IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH highlights: Mitchell Starc's crucial powerplay strikes help Kolkata enter 4th final

Thank you for reading HT's live coverage of the IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium. KKR thrashed SRH by 8 wickets to enter the final of the IPL 2024. Rajasthan Royals will meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator on Wednesday. Sunrisers Hyderabad will meet the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2 on Friday.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Veteran Australian pacer Mitchell Starc sparked a top-order collapse of the Hyderabad giants in the Qualifier. The KKR pacer bagged three crucial wickets in the powerplay to force SRH to register a below-par total against the two-time winners. Starc bagged three wickets and leaked 34 runs in his four overs. The 2023 World Cup winner was named the Player of the Match. “We know how important the powerplay is. These were the two sides who have dominated in the powerplay with the bat. We needed to pick early wickets and get into their middle-order. The way Head and Abhishek have been playing thoughout the tournament, they like width and free their arms. We just tried to swing the ball and not provide them width. Bowl stump to stump. The spinners were effective and the whole bowling department bowled well. Got lucky I guess (on taking Head's wicket), was nice to see his back early, not always the case,” Starc said after the match.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Leading his side from the front, skipper Shreyas Iyer smashed a quick-fire 50 to help KKR beat SRH by 8 wickets. Iyer remained unbeaten on 58 off 24 balls as KKR made it to their fourth final of the IPL. “Elated by the performance, the responsibility was important, we stood for each other, extremely happy with the performances. The rejuvenation was important for us. When you travel so much. It's important to stay in the present. Today was the day we had to maximise, we did it and that's what we thrive on. I think the way every bowler stood up to this occasion, the way they came in and took wickets, that was imperative,” Iyer said after KKR’s memorable win over SRH.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins wants SRH to move on from the heavy defeat at the hands of KKR, who have entered their fourth final of the IPL. SRH will meet either RCB or RR in the Qualifier 1 for a place in the final. The winner of the Qualifier will meet KKR in the IPL 2024 final. RCB will lock horns with RR in the Eliminator at the IPL 2024 playoffs on Wednesday.

“Yeah we will try to put this behind quickly, good thing we will have a crack at it (second qualifier). You have those days in T20 cricket where things doesn't quite work out. We weren't where we wanted with the bat and obviously couldn't do much with the ball. Felt that extra batting was important (picking the impact sub) on this wicket. Thought KKR bowled really well, there was a little bit in it early on and the surface got better. We all have played enough cricket, and going to a new venue (Chennai) helps us as well, so we gotta keep this behind and move on,” Cummins said after the match.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - After a table-topping performance in the league stage of the IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets in the Qualifier 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Venkatesh Iyer (51) and Shreyas Iyer (58) smashed half-centuries as KKR became the first team to enter the final in the 2024 season.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: SIX, FOUR, SIX AND SIX - Shreyas Iyer speed dials part-timer Travis Head to bring up his half-century and settle the contest at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Shreyas remains not out on 58 off 24 balls with Venkatesh Iyer (51* off 28 balls) as KKR thrash SRH by 8 wickets to enter the final.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Skipper Shreyas Iyer collects another boundary as the star batter is playing a captain’s knock. The Kolkata skipper has smashed 36 off 20 balls. He is backed by Venkatesh, who has played a gritty knock of 45 off 27 balls. With 24 needed off 43 balls, KKR are on the brink of another IPL final. SIX! What a way to notch up his fifty - 50 off 28 balls as Iyer puts KKR on top. KKR 142-2 after 13 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders need 18 runs in 42 balls.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: After dropping Shreyas, Cummins has roped in Travis Head to bowl the 11th over. FOUR! Head starts his spell with a boundary. Venkatesh Iyer is seven runs away from a match-changing 50 for the Knight Riders. FOUR! Shreyas gets into the act as he punishes Head for bowling a nothing delivery. He takes a single on the next ball to move into the 30s. Skipper Shreyas is batting on 30 off 17 balls. A dot to end the 10-run over. KKR 129-2 after 12 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders need 31 runs in 48 balls.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: SRH spinners have bagged just 13 wickets this season - the least in the IPL 2024. The 2016 champions have also been the most expensive with an economy of 11. Natarajan has replaced Viyaskanth. DROPPED! Travis Head drops Iyer at point. SIX! After Head drops Iyer, the KKR skipper deposited a maximum. Shreyas moves to 20 off 13 balls. KKR now need 46 off 57 balls! Kolkata Knight Riders in the driving seat. FOUR MORE! A boundary to end the over and the Iyers have completed the 50-run stand. KKR 119-2 after 11 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders need 41 runs in 54 balls.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Viyaskanth bowling the 9th over. Shouts of catch it! Klaasen puts his body on the line but he fails to keep it. No run taken. Shreyas and Venkatesh rotating strikes. Kolkata Knight Riders need 60 runs in 62 balls. Venkatesh is batting on 32 off 18 balls. Skipper Shreyas has scored 14 off 11 balls. SIX! Venkatesh smokes a maximum off Viyaskanth. KKR have crossed the 100-mark inside the first 10 overs. KKR 107-2 after 10 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders need 53 runs in 60 balls.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Venkatesh Iyer is keen on attacking the SRH bowlers. Cummins into his third over. Iyer clears the man at mid-wicket to get a four. KKR need from here. The Iyers have added 23 off 13 balls. FOUR! Shreyas picks his spot beautifully to get the second boundary of the over. Short ball and Iyer makes a mess of it - but ball lands safe. A single over square leg to end the over. KKR 96-2 after 9 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders need 64 runs in 66 balls.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Four and out! Dangerous Narine is out after the powerplay. Cummins returns and leaks a four off Narine. However, the Australian pacer bagged the wicket of Narine on the next ball. Viyaskanth takes the catch and Narine departs for 21 off 16 balls. Shreyas Iyer has joined Venkatesh Iyer at the crease. The KKR skipper is off the mark on the first ball. SIX! Venkatesh clears mid-on for a six. End of the over, KKR 74-2 after 7 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders need 86 runs in 78 balls.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Speedster T Natarajan returns after a wicket-taking over. Venkatesh Iyer and Sunil Narine have scored 14 off as many balls. Natarajan bowled four dot balls in his second over before he bowled a wide. FOUR! Narine finds the gap and gets a much-needed boundary for the Knight Riders. For the ninth time, KKR have crossed the 60-run mark in the powerplay. Narine will be on strike as he takes a single. KKR win the battle of powerplay against the SRH bowlers. KKR 63-1 after 6 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders need 97 runs in 84 balls.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pacer Bhuvneshwar leaks 8 runs in his third over. He has one over left in his purse. Sunil Narine and Venkatesh Iyer have guided KKR to 57-1 in the first 5 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders need 103 runs in 90 balls.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - Pacer T Natarajan joins the attack as Cummins makes way for the Indian pacer. Gurbaz cuts the first ball, no run taken. OUT! Straight to Viyaskanth. A simple catch for the SRH spinner as Gurbaz is out for 23 off 14 balls. FOUR! Venkatesh Iyer starts with a boundary. He takes a single to give dangerous Narine the strike. KKR 49-1 after 4 overs.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: FOUR (Leg bye)! Bhuvneshwar Kumar has presented a strong case for lbw against Sunil Narine. Review taken by SRH! Pitched outside leg. Another decision upheld! SRH have lost both their reviews in 2.1 overs. SIX! High and handsome by Gurbaz. A massive hit off Bhuvneshwar as the KKR opener reads his knuckle ball to clear the distance. FOUR! Gurbaz clears Cummins and KKR openers are closing on the 50-run partnership. Gurbaz takes a single after hammering Bhuvneshwar for 10 runs. Narine takes two runs on the final ball. KKR 44-0 after 3 overs.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins has brought himself into the attack for the second over. Cummins usually bowls after the powerplay. FOUR! Sunil Narine clears the mid-off fielder to get his first boundary. FOUR! Narine finds the gap as he creams his second boundary of the over. In the air and safe! Narine takes a single. Cummins has already leaked nine runs in his first three balls. FOUR! Good shout for lbw by Cummins, umpire is not interested and SRH have taken a review. Clear gap as the ball passes the bat. Over to ball-tracking. Wickets missing! The decision is upheld. SIX! Gurbaz gets a maximum. KKR 25-0 after 1.5 overs.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar kickstarts the proceedings for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rahmanullah Gurbaz makes his presence felt early as the KKR opener smashes the first boundary of the innings. Klaasen, who was standing up to the stumps, has gone back for the final ball of the over. Bhuvneshwar ends with a dot. KKR 6/0 after 1 over.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: There is no denying that Mitchell Starc was the standout performer for KKR with the ball. The Australian pacer justified his price tag by taking three crucial wickets in the powerplay as SRH were all out for 159 in 19.3 overs. Starc bagged three wickets and leaked 34 runs in his four overs. “I have been fortunate enough to play on some big occasions, nice to get our team off to a good start, we know how SRH matched us in terms of attacking with the bat in the powerplay. Their (Head and Abhishek) partnership has been the key for them and to get both of them out cheaply, it's really pleasing. The wicket's got a bit skidier and there is some swing as well, I feel the wicket will get better with dew and the powerplay will be really key for us,” Starc said during the innings break.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Viyaskanth and Cummins steal three runs on the first ball. KKR think tank is not pleased. So is Andre Russell, who is bowling the final over. A good yorker and no run taken by Cummins. OUT! Keeper Gurbaz calls for it and takes it. Cummins out for 30 off 24 balls as his cameo lifts SRH to 159 in 19.3 overs.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Mitchell Starc returns! Hat-trick bowl is dodged by Cummins. Two singles taken in his final over. Starc has only conceded two runs in his first four balls. SIX! Cummins riding his luck as he clears the boundary - He moves to 26 off 21 balls. He has single-handedly taken the SRH innings into the final over. FOUR! Cummins creams a boundary and Starc signs off by leaking 12 runs in his fourth and final over. SRH 156-9 after 19 overs.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: No Mitchell Starc as it's Varun Chakaravarthy vs Pat Cummins in the 17th over! SIX- Cummins starts the over with a handsome maximum. Back-to-back singles on the next four balls - good over for SRH batters. Cummins gets a single to keep the strike again. SRH 144-9 after 18 overs.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Vijayakanth Viyaskanth and Pat Cummins can bat. They are SRH's last batting pair as the 2016 champions are set to post a below-par total for KKR. FOUR! Cummins gets a welcome boundary - the SRH skipper uses the pace of KKR pacer Harshit. He gets a single to retain the strike for the next over. Starc is still on a hat-trick folks! SRH 133-9 after 17 overs.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: OUT! Bhuvneshwar Kumar took the review after he was given out lbw by the umpire. Ball tracking confirms that the wicket is the umpire’s call so Varun has a wicket. Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy quickly finishes off his third over. Just 1 run off his third over and wicket. SRH 126-9 after 16 overs.

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1 KKR vs SRH IPL Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: OUT! Samad is out for cheap again. Skipper Shreyas Iyer takes a simple catch and Samad has been dismissed by Harshit. Pressure on skipper Pat Cummins as SRH are 125/8 in 14.4 overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the next batter in for the Orange Army. In the last five overs, SRH have scored 35 runs and lost 4 wickets. The projected score for SRH is below 170. SRH 125-8 after 15 overs.