The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) are all set to clash in the IPL 2024 final on Sunday, May 26, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Both teams demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the league stage, securing the top two positions on the points table.
KKR, finishing as table-toppers, showcased their dominance by comfortably defeating SRH by eight wickets in Qualifier 1. This victory booked their direct entry into the finals. However, the Hyderabad side, led by a resilient spirit, got another opportunity to reach the summit clash by facing off against the Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. The Royals had earlier eliminated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Eliminator.
In the high-stakes Qualifier 2 on Friday, May 24, the SunRisers clinched a decisive 36-run victory against the Rajasthan Royals, securing their place in the IPL 2024 final. This sets up an exciting rematch between KKR and SRH, promising a thrilling conclusion to the season.
Adding to the anticipation, IPL’s official Instagram handle shared a glimpse of the captains’ photoshoot with the coveted trophy on the eve of the final in Chennai. The post was captioned: “Two Captains. One Trophy And an eventful Chennai evening All eyes on the #Final.”
As fans eagerly await the showdown, the stage is perfectly set for a gripping finale between two formidable teams, each vying for the prestigious IPL title.