SRH takes massive decision ahead of IPL 2024 final against KKR in Chennai

Sunrisers Hyderabad have decided to cancel their training session on Saturday ahead of the IPL 2024 match against Kolkata Knight Riders, according to a report from Hindustan Times. SRH comprehensively defeated Rajasthan Royals in Qualification 2 to book their place in the summit clash against KKR at the Chepauk Stadium on Sunday. SRH opted for a rest day after playing their last match on Friday and will play directly in the summit clash. With Chennai facing high temperatures and humidity, the decision was taken to keep the players fit.

On the other hand, KKR last played on Tuesday when they defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1 and the Shreyas Iyer-led team had a long break before the final. KKR held a practice session on Friday and are expected to hold another net session on Saturday between 6pm and 9pm IST.

KKR’s last two league matches against Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals were abandoned due to rain and lack of training could have been the main reason for their training.

Meanwhile, Pat Cummins spoke about SRH’s big win over RR in IPL 2024 Qualifier 2.

“The boys have been fantastic all season. There is a great vibe in the team as you can see and the final was the aim at the start of the season and we achieved it. We knew our strength was our batting and we weren’t going to underestimate the experience we had we have in this squad, it’s a dream to have Bhuvi, Nattu and Unadkat, it makes my job easier. [on whose decision it was to bring Shahbaz as impact player] Dan Vettori, left-arm Orthodox and wanted as many left-arm Orthodox as possible,” Cummins said.

“[on Abhishek’s bowling] That was a surprise, I tried to hit him with some right-handers and he bowled beautifully and they both won with their bowling in the middle of the over. 170 was a tough chase and if we had taken a few wickets we knew we had a chance. I will never pretend to calculate the pitch and conditions, which are different every week. It’s for the entire franchise, probably 60 or 70 of them who put their heart and soul into it and I hope there’s one more left,” he added.