Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to battle Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Qualifier 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (May 21). Led by Shreyas IyerKKR secured their playoff spot as table-toppers, despite their final two league matches being washed out due to rain, leaving them with little match practice ahead of the crucial contest.

On the flip side, Pat Cummins‘ SRH clinched their playoff berth as the second-placed team and enter Qualifier 1 with momentum on their side, having clinched a convincing 4-wicket victory in their most recent IPL 2024 outing against Punjab Kings (PBKS).

Players with a shared history

As the two powerhouse teams gear up for their showdown, it’s worth noting that numerous players have donned the jerseys of both KKR and SRH throughout the history of the IPL. These players have left their mark on both franchises, contributing to the league’s rich tapestry of cricketing excellence.

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IPL 2024: 3 active players to play for both KKR and SRH:

1. Manish Pandey: IPL odyssey of a centurion

Manish Pandey‘s IPL career has been marked by notable contributions across multiple franchises. He first gained prominence with an unbeaten 114 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2009, becoming the first Indian to score a century in the IPL. After playing for RCB, he joined Pune Warriors in 2011 and then moved to KKR in 2014. With KKR, he played a crucial role from 2014 to 2017, including a stellar 2014 season. In 2018, he was bought by SRH for ₹11 crore and played there until 2021. In 2024, Pandey was reacquired by KKR for ₹50 lakhs.

IPL Stats with KKR (2014-2017):

• 2014: 16 matches, 401 runs, Avg 30.84, SR 117.94, 0 centuries, 2 half-centuries.
• 2015: 13 matches, 225 runs, Avg 20.45, SR 122.28, 0 centuries, 0 half-centuries.
• 2016: 12 matches, 248 runs, Avg 31.00, SR 135.51, 0 centuries, 2 half-centuries.
• 2017: 14 matches, 396 runs, Avg 49.50, SR 128.57, 0 centuries, 2 half-centuries.

IPL Stats with SRH (2018-2021):

• 2018: 15 matches, 284 runs, Avg 25.81, SR 115.44, 0 centuries, 3 half-centuries.
• 2019: 12 matches, 344 runs, Avg 43.00, SR 130.79, 0 centuries, 3 half-centuries.
• 2020: 16 matches, 425 runs, Avg 32.69, SR 127.62, 0 centuries, 3 half-centuries.
• 2021: 8 matches, 292 runs, Avg 48.66, SR 123.72, 0 centuries, 3 half-centuries.

2024 Season with KKR:

• 2024: 1 match, 42 runs, Avg 42.00, SR 135.48, 0 centuries, 0 half-centuries.

2. Pat Cummins: Bowling brilliance in the IPL

Pat Cummins made his IPL debut in 2014 with Kolkata KKR and played for them again in 2015. After a hiatus in 2016, he joined Delhi Daredevils (DD) in 2017. Cummins was absent from IPL 2018 and 2019 but returned to KKR in 2020 as one of the most expensive overseas players. He played for KKR through 2022, achieving notable performances including tying the record for the fastest half-century in IPL history in 2022 then. Cummins opted out of IPL 2023 and was bought by SRH for the 2024 season, where he was appointed captain.

IPL Stats with KKR (2014-2015):

• 2014: 1 match, 24 balls, 1 wicket, Avg 29.00, Econ 7.25
• 2015: 3 matches, 60 balls, 1 wicket, Avg 97.00, Econ 9.70

IPL Stats with KKR (2020-2022):

• 2020: 14 matches, 312 balls, 12 wickets, Avg 34.08, Econ 7.86
• 2021: 7 matches, 161 balls, 9 wickets, Avg 26.33, Econ 8.83
• 2022: 5 matches, 119 balls, 7 wickets, Avg 30.29, Econ 10.69

2024 season with SRH (2024):

• 2024: 13 matches, 312 balls, 15 wickets, Avg 32.00, Econ 9.23

3. Rahul Tripathi: The hard-hitting journey in T20’s premier League

Rahul Tripathi has been known for his hard-hitting abilities since his IPL debut in 2017 with Rising Pune Supergiant (RPSG)where he scored 391 runs with a highest of 93. After a less successful stint with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 2018 and 2019, he joined KKR in the 2020 IPL Auction for INR 60 lakhs. He became a key top-order batter for KKR, scoring 397 runs in the 2021 season. In February 2022, Tripathi was acquired by SRH for the 2022 IPL season.

IPL Stats with KKR (2020-2021):

• 2020: 11 matches, 230 runs, Avg 23.00, SR 127.07, 1 half-century, highest score 81
• 2021: 17 matches, 397 runs, Avg 28.35, SR 140.28, 2 half-centuries, highest score 74*

IPL Stats with SRH (2022-2024):

• 2022: 14 matches, 413 runs, Avg 37.55, SR 158.24, 3 half-centuries, highest score 76
• 2023: 13 matches, 273 runs, Avg 22.75, SR 128.17, 1 half-century, highest score 74*
• 2024: 3 matches, 64 runs, Avg 21.33, SR 123.08, highest score 33

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