May 21, 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2024 Qualifier 1: Who Will Stand Out? – Indian Premier League

Travis Head is the top run-getter for SRH with 533 runs, while Sunil Narine leads the list for KKR with 461 runs.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League, 2024, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. The contest winner will directly qualify for the final of IPL 2024, while the losing team will square off against the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2 on Friday. In their last outing, Kolkata Knight Riders’ match against Rajasthan Royals was abandoned due to heavy rain.

Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a victory against Punjab Kings by four wickets in their most recent series match. Abhishek Sharma emerged as the top fantasy player for SRH, scoring 101 fantasy points.

Head-to-Head Analysis

In the 26 matches between KKR and SRH, Kolkata Knight Riders’ all-rounders have been their team’s top fantasy point earners. At the same time, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batters have garnered the most points for theirs.

In their previous clash this season, Andre Russell was named Man of the Match, leading KKR with 143 fantasy points. Heinrich Klaasen was the top performer for SRH with 97 fantasy points.

Top Players to Watch

1. Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine, a top-order left-handed batter, has scored 461 runs in 13 matches, averaging 38.4 per match. Additionally, the off-spinner from Kolkata Knight Riders has taken 15 wickets at an average of 20.8.

2. Travis Head

Travis Head, a top-order left-handed batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, has accumulated 533 runs in 12 matches, with an impressive average of 48.5.

3. Andre Russell

Another all-rounder from Kolkata Knight Riders, Andre Russell, is a right-handed batter and right-arm fast bowler. He has scored 222 runs in 13 matches, averaging 31.7 per match. He has also taken 15 wickets at an average of 17.4.

4. Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy, known for his leg-break googly, has claimed 18 wickets in 13 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders, with an average of 20.4.

5. Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins, a right-arm fast bowler and the skipper of Sunrisers Hyderabad, has taken 15 wickets in 13 matches, averaging 32.

6. Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen, a right-handed batter and wicketkeeper for Sunrisers Hyderabad, has scored 381 runs in 13 matches and is averaging 42.3.

As KKR and SRH prepare to battle it out in this crucial qualifier, these key players are expected to play significant roles in determining the outcome of the match.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2024, Qualifier 1: Records At Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

KKR and SRH will face each other for the first time at this venue.

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• Updated: May 21, 2024 02:05 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad will face off in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League, 2024, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The game kicks off at 07:30 PM IST. Kolkata Knight Riders have played five matches at Narendra Modi Stadium, winning two and losing three. In contrast, Sunrisers Hyderabad has participated in three games at the venue, winning one and losing twice. Kolkata Knight Riders have an average score of 156 runs in T20 matches at the ground. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s average score at Narendra Modi Stadium is 150 runs.

Top Performances:

Kolkata Knight Riders’ highest score was 207/7 in 20 overs, achieved against Gujarat Titans in 2023, resulting in a three-wicket victory.

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s highest total at the same venue was against Gujarat Titans in 2024. They scored 162/8 in 20 overs but lost by seven wickets.

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