IPL 2024: Final, KKR vs SRH – Top 3 player battles to watch out for

Pat Cummins and Shreyas Iyer. (Source -Twitter/X)

Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad are the two sides who remain in the Indian Premier League 2024. These two sides have played outstanding cricket and have made it to the title clash in the epicentre of cricket that is Chennai as a massive gathering is expected for the game in Chepauk.

The 24 players who take to the field on Sunday will have one aim in mind and that is to win the richest prize in all of T20 cricket. Shreyas Iyer and Pat Cummins have both enjoyed memorable campaigns this season leading up to the finals.

It was against Sunrisers Hyderabad that Kolkata Knight Riders won their 1st qualifier to make it to the summit clash. Sunrisers on the other hand had to wait for three days before playing Rajasthan Royals on Friday and winning the match to make it to the summit clash.

Here are the top 3 player battles to watch out for from the KKR vs SRH IPL 2024 Finals:

3. Rahul Tripathi vs Harshit Rana

Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Rahul Tripathi has been a huge revelation ever since he has made his way into the team. The 33-year-old has been giving Hyderabad the chance to keep the run-scoring momentum even if their openers fail to fire.

Harshit Rana has been one of the most impressive bowlers this year with his ability to bowl with pace and aggression. This player battle on Sunday will be one to watch out for as both the players are naturally attacking and will want to dominate proceedings.

2. Pat Cummins vs Shreyas Iyer 

It is the battle of the two captains who want to outdo each other and win the IPL title. Shreyas Iyer has historically had issues against the short ball and has fallen to the ploy on many occasions.

Pat Cummins has been an underrated bowler this year in the IPL and has been at the core of many SRH’s wins. The 31-year-old will look forward to this player battle and wants to dismiss the KKR skipper in the finals to put his team in a strong position.

1. Travis Head vs Mitchell Starc

This is the one-player battle that could set the tone for the entire IPL 2024 finals. The last time these two players faced each other Mitchell Starc had disturbed the base of his Australian team.

Travis Head is sure to come out with aggression and will want to dominate proceedings right from the word go. Mitchell Starc on the other is known to be one of the best new ball bowlers and his inswinging Yorkers could have the left-handed batter in trouble.