The first qualifier of IPL 2024 is to be played today between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams have performed brilliantly this season. In such a situation, fans can get to see an exciting match today.

Opener Sunil Narine has batted explosively for Kolkata Knight Riders. He also scored a brilliant century this season. Let us tell you that Narayan has scored 461 runs in 12 matches of IPL 2024 at an average of 38.42 and a strike rate of 182.94. This includes three half-centuries and one century.

If we talk about Sunil Narine’s statistics in Ahmedabad, he has not been able to open his account in four matches yet. In 2014, Narayan did not get a chance to bat against Rajasthan Royals. Whereas in 2021, Sunil Narayan played Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, but was out without scoring a run, while in 2023 he also returned to the pavilion on zero against GT.

Sunil Narine’s statistics in Ahmedabad (Sunil Narine at Ahmedabad)

• DNB vs RR, 2014
• 0(4) vs PBKS, 2021
• 0(1) vs DC, 2021
• 0(1) vs GT, 2023

However, apart from batting, Sunil Narine has maintained his charm in bowling. He has taken 15 wickets in 13 matches this season. During this period his economy has been 6.64. His all-round performance has played an important role in the success of Kolkata Knight Riders.

KKR had won 9 matches out of their 14 matches in the league stage, while two matches were washed out due to rain. In this way, the team remained on top of the points table with 20 points and is now ready to play the first qualifier. In Qualifier-1, KKR will face Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have shown excellent performance this season under the leadership of Pat Cummins. KKR bowlers will have to stay safe from the explosive pair of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma.