The last match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) was a thrilling showdown in the IPL 2024 final. Played at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on May 26, 2024, it saw KKR dominate with a commanding victory by 8 wickets, securing their third IPL title.
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a total of 159/7 in 20 overs, with Pat Cummins leading the bowling attack and Heinrich Klaasen playing a crucial knock of 42 off 29 balls. However, KKR’s bowlers proved too strong, with Mitchell Starc shining as the Player of the Match, claiming 2 wickets for just 14 runs.
Last KKR vs SRH IPL match
KKR’s chase was smooth and emphatic, thanks to Venkatesh Iyer, who smashed an unbeaten 52 off 26 balls, along with contributions from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Shreyas Iyer. Their performance ensured KKR comfortably reached the target within 13.4 overs, cementing their status as the best team of IPL 2024.
Now, as IPL 2025 kicks off, KKR and SRH Laare set to face each other again on April 3, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
KKR vs SRH scorecard of last IPL match
Sunrisers Hyderabad scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 2 | 5 | 40.00 |
| Travis Head | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Rahul Tripathi | 9 | 13 | 69.23 |
| Aiden Markram | 20 | 23 | 86.95 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 13 | 10 | 130.00 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 16 | 17 | 94.11 |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | 8 | 7 | 114.28 |
| Abdul Samad | 4 | 4 | 100.00 |
| Pat Cummins (c) | 24 | 19 | 126.31 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 4 | 11 | 36.36 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 0* | 1 | 0.00 |
Kolkata Knight Riders scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 39 | 32 | 121.87 |
| Sunil Narine | 6 | 2 | 300.00 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 52* | 26 | 200.00 |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | 6* | 3 | 200.00 |
