Who Won The IPL In 2024
The 2024 Indian Premier League concluded with a great final match wherein Kolkata Knight Riders, KKR, emerged as the successful title winner of the IPL season after winning over Sunrisers Hyderabad, SRH, with eight wickets. This was the third title for the KKR that has made it a highly powerful franchise in IPL history. The last, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, was a complete tournament of all-round skills by KKR, with a perfect finish to a brilliant season for the team and its fans
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Match Summary
SRH chose to bat after winning the toss, but could not capitalize on the decision.
KKR's bowlers, led by Andre Russell and Mitchell Starc, decimated SRH's batting. Russell was red-hot, taking 3 wickets for just 19 runs, with the accuracy of Starc ensuring that the decisive blows came at a perfect time, as SRH made it a modest total of 113 in just 18.3 overs. Young pacer Harshit Rana helped take two wickets as KKR solidified its grip on the match. The only bright spot for SRH was their captain Aiden Markram, who batted with grit and determination for 38 runs. As for Hyderabad, the rest of their batting lineup succumbed to the pressure of a big final, failing to give anything close to substantial support to Markram. In reply, the chase by KKR was a clinical demonstration of power and precision. Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Venkatesh Iyer set the tone right with Iyer smashing a quickfire 51 off just 28 balls. Gurbaz complimented him with a solid 39 to see off the chase in just 10.3 overs. The bowlers from SRH failed to make some sort of difference as that handed KKR an intimidating victory.
KKR's bowlers, led by Andre Russell and Mitchell Starc, decimated SRH's batting. Russell was red-hot, taking 3 wickets for just 19 runs, with the accuracy of Starc ensuring that the decisive blows came at a perfect time, as SRH made it a modest total of 113 in just 18.3 overs.
The Key to KKR's Success
The Password to KKR's Victory This title was sealed by consistency and strategic brilliance, a hallmark of KKR's journey to victory. Under their coach, Chandrakant Pandit, the right blend was struck between familiar stalwarts and new talent as emerging players rose in match-winning positions throughout the tournament, from Russell to Starc.
This harmonious blend of experience and youth proved crucial, as KKR was disciplined in all departments: batting and bowling. They showed adaptation to given situations and implemented the strategy and tactics aptly during the season while showing the best performance during the final match.
Uninspiring Conclusion for SRH
For SRH, though the loss at the end was bitter, it was otherwise a resilient campaign. They failed to rise to the occasion in the final, which shall be a point of reflection. They tried so hard in the earlier matches but were short when it mattered most: failing to withstand the all-round brilliance of KKR.
Outlook
The season of 2024 IPL will be memorable for excitement and shocking moments-the win of KKR adds another chapter in its long legacy as curtains fall on this season, and the fans look ahead to IPL 2025 to witness more drama, shocking surprises, and unforgettable moments, for now Kolkata Knights can hold their head high with IPL 2024 - a hard-earned victory.
