Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) topped the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 points table with nine wins from 14 matches. They were at the top of the points table for the majority of the season highlighting their consistency throughout the 14-league games. SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) rose to second place following an abandoned match between KKR and Rajasthan Royals. But Pat Cummins led the side to solid performance in IPL 2024 and finished the season with eight wins. KKR and SRH will face each other in the qualifier 1 match and it will be played on May 21. KKR’s Record in IPL Playoffs: A Look at Kolkata Knight Riders' Performance in Knockouts As They Secure Top Spot in IPL 2024.

With a chance to book a place in the finals, KKR and SRH will try to ‘crack the code’ in qualifier 1. The Knight Riders have been dominant force between the two in their 27 meetings so far in the IPL with 17 wins. But SRH is a different team under Pat Cummins and with new additions to the side, they have proved to be a team to beat. Here are how the KKR and SRH last three encounters finished.

KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 March 23: Kolkata Knight Riders Won by Four Runs

In one of the thrilling and high-scoring encounters of the IPL 2024, SunRisers Hyderabad showcased their ability to go big. Andres Russell scored 64 in just 25 deliveries and took two wickets in the match. Phil Salt was another batter that thrashed SRH all over the ground. He scored 54 runs. Heinrich Klassen was instrumental in the final overs for SRH but got out on 63 runs ending the SunRisers’ hope to register an incredible win. SRH’s Record in IPL Playoffs: A Look at SunRisers Hyderabad’s Performance in Knockouts As They Secure Top-Four Berth in IPL 2024.

KKR vs SRH, IPL 2023 April 14: SunRisers Hyderabad Won by 23 Runs

Another high-scoring encounter between the two sides saw 200+ runs scored in both innings. Harry Brook scored a century and captain Aden Markram scored a half-century as SRH put up a challenging 229 runs total in the first inning. KKR also replied with Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh’s half-centuries. But lost the match by 23 runs.

SRH vs KKR, IPL 2023 March 4: Knight Riders Won by five runs

A close contest has been a feature of the IPL, and KKR vs SRH had many such matches that could have gone on either way. In an uncharacteristic low-scoring match SunRisers Hyderabad failed to chase a 172-run target. A combined effort by the KKR team handed them a win against SRH at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

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