IPL 2024 KKR vs SRH Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders win by four runs in the final over as Henrich Klaasen's last-ditched 63 off 29 balls goes in vain for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Pacer Harshit Rana held his nerve to bowl the all-important final over while earlier Andre Russell played a crucial knock of 25-ball 64 to take KKR to 208/7. (See Match Highlights below)

Harshit Rana seals the win with a dot ball to new batter Pat Cummins! KKR win by 4 runs
BRILLIANT DIVING CATCH AT SHORT THIRD-MAN! Suyash Sharma takes the most important catch of his life running backwards to remove Klaasen for 63 (29)
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 5 runs in 1 ball
Marco Jansen starts with a single to put Klaasen back on strike!
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 5 runs in 2 balls
CAUGHT AT LONG-ON! Shahbaz's cameo ends at 5-ball 16 as he hits a full toss straight to Shreyas Iyer for an easy catch. Klaasen remain at non-striker end while Marco Jansen will face the next ball
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 6 runs in 3 balls
6,1 - Klaasen launches the first ball for a six to the deep square leg region! Rana responds with a good yorker of the second ball!
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 6 runs in 4 balls
Harshit Rana bowls the final over
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 13 runs in 6 balls
KLAASEN HITS THREE SIXES TO REACH HALF CENTURY IN 25 BALLS! Some immaculate hitting by the South African in the over to take the match into the last over before Shahbaz hits a full toss for a six!
SRH 196/5 in 19 overs Klaasen 56* Shahbaz 16* (Target 209)
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 13 runs in 6 balls
Three sixes in Varun Chakravarthy over! Klassen hits the couple of them to set the tone in the over. Not the best of decision by Shreyas as it gives SRH some momentum with two overs remaining. Starc to bowl the next over
SRH 170/5 in 18 overs Klaasen 37* Shahbaz 10* (Target 209)
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 39 runs in 12 balls
Shahbaz Ahmed pulls a bouncer for a four through deep fine leg to start his innings. But it seems too little too late for SRH now. Varun Chakravarthy (1/34) to bowl the next over
SRH 149/5 in 17 overs Klaasen 22* Shahbaz 4* (Target 209)
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 60 runs in 18 balls
CAUGHT AT DEEP MID-WICKET! Andre Russell gets the wicket of Samad (15 off 11) from a full toss as the batter whacks the ball straight to the fielder. Shahbaz Ahmed is the new man in
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 64 runs in 19 balls
Mitchell Starc responds with some good yorker-length bowling to give away just 5 runs in the over. The required rate is now 19 per over. Andre Russell (1/9) to bowl the next over
SRH 133/4 in 16 overs Klaasen 21* Samad 4* (Target 209)
Klassen slams two sixes in the over to ignite hope in the chase again! 13 runs come off the over while Mithcell Starc (0/22) returns to bowling for his third over
SRH 128/4 in 15 overs Klaasen 18* Samad 2* (Target 209)
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 81 runs in 30 balls
Suyash Sharma responds well in his second over to give away just 18 runs. The required rate shoots up for SRH! Varun Chakravarthy to bowl the next over
SRH 115/4 in 14 overs Klaasen 6* Samad 1* (Target 209)
Suyash Sharma bowls the 14th over after the strategic timeout and starts with a wrong'un that deceives Markram for a dot ball
Abdul Samad survives by the umpires's call as the ball was just clipping the stumps! Sunil Narine ends his spell at 1/19 as just three runs and a wicket come off the over
SRH 111/4 in 13 overs Klaasen 3* Samad 0* (Target 209)
DRS review for lbw on newly-in Abdul Samad of the first ball as a strong appeal by Sunil Narine is turned down!
CAUGHT AT DEEP SQUARE LEG! Sunil Narine gets the wicket of Rahul Tripathi (20 off 20), who gets on his knees to hit the ball straight to Harshit Rana!
Sunrisers Hyderabad need 98 runs in 43 balls
Heinrich Klassen is the new man in while Varun Chakravarthy gives away just three runs for a wicket in the over. Sunil Narine (0/16) to bowl his final over next!
SRH 108/3 in 12 overs Tripathi 19* Klaasen 1* (Target 209)
CAUGHT AT DEEP MID-WICKET! Varun Chakravarthy delivers the blow as he gets the wicket of Markram (18 off 17)! Rinku takes a good catch diving forward
SRH 107/3 in 11.4 overs
Sunil Narine continues to be economical with just six runs off the 11th over! SRH cross the 100-run mark in the over. Varun Chakravarthy to bowl the next over
SRH 105/2 in 11 overs Tripathi 18* Markram 17* (Target 209)
Suyash Sharma proves expensive in his first over as Markram smashes the wrist spinner for a four after Tripathi dispatches him out of the park for a six! Tripathi went for a powerful straight drive of the last ball but it was the umpire on the leg! The injury leads to a delay in the proceedings
SRH 99/2 in 10 overs Tripathi 14* Markram 15* (Target 209)
Frustration for Narine in the over as Varun Chakravarthy drops the catch of Rahul Tripathi at 5 after the batter top edges a shot high up the sky! Eight runs come off the over
Suyash Sharma to bowl the next!
SRH 85/2 in 9 overs Tripathi 6* Markram 9* (Target 209)
Aiden Markram starts his innings with a bang as he pulls a short ball through to deep mid-wicket fence for a four! Sunil Narine to continue his spell from the other end.
KKR also make impact substitute as spinner Suyash Sharma comes in for Ramandeep Singh
SRH 77/2 in 8 overs Tripathi 3* Markram 5* (Target 209)
CAUGHT AT DEEP FINE LEG! Andre Russell strikes as Abhishek Sharma (32 off 19) top edges a pull shot to Varun Chakravarthy behind the wicket!
SRH 71/2 in 7.2 overs
Sunil Narine keeps it tight in his first over with just two singles. Seamer Andre Russell to bowl the next over
SRH 67/1 in 7 overs Abhishek 28* Tripathi 2* (Target 209)
Sunil Narine bowls the first over after powerplay as KKR took the strategic timeout at the end of the last over
Abhishek hits a boundary to end the over! That lifts some pressure of SRH after losing their experienced opener four balls ago
SRH 65/1 in 6 overs Abhishek 27* Tripathi 1* (Target 209)
CAUGHT AT SQUARE LEG! Mayank Agarwal falls to Harshit Rana after scoring 32! The partnership ends at 60 while the Harshit and Mayank share a glance after the dismissal
Varun Chakravarthy is taken to the cleaners by Abhishek Sharma, who hits the spinner for two sixes and a four in the over
SRH 58/0 in 5 overs Mayank 32* Abhishek 21* (Target 209)
Mayank Agarwal hits Harshit Rana for a four and a six in the over to add further pace to the chase! Spinner Varun Chakravarthy to bowl the next over
SRH 40/0 in 4 overs Mayank 29* Starc 6* (Target 209)
Under the leadership of Eoin Morgan, Kolkata Knight Riders enter the match bolstered by a blend of experience and youthful vigour. With stalwarts like Shubman Gill and Andre Russell, complemented by the pace of Pat Cummins, KKR exudes confidence in their ability to dominate proceedings. Their meticulous planning and emphasis on executing strategies could prove pivotal on their home turf.
Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Kane Williamson, present a formidable challenge with their well-rounded squad. With a blend of explosive batting and disciplined bowling, SRH aims to make a strong statement early in the tournament. Their focus on cohesive teamwork and strategic manoeuvres will be key to overcoming KKR's formidable lineup.
For Kolkata Knight Riders, all eyes will be on the elegant Shubman Gill, whose consistent performances make him a vital asset. Additionally, the explosive prowess of Andre Russell and the pace of Pat Cummins are set to add firepower to KKR's arsenal.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will rely heavily on the leadership and batting finesse of Kane Williamson, backed by a potent bowling attack led by Rashid Khan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Their ability to stifle KKR's batting prowess and exploit any weaknesses will be crucial in securing victory.
As cricket enthusiasts await the showdown, expectations are sky-high for a closely contested battle filled with drama and excitement. The clash between KKR's power-packed batting and SRH's disciplined bowling promises a spectacle for fans worldwide. With both teams hungry for a win, anticipation mounts for a thrilling encounter at Eden Gardens.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match in IPL 2024 is set to deliver a gripping contest, with both teams eager to kickstart their campaign on a winning note. As the players take center stage, fans anticipate a display of skill, determination, and nail-biting moments in what promises to be an unforgettable encounter.