Indian Premier League finale will be played between Shreyas Iyer-led Kolkata Knight Riders and Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 26 May.Both the teams are IPL trophy holders – KKR won twice in 2012 and 14, while SRH lifted the IPL trophy in 2016.With much talk about the weather conditions, pitch report, and batting and bowling conditions ahead of the IPL final, the players of both sides have the mettle to turn the tides. Here are the names of a few.ALSO READ: Tomorrow’s IPL Match: KKR vs SRH - who’ll win Kolkata vs Hyderabad final on May 26? Fantasy team, pitch report and moreShreyas Iyer: The KKR skipper is known for his silent, yet resilient nature to play cricket shots.
The right-handed middle order batter is currently on the 26th number of the Orange Cap list, and scored 345 runs in 14 matches. His strike rate is 146.18 and has scored two half centuries.
Though the numbers may not show his capability, he shines under pressure and plays spinners like a professional.Sunil Narine: This KKR power hitter is a nightmare to bowlers of any team. He stands at the 10 position on the IPL Orange Cap list, with 482 runs in 14 matches.
He has also scored a century (109) and has a strike rate of 179.85.ALSO READ: SRH Vs KKR IPL 2024 Final: Hyderabad say no to practice while Kolkata sweat it out for three hours; here's whyPhil Salt: Another KKR player who is known for his sixes. The opener is at the 14th spot in the IPL Orange Cap list, with 435 runs in 12 matches and have a strike rate of 182.Heinrich Klaasen: This Sunrisers batter is known for power hitting and is at the 11th spot in the IPL Orange Cap list.
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