Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2024 final held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (May 26). Despite winning the toss and opting to bat first, SRH faltered, posting the lowest total ever in an IPL final, managing only 113 runs in 18.3 overs.
Andre Russell emerged as the top bowler in the IPL 2024 final, claiming 3 wickets in 2.3 overs, supported by impactful performances from Mitchell Starc, Vaibav Arora, and Harshit Rana. Kolkata's bowlers collectively made significant contributions, dismantling SRH's batting lineup. Kolkata chased down the target comfortably to secure the championship.
The seventeenth edition of the IPL showcased outstanding performances from individuals and teams alike. Post the tournament's conclusion, several awards were presented to recognize exceptional talent exhibited throughout the season.
Here are the IPL 2024 Award Winners:
- Champions: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Runners-Up: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Orange Cap Winner (Leading Run-Scorer): Virat Kohli - Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), 741 Runs
- Purple Cap Winner (Highest Wicket-Taker): Harshal Patel - Punjab Kings (PBKS), 24 Wickets
- Ultimate Fantasy Player: Sunil Narine (KKR)
- Most Sixes: Abhishek Sharma (42) - Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Most Fours: Travis Head (64) - Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Most Valuable Player (MVP): Sunil Narine (KKR)
- Emerging Player: Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Player of the Final - Man of the Match: Mitchell Starc (2/14) off his 3 overs
- Electric Striker Of The Season: Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Best Catch Of The Season: Ramandeep Singh (KKR)
- Fair Play Award: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Best Venue (Pitch And Ground): Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium In Hyderabad
Virat Kohli made history by securing the Orange Cap for the second time, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat. Kohli had previously won the cap in 2016, a season in which he scored four centuries.
