Who will reach IPL 2024 Final?

The knockout stage of the IPL 2024 is set to begin on Tuesday. KKR will be taking on SRH in the Qualifier 1. The match is set to happen at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In this season, the venue has been one of the fewest to have supported the bowlers, especially the slower ones. However, in the Knockout stages, one can expect a better surface to bat on.

On good surfaces, you just not need a good batting lineup, but also need a great bowling lineup to restrict the opponents to a low total. The batting lineup of SRH is slightly better than KKR. However, there is a huge difference in the quality of bowling on the two sides. As KKR has a better bowling lineup, they should be able to overcome SRH.

In the Eliminator, Rajasthan Royals will be taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The match is set to take place at the same venue where KKR vs SRH is set to take place. The pitch is likely to be on the slower side as a match would have already happened at the venue. One can expect the spinners and slower bowlers to be in the game.

RR has not won a game this month and RCB has not lost a game in May. Given the momentum of RCB in the last 6 games, given the poor form of RR and the absence of Jos Buttler, RCB will start the match as the favourites. While RR has a good bowling lineup, their batting is majorly dependent on Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag.

Can RCB win their first IPL title?

RCB have a better batting lineup and bowlers have improved their skills a lot. They must be able to beat RR in the big game. If that happens, Qualifier 2 will be played between SRH and RCB at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. It’s traditionally a slower surface with a lot of assistance for the spinners. 2024 has been a mixed bag with batters enjoying some games and bowlers having their say in others.

Toss will play a major role at the venue. Dew would be a factor that makes batting second a bit easier. It might be a closely-fought match. Considering the momentum of the RCB, they could well be the favourites and end up beating SRH in the match. Considering the current form, there is no major difference between their batting and RCB’s bowling is doing a better job.

The final is set to take place at the same venue. Considering RCB to beat SRH, the final will be between them and KKR. By far, the 2-time champions have been the best side in the tournament with both batting and bowling units helping them to win. RCB is riding on a crazy momentum. If they are to make it to the final, it would be a crazier juggernaut.

It is very difficult to stop such momentum, winning spirit, and eagerness to win matches. But KKR would have an equally stronger will to win. The absence of Phil Salt might finally hurt KKR in the big match. Mohammed Siraj has a good record against Sunil Narine. If he can dismiss the Caribbean star, KKR will be in huge trouble.

The pressure will be on KKR in the big game. If RCB can hold on to the momentum and bowl well, they could restrict KKR to a low total. It might well happen given the momentum of RCB. In the big game, chasing is better in a T20 game, as one knows the exact target to be achieved. Despite RCB not being a great chasing side, if their batters click on the big stage, they can win the match.

In cricket, momentum is a big factor. Considering it, KKR and RCB could be the finalists.