Harry Kane sends best wishes to Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2024 Qualifier 1

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have found themselves on the receiving end of an unexpected morale boost as they prepare for their crucial Qualifier 1 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2024.

In a surprising twist, renowned Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has sent a special video message to the KKR team, extending his best wishes for the high-stakes encounter.

"Hey Kolkata Knight Riders, a great start to the season. Wishing all the Knights the very best for the remainder of the season. Sending our support from FC Bayern Munich," said Kane in a video message on X. 

Here's the video -

Adding to the buzz surrounding the match, pictures surfaced on social media depicting none other than SRK, shortly after fulfilling his civic duty by casting his vote in Mumbai, jetting off to Ahmedabad accompanied by his son AbRam to cheer for the Knights in their pivotal match.

As for the weather forecast, clear skies are anticipated with no rain expected. However, it's essential to note that there's no reserve day scheduled for Qualifier 1 if the match encounters any washout.

KKR concluded the league stage accumulating 20 points with nine wins, further supplemented by two points earned from washouts. On the other hand, SRH managed to secure 17 points, edging past RR by virtue of a superior Net Run Rate (NRR). SRH registered an NRR of 0.414 compared to RR's 0.273.

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The highly anticipated clash between KKR and SRH is set to unfold in Ahmedabad tonight, followed by the 'Eliminator' showdown between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the same venue on Wednesday, May 22.

With both teams flaunting formidable squads brimming with talent across all facets of the game, the encounter promises to be a captivating spectacle for cricket enthusiasts worldwide. 

KKR boasts explosive batting power with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sunil Narine, backed by solid performers like Shreyas Iyer and Manish Pandey. Led by Mitchell Starc's pace and Varun Chakravarthy's spin, their bowling attack is formidable.

On the other hand, SRH rely on Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen for batting firepower, while Pat Cummins leads their bowling unit, supported by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan.