Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is going to face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the finals of IPL 2024 at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on 26 May 2024. The match will decide if KKR will become the three time winners or the SRH will become the two time winners. They recently faced each other in the Qualifier 1, which was dominated and won by KKR. SRH will look to payback the favour by winning in the finals.
IPL 2024, Final, KKR vs SRH: Chepauk Stadium Pitch Report
We saw a lot of spin and the ball gripped heavily for the bowlers in the second innings of the Qualifier 2 between SRH and RR. The Chepauk Stadium is expected to produce that kind of pitch again. Spin is going to play the biggest role in the final. The team which bats first will have an advantage if dew does not arrive. Spinners will enjoy bowling on this pitch in the second half. Even part timers could get wickets on this turning track. The team which bats first should look to score around 180 runs.
Also read: SRH vs RR Qualifier 2 IPL 2024: 3 Key Player Battles to Watch Out in Today Match
Chepauk Stadium IPL Stats
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Chennai |
| Country | India |
| Also or previously Known as | Chepauk Stadium, Madras Cricket Club Ground |
| First Match | 23/04/2008 |
| Last T20 Match | 24/05/2024 |
| Matches Played | 84 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 49 (58.33%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 35 (41.67%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 42 (50.00%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 42 (50.00%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 127 – M Vijay (Chennai Super Kings) on 03/04/2010 vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Best Bowling | 5/5 – A Madhwal (Mumbai Indians) on 24/05/2023 vs Lucknow Super Giants |
| Highest Team Innings | 246/5 – Chennai Super Kings on 03/04/2010 vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Lowest Team Innings | 70 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 23/03/2019 vs Chennai Super Kings |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 201/6 – Punjab Kings on 30/04/2023 vs Chennai Super Kings |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 26.26 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.03 |
| Average Score Batting First | 164.50 |