The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season culminates in a thrilling final between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday. KKR, the league stage toppers, defeated SRH in Qualifier 1, while SRH overcame Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 to secure their place in the final.
Four Intriguing Facts About the IPL 2024 Final:
1. Cummins' Potential Hat-Trick: If SRH emerges victorious, Pat Cummins will become the third Australian captain to lead a Hyderabad-based franchise to an IPL title. Adam Gilchrist (Deccan Chargers, 2009) and David Warner (SRH, 2016) have previously achieved this feat.
2. Costliest Players in IPL History: The 2024 IPL auction witnessed record-breaking deals for SRH's Nicholas Pooran (INR 20.50 crore) and KKR's Mitchell Starc (INR 24.75 crore). Both players will showcase their skills in the final.
3. Absence of Indian T20 World Cup Squad Members: Unlike previous years, the IPL final will not feature any players from India's 15-member T20 World Cup squad. KKR and SRH do not have any representatives in the Indian team for the tournament scheduled from June 2 to 29.
4. No New Champion: The IPL will not crown a new champion this year. Both KKR (2012, 2014) and SRH (2016) have previously won the title. Among the four playoff teams, only RCB remained without an IPL triumph.
The final promises an exciting clash between two former champions, with both teams eager to add another trophy to their cabinet. The presence of star players like Cummins, Starc, and Pooran adds to the anticipation of a thrilling encounter.
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