Expert Predictions For The IPL 2024 Final: KKR Vs SRH Showdown

Who will win IPL 2024 KKR vs SRH Final? With the IPL 2024 final set to commence in less than five hours, fans, experts, and former cricketers are eagerly anticipating the showdown. The star-studded players of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will compete for the coveted trophy.

SRH last won an IPL trophy in 2016, while KKR's most recent victory was a decade ago in 2014. The Kolkata-based franchise first clinched the IPL title in 2012. Hyderabad has only one IPL shield to their name.

Gautam Gambhir captained KKR during both their title wins and is currently the team's mentor. SRH secured their sole IPL trophy under Australian star David Warner. This season, another Australian, Pat Cummins, has led them to the brink of an IPL title.

KKR has defeated SRH in both of their previous meetings in IPL 2024. They also have experience winning the title in Chennai, having defeated CSK in the IPL 2012 final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This season, KKR has lost just three matches.

SRH revamped their squad during the IPL 2024 auction and saw significant benefits throughout the season. They finished second in the league stage and defeated Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs in Qualifier 2 in Chennai to qualify for Sunday's (May 26) mega final.

Predicting the winner of the IPL 2024 final between KKR and SRH is challenging. However, JioCinema experts Anil Kumble, Shane Watson, and Suresh Raina have shared their insights on who might emerge victorious.

"KKR has been the all-round team, with the ball or with the bat. You name it, you have the players with Rinku Singh yet to chip in. When you have a side with explosive batters, a bowler like Starc who is coming into his form, we saw his impact in the last game and Shreyas Iyer. Even he has done exceptionally well as a captain, he has been calm and used his resources well. He got the best out of Russel and they have the firepower with both the bat and ball," Anil Kumble told JioCinema.

IPL 2024 final Prediction: Shane Watson backs SRH

"It gives Sunrisers an edge for sure as they know how the wicket plays, especially when there is no dew. They will have to back-up, and regenerate their mental and physical energy quickly, but for me, KKR are the favourites. They are fresh as a daisy; they have got world-class players through their team, and they are going to be very hard to defeat," said Shane Watson.

IPL 2024 final prediction: Suresh Raina hoping for SRH win

"Sunrisers should back their batting first approach and put runs on the board, but the eight overs of spin will be crucial. With KKR having won an IPL in Chennai, the pressure will be different. The key point for SRH is Pat Cummins who has already won the World Cup; he knows how to keep the dressing room running. You follow the process, you are switched on for the finals, the players know their roles, and everything will be organised," Suresh Raina told JioCinema.