The Indian Premier League/ IPL 2024 season concluded with a thrilling finale as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched their third title, while the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had to settle for the runners-up position. Along with the prestigious trophy, KKR took home a massive prize of INR 20 crore, while SRH earned INR 13 crore. In total, IPL reserved INR 46.5 crore in prize money, which was distributed among various winners and achievers throughout the tournament.
IPL 2024 Prize Money: Prize Distribution Highlights
- Champions: Kolkata Knight Riders (INR 20 crore)
- Runners-Up: Sunrisers Hyderabad (INR 13 crore)
- Third Place: Rajasthan Royals (INR 7 crore)
- Fourth Place: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (INR 6.5 crore)
Individual Awards
- Orange Cap: Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 741 runs (INR 10 lakh)
- Purple Cap: Harshal Patel, Punjab Kings – 24 wickets (INR 10 lakh)
- Most Valuable Player: Sunil Narine, Kolkata Knight Riders (INR 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, Sunrisers Hyderabad (INR 20 lakh)
- Catch of the Season: Ramandeep Singh
- Fair Play Award: Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Pitch and Ground Award: Hyderabad Cricket Association
Stellar Performances
Virat Kohli – Orange Cap Winner
Virat Kohli’s extraordinary performance saw him scoring 741 runs in 15 matches at an impressive average of 61.75. With a century and five fifties, Kohli’s highest score was an unbeaten 113, and he maintained a strike rate of 154.69, his best in any IPL season to date.
Harshal Patel – Purple Cap Winner
Harshal Patel continued his excellent form, taking 24 wickets in 14 matches. With an economy rate of 9.73 and a bowling average of 19.87, Harshal was a critical asset for the Punjab Kings.
Emerging and Most Valuable Players
Nitish Kumar Reddy from Sunrisers Hyderabad was named the Emerging Player of the Season for his all-around contributions. Veteran Sunil Narine from Kolkata Knight Riders was awarded the Most Valuable Player of the Year for his outstanding impact on the field.
Conclusion: A Spectacular IPL 2024 Season
The IPL 2024 season was nothing short of spectacular, showcasing top-tier cricketing talent and nail-biting matches. With KKR emerging as champions and numerous individual performances standing out, fans were treated to an unforgettable cricketing season. As teams and players now look forward to the next season, the memories of IPL 2024 will surely linger in the hearts of cricket enthusiasts.
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