The names of both the finalist teams of IPL 2024 have now been revealed. Sunrisers Hyderabad have secured their place in the final by winning against Rajasthan Royals in the second qualifier held on 24 May. In this way, now Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and SRH will face each other in the final to be held on 26 May.

Before this title match, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has given his opinion and believes that KKR has a better chance of winning. Pietersen believes that KKR’s spin attack and their recent record against SRH seem to benefit them in the crucial match.

KKR has the advantage- Kevin Pietersen

He said on Star Sports Cricket Live, I didn’t like the way Sunrisers Hyderabad lost in Ahmedabad and I think it will put them on the backfoot early on Sunday. I didn’t like the way Pat Cummins finished that game. Travis Head bowled and Shreyas Iyer hit a brilliant shot.

Pietersen said, knowing that they beat SRH just a few days ago, KKR’s confidence will be very high in the final. So it will be difficult for Sunrisers to move forward, but I think they will do well, because they have won in SA20. So they know how to win.

He continued, “The toss is 50-50. You have to consider the possibility of dew and be ready even if dew doesn’t come. It’s all about mindset and confidence. I think KKR have an advantage, given the way they have played, their win in Qualifier-1 and their preparation in the last three or four days.”