New Delhi. Indian Premier League finals are always special but this time this match is going to be extra special for two players. Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad teams will face each other on Sunday, May 26. In this match, both the teams will include players who have birthdays. The most feared batsman of both KKR and SRH teams celebrates his birthday on 26th May. In such a situation, one is sure to feel disappointed today.
Opener Sunil Narine, who was instrumental in taking the Kolkata Knight Riders team to the final, will want to make this match a memorable one. The veteran batsman, who has batted brilliantly this season, has his birthday on 26th May. He has turned 36 today. It is every player’s dream to play for the team in a big match like the final on his birthday.
Youngster Nitish Reddy has played many important innings for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season. The great batsman who contributed to the team’s victory is celebrating his 21st birthday today. The youngster, who played an important role in the team’s batting order at such a young age, will be eyeing to do something in today’s match to make it memorable forever.
Players who play finals on birthdays
It has happened twice before in the Indian Premier League when a player got the chance to play in the final on his birthday. In the year 2012, Mike Hussey played in the final for Chennai Super Kings on his birthday. Kolkata defeated Chennai in the final. Former Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard got a chance to play the final match on his birthday in 2019. The Mumbai team won the title by defeating the Chennai team by 1 run.
First published: May 26, 2024, 17:12 IST