RR-RCB or SRH, whose victory will benefit KKR? Know the complete equation
- KKR team reached the final by winning the Qualifier-1 match
- Eliminator match will be played between Rajasthan and Bengaluru
- KKR have won both their matches against RCB this season
Kolkata Knight Riders team has reached the finals by winning the Qualifier-1 match. Whereas Sunrisers Hyderabad team will face the winner of the eliminator in Qualifier-2. The eliminator match will be played between Rajasthan and Bengaluru. Out of which the winning team will get a chance to face Hyderabad in Qualifier-2. In such a situation, the way is open for three teams RR, RCB and SRH to reach the final. Whichever team reaches the finals will face KKR. In such a situation, a win can benefit KKR, who is a strong contender for the IPL 2024 trophy.
Good performance against RCB
Talking about the statistics of Kolkata and Bangalore, 34 matches have been played between the two teams so far. Out of which KKR has always been on top. KKR has won 20 out of 34 matches. Whereas RCB has won only 14 out of 34 matches. In such a situation, if RCB reaches the final, then KKR's tension can go away. KKR has won both its matches against RCB this season.
Close competition with Rajasthan
If we look at the head to head statistics of Kolkata and Rajasthan, there has always been a tough competition between the two teams. Rajasthan has won 14 out of 30 matches. Whereas KKR has also won the same number of matches. There was no result in two matches. In one of the two matches played between the two teams this season, Rajasthan Royals won by 2 wickets. When a match was washed out due to rain.
Best stats against Hyderabad
So far 27 matches have been played between KKR and Sunrisers. Out of which KKR has won 18 matches. Whereas Hyderabad has won only 9 matches. KKR has defeated SRH in both the matches this season. In such a situation, considering the records of all three teams, KKR's tension should not increase if Hyderabad reaches the finals. If Rajasthan team reaches the final then the competition can be tough. It will be interesting to see which team KKR will face in the final.