KKR vs SRH IPL 2024 Final: 'We were Outplayed' - Pat Cummins admits KKR supremacy after Final defeat

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins admitted that his team "were outplayed" in their IPL 2024 final at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders.

KKR secured an eight-wicket victory in Chennai, as SRH were bowled out for 113 runs. This total marks the lowest ever in an IPL final as KKR chased down the target within 11 overs to lift their third title.

SRH, who were hoping to win their second title after their triumph in 2016, failed to seize the opportunity. KKR's bowling attack, led by Mitchell Starc (2-14) and Andre Russell (3-19), kept SRH from gaining any momentum. The Orange Army were bundled out for just 113 runs.

Venkatesh Iyer scored an unbeaten half-century to make things a cakewalk for KKR, who chased it in a canter, within 10.3 overs. A plethora of Records were created and SRH was at the receiving end of all of them.

Cummins, who top-scored with 24 off 19 balls, expressed disappointment at the loss. Despite their best efforts, SRH couldn't overcome KKR's strong performance but the SRH captain didn't forget to hail the team for a stellar season.

"I thought they bowled fantastically. We did not have enough on the board. We were outplayed tonight. They gave nothing away, just like the last game in Ahmedabad," Pat Cummins admitted after the defeat.

"It was a tricky track to figure out. Didn't feel like a 200-plus wicket; 160 would have given us a chance," he added.

SRH were scoring freely in the major part of the tournament, but struggled against KKR in the playoffs. They were bowled out for just 159 in the Qualifier 1 against the Knights, and could make only 113 in the Final. But Cummins hailed his team for their amazing batting as they set multiple records.

"The style of our play, particularly with the bat, scoring 250 three times is a good feat. So, it was a great season. I had not worked with many of the guys before, but it was great working with them. A great squad and the staff were amazing," Cummins concluded.