IPL 2024: The match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be played on May 21. Qualifier 1, set to be played on Tuesday will mark the first major showdown of the playoffs.
Date and Venue
The IPL 2024 match between KKR and SRH will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, May 21, starting at 7:30 pm IST.
KKR vs SRH IPL 2024 Match Preview – Qualifier 1
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) enter the first playoff game as the top-ranked team. Led by Shreyas Iyer, KKR has enjoyed a stellar season, showcasing outstanding cricket throughout the campaign. While Phil Salt’s absence is a concern, the inclusion of Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a positive addition for the two-time champions
KKR Probable Playing-11
Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have been a standout team this season, with their victory over Punjab Kings in the final league game highlighting their impressive performance. Captain Pat Cummins is pleased with his team’s efforts and will aim to maintain their aggressive approach in the playoffs
SRH Probable Playing-11
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Sanvir Singh, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Nitish Reddy, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed
KKR vs SRH: Dream 11 Picks
Keeper – Heinrich Klaasen, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen – Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma(vc), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer
All-rounders – Sunil Narine(c), Andre Russell
Bowlers – Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy, T Natarajan
Weather and Pitch
According to the weather forecast, Ahmedabad is expected to remain dry on May 21, with no chance of rainfall. However, high humidity levels could lead to dew forming during the second innings, potentially affecting the match conditions.
At this venue, teams batting first usually set big scores and win. Captains are likely to opt for batting first as pacers could benefit from the pitch initially, with spinners coming into play later in the game.