KKR Clinches Third IPL Title with Dominant Victory over SRH

Did you catch the IPL 2024 Final clash between KKR and SRH? KKR won their third IPL championship, and the game was super exciting! There were amazing hits and smart bowling, and the crowd was really pumped up. Let’s get into all the exciting parts of how KKR Clinches Third IPL Title.

1st Innings

 IPL 2024 Final between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

• Toss Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won the toss.
• Venue: The match was played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
• Decision: SRH decided to bat first.

First Innings Highlights

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Batting Performance

• Aiden Markram: Markram contributed 20 runs to the SRH total.
• Pat Cummins: Cummins added 24 runs to the scoreboard.
• Nitish Reddy: Reddy scored 13 runs.
• Heinrich Klaasen: Klaasen’s aggressive approach yielded 16 runs.

KKR Bowling Performance

• Mitchell Starc: Starc was on fire, taking 2 wickets for just 14 runs in his 3 overs.
• Harshit Rana: Rana chipped in with 2 wickets.
• Andre Russell: Russell claimed 3 wickets.
• Vaibhav Arora: Arora made an impact, dismissing 1 batsman.
• Sunil Narine: Narine bowled economically, conceding only 16 runs in his 4 overs and taking 1 wicket.

SRH set a target of 113 runs for KKR to chase. The pressure is on as we move to the second innings!

2nd Innings

Second Innings Highlights

KKR Batting Performance

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz: The young Afghan batsman, Gurbaz, played a crucial role. He scored 39 runs before being dismissed.
• Venkatesh Iyar: Iyar contributed with a quick-fire 52 runs to accelerate KKR’s chase.
• Sunil Narine: Narine, known for his explosive hitting, remained unbeaten with 6 runs.
• Shreyas Iyer: The KKR skipper, Iyer, anchored the innings and scored 6 runs.

SRH Bowling Performance

• Pat Cummins: The Australian pacer, Cummins, led the SRH bowling attack and he took 1 wicket
• Shahbaz Ahmad: He dismissed 1 batsman.

KKR chased down the target comfortably, winning the IPL 2024 title by 8 wickets. What a thrilling finale!

Match Result: KKR defeated SRH by 8 wickets to lift their third Indian Premier League (IPL) championship after 10 years.

Key Stats and Records

Player of the Match

The standout performer in the final was Mitchell Starc from KKR. He contributed with both the ball and in the field, taking 2 wickets and holding onto 2 catches. His all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award.

Player of the Series

Throughout the IPL 2024 season, Sunil Narine from KKR showcased his brilliance. He scored a total of 488 runs and also picked up 17 wickets. His consistent contributions led to him being named the Player of the Series.

KKR’s Victory

Kolkata Knight Riders secured their third IPL title, adding to their previous victories in 2012 and 2014. Their dominant performance in the final showcased their resilience and determination.

Records Made and Broken

KKR’s Multiple Captains:

• Record: KKR scripted history by becoming the only team to win the IPL under multiple captains.
• Context: Their current team mentor and former captain, Gautam Gambhir, led them to glory in 2012 and 2014. Meanwhile, it was Shreyas Iyer who orchestrated their magnificent win in 2024.
• Significance: This victory, achieved under Iyer’s leadership, signifies a new chapter for KKR and proves their ability to adapt and thrive under different captains.

Shreyas Iyer’s Dual Franchise Final:

• Record: Earlier, Shreyas Iyer became the first captain to take two different IPL franchises to IPL finals.
• Context: He was the captain of the Delhi Capitals (DC) when they made it to the IPL 2020 Final.
• Significance: Iyer’s leadership skills and adaptability across franchises showcase his impact on the game.

Sunil Narine’s MVP Hat-Trick:

• Record: The legendary all-rounder from KKR, Sunil Narine, became the first player in the tournament’s history to claim the prestigious Most Valuable Player (MVP) award a record-breaking three times.
• Context: Narine’s consistent performances with both bat and ball have cemented his place as the undisputed MVP of the IPL.
• Significance: His versatility and impact make him a true match-winner for KKR.

Prize Money

The 2024 Indian Premier League wrapped up with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) winning their third title and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) finishing second.

KKR took home INR 20 crore in prize money, while SRH received INR 12.5 crore from the total pool of INR 46.5 crore.

The prize was also shared with Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, who earned INR 7 crore and INR 6.5 crore for third and fourth places, respectively.

Virat Kohli of RCB won the Orange Cap with an impressive 741 runs in 15 matches, securing a strike rate of 154.69, his highest in an IPL season.

Harshal Patel from Punjab Kings claimed the Purple Cap, with both players receiving INR 10 lakh for their achievements.

Shah Rukh Khan’s Heartwarming Gesture

Shah Rukh Khan, the owner of KKR, was overjoyed after their victory. Right after the winning runs were hit, he celebrated with his daughter Suhana and sons, AbRam and Aryan, in the stands at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Shah Rukh wasted no time and joined the team in their celebrations. He shared a heartwarming moment with Gautam Gambhir, the former India opener who mentored KKR this season.

Shah Rukh kissed Gambhir on the forehead, acknowledging his significant contribution to the team’s success.

Shah Rukh Khan, the co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cricket team, made an interesting offer to Gautam Gambhir.

According to reports, when Gambhir was associated with the Lucknow Super Giants, Shah Rukh Khan offered him a “blank cheque” to join KKR for the next 10 years. As KKR has 3 trophies, 2 with Gambhir as a captain, and 1 with Gambhir as a mentor.

Gambhir’s Impact

Gautam Gambhir, as KKR’s captain, led the team to victory in the 2012 and 2014 editions of the IPL. This season, as the mentor, his influence was evident.

He played a key role in shaping the team, and his leadership inspired the players. The impact of Gambhir’s guidance was visible as KKR’s star player, Sunil Narine, finished the season as the Most Valuable Player with impressive performances both with the bat and ball.

Mitchell Starc’s Chat with Shah Rukh

Mitchell Starc, KKR’s costliest signing, had a lengthy chat with Shah Rukh. Starc’s crucial role in the final, where he took five wickets across the Qualifier and the final, impressed everyone.

Shah Rukh expressed his pleasure with Starc’s performance, especially in high-pressure situations.

Celebs Congratulate

Ranveer Singh, Karan Johar, Preity Zinta, Kartik Aaryan, and others congratulated SRK for the big win. They shared pictures and heartfelt messages on social media.

It was a day of celebration, victory, and lots of love for SRK and his team!

Bottom Line

KKR’s triumph was fueled by Starc’s heroics, Narine’s all-round brilliance, and a decade-long wait finally coming to an end!  Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious, and the IPL 2024 season will be remembered for its intense battles!