The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 grand finale is set to witness a thrilling clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.
In their previous encounter in Qualifier 1, KKR's Mitchell Starc emerged as the Man of the Match with an impressive 99 fantasy points. For SRH, Rahul Tripathi was the standout performer, amassing 80 fantasy points.
Over the 27 matches played between these two teams, KKR's all-rounders have consistently topped the fantasy points charts for their side. Conversely, SRH's batters have dominated the fantasy points charts for their team.
KKR vs SRH: Standout Players to Watch
1. Sunil Narine (KKR):
An indispensable all-rounder for KKR, Sunil Narine has excelled with both bat and ball. He has scored 482 runs in 13 matches at an average of 37.1, including three half-centuries and one century. As a bowler, his off-break deliveries have yielded 16 wickets, averaging 22 per match.
2. Travis Head (SRH):
A formidable top-order left-handed batter for SRH, Travis Head has tallied 567 runs in 14 matches, averaging 43.6. His consistent performance includes four fifties and one century.
3. Abhishek Sharma (SRH):
A dependable top-order left-handed batter for SRH, Abhishek Sharma has scored 482 runs in 15 matches, with an average of 34.4.
4. Andre Russell (KKR):
Known for his explosive right-handed batting, Andre Russell has accumulated 222 runs in nine matches for KKR, averaging 31.7. His right-arm fast bowling has also been impressive, claiming 16 wickets with an average of 17.3 per match.
5. Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR):
A key leg-break googly bowler for KKR, Varun Chakaravarthy has taken 20 wickets in 13 matches, sporting an average of 19.7.
6. Pat Cummins (SRH):
The right-arm fast bowler for SRH has been a consistent performer, with 17 wickets in 15 matches at an average of 32.2.
7. Mitchell Starc (KKR):
A left-arm fast bowler for KKR, Mitchell Starc has claimed 15 wickets in 12 matches, averaging 28.7.
8. Heinrich Klaasen (SRH):
The right-handed batter and wicketkeeper for SRH, Heinrich Klaasen has scored 463 runs in 14 matches, averaging 42.1 per match.
With such a star-studded lineup, the IPL 2024 grand finale promises to be an unforgettable spectacle of cricket.
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