KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 Final: The Indian Premier League 2024 final?is set for?an exciting clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday, May 26, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.?Ahead of the high-stakes match, captains Shreyas Iyer and Pat Cummins were?seen in a?jovial?mood, engaging in hilarious banter that?has?captivated fans.
In the lead-up to the final, both captains participated in a mandatory photoshoot with the IPL trophy at Chepauk?beach. The event showcased their playful sides in a?fun?video released by the IPL, where the two leaders humorously teased each other. In the video, Shreyas Iyer joked about his early days riding an autorickshaw and, in a humorous twist, charged the SRH skipper INR 20 crore for a ride.?Iyer also?took the opportunity to ask?Cummins about his IPL triumph in his debut season with KKR in 2014.??
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Pat Cummins, reflecting on his early IPL days, was part of?KKR¡¯s?squad during their second title win under Gautam?Gambhir's?leadership. Although Cummins only featured in one game during that season, where he picked up a wicket, he remained a?key?figure in the team. The towering seamer continued with KKR in the 2015 season and made a return to the franchise in 2020 after a stint with the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2017.
Both captains have not only shown exceptional leadership but have also delivered impressive individual performances throughout the IPL 2024 season.?Shreyas Iyer,?despite limited opportunities, has scored 345 runs at an average of 38.33 and a strike rate of 146.18 in 13 innings.?He notably smashed a brilliant 24-ball 58 in?KKR's?dominant eight-wicket victory against SRH in Qualifier 2.
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Meanwhile, Pat Cummins has been a?key?player for SRH, bagging 17 wickets this season at an average of 32.23 and an economy rate of 9.28 in 16 outings. Cummins, taking over a side that finished at the bottom last year, led SRH to a second-place finish on the points table. His leadership was pivotal in?SRH's?36-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2, securing their spot in the final.
KKR, aiming for their third IPL title following victories in 2012 and 2014, have already defeated SRH twice this season, including the League stage and Qualifier 1. On the other hand, SRH is eyeing their second IPL title, with their previous win coming in the 2016 edition. As the two teams prepare for the?final?showdown, cricket fans?are eagerly anticipating?an electrifying match between these formidable sides.
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