In the Qualifier-1 match, Kolkata Knight Riders secured an 8-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad with Venkatesh-Shreyas both scoring half-centuries and Starc delivering a brilliant bowling performance. This win propels Kolkata Knight Riders into the finals. Sunrisers Hyderabad batted first and posted 159 runs in 19.3 overs, led by Rahul Tripathi's 55 runs.
In response, KKR achieved the target, scoring 164 runs in 13.4 overs, with Shreyas contributing an unbeaten 58 and Venkatesh an unbeaten 51. Hyderabad will have another opportunity to advance to the finals by facing the winner of the RCB and Rajasthan Royals eliminator in Qualifier-2.
Kolkata Knight Riders have maintained an undefeated streak in Qualifier-1 and are the first team to secure a spot in the IPL 2024 finals. Venkatesh and Shreyas' unbeaten partnership of 97 runs was pivotal in KKR's victory. Mitchell Star excelled with the ball, claiming 3 wickets, while Varun Chakraborty took 2 crucial wickets.