During the last match of the IPL 2024 season, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched their third IPL championship by beating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) with a dominant eight-wicket win in the final. The game, which took place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 26, showcased outstanding cricket abilities and tactical brilliance from both teams.
Match Overview
In the end, KKR pursued a target established by SRH, who won the toss and chose to bat initially. SRH scored a challenging 157 runs for the loss of 7 wickets during their allotted 20 overs, thanks to the efforts of their main batsmen. Nonetheless, KKR’s impressive display with both batting and bowling was the highlight of the match.
SRH’s Batting Highlights
Abhishek Sharma led SRH’s innings with an important performance. Nonetheless, the most impressive moment was when KKR’s Mitchell Starc bowled an unstoppable ball that got Sharma out, leading to comparisons with prime Wasim Akram. Although SRH’s middle order tried their best, they were unable to take full advantage due to KKR’s disciplined bowling attack, spearheaded by Starc and the reliable Varun Chakravarthy.
KKR’s Chase
KKR’s pursuit was led by their skipper, Shreyas Iyer, who delivered a captain’s performance, guiding the team to success with a calm and undefeated fifty runs. Nitish Rana and the veteran Andre Russell provided assistance in the run chase to prevent any significant obstacles. KKR comfortably achieved the target, ending at 158 for 2 after 18.3 overs.
Important achievements
Shreyas Iyer played a crucial role with his leadership and batting. Iyer received the Player of the Match award for his unbeaten 74 runs off 48 balls.
Mitchell Starc’s aggressive bowling, which included taking the important wicket of Abhishek Sharma, played a key role in limiting SRH to a low score.
Andre Russell, famous for his ability to hit powerful shots, offered the essential momentum during the middle overs to ensure the run rate stayed under control.
Reactions and Celebrations
KKR fans worldwide celebrated the victory. Team owner Shah Rukh Khan’s emotional embrace with his daughter Suhana Khan following the victory became widely popular, capturing the intense emotions of the win. The team’s social media platform also made a playful jab at Pat Cummins, alluding to his earlier comment about remaining quiet during the ODI World Cup.
Awards and Recognitions.
After the match, the IPL 2024 awards were announced, and various KKR players were honored.
Orange Cap belongs to Virat Kohli, who is the top run-scorer of the tournament.
Highest number of wickets is held by Harshal Patel for the Purple Cap.
Sunil Narine was awarded the Fair Play Award for his outstanding behavior during the game.
KKR received a substantial prize of INR 20 crore, whereas SRH got INR 12.5 crore as the runners-up.
Summary
KKR’s third IPL championship highlights their strong presence in the competition and their skill in handling pressure situations. The mixture of seasoned global players and up-and-coming Indian skills resulted in a successful combination. While the cricket world cheers KKR’s victory, the IPL 2024 season will be known for its intense competition and exciting endings.
