The Kolkata Knight Riders clinched their third title, leaving the Sunrisers Hyderabad with the runners-up spot in the Indian Premier League-IPL 2024 season. KKR’s triumph not only secured them the prestigious trophy but also hefty prize money of Rs 20 crore. Meanwhile, SRH received a commendable sum of Rs 13 crore for their efforts.
Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, securing the third and fourth positions in the points table respectively, claimed their share of the prize money. Rajasthan Royals were awarded Rs 7 crore for their third-place finish, while Royal Challengers Bangalore received Rs 6.5 crore.
Virat Kohli of RCB emerged as the season’s top run-scorer, earning the Orange Cap, while Harshal Patel of Punjab Kings claimed the Purple Cap for the most wickets. Both players received prize money of Rs 10 lakh each for their exceptional performances throughout the season.
Kohli’s outstanding form saw him amass 741 runs in 15 matches, boasting an impressive average of 61.75 and a strike rate of 154.69, including a century and five fifties. On the other hand, Harshal Patel displayed his prowess with the ball, claiming 24 wickets in 14 matches at an economy of 9.73 and an average of 19.87.
Among other accolades, Nitish Kumar Reddy of Sunrisers Hyderabad was honored as the Emerging Player of the Season, while KKR’s Sunil Narine was named the Most Valuable Player of the Year.
The IPL 2024 season witnessed several remarkable performances, with players like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Jake Fraser-McGurk leaving their mark in various categories.
Here’s a rundown of the prize winners in IPL 2024:
Orange Cap: Virat Kohli – 741 runs (Rs 10 lakh)
Purple Cap: Harshal Patel – 24 wickets (Rs 10 lakh)
Most Valuable Player of the Season: Sunil Narine (Rs 12 lakh)
Ultimate Fantasy Player of The Season: Sunil Narine
Most 4s: Travis Head (64)
Most 6s: Abhishek Sharma (42)
Striker of the Season: Jake Fraser-McGurk (234.04)
Emerging Player of the Season: Nitish Kumar Reddy (Rs 20 lakh)
Catch Of The Season: Ramandeep Singh
Fair Play Award: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Pitch and Ground Award: Hyderabad Cricket Association
Congratulations to all the winners, and kudos to Kolkata Knight Riders for their stellar victory in IPL 2024!