IPL 2024: Qualifier 1, KKR vs SRH Live Updates: KKR vs SRH Live Cricket Score Updates, Commentary and More
The first qualifier of the ongoing IPL 2024 is all set to take place at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad between Kolkata and Hyderabad.
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POTM Mitchell Starc said:
"We know how important the powerplay is. These were the two sides who have dominated in the powerplay. We needed to pick early wickets. The way Head and Abhishek have been playing, they like width and free their arms. The spinners were effective and the whole bowling department was bang on. Got lucky I guess (Head) was nice to see his back early, not always the case. They are exciting to watch and are talented, they are skillful. It's good to see how they hard they train. Harshit has been phenomenal," Starc said.
Winning skipper Shreyas Iyer said:
"Elated by the performance, the responsibility was important, we stood for each other, extremely happy with the performances. The rejuvenation was important for us. When you travel so much. It's important to stay in the present. Today was the day we had to maximise, we did it and that's what we thrive on. I think the way every bowler stood up to this occasion, the way they came in and took wickets, that was imperative. The attitude and approach of all bowlers was to take wickets and they did. When you have a variety in the bowling line-up, it's mesmerising. They have been true in terms of their work ethics, hopefully we keep performing. It was Gurbaz's first game and he gave an impactful start. We had to make sure we carry forward the same run rate. I don't know tamil, I understand. Venky speaks in tamil, I reply in hindi. We need to be in our zone in the final," Iyer said.
Losing skipper Pat Cummins said:
"Yeah we will try to put this behind quickly, good thing we will have a crack at it (second qualifier). You have those days in T20 cricket where things doesn't quite work out. We weren't where we wanted with the bat and obviously couldn't do much with the ball. Felt that extra batting was important (picking the impact sub) on this wicket. Thought KKR bowled really well, there was a little bit in it early on and the surface got better. We all have played enough cricket, and going to a new venue (Chennai) helps us as well, so we gotta keep this behind and move on," Cummins said.
KKR WIN BY EIGHT WICKETS
Incredible performance from KKR. The skipper and Venkatesh Iyer were incredible with the bat as KKR won the match by eight wickets. They move to the finals of IPL 2024.
Half-century for Shreyas Iyer
4,4,6 - Shreyas Iyer vs Travis Head. Incredible batting from the KKR skipper. He brought up his half-century in 23 balls.
Half-century for Venkatesh Iyer
Half-century for Venkatesh Iyer. He reached the milestone in 28 balls. KKR are cruising. KKR are 142/2 after 13 overs.
10 runs off the over
KKR are 129/2 after 12 overs. 32 runs are needed to win in eight overs.
12 runs off the over
The runs are flowing for KKR. 12 runs off the over as they are 119/2 after 11 overs.
Ends with a six
Venkatesh Iyer finished the over with a six. 11 runs were scored in the over as KKR are 107/2 after 10 overs. 59 runs are needed to win now.
Another 11 runs over
Cummins gave away 11 runs this time. KKR are 95/2 after nine overs.
11 runs off the over
Viyaskanth gave away 11 runs in his first over. KKR are 85/2 after eight overs.
11 runs and a wicket
KKR are 74/2 after seven overs. 86 runs are now needed to win in 13 overs.
Sunil Narine departs
Sunil Narine departed after scoring 21 runs off 16 balls. He wasn't at his best tonight. Cummins picked up the right as KKR are 67/2
Six runs off the over
Brilliant over from Natarajan. Six runs off the over as KKR are 63/1 after the powerplay.
Eight runs off the over
KKR are 57/1 after five overs.
As the IPL 2024 playoffs draw near, the spotlight is on the much-anticipated clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Qualifier 1. The game which is slated to be played at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, on Tuesday, May 21, promises to be a riveting encounter, set to commence at 7:30 PM (IST).
KKR’s journey to the playoffs has been nothing short of spectacular, finishing the league stage as table-toppers with an impressive record of nine wins and just three defeats. Their dominance was evident throughout the season, with a relentless display of aggressive batting and quality bowling. As we all think, KKR aim to secure a victory in the Qualifier 1 to secure their spot in the final.
On the other hand, SRH’s path to the playoffs was not without its share of drama. Despite initially ranking third, a series of losses for Rajasthan Royals propelled SRH to the second spot. However, SRH's performance throughout the league stage was commendable, showcasing their prowess with both bat and ball. The Qualifier 1 is anticipated to be a fiercely contested battle, given the exceptional form displayed by both teams.
With the toss likely to play a crucial role, teams opting to chase could have an advantage at the Narendra Modi Stadium, especially considering the expected dew factor. A target of 200 should be achievable under the conditions.
Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
The pitch report for the upcoming IPL 2024 encounter suggests a batting-friendly surface, with spinners expected to play a significant role due to potential turn on offer. As for the weather, a hot evening is anticipated, with temperatures soaring close to 40 degrees Celsius. Dew in the evening might aid the chasing team.
In terms of team composition, KKR is unlikely to make any changes to their playing XI, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz set to replace Phil Salt. Key players for KKR include skipper Shreyas Iyer, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Varun Chakravarthy, all of whom have been instrumental in the team's success so far.
On the SRH front, consistency has been their hallmark, with Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Pat Cummins, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar emerging as key performers. Despite KKR's historical dominance over SRH, winning 16 out of 26 matches, Qualifier 1 promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to stamp their authority and secure a spot in the final.
Probable Playing XI of Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Kolkata Knight Riders - Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Andre Russell, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Sunrisers Hyderabad - Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Rahul Tripathi, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanvir Singh, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, T Natarajan/Travis Head
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