IPL 2024 Final – Knight Riders Triumph in Chennai: KKR Clinch Third IPL Title with Dominant Victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad

Knight Riders Triumph in Chennai: KKR Clinch Third IPL Title with Dominant Victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad

The 2024 IPL season culminated in a thrilling finale at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 26th. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious, defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by a convincing eight-wicket margin to claim their third IPL title.

KKR’s Stellar Performance

KKR’s bowling attack spearheaded their dominant win. Mitchell Starc was the star of the show, claiming a fiery 4-29 spell that restricted SRH to a paltry 113 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Pat Cummins ably supported Starc with two wickets, while the spin duo of Sunil Narine and Shakib Al Hasan chipped in with a wicket each.

SRH’s Batting Woes

SRH’s batting lineup faltered under KKR’s bowling pressure. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Kane Williamson failed to get going, managing just 18 and 17 runs respectively. Only Nicholas Pooran (34) offered some resistance, but his knock proved to be a lone warrior effort.

KKR’s Clinical Chase

Set a modest target of 114, KKR openers Venkatesh Iyer (32) and Shubman Gill (49*) ensured a smooth chase. The pair stitched together a solid 82-run opening partnership before Iyer departed. Nitish Rana (22*) finished the proceedings with a flourish, taking KKR home in just 10.3 overs.

Statistically Speaking

• This victory marked KKR’s third IPL title, adding to their previous wins in 2012 and 2014.
• Mitchell Starc’s four-wicket haul earned him the Player of the Match award.
• Sunil Narine, with his all-round performance throughout the season, was adjudged the Player of the Tournament.
• Virat Kohli, despite not featuring in the final, finished as the tournament’s leading run-scorer (Orange Cap) with a tally of over 600 runs.
• Harshal Patel, with his wicket-taking prowess, claimed the Purple Cap for being the highest wicket-taker (over 30 wickets).

Records Broken

• This win marked the first time KKR had successfully defended a target in an IPL final.
• Mitchell Starc’s figures of 4-29 were the best bowling performance in an IPL final since 2016.

A Fitting Conclusion

The 2024 IPL final was a display of clinical bowling and composed batting by KKR. They thoroughly outplayed SRH and emerged as deserving champions. The season provided entertainment and excitement for cricket fans worldwide, and the Knight Riders’ triumph capped it off in style.