Ring the bell, ring the bell! It’s the grand finale of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) that is up for grabs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on May 26. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will square off against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the championship throne and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
Ahead of this enthralling encounter, let us quickly look at the match predictions, tips, and top players.
KKR vs SRH: Head-to-Head Stats 
Both KKR and SRH have indulged in 27 IPL games so far. The former has a fair dominance over the latter with 16 wins. Also, SRH is yet to beat KKR this season and has lost four out of their last five games against the same opposition.
KKR vs SRH: Pitch Report
The surface at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is likely to suit the spinners if there’s no dew factor prevalent. The ball turned more during the second innings in the last game played here. It is important for the pacers to continuously vary their pace and compel the batters to work more off the back foot.
Venue Stats (IPL 2024):
Matches: 84
Matches Won batting first: 49
Matches won batting second: 35
Average first innings total: 165
Average runs per wicket: 26.37
Highest total: 246/5 by CSK vs RR, in 2010
KKR vs SRH: Toss Predictions
The toss-winning skipper may choose to bat first. It’s a main event clash and the side chasing may suffer extra pressure unless the dew factor negates it.
KKR vs SRH: Match Facts
- Varun Chakaravarthy has a bowling average of 19.65 in IPL 2024.
- SRH is the only team to have openers with SR over 199 in IPL 2024.
- Sunil Narine has a bowling economy of 6.90 this season.
KKR vs SRH: Top Batters predictions
Rinku Singh (KKR): The southpaw did not have a great outing with the bat this season and is due to a big knock. It won’t be surprising to see if Rinku talks with the bat and has a positive impact on the game when it matters the most.
Travis Head (SRH): The Aussie is known for his big match knocks and he did show his class during the 2023 World Cup. Head looked a bit watchful in Chepauk the last match SRH played but he would look to transcend his initial IPL form in the main event stage.
KKR vs SRH: Top Bowler Predictions
Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR): The mystery spinner will be playing the final game in his State’s home ground and will have an additional advantage. Varun has been one of the best in the business for KKR during the middle overs. He has bucketed 20 wickets from 13 innings and has an array of variations to topple the opposition.
Shahbaz Ahmed (SRH): The left-arm spinner had a tremendous outing with the ball for the Orange Army in their last game against KKR. The Bengal player would be bowling to the franchise that represents his state side. Shahbaz not just provides impact with his finger spin but also with his batting ability.
KKR vs SRH: Winner Predictions
It’s a big match and in the final, the team that performs well shall come out on top. Although KKR are in a brilliant rhythm SRH have bounced back from their previous loss and secured the final’s berth. Pat Cummins has been a tactical skipper while KKR have played like a champion side. While it’s tricky to predict a winner, the writer thinks KKR might earn their third title.
KKR vs SRH: Predictions
As per parimatch, an aggregate total of less than 383.5 (1.53) is expected in Chennai for the final match. SRh player Heinrich Klaasen does not have a great record in knockout matches and hence is expected to score under 26.5 (1.85). The Knight Riders have a formidable batting unit and will likely score over 133.5 (1.73) in 15 overs.
