Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad are all set to have a crack at one another in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League 2024 on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, May 21. The two groups made it to Qualifier 1 after ending the league stage in the highest two locations.
While KKR had been the primary ones to substantiate a spot in the knockouts this 12 months, SRH wanted a bit extra time to get that ‘Q’ and required the ultimate day of the league stage to safe a top-two end. Going into the ultimate league stage day on Sunday, May 19, SRH wanted a win in opposition to Punjab Kings and additionally required Rajasthan Royals to not safe a victory in opposition to KKR.Â
The rain performed spoilsport in RR’s residence sport in opposition to KKR and SRH had been assured of a second-placed end.
KKR have a powerful record in playoffs, SRH are little behind
KKR have certified in the playoffs for the ninth time, whereas SRH have made their manner into their seventh playoffs. KKR have performed 13 matches in eight playoffs till now, having received eight of their 13 matches and shedding solely 5. Meanwhile, SRH have registered wins in 5 playoff matches out of their 13 video games.
KKR’s first sport in the playoffs got here in 2011 after they misplaced their Eliminator to Mumbai Indians. In their subsequent season, they had been into the playoffs but once more and this time they got here with the title in their palms.
SRH made it to their playoffs in their first season itself in 2013 however misplaced their Eliminator too. They made their second entry into the playoffs in 2016 and received the title.
KKR’s record in IPL playoffs:
Total playoff matches: 13
Won: 8
Lost: 5
First playoff match: 2011 Eliminator vs Mumbai Indians (misplaced)
Latest playoff match: 2021 Final vs Chennai Super Kings (misplaced)
SRH’s record in IPL playoffs:
Total playoff matches: 11
Won: 5Â
Lost: 6
First playoff match: 2013 Eliminator vs Rajasthan Royals (misplaced)
Latest playoff match: 2020 Qualifier 2 vs Delhi Capitals (misplaced)
KKR vs SRH H2H in IPL playoffs
KKR and SRH have additionally met one another 3 times in IPL playoffs with the the latter having fun with a 2-1 lead over the two-time champions. The Sunrisers outclassed the Knight Riders in their maiden meet-up in the 2016 Eliminator, the 12 months in which SRH received the title.
KKR took their revenge in the subsequent season’s Eliminator with a seven-wicket win earlier than SRH took the lead once more in the 2018 Qualifier 2, the place they received by 14 runs. SRH superior into the finals, the place they misplaced to returning Chennai Super Kings.
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