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In a thrilling finale to the 2024 Tata Indian Premier League, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious, claiming their third IPL title by defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets.
NEW DELHI: In a thrilling finale to the 2024 Tata Indian Premier League, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious, claiming their third IPL title by defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets. The match, held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, saw SRH register the lowest score in an IPL final with just 113 runs on the scoreboard.
KKR’s bowlers dominated the match from the start, with Mitchell Starc removing Abhishek Sharma in the first over. Starc, along with Andre Russell, who took three wickets, ensured that SRH never gained momentum. Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana also contributed to the early dismissals, making it difficult for SRH to build a significant total.
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Chasing a modest target of 114, KKR’s batsmen displayed confidence and skill. Despite losing Sunil Narine early, Venkatesh Iyer scored a crucial half-century, helping KKR reach the target comfortably within the 12th over, scoring 72 runs during the powerplay.
Men’s and Women’s teams score identically in IPL 2024 finals
Interestingly, a notable coincidence marked the 2024 IPL season: both the men’s and women’s IPL finals saw teams dismissed for identical scores of 113 in 18.3 overs. In the Women’s IPL, the Indian captain led her team to victory against the Australian captain, while in the men’s IPL, it was the Australian captain who triumphed over the Indian captain.
The season also celebrated individual achievements. Nitish Reddy from SRH was named the Emerging Player of the Season. Jake Fraser-McGurk from DC earned the title of Electric Striker of the Season. Sunil Narine from KKR was a standout, not only being named the Game Changer of the Season but also the Most Valuable Player of the Season, with 482 runs and 17 wickets to his name. Ramandeep Singh from KKR won the Perfect Catch of the Season.
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Harshal Patel from PBKS secured the Purple Cap with 24 wickets, while Virat Kohli from RCB claimed the Orange Cap by amassing 741 runs throughout the season. The Fairplay Award went to Sunrisers Hyderabad, recognizing their exemplary conduct on the field.
This season’s IPL was a spectacle of cricketing excellence, showcasing incredible talent and sportsmanship, culminating in a memorable final that highlighted the unpredictable and exciting nature of the game.
