IPL 2024: Full List of Awards
The 2024 IPL season concluded with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerging victorious over the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a decisive final match, clinching their third IPL title by eight wickets in what turned out to be a one-sided contest.
A Dominant Performance by KKR
After losing the toss, KKR showcased a clinical bowling performance that dismantled the SRH batting lineup. SRH managed to score only 113 runs, the lowest total ever recorded in an IPL final. Mitchell Starc, Andre Russell, and Harshit Rana were the standout bowlers, taking crucial wickets and maintaining tight control over the run rate. Starc took 2/14, Russell grabbed 3/19, and Rana chipped in with 2/24.
Chasing a modest target of 114, KKR’s batsmen made short work of the SRH bowlers. Venkatesh Iyer led the charge with an unbeaten 52 off just 26 balls. KKR reached the target in just 10.3 overs, with 57 balls to spare, sealing an emphatic victory.
Full List of IPL 2024 Awards
Champion (INR 20 crore) – Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR not only won the title but also the prize money of INR 20 crore. Skipper Shreyas Iyer collected the trophy and the winner’s cheque, marking KKR’s third IPL triumph.
Runner-Up (INR 12.5 crore) – Sunrisers Hyderabad
Despite their loss in the final, SRH received INR 12.5 crore as the runner-up prize.
Emerging Player of the Season (INR 10 lakh) – Nitish Kumar Reddy (SRH)
Nitish Kumar Reddy was named the Emerging Player of the Season for his impressive performance, scoring 303 runs at a strike rate of 142.92.
Most Valuable Player (INR 10 lakh) – Sunil Narine (KKR)
Sunil Narine had an outstanding season, excelling with both bat and ball. He scored valuable runs and took crucial wickets, earning him the MVP title.
Orange Cap (INR 10 lakh) – Virat Kohli (RCB)
Virat Kohli from Royal Challengers Bangalore won the Orange Cap, scoring a total of 741 runs in 15 matches, reinforcing his status as one of IPL’s premier batsmen.
Purple Cap (INR 10 lakh) – Harshal Patel (PBKS)
Harshal Patel of Punjab Kings secured the Purple Cap for taking the most wickets in the season, with a total of 24 wickets in 14 matches.
Most Sixes Award (INR 10 lakh) – Abhishek Sharma (SRH)
Abhishek Sharma hit the most sixes in the season, totaling 42 sixes, earning him the Most Sixes Award.
Most Fours Award (INR 10 lakh) – Travis Head (SRH)
Travis Head hit the most boundaries, with a total of 64 fours, winning him the Most Fours Award.
Best Strike Rate Award (INR 10 lakh) – Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC)
Jake Fraser-McGurk from Delhi Capitals had the highest strike rate of 234.04, making him the Electric Striker of the Season.
Catch of the Season (INR 10 lakh) – Ramandeep Singh (KKR)
Ramandeep Singh’s spectacular catch against the Lucknow Super Giants earned him the Catch of the Season award.
Fair Play Award (INR 10 lakh) – Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the Fair Play Award for playing the game in the best spirit throughout the season.
Pitch and Ground Award (INR 50 lakh) – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
The Hyderabad stadium was recognized for its excellent pitch and ground conditions, winning the Pitch and Ground Award.
IPL 2024 Final Awards
Player of the Match – Mitchell Starc (KKR)
Mitchell Starc was named Player of the Match for his superb bowling performance in the final, taking 3 wickets for just 14 runs.
Fantasy Player of the Match – Mitchell Starc (KKR)
Starc also won the Fantasy Player of the Match for his all-around contributions.
Most Sixes in the Match – Venkatesh Iyer (KKR)
Venkatesh Iyer hit the most sixes in the final, with three maximums.
Most Fours in the Match – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (KKR)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit the most fours in the final, with five boundaries.
Most Dot Balls in the Match – Harshit Rana (KKR)
Harshit Rana bowled the most dot balls in the final, with a total of 13.
The 2024 IPL season was filled with memorable moments and outstanding performances. Kolkata Knight Riders emerged as the champions, with individual players like Sunil Narine, Virat Kohli, and Harshal Patel making significant impacts. The season highlighted both established stars and emerging talents, promising an exciting future for the league