The first playoff match of the 2024 Indian Premier League will be played between two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Score : SRH 33/2 in 4 overs
It is not a do-or-die game. The team losing will have another chance to qualify.
Toss update: Sunrisers Hyderabad wins the toss, and they bat first. Expect a 220-plus score and a cracker of a climax.
Kolkata entered its first play-off match as the best team in its league. It has been a good season for the team led by Shreyas Iyer, who has performed excellently throughout the season.
Phil Salt’s absence from the team will be a cause for concern for KKR, but the two-time champions will welcome the addition of Rahmanullah Gubaz. SRH’s victory in the league says a lot about their style of play. Pat Cummins will be proud of his performance this season and will hope to continue his attack while working.
KKR vs SRH Live Streaming Details
The IPL 2024 match between Sunrise Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Viewers can also watch the live stream of the SRH vs KKR match on the JioCinema app and website.
Where to watch IPL 2024 live match in other countries?
In Australia, IPL matches will be broadcast on Fox Cricket channel, and Kayo Sports will stream IPL 2024 matches live.
KKR vs SRH Pitch report
The team that hits the inside first scores a point on the board and wins the game. Expect the captain to win the first innings when the skies are clear, and there is no threat of rain. Pace bowlers will move around the wicket and spinners will also get good results in the second half of the game.
KKR vs SRH weather report
Ahmedabad is expected to remain dry on May 21, with no rain. However, high humidity will cause dew to form on the second shot, potentially affecting play.
Head- to-Head records and toss
KKR 17 – 9 SRH.
The two sides’ playoff records are nearly similar, with KKR winning eight and losing five, though SRH has won five and lost six.
The venue usually has black soil to aid spinners. The second-place baseball team won six of the seven games played this season and four of the six matches won by the team batting second. If the sound is the same as the ground, the leader who wins the toss is expected to choose the bowl first.
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