The stage is set for a fascinating clash in the IPL 2024 final, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing off against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). This matchup goes beyond just cricket; it's a battle of leadership styles between two contrasting figures. On one hand, we have the shrewd tactician, Gautam Gambhir. Renowned for his meticulous planning and ability to outwit opponents, Gambhir's leadership has been a cornerstone of KKR's success. This time, his strategic mind faces a unique challenge – Pat Cummins.
Cummins, the embodiment of quiet determination and a leader who inspires with his calm demeanor, has taken the cricketing world by storm. A decade ago, leading a team to major victories like the World Cup, World Test Championship, and Ashes within six months seemed improbable. Now, guiding Hyderabad to their first IPL title would be a remarkable feat for him.
KKR captain Shreyas Iyer, seems to have been overshadowed in this narrative. However, his experience leading a team to the finals shouldn't be discounted.
The first qualifier between these two teams saw KKR outsmart SRH with clever bowling tactics. Similarly, in Chennai, KKR is favored again, especially considering their spinners, Varun and Narine, who have been in top form throughout the season.
While SRH's win against Royals on a challenging pitch bolstered their confidence, they must be aware that the Chennai wicket could favor KKR's potent spin attack. This final promises to be a strategic battle between two strong leaders, each aiming to etch their name in IPL history.
Let's have a look at the live streaming details of KKR vs SRH clash in IPL 2024 final:
Where will the IPL 2024 final match between KKR and SRH be played?
The IPL 2024 final match between KKR and SRH will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
What time will the IPL 2024 final match between KKR and SRH begin?
The IPL 2024 final match between KKR and SRH will begin at 7:30 PM IST on May 26.
Which TV channels will broadcast the IPL 2024 final match between KKR and SRH?
The IPL 2024 final match between KKR and SRH will be telecast on TV on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where can I live stream the IPL 2024 final match between KKR and SRH?
The IPL 2024 final match between KKR and SRH can be live-streamed on the JioCinema app and its website free of cost.
KKR vs SRH's Head-to-Head
Hyderabad and Kolkata have competed in 27 matches in the IPL. Of these encounters, Hyderabad has secured 9 wins, while Kolkata has triumphed 18 times.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's squad
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aiden Markram, Abdul Samad, Nitish Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik, Anmolpreet Singh, Glenn Phillips (wk), Rahul Tripathi, Washington Sundar, Upendra Yadav (wk), Jhathavedh Subramanyan, Sanvir Singh, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Marco Jansen, Akash Maharaj Singh, Mayank Agarwal.
Kolkata Knight Riders' squad
Shreyas Iyer (c), KS Bharat, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer, Anukul Roy, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Chetan Sakariya, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Sakib Hussain and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
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