Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Prediction: A final to remember for these sides

After 73 matches, the final game of the Indian Premier League for the 2024 season will feature Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The last time these two teams met was in the quarterfinal, and the Riders won. Can Hyderabad lift the trophy with a win here?

Kolkata Knight Riders are on a run win, and they will be full of confidence here. In their last fixture, in the quarterfinal game, Kolkata Knight Riders secured a 164-159 win. However, their prior games to that win also saw Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Lucknow Super Giants.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have had a rough stage to this final, but this team will be focused on winning this game. In the quarterfinal encounter, Sunrisers Hyderabad lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders, a 164-159 encounter. However, this team did well to step up against the Rajasthan Royals, pulling off a 175 big run while conceding 139. However, Sunrisers Hyderabad have a 3-2 record into this game, losing to Mumbai Indians, while picking wins over the Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants. 

The Kolkata Knight Riders have consistently proven why they are the better side this season, and in each of their last three meetings of this fixture, they secured a win. However, while Sunrisers Hyderabad showed composure with a 36-run win over the Rajasthan Royals, I am backing this game to end with high scores, with the Kolkata Knight Riders winning.