Eden Gardens fans might have been a little disappointed, but Kolkata Knight Riders still brought home the trophy! KKR put up a valiant performance to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets in the final of IPL 2024 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This stunning victory marks their third IPL title, coming a decade after their last triumph under Gautam Gambhir in 2014.
KKR Batting
- Venkatesh Iyer: 52*(26)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk): 39(32)
- Shreyas Iyer: 6*(3)
- Sunil Narine: 6(2)
SRH Batting
- Pat Cummins (c): 24(19)
- Aiden Markram: 20(23)
- Rahul Tripathi: 12(18)
- Klaasen: 16(17)
KKR Bowling
- Mitchell Starc: 2/14 (3)
- Andre Russell: 3/19 (2.3)
- Harshit Rana: 2/24 (4)
- Vaibhav Arora: 1/24 (3)
SRH Bowling
- Pat Cummins (c): 1/18 (2)
- Shahbaz Ahmed: 1/22 (2.3)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 0/25 (2)
Result: KKR won the match by a comfortable margin (exact margin not available without a scorecard).
Mitchell Starc and Andre Russell Spearhead Bowling Masterclass
KKR bowlers set the tone for the entire match, they bundled out the SRH batting line-up for a paltry 113. Player of the match Mitchell Starc had a poor outing, picking up 2 crucial wickets early on. Veteran Pat Cummins also picked up a wicket. But the real story was all-rounder Andre Russell, who picked up 3 wickets in his blazing spell, ending any hopes of SRH making a comeback.
Venkatesh Iyer Shines with the Bat
Chasing a paltry target of 114, KKR openers Venkatesh Iyer and Sunil Narine (awarded Player of the Tournament) got off to a flying start. While Narine departed early, Iyer continued his impressive form throughout the playoffs, slamming a well-composed fifty. The middle order finished things off clinically, ensuring victory with plenty of overs to spare.
This victory is a moment of immense joy for KKR fans who have waited for ten years to see their team lift the IPL trophy. Credit goes to the entire team management for building a balanced squad with a potent blend of experience and youthful exuberance. Captain Shreyas Iyer deserves praise for his astute leadership throughout the season. Bollywood superstar and co-owner Shah Rukh Khan must be beaming with pride after his team’s impressive performance.
Kolkata Knight Riders IPL Title History
2012: KKR defeated the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the final.
- KKR Score: Won by 5 wickets [192-5 (19.4 Ov)]
- CSK Score: 190-3 (20 Ov)
2014: KKR triumphed over Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in the final.
- KKR Score: Won by 3 wickets [200-7 (19.3 Ov)]
- KXIP Score: 199-4 (20 Ov)
2024: KKR dominated the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final.
- KKR Score: Won by 8 wickets (114-2) with 57 balls remaining
- SRH Score: 113-10 (18.3 overs)
KKR won the match by a comfortable margin (exact margin not available without a scorecard).
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