Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face each other in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. This high-stakes encounter will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm IST and both teams will look to dominate this iconic venue. The MA Chidambaram Stadium, known for its challenging pitch conditions and passionate crowd, has been a tough battleground for both KKR and SRH.
Sunrisers Hyderabad played 11 matches at this venue, managing to win just two and lose eight. This record highlights their struggle to adapt to the conditions in Chennai.
Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders played 14 matches at the same ground, achieving just four wins and suffering 10 defeats. Both teams will be eager to improve their records and gain an advantage in this crucial match.
Average Score
Analysis of average scores at MA Chidambaram Stadium provides insights into the batting performance of both teams.
SRH has an average score of 155 runs in T20 matches at this venue. This relatively low average indicates the challenges their batsmen faced on the slow and winding Chennai track.
On the other hand, KKR also have a similar average score of 156 runs at the same venue, suggesting a slightly better adaptation to the pitch conditions.
Highest score
When it comes to the highest scores at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, SRH’s best performance came in 2021 when they scored 177/5 in 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite the strong performance, he lost the match by 10 runs.
Meanwhile, KKR achieved their highest total at this venue in 2018, scoring an impressive 202/6 in 20 overs against Chennai Super Kings. However, they also ended up losing, with CSK winning by five wickets.
Lowest score
The lower scores at the MA Chidambaram Stadium also reflect the challenges both teams faced. SRH recorded their lowest total of 134/10 against Chennai Super Kings in 2024, suffering a heavy defeat by 78 runs. This game highlighted the difficulties that SRH have faced in facing CSK’s heavy attack at home.
KKR vs SRH T20 Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Interestingly, despite the number of matches both teams have played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, KKR and SRH have only faced each other once at this IPL venue, where the former won by 10 runs. This upcoming match will be the second time these two teams have faced each other at this stadium, adding an extra layer of intrigue and anticipation.
Conclusion
As KKR and SRH prepare to face each other in this crucial final of IPL 2024, the historical records and statistics of the MA Chidambaram Stadium will weigh heavily in their strategies. Both teams have struggled at this venue but with the coveted IPL trophy in mind, they will be determined to better their past performances. Fans can look forward to an exciting encounter as both teams look to rewrite their records and move towards another IPL title win.
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