New Delhi. The final of the Indian Premier League is always special but this time the match is going to be very special for two players. On Sunday, 26 May, there will be a clash between the teams of Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. In this match, both the teams will include players who have their birthdays. The most dangerous batsmen of both KKR and SRH team celebrate their birthdays on 26 May. In such a situation, it is certain that one of them will be disappointed today.
Opener Sunil Narine, who played a key role in taking Kolkata Knight Riders to the finals, would like to make this match memorable. This experienced player, who has been batting explosively this season, has his birthday on 26 May. Today he has turned 36. It is the dream of any player to play for his team in a big match like the finals on his birthday.
Young Nitish Reddy has played many important innings for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season. This amazing batsman who contributed to the team’s victory is celebrating his 21st birthday today. This young man who has played an important role in the team’s batting order at such a young age will be looking to do something in today’s match that will make him remember it forever.
Players who played finals on their birthday
Earlier, it has happened twice in the Indian Premier League when a player got a chance to play in the final on his birthday. In 2012, Mike Hussey played in the final on his birthday for Chennai Super Kings. Kolkata defeated Chennai in the final. Former Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard got a chance to play in the final match on his birthday in 2019. Mumbai’s team won the title by defeating Chennai’s team by 1 run.
FIRST PUBLISHED : May 26, 2024, 17:12 IST