The playoffs for IPL 2024 are set to commence on Tuesday, May 21 with the Qualifier 1 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The winner of the KKR vs SRH match will earn a ticket to the IPL 2024 final.
The venue of KKR vs SRH is Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Interestingly, it is the first time that both teams will lock horns at the stadium in IPL. Below we elaborate on KKR vs SRH head-to-head records ahead of the IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 game.
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KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Records- Qualifier 1, IPL 2024
Stats | Matches | KKR Won | SRH Won | No Result |
Overall | 26 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
At Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In the last 5 matches | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
In IPL 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
In IPL 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics
According to KKR vs SRH head-to-head records in the Indian Premier League, both sides have played 26 games. Kolkata Knight Riders have won 17 games while Sunrisers Hyderabad have won 9 matches. Hence, Kolkata Knight Riders completely dominate Sunrisers Hyderabad in overall records.
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KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Records: Recent 5 Encounters
If we look at the recent 5 encounters between both sides, Kolkata have won 3 games while Sunrisers Hyderabad have won 2 matches. However, KKR has defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last three encounters. SRH’s last victory against Kolkata was in the 2022 season. KKR also crushed SRH in their first match of IPL 2024 by 4 runs.
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Records: Key moments and stand-out performances
If we analyze KKR vs SRH head-to-head records in the Indian Premier League, Nitish Rana is the leading run-getter for Kolkata with 492 runs. He is also an active member with the top knock of 80 vs SRH. KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir and former batter Yusuf Pathan are next on the list, with 75 and 72 respectively.
Among bowlers, Andre Russell has grabbed the most 19 wickets for the side. Sunil Narine is next with 12 scalps. Andre Russell is also an active member with the best bowling show of 3/22.
Talking about Sunrisers Hyderabad, former member David Warner is the highest run-getter against KKR by 619 runs. He also slammed a ton of 126, which is still the top knock by an SRH batter against KKR.
Among bowlers, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the top wicket-taker with 24 wickets. T Natarajan is next with 14 scalps. Bhuvi also accounts for three 3-wicket hauls vs KKR.
In the previous clash between both sides in IPL 2024, Phil Salt (54) and Andre Russell (64*) slammed fifties for KKR. Harshit Rana clinched 3 wickets while Russell got 2 scalps.
For Sunrisers Hyderabad, Heinrich Klaasen (63 off 29) shattered a wonderful knock. T Natarajan picked a 3-wicket haul while Mayank Markande clinched 2 wickets.
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KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Records: Trends and Patterns
Kolkata Knight Riders have an upper hand over Sunrisers Hyderabad by winning 17 games out of 19. They also crushed them in the previous three encounters. Both sides will lock horns for the first time at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Conclusion
The KKR vs SRH game was the first match for both sides in IPL 2024. It was a very close encounter where KKR won by just 4 runs. SRH nearly pulled up a victory but failed to get 7 runs in the final over of Harshit Rana.