IPL 2024 Final: Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - Who Will Triumph?

The seventeenth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to culminate with a final showdown between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, May 26.

Shreyas Iyer-led KKR, who topped the points table, secured their place in the final by defeating SRH by 8 wickets in Qualifier 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, May 21. Pat Cummins' SRH, however, rebounded by defeating Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs at the Chennai venue on Friday, May 24, to earn their spot in the final.

Sunrisers Hyderabad made their IPL debut in 2012 after the termination of Deccan Chargers. SRH clinched their first and only IPL title in 2016 under David Warner's captaincy, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 runs in the final. They came close again in 2018 but lost to Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets. SRH now aims for their second title in 2024.

Kolkata Knight Riders have been part of the IPL since its inception in 2008. They are the third most successful team in IPL history, having won titles in 2012 and 2014 under Gautam Gambhir's leadership. In 2012, KKR defeated CSK by 5 wickets, and in 2014, they overcame Punjab Kings by 3 wickets. KKR also reached the final in 2021 but lost to CSK.

Most Successful Teams in IPL History

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are the most successful teams in IPL history, each winning the title five times. CSK has reached the final ten times, while MI has made it to six finals. KKR follows with two titles and four final appearances. SRH, Rajasthan Royals (RR), Deccan Chargers, and Gujarat Titans each have one title.

Among active teams yet to win an IPL title are Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Delhi Capitals (DC), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). RCB has been runners-up three times, while DC and PBKS have each finished as runners-up once.

KKR vs SRH Head To Head Record & Stats in MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Ahead of IPL 2024 Final