In their opening match of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), two-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will confront Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Saturday. As KKR look to start their season with a win let us take a look at KKR vs SRH Head to head ahead of the game.
Under the leadership of the returning Shreyas Iyer, KKR aims for a more successful season following their playoff miss in 2023. Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed mentor, reunites with KKR, and his guidance is anticipated to propel the team forward in the 17th IPL edition.
KKR’s prospects are brightened by the return of skipper Shreyas Iyer, absent in the previous season due to back surgery. All eyes are also on Mitchell Starc, the record-breaking acquisition in IPL history.
SRH, on the contrary, have assembled a robust lineup of overseas players, pinning hopes on new captain Pat Cummins to lead the team to victory.
KKR vs SRH Head to Head
In their IPL encounters, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad have clashed 25 times, with KKR holding the advantage, having won 16 of the matches compared to SRH’s nine victories.
- Matches played: 25
- Kolkata Knight Riders wins: 16
- Sunrisers Hyderabad wins: 9
- Tied: 1
- Last result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 runs (Hyderabad; 2023)
Head-to-head in IPL at Eden Gardens
- Matches played: 9
- Kolkata Knight Riders wins: 6
- Sunrisers Hyderabad wins: 3
- Last result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 23 runs (2023)
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