KKR's shot at the final after consistency in league games  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Shreyas Iyer has odds of 3.65 to be Kolkata Knight Riders' best batsman.  
• Travis Head has odds of 3.40 to be Sunrisers Hyderabad's best batsman.  
• Mitchell Starc has odds of 3.40 to be Kolkata Knight Riders' best bowler  
• Pat Cummins has odds of 3.40 to be Sunrisers Hyderabad's best bowler 

MATCH PREVIEW     

The league phase is over, and we are at the business end of the Indian Premier League 2024. The Kolkata Knight Riders have finished at the top of the points table and will take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1. With only three losses this year, the Knight Riders have high odds, and their victory against the Sunrisers earlier will be a confidence booster for the team. The Sunrisers have been the best batting unit this season, destroying bowling attacks, and won't be an easy team to beat. The two teams shall fight hard in the middle, so we expect the game to go down the fire.  

Kolkata Knight Riders Preview     

Shreyas Iyer's side has shown great consistency this year. The side will be upset to have seen the last two games being washed away by rain, including their last one against the Rajasthan Royals. Their bowlers have done well in a season, which has been awful for most bowling attacks. They have won the last three out of four games against the Sunrisers and have a slight edge on cricket betting sites. Iyer would like to see the key players deliver the goods.  

Rahmanullah Gurbaz hasn't had a hit this season. The side will expect him to click along with Sunil Narine at the top. Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, and Rinku Singh have done well in the middle order, and the team expects a good show from the trio. The lower middle order has won several games for the team, and Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, and Anukul Roy must add quick runs in the final overs.  

The bowling attack must stand tall and do well against the Sunrisers' batting lineup that has been on top. Vaibhav Arora and Mitchell Starc must strike early to put the Sunrisers under pressure. Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine are the key bowlers for the team and must do well. Harshit Rana, Russell, and Anukul Roy add depth to their bowling, and the side will look to leverage that.  

Expected Starting XI for Kolkata Knight Riders     

Shreyas Iyer (c), Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora (Impact Player) 

Sunrisers Hyderabad Preview     

Pat Cummins' side has destroyed bowling attacks this season. They did the same in their last game against the Punjab Kings in the last game. But what works against the side on cricket betting apps is their poor form with the ball. None of their bowlers have threatened the bowlers this year. Cummins must lead from the front with the ball to power his side to the final.  

Their batting lineup has been awesome, and the side will expect a flying start from Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, who have won several games for the team. The performance of their middle order will be crucial, and they need runs from Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy, and Rahul Tripathi. Shahbaz Ahmed and Abdul Samad will look to do the heavy lifting in the lower middle order.    

The side's fate rests on the bowlers' performance, who have looked rusty throughout the season. Pat Cummins must pick early wickets as he shares the new ball with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, as the power plays have been bad for the side. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth and T Natarajan must do well in the middle overs. Shahbaz Ahmed and Nitish Reddy must do well in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for Sunrisers Hyderabad     

Pat Cummins (c), Nitish Reddy, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Rahul Tripathi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sanvir Singh, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, T Natarajan, Travis Head (Impact Player)  

TOSS: To Bowl First      

Most teams have won games at this venue, chasing the score. The underlying slowness of this wicket makes it difficult to set a score. It will be a high-pressure contest, and both teams will look to guard their strength by bowling first.   

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

The skies will be clear over Ahmedabad, and we expect a good batting surface. There will be some slowness, which can create doubts in the batsmen's minds. The conditions will be tough for the fast bowlers. The side batting first will need 180 runs on the board to put pressure on the opponents in this high-stakes battle.  

OUR PREDICTION      

The Sunrisers Hyderabad have been the best batting side this year, but they have also leaked the maximum runs. The side is up against another strong batting lineup and needs a disciplined show from the bowlers to win this game. Kolkata Knight Riders have been the most consistent this year, and their bowling attack is in good shape. We expect a close game, but KKR's bowlers give them the edge.   

Our prediction is for Kolkata Knight Riders to win

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