IPL 2024 Awards: The 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was a thrilling spectacle, culminating in a grand finale where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged as champions by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). As the cricketing extravaganza wrapped up, several players and teams were honoured for their exceptional performances throughout the tournament.
Let’s have a look into more details : IPL 2024 Awards
IPL 2024 Champions and Runners Up
- Champions: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Runners Up: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Key Individual Awards
Orange Cap – Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Virat Kohli, the stalwart of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), clinched the Orange Cap for the 2024 season by amassing a remarkable 741 runs in 15 matches. Kohli’s consistent run scoring ability once again established him as one of the premier batsmen in IPL history.
Purple Cap – Harshal Patel (Punjab Kings)
Harshal Patel of Punjab Kings (PBKS) was the highest wicket taker of the season, earning the Purple Cap with 24 wickets in 14 matches. Patel’s knack for taking crucial wickets made him an invaluable asset to his team.
Emerging Player – Nitish Kumar Reddy (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Nitish Kumar Reddy was named the Emerging Player of the season. With a total of 303 runs, Reddy showcased his potential and impressed with his consistent performances, making him a bright prospect for the future.
Other Notable Awards
Most Valuable Player (MVP) – Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Sunil Narine was awarded the MVP for his all round brilliance. His contributions with both bat and ball were pivotal in KKR’s successful campaign, highlighting his importance to the team.
Super Striker of the Season – Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Abhishek Sharma earned the Super Striker of the Season award by hitting the most sixes (42) in IPL 2024. His aggressive batting style was a significant highlight of the season.
Fours of the Season – Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Travis Head led the pack in hitting the most fours, with a total of 64 boundaries, earning him the Fours of the Season award.
Electric Striker of the Season – Jake Fraser-McGurk (Delhi Capitals)
Jake Fraser-McGurk, playing for Delhi Capitals, had the highest strike rate of 234.04, earning him the Electric Striker of the Season award for his quick-scoring prowess.
Catch of the Season – Ramandeep Singh (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Ramandeep Singh’s spectacular catch against Lucknow Super Giants was adjudged the Catch of the Season, showcasing his exceptional fielding skills.
Fair Play Award – Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad was honoured with the Fair Play Award for demonstrating exemplary sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
Man of the Match (Final) – Mitchell Starc (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Mitchell Starc’s brilliant bowling performance in the final, where he took 2 wickets for just 14 runs, earned him the Man of the Match award in the IPL 2024 final.
The IPL 2024 season was a celebration of cricketing excellence, featuring outstanding individual and team performances. Virat Kohli and Harshal Patel stood out with their exceptional contributions, earning the Orange Cap and Purple Cap respectively. Sunil Narine’s all round brilliance and Nitish Kumar Reddy’s emerging talent also received well deserved recognition. As we reflect on this thrilling season, the future of the IPL looks brighter than ever, with new talents emerging and established stars continuing to shine.
