IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH: Formidable Sides Set
for a Thrilling Clash
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Introduction
The 2024 IPL Qualifier 1he 2024 IPL Qualifier 1 features a high-stakes match
between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Both teams
have been dominant this season, particularly in their batting prowess during
the powerplay. This matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter with two
formidable sides clashing for a spot in the final.
KKR vs SRH: Clash of the Titans
The IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 sets the stage for an
exhilarating match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad
(SRH). Both teams have been in exceptional form this season, particularly
excelling in their powerplay performances. KKR and SRH have redefined what is
considered a chaseable total in the IPL, thanks to their aggressive batting
strategies led by in-form openers and a robust middle order.
Team Dynamics and Recent Performances
KKR’s Challengesnull
Despite their strong form, KKR faces some challenges
KKR faces some challenges going into this crucial match. The departure of Phil Salt has disrupted his
effective opening partnership with Sunil Narine. Additionally, KKR’s last two
matches were washouts, which has prevented Rahmanullah Gurbaz from getting
essential match practice before this critical playoff fixture. Gurbaz’s last
competitive match was in mid-March, adding to the uncertainty of KKR’s opening
strength.
SRH’s Momentum
On the other hand, SRH has been riding high on momentum.
They managed to secure second place from Rajasthan Royals on the final day of
the league stage, highlighting their competitive spirit and form. This recent
performance boost gives SRH a slight edge as they head into the qualifier.
But that could be the
only department where KKR might be lagging behind SRH, especially considering
this match is set to be played in Ahmedabad. The venue could throw up a slow,
black-soil turner and that could play right into the hands of KKR and their
spinners Narine and Varun Chakravarthy.
Opening Partnership
KKR also have scored
the most runs in the death overs this season, thus proving they are not
completely dependent on their opening partnership. They have gone at a run-rate
of 13.02 in the overs 17-20. In this period, KKR have scored 432 runs in 199
balls with 32 fours and 29 sixes.
Where SRH have a clear
advantage is the fact that KKR have not played a single competitive fixture
since their place in the playoffs was confirmed on May 11.
Abhishek Batting
Performance
Both of the matches
the 2014 champions had to play since then were washouts. SRH, on the other
hand, would be buoyant after the way they snatched second place away from
Rajasthan Royals on the last day of the league stage. Punjab Kings scored 214/5
batting first and SRH made a mockery of that total. They chased it down with
four wickets and five balls to spare with Abhishek smashing 66 off 28 balls.
Both sides have reasons to feel confident going into this game.
KKR likely 11 (if
batting first)
Sunil Narine,
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Shreyas Iyer (capt), Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana,
Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Anukul Roy,
Harshit Rana
KKR likely 11 (if
bowling first)
Sunil Narine,
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Shreyas Iyer (capt), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh,
Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Varun
Chakravarthy
Impact Players: Nitish
Rana, Varun Chakravarthy
SRH likely 11 (if
batting first)
Travis Head, Abhishek
Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Shahbaz
Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Sanvir Singh, Pat Cummins (capt), Bhuvneshwar Kumar,
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
SRH likely XI (if bowling
first)
Abhishek Sharma, Rahul
Tripathi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed, Abdul
Samad, Sanvir Singh, Pat Cummins (capt), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Vijayakanth
Viyaskanth, T Natarajan
Impact Players: Travis
Head, T Natarajan
Players statistics KKRPlayers statistics KKR
1 Sunil Narine
The Trinidadian
veteran hasn’t just re-established himself as KKR’s first-choice opening
pinch-hitter. Narine has this season been the picture of consistency with the
bat. His bowling form has never fallen off and he was competing for both the
Orange and Purple Caps at various stages of the season. Narine has scored 461
runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 182.93 with one century and three
half-centuries. He has also taken 15 wickets in 12 innings and boasts an
economy of 6.63.
2 Varun Chakravarthy
Spinner Varun
Chakravarthy is KKR’s highest wicket-taker. He has taken 18 wickets in 12
innings at an average of 20.38 and has an economy of 8.34.
Players who can make a
difference
1 Andre Russell
With the top order
firing on all cylinders, Russell has needed to provide finishing touches for
much of the season and he has done that with elan. Russell boasts a strike rate
of 185.00 in 12 matches and has scored 222 runs. He has also been more than
handy with the ball, taking 15 wickets.
2 Mitchell Starc
Consistency has eluded
Starc this season but he showed his worth in KKR’s first win over MI at the
Wankhede Stadium in well over a decade. KKR would be hoping that the Australian
star can bring his best in the big game.
Player statistics
(SRH)
1 Travis Head
Travis Head’s dream
year continues as he took the IPL by storm this season. The Australian has
scored 533 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of a whopping 201.13 with one
century and four half-centuries.
2 T Natarajan
Natarajan has made
quite a sensational return from injury troubles that put a break on his career
in the last few years. He is SRH’s highest wicket-taker with 17 wickets in 11
innings and has an economy of 9.25.
Players who can make a
difference
1 Abhishek Sharma
The importance of
Abhishek Sharma, along with Head, at the top of the order cannot be overstated
for SRH. He has scored 467 runs at an eye-watering strike rate of 209.41 in 13
innings with three half-centuries to his name.
2 Heinrich Klaasen
Once you manage to get
past SRH’s explosive opening pair, you have to deal with Heinrich Klaasen.
Klaasen has smashed at a strike rate of 183.17 in 12 innings this season,
scoring 381 runs at an average of 42.33 with three half-centuries to his name.
KKR would certainly be seeing his wicket as the biggest in Ahmedabad.
Head-to-head
The two sides have
faced each other 26 times in the IPL. KKR have won 17 of these games while SRH
have won nine.
Venue Details and Toss
Prediction
The first qualifier
will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The venue often
provides a black-soil pitch that aids spinners. Of the seven games that have
been played here this season, four of the six completed matches have been won
by the team batting second. If the pitch is typical to the venue, one can
expect the captain winning the toss choosing to bowl first.
Match prediction
Both have been the
in-form teams this season and there is very little to separate the two. While
KKR finished top of the table in the league phase, the fact that they go into
this game cold might hurt them. The absence of Phil Salt could be another major
problem for them to deal with, especially considering the openers will have to
deal with the skill of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan and Pat Cummins. At the
same time, SRH’s batters are bound to be troubled by KKR’s ace spinners. All in
all, one can expect a very close match and SRH might just get a close win.
Dream11 team
SRH captain Pat
Cummins has been in far better personal form than Shreyas Iyer and so he could
be the captain of this side. The experienced Sunil Narine can be vice-captain.
Travis Head, Sunil
Narine (vice-captain), Venkatesh Iyer, Heinrich Klaasen, Rinku Singh, Andre
Russell, Pat Cummins (Capt), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakravarthy,
Harshit Rana, T Natarajan
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Conclusion
The IPL 2024
Qualifier 1 between KKR and SRH promises to be a thrilling encounter. Both
teams have the potential to secure a victory, and fans can expect a match
filled with exciting performances and strategic plays.
