The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face off in the IPL 2024 final on Sunday May 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Both teams secured the top 2 positions on the points table following consistent performances.
KKR leading the table then comfortably defeated SRH by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 to progress to the finals. The Hyderabad team received another opportunity to reach the summit clash by competing against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2. The Royals ousted the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by triumphing over them in the Eliminator.
The SunRisers secured a commanding 36 run triumph in the second qualifier against RR on Friday (May 24) securing the opportunity to challenge KKR in the grand finale of IPL 2024. A sneak peek of the captains photoshoot with the trophy was shared by IPLs official Instagram handle teasing the fans before the final showdown in Chennai. The caption read:
“Two Captains. One Trophy ????..And an eventful Chennai evening ????????️ All eyes on the #Final ???? #TATAIPL | #KKRvSRH | #TheFinalCall.”
“KKR will be the favorites” – Wasim Jaffer ahead of IPL 2024 final between Knight Riders and SRH
Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer recently shared his perspective on the IPL 2024 final predicting Kolkata Knight Riders as the favored team to clinch victory. His reasoning revolves around the teams comprehensive strengths in all areas of play and the outstanding performances delivered by multiple key players.
Speaking with ESPNcricinfo, Jaffer stated:
“KKR will be the favorites because they are a well-rounded team. They have batting depth, and lots of players are in form. The spin department is strong, and fast bowling is doing exceedingly well. Mitchell Starc’s form is very good. However, KKR lost a game in Chepauk, so Sunrisers will also be confident. The spin department bowled in the last game, so it will increase their confidence.”
Wasim Jaffer
On the SRH team, Wasim Jaffer continued:
“Sunrisers are a dangerous team. Sunrisers’ strength is that they have not played matches in one template. They keep making changes. Because they are left-handers on the KKR side, the left-arm spin might not work. Nitish Reddy might bowl 2-3 overs. Pat Cummins has the versatility to make changes.”
Wasim Jaffer