IPL 2024 Final | "It's a different feeling": Bhuvneshwar Kumar on reaching final

Rajasthan Royals` Yashasvi Jaiswal (R) and Tom Kohler-Cadmore (L) run between the wickets as Sunrisers Hyderabad`s Bhuvneshwar Kumar looks on during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 second qualifier cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Pic/AFP

Ahead of the IPL 2024 Final clash against Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar said that it is a different feeling since the team has not played in the playoffs for the previous three seasons.

Kolkata Knight Riders are set to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 Final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

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Kolkata Knight Riders ended their league stage on top of the IPL 2024 standing with nine victories, three losses and no result matches. After defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the qualifier one, Kolkata Knight Riders directly sealed their IPL 2024 Final spot.

Similarly, Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad ended the league stage with eight wins and five defeats. The team secured the second spot with 17 points.

On the other hand, Pat Cummins' SRH got a second chance at the title in qualifier two against Rajasthan Royals (RR) and they made the most of it by defeating the Men in Pink by 36 runs.

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Speaking to JioCinema, Bhuvneshwar said they had a feeling that they would reach the final after how the Hyderbad-based franchise started their campaign. He added winning the IPL trophy is very special.

"It's a different feeling because we hadn't played in the playoffs for the last three seasons. It's a great feeling. The way we were playing this season, we had a feeling we would reach the final, and then it was a one-match scenario. Everyone's happy with how everyone has contributed, it was fantastic teamwork... Winning the IPL title is really special and now that we have reached the final, we will definitely win the trophy," Bhuvneshwar said.

Featuring 15 matches of the IPL 2024, Bhuvneshwar Kumar bagged 11 wickets with an economy of 9.24.

(With ANI Inputs)