Amidst the disappointment of Rajasthan Royals’ rain-affected loss, Sunrisers Hyderabad have secured their spot in a thrilling clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League 2024 playoffs. While Pat Cummins and his team will engage in a heated battle against Shreyas Iyer’s KKR, Rajasthan Royals, led by Sanju Samson, will face off against Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator.
Former CSK star Ambati Rayudu has provided his expert analysis, highlighting the significance of the powerplay in the SRH vs. KKR Qualifier 1 encounter. Both teams possess formidable batting lineups, with SRH boasting the best batting average and KKR showcasing the joint-highest run rate in IPL 2024. Rayudu believes that the openers’ performance in the powerplay could determine the outcome of this crucial match.
Kolkata Knight Riders, however, will be facing a setback in the absence of star batter Phil Salt, who has departed early to fulfill international commitments with England. Salt and Sunil Narine have been instrumental in amassing several high-scoring totals for KKR this season, including a 435-run contribution from Salt. Notably, KKR emerged victorious in their last encounter with SRH, securing a four-run win in a high-scoring affair.