Who will win IPL 2024 KKR vs SRH Final? Suresh Raina, Anil Kumble, Shane Watson pick favourites

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Who will wi IPL 2024 KKR vs SRH Final? With IPL 2024 final to kick off in less than five hours - fans, experts and former cricketers are buzzing with excitement. The star-studded players of Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad would be up against each other for the coveted trophy.

While, SRH last won an IPL trophy back in 2016, KKR won it 10 years ago in 2014. The Kolkata-based franchise won their first IPL title in 2012. Hyderabad have won just one IPL shield till date.

Gautam Gambhir was the captain when KKR lifted both their titles. The former India star is currently the mentor of the team. SRH won their only IPL trophy under Australian star David Warner. Another Australian star Pat Cummins has led them to the cusp of an IPL title this time.

KKR have defeated SRH in each of their previous two meetings in the IPL 2024. They also have the experience of winning the title in Chennai. Notably, KKR had defeated CSK in IPL 2012 final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The side has lost just three matches this season.

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SRH revamped their squad in the IPL 2024 auction, and reaped benefits throughout the season. They finished second in the league stage, and defeated Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs in Qualifier 2 in Chennai to qualify for Sunday's (May 26) mega final.

It's really difficult to predict who will win the IPL 2024 final between KKR and SRH. However, JioCinema experts Anil Kumble, Shane Watson and Suresh Raina have tried their best to pick a winner.

IPL 2024 winner prediction: Anil Kumble backs KKR

"KKR has been the all-round team, with the ball or with the bat. You name it, you have the players with Rinku Singh yet to chip in. When you have a side with explosive batters, a bowler like Starc who is coming into his form, we saw his impact in the last game and Shreyas Iyer. Even he has done exceptionally well as a captain, he has been calm and used his resources well. He got the best out of Russel and they have the firepower with both the bat and ball," Anil Kumble told JioCinema.

IPL 2024 final Prediction: Shane Watson backs SRH

"It gives Sunrisers an edge for sure as they know how the wicket plays, especially when there is no dew. They will have to back-up, and regenerate their mental and physical energy quickly, but for me, KKR are the favourites. They are fresh as a daisy; they have got world-class players through their team, and they are going to be very hard to defeat."

IPL 2024 final prediction: Suresh Raina hoping for SRH win

"Sunrisers should back their batting first approach and put runs on the board, but the eight overs of spin will be crucial. With KKR having won an IPL in Chennai, the pressure will be different. The key point for SRH is Pat Cummins who has already won the World Cup, he knows how to keep the dressing room running. You follow the process, you are switched on for the finals, the players know their roles, and everything will be organised," Raina told JioCinema.