The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the exciting championship game to claim their third IPL title in the 17th Tata IPL season. With this win, KKR brought an incredible season to a conclusion. They were dominant in the league and defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at KKR's journey, emphasizing the turning points, the conclusion, and the honors they won along the road.
The Road to the Final
The year 2024 witnessed KKR's outstanding season, where they consistently displayed exceptional performances in every game. With Gautam Gambhir, coach Chandrakant Pandit, and captain Shreyas Iyer at the helm, KKR produced a season-long performance of 20 points and a remarkable Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.428, demonstrating their talent and steadiness.
Match Overview
Date:
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Time:
7:30 PM
Venue:
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Toss:
SRH won and chose to bat
Key
Moments and Highlights
1. SRH’s Struggle with the Bat:
- After winning the toss, SRH captain Pat Cummins decided to bat first. However, their batting plan failed as they managed the lowest run total in the history of the IPL finals, 113 runs.
- Key players like Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma failed to make a substantial impact, which led to a middle-order collapse.
2.
KKR’s Dominant Bowling:
- Starc and Rana's efforts led to the downfall of the SRH top order, particularly with Starc's two early wickets.
- The SRH lineup was further decimated by Andre Russell's three crucial wickets.
- KKR's bowlers effectively capitalized on the conditions, preventing SRH from gaining momentum.
3.
KKR’s Chase:
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sunil Narine initiated the partnership with a solid start, even though Narine was dismissed early.
- Venkatesh Iyer's outstanding performance: His unbeaten 52 runs from 26 deliveries led to a quick and effortless pursuit of victory.
- KKR's successful pursuit of the target was made possible by Iyer's aggressive batting, allowing them to finish the match in the 15th over and claim the win.
Detailed Score Updates
Opening: Starc took the wicket of Abhishek Sharma in
the opening over, while Travis Head was dismissed by Vaibhav Arora soon after.
Middle Order: SRH encountered a middle order collapse
as they faced difficulties with crucial wickets falling consistently throughout
the innings.
Final Score: All out for 113 runs.
Post-Match Awards and Recognitions
- Venkatesh Iyer was named man of the match for his undefeated 52 off 26 balls.
- Andre Russell is the best bowler because he took key wickets that changed the course of the game.
- Harshit Rana, who has shown remarkable bowling throughout the season, is an emerging player.
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Conclusion
The fact that KKR
won the 2024 Indian Premier League is a credit to their excellent coaching
under Shreyas Iyer, their reliable performance, and their careful preparation.
Eventually KKR became one of the strongest teams in the IPL after ten years
without winning any trophies. Their elite players' outstanding performances and
wise signings drove this incredible accomplishment. They are genuinely worthy
of the title of 2024 Indian Premier League Champions after their amazing
comeback and commanding performance in the final game.
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