In the exciting final match of IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), earning their third IPL championship title. The match took place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 26, 2024..
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings
Sunrisers Hyderabad, having won the toss and opted to bat, struggled from the outset and were bowled out for just 113 runs in 18.3 overs. The innings got off to a disastrous start with:
- Abhishek Sharma falling for a duck to Mitchell Starc in the first over.
- Travis Head also fell early, dismissed for 0 by Vaibhav Arora.
Despite brief resistance from Aiden Markram (20 off 23) and Pat Cummins (24 off 19), SRH couldn't build any substantial partnerships. Notable performances included:
- Rahul Tripathi scored 9 runs before being bowled by Starc.
- Nitish Reddy made 13 runs before being caught by Gurbaz off Harshit Rana.
- Heinrich Klaasen contributed 16 runs before being bowled by Harshit Rana.
KKR's bowling attack was relentless, with standout performances from:
- Mitchell Starc: 3 overs, 14 runs, 2 wickets.
- Harshit Rana: 4 overs, 24 runs, 2 wickets.
- Andre Russell: 2.3 overs, 19 runs, 3 wickets.
- Varun Chakaravarthy: 2 overs, 9 runs, 1 wicket.
- Sunil Narine: 4 overs, 16 runs, 1 wicket.
Fall of Wickets
- 2-1 (Abhishek Sharma, 0.5 overs)
- 6-2 (Travis Head, 1.6 overs)
- 21-3 (Rahul Tripathi, 4.2 overs)
- 47-4 (Nitish Reddy, 6.6 overs)
- 62-5 (Aiden Markram, 10.2 overs)
- 71-6 (Shahbaz Ahmed, 11.5 overs)
- 77-7 (Abdul Samad, 12.4 overs)
- 90-8 (Heinrich Klaasen, 14.1 overs)
- 113-9 (Jaydev Unadkat, 17.5 overs)
- 113-10 (Pat Cummins, 18.3 overs)
Kolkata Knight Riders' Chase
Chasing a modest target of 114 runs, KKR's batsmen ensured there were no major hiccups. The innings highlights included:
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Venkatesh Iyer providing a solid start.
- Shreyas Iyer and Rinku Singh ensuring the chase was smooth and steady.
KKR comfortably reached the target, showcasing their batting depth and experience in crucial matches.
Key Performances
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Solid start
- Venkatesh Iyer: Reliable support
- Shreyas Iyer: Steady captain's knock
- Rinku Singh: Ensured no setbacks in the chase
IPL 2024: Top Performers
Orange Cap (Top Run-Scorer)
The Orange Cap for the 2024 IPL season was awarded to Virat Kohli from Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kohli topped the run charts with a total of 741 runs, displaying exceptional form throughout the season.
- Virat Kohli (RCB) - 741 runs
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) - 583 runs
- Riyan Parag (RR) - 578 runs
- Travis Head (SRH) - 567 runs
Purple Cap (Top Wicket-Taker)
The Purple Cap, awarded to the highest wicket-taker of the season, win by Harshal Patel.\
With this victory, KKR secured their third IPL title, adding 2024 to their previous wins in 2012 and 2014, firmly establishing themselves as one of the most successful franchises in IPL history.