KKR vs SRH IPL 2024 Final - Player of the Match Predictions

On Sunday, in Chennai, two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will lock horns with the 2016 champions, SRH, in the IPL 2024 final. Despite losing both encounters against KKR this season, the Sunrisers will hope to draw confidence from their recent win over RR in the Qualifier at Chepauk. Meanwhile, KKR, who finished this season as table-toppers, will go into the final as the favourites. There are big-match players with a wealth of international experience on both teams.

We have picked the top three players with the best chance to shine in this Final based on the odds offered by the best IPL betting apps, considering both their head-to-head record and stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Sunil Narine

• Last match stats -  21 runs & 1/40 vs SRH

• IPL 2024 stats - 482 runs & 16 wickets  in 13 matches

• Record vs SRH - 129 runs & 13 wickets  in 24 matches

• Record at Chennai -  45 runs & 8 wickets  in 7 matches

However, despite not having a great record against SRH historically, Narine is their highest run-getter (482 runs) this season while also having 16 wickets to his name - making him a strong MVP contender for his team this season. Additionally, he has received three player of the match awards, the joint highest number of awards for a player this year.

Travis Head 

• Last match stats -  34 runs vs RR 

• IPL 2024 stats - 567 runs in 14 matches

• Record vs KKR - 75  runs in 2  match

• Record at Chennai - 47 runs in 2 matches

A match-winner for SRH this season, Head is SRH's leading run scorer (567 runs) and fourth on the list of highest run-getters this year. Along with the runs, he has notched up 4 fifties, a 100 and has received three player of the match awards this season. 

Heinrich Klassen 

• Last match stats -  50 runs vs RR

• IPL 2024 stats -  462 runs in 15  matches

• Record vs KKR - 165 runs in 6 matches

• Record at Chennai  - 87 runs in 3  matches

His fifty against RR in the Qualifier at Chepauk on Friday night was another testament to his ability to handle spin on challenging surfaces. Once again he will be expected to play a key role on Sunday against the quality KKR spinners if SRH are to make a game out of it.

KKR vs SRH Player of the Match Odds

Friday's Qualifier gave us a glimpse of what to expect at Chepauk without dew. The pitch will turn and hold up, making batting difficult, especially while chasing. Therefore, maximising the power play with the bat is crucial. Thus, Narine and Head, the leading run-scorers for their respective teams with strike rates of 180 and 200 respectively, are our top picks for Player of the Match. Klassen, with his ability to hit spinners and his recent form, completes our list of three potential match-winners for the KKR vs SRH IPL 2024 Final. 

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