |
| Average 1st Innings score | 165 |
| Highest score | 246/5 by CSK vs RR |
| Lowest score | 70/10 by RCB vs CSK |
Weather Report: Summers are peaking and the sun is scorching the earth. Chennai is usually hot and humid, and Sunday is no different. The maximum temperature on May 26 is likely to range between 38°C – 39°C, while the humidity level could touch 60%. There’s a 20% chance of rain, but expect the full game to be played.
KKR vs SRH Head To Head Record
The head-to-head record shouldn’t have any bearing on this game, but it can’t be overlooked either. KKR have been dominating SRH since their first meeting in IPL 2013. Since then, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad have faced each other 27 times, with the former winning 18 times, while SRH could only win in nine matches. What’s even more interesting is that KKR also beat SRH in both head-to-head games this season.
KKR vs SRH in IPL 2024
| Total Matches Played | 02 |
| KKR Win | 02 |
| SRH Win | 00 |
| No-Result | 00 |
KKR vs SRH overall head-to-head record in IPL
| Matches played | 27 |
| KKR Wins | 18 |
| SRH Wins | 09 |
| No Result | 00 |
Injury and availability News
Kolkata Knight Riders
- With no injury concerns, KKR should remain unchanged from Qualifier 1.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz will open the innings for KKR alongside in-form Sunil Narine.
- KKR won the Qualifier 1 match without using an Impact Player. That is likely to change in this game.
- If Kolkata bat in the 2nd innings, Angkrish Raghuvanshi is likely to play as an Impact Player.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Aiden Markram failed to convert the chance he was give in Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals. But SRH might be reluctant to flirt with their combination ahead of the big final. The South African might find a place in SRH’s Playing XI.
- Shahbaz Ahmed was given the man-of-the-match award for his game-changing performance. He scored a key 18 runs and took 3 wickets as well. He is likely to play as an Impact Player again.
TOP Picks For KKR vs SRH Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Travis Head: Mitchell Starc had the last laugh in Qualifier 1 when he clean-bowled Travis Head. The SRH batter will be aiming to give a fitting reply to his fellow countryman in the biggest IPL game of the season. Head also has a tendency to score big in the mega finals, and he could go by his reputation. He is a solid option in KKR vs SRH Today’s IPL teams.
Travis Head in IPL 2024: Runs: 567 | 100s: 01 | 50s: 04. - Sunil Narine: Irrespective of what happens in the IPL 2024 final, one thing is for sure: Sunil Narine has had the season of his life. He has been by far the most dominant player in the IPL 2024. He has scored 482 runs and took 16 wickets this season. That’s an outstanding return. The West Indian is a no-brainer either as captain or vice–captain KKR vs SRH DREAM11 Fantasy Cricket Teams.
Sunil Narine in IPL 2024: Runs: 482 | 100s: 01 | 50s: 03 | Wickets: 16. - Abhishek Sharma: For the first time this season, SRH’s young star made a telling impact in a match with his bowling. He took 2 crucial wickets and helped SRH defend the 175-run total in Qualifier 2. That’s another aspect of his immense skills-set. He can win games with his batting and bowling. A superstar in the making.
Abhishek Sharma in IPL 2024: Runs: 482 | 50s: 03 | Wickets: 02. - Andre Russell: He never leaves the without playing a part in his team’s win. The West Indian is in the same pedigree as Sunil Narine. He can win games with his all-round skills. In IPL 2024, he has scored 222 runs and taken 16 wickets as well.
Andre Russell in IPL 2024: Runs: 222 | Wickets: 16.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Varun Chakaravarthy: KKR’s leading bowler this season with 20 wickets in 13 innings. Right now, he is the most in-form bowler amongst the bowlers of SRH and KKR. His four-over spell would be crucial in the middle-overs. He can certainly make the difference in KKR vs SRH Today IPL match.
Varun Chakaravarthy in IPL 2024: Innings 13 | Wickets: 20. - Heinrich Klaasen: The South African hit four sixes en route to his 34–ball half-century. Although the strike rate wasn’t at the usual high level, the situation warranted his presence on the field, and he did just that. With that score, Klaasen took his season’s run tally to 463 runs. He will be a key figure during the middle-overs. He should be a no-brainer in KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction teams.
Heinrich Klaasen in Qualifier 2: 50 runs off 34 balls | 6s: 04. - Mitchell Starc: The Australian lanky fast bowler starred in Qualifier 1 with a 3-wicket haul, including a prized-wicket of Travis Head. He set the tone for KKR‘s win in his very first spell. That would be the case again, as his new-ball spell can make or break the match for his team and the opponent.
Mitchell Starc in Qualifier 1: 4-0-34-03. - Shreyas Iyer: KKR‘s captain played his best innings in a pressure game as he erupted for 58 runs off 24 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. We know, he can do more or less the same in the final as well. With that score, the former Delhi Capitals player has now scored 345 runs in 13 innings in IPL 2024.
Shreyas Iyer in Qualifier 1: 58 runs off 24 balls | 4s: 05 | 6s: 04.
Players Worth Considering
- Venkatesh Iyer: Scored a quick-fire 51 runs off 28 balls against in Qualifier 1 against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Shahbaz Ahmed: Took 3 wickets in Qualifier 2 and won man of the match award. He can also influence the match with his batting as well.
- T Natarajan: Picked up one wickets and gave away just 13 runs in 3 overs in Qualifier 2. With 19 wickets in 13 innings, he is also the leading wicket-taker for SRH in IPL 2024.
- Harshit Rana: Despite playing only 10 innings, he has taken 17 wickets.
- Pat Cummins: SRH captain has taken 17 wickets in 15 innings this season. He is no slouch with the bat either.
KKR vs SRH Predicted Lineups
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Impact Player)
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abdul Samad, Pat Cummins (C), Jaydev Unadkat, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Shahbaz Ahmed (Impact Player)
KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Teams
KKR vs SRH Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: H Klaasen
- Batsmen: T Head, A Sharma (VC), S Iyer
- All-rounders: S Narine (C), A Russell, K Nitish Reddy
- Bowlers: P Cummins, T Natarajan, V Chakaravarthy, M Starc
KKR vs SRH Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: H Klaasen
- Batsmen: T Head (C), R Tripathi, V Iyer
- All-rounders: S Narine (VC), A Russell, S Ahmed
- Bowlers: P Cummins, B Kumar, V Chakaravarthy, H Rana
Who Will Win Today’s Cricket Match?
KKR have beaten SRH in two head-to-head games this season. Shreyas Iyer’s team has also been more consistent throughout the season. In our KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction, we back KKR to win the IPL 2024 final.
