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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 concluded in spectacular fashion, with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerging victorious, claiming their third title. The win brought KKR a substantial prize of INR 20 crore, while the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), finishing as runners-up, received INR 13 crore. The IPL had set aside a total prize pool of..
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 concluded in spectacular fashion, with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerging victorious, claiming their third title. The win brought KKR a substantial prize of INR 20 crore, while the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), finishing as runners-up, received INR 13 crore. The IPL had set aside a total prize pool of INR 46.5 crore, which was distributed among various teams and individual players for their exceptional performances.
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finished third and fourth in the points table, respectively. RR, led by Sanju Samson, earned INR 7 crore, while Faf du Plessis’ RCB took home INR 6.5 crore. These substantial rewards highlighted the competitiveness and high stakes involved in the tournament.
Virat Kohli of RCB won the prestigious Orange Cap, awarded to the highest run-scorer of the season. Kohli amassed 741 runs in 15 matches, boasting an impressive average of 61.75. His top score was an unbeaten 113, and he achieved a strike rate of 154.69, marking his best performance in a single IPL season. For his achievement, Kohli received a prize of INR 10 lakh.
The Purple Cap, awarded to the highest wicket-taker, went to Punjab Kings’ pacer Harshal Patel. He claimed 24 wickets in 14 matches, with an economy rate of 9.73 and an average of 19.87. Patel also received a prize of INR 10 lakh for his outstanding bowling performance.
Sunrisers’ Nitish Kumar Reddy was named the Emerging Player of the Season for his remarkable all-round performance. He was awarded INR 20 lakh for his contributions. KKR veteran Sunil Narine was honored with the Most Valuable Player of the Season award, earning INR 12 lakh. Additionally, Narine was recognized as the Ultimate Fantasy Player of the Season.
Travis Head led the season in hitting the most fours, with 64 boundaries to his name. Abhishek Sharma topped the list for the most sixes, smashing 42 over the fence. Jake Fraser-McGurk was awarded the Striker of the Season for achieving an extraordinary strike rate of 234.04. Ramandeep Singh was celebrated for taking the Catch of the Season.
The Fair Play Award was given to SRH, acknowledging their sportsmanship throughout the tournament. The Hyderabad Cricket Association received the Pitch and Ground Award for providing excellent playing conditions despite the challenges posed by the weather.
KKR’s victory and the comprehensive prize distribution underscored the excitement and high level of competition in IPL 2024. The season saw numerous records broken and exceptional performances from both teams and individual players, contributing to another unforgettable chapter in IPL history.
