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'May the best team win, and by best I mean...': Shreyas Iyer makes his intention clear to Pat Cummins before IPL 2024 final drama
KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer jokingly warned SRH captain Pat Cummins that it will be Knight Riders who will be lifting the IPL 2024 trophy on May 26.
!['May the best team win, and by best I mean KKR...': Shreyas Iyer makes his intention clear to Pat Cummins before IPL 2024 final drama KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer (left) and SRH captain Pat Cummins during pre-match press conference ahead of KKR vs SRH's IPL 2024 final. (Getty)](https://image.thesportstak.com/images/cms/articles/20240526T122311684Z432175/20240526T122311684Z432175_400_225.webp?width=180&quality=60)
In a lighthearted exchange ahead of the IPL 2024 final, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer sent a message to his counterpart Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) Pat Cummins. The much-anticipated clash is set to take place on May 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with both teams vying for the coveted trophy.
Iyer acknowledged Cummins' impressive leadership of the SRH squad throughout the season, where they secured 8 wins out of 14 league matches (with one washout). However, Iyer playfully reminded Cummins that KKR has proven to be a tough opponent for SRH this season. Shreyas humorously pointed out that while Cummins might be familiar with the opposition, this time they'll be facing the purple and gold of KKR, not just another team.
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KKR's Shreyas Iyer injects fun ahead of IPL 2024 final
Kolkata Knight Riders captain, Shreyas Iyer, sent a playful message to SunRisers Hyderabad skipper, Pat Cummins, in the lead-up to the much-awaited IPL 2024 Final. Iyer expressed his hope for a thrilling encounter between the two teams in Chennai, playfully predicting a KKR victory (referencing their two IPL titles). Both KKR and SRH have impressed throughout the season, and the final promises to be a nail-biter at the iconic Chepauk Stadium.
“Dear Pat, today I thought it may be fun to drop you a little note. First off, let me just say you have done an amazing job, leading the Orange Army this season. This season, we have given you a tough time. Let me remind you, you face the same opponent at a different venue. But today, you will be against colours that will be familiar to you, Purple and Gold. Here's to a thrilling final. May the best team win. And by best, I mean ours. Ami KKR, you opponent, Shreyas Iyer,” Shreyas said in the pre-match press-conference ahead of IPL 2024 final.
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KKR boast strong Head-to-Head record against SRH
The upcoming IPL final adds another chapter to the storied rivalry between KKR and SRH. Historically, KKR holds the edge, winning 18 out of their 27 meetings in the IPL, compared to SRH's 9 victories. This season has been no different. KKR dominated their opening encounter against SRH at Eden Gardens with a convincing four-wicket win. They continued their dominance by defeating the Orange Army by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Naturally, KKR will be hoping to replicate this success in the final at Chepauk Stadium.
Talking about Iyer's performance in IPL 2024, he has enjoyed a stellar run with the bat in IPL 2024. His knock of 345 runs came at an impressive strike rate of 146.18.
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