Last year, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) were gearing up for the IPL final after a successful season. Fast forward to this year, and both teams find themselves at the bottom of the table, with no chance of making it to the playoffs.
Both teams have struggled with their batting, with KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane being the only player with over 300 runs. KKR has had some dismal performances, being bowled out for 116 against Mumbai Indians and failing to chase down 112 against Punjab Kings.
SRH had moments of brilliance, with Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan scoring centuries that led to big totals. However, the team lacked the consistency needed to make a playoff push.
As they face each other in a match with no significance in terms of the tournament, both teams will be looking to salvage some pride with a win. They will surely reflect on their shortcomings after the season ends, but for now, they will focus on ending on a positive note.
Despite their disappointing performances this season, both KKR and SRH will look to end the tournament on a high and carry some momentum into the next season.
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