IPL 2024 Awards Ceremony: After jaw-dropping action throughout the 74 matches, the IPL 2024 has come to an end with Kolkata Knight Riders lifting the title after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final.
The summit clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai turned out to be a one-sided contest with KKR putting up a dominating all-round performance.
After losing the toss, KKR put up a remarkable bowling effort as they bowled out SRH for just 113 runs in 18.3 overs, making it the lowest-ever total in an IPL final.
The Shreyas Iyer-led side was clinical enough to chase down the total in just 10.3 overs with Venkatesh Iyer smashing a match-winning half-century.
KKR were the most consistent side throughout the IPL 2024 and outplayed SRH in all departments to be crowned as the champions after a long 20-year wait.
Virat Kohli ended up winning the Orange Cap, being the leading run-getter with 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 61.75 whereas Punjab Kings' Harshal Patel won the Purple Cap with 24 wickets to his name in 14 matches.
Here is the list of IPL 2024 Award Winners And Prize Money
Emerging Player of IPL 2024: Nitish Reddy (SRH) - INR 10 lakh
Nitish Reddy smashed 303 runs for SRH in the 13 matches he played in the IPL 2024 at an average of 33.67 and a strike rate of 142.92.
He played a few key knocks down the order, bailing the team out of trouble a few times and ended the season with the best score of 76.
Striker of the IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC) - INR 10 lakh
Jake Fraser-McGurk lit up the IPL 2024 while playing for Delhi Capitals with his power-hitting.
After replacing injured David Warner in the top order, Jake smashed 330 runs in just nine matches at an average of 36.67 and a strike rate of 234.04.
He smashed four fifties, hitting 32 fours and 28 sixes in the tournament.
Most Sixes in IPL 2024: Abhishek Sharma (SRH)
Abhishek Sharma smashed the most sixes in the tournament, hitting 42 maximum. He also hit 36 fours for his 484 runs in 16 matches.
Most Fours in IPL 2024: Travis Head (SRH)
Travis Head smashed 64 fours in the tournament, scoring 567 runs in 15 games. He played a key role in SRH's journey to the final and was their top run-getter this season.
Catch of the season: Ramandeep Singh (KKR)
KKR's Ramandeep Singh won the catch of the season award for his amazing grab during their match against LSG. He ran a long way backwards and ended up taking a stunner to remove Arshin Kulkarni.
He also contributed with bat, scoring 125 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 201.61.
Fair Play Award for IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad had a remarkable season and played some jaw-dropping cricket but also maintained the highest level of sportsmanship and honesty throughout the tournament.
They made sure to respect fellow players, opponents, and, notably, match officials throughout their journey to the final.
Orange Cap Winner: Virat Kohli (RCB) - INR 10 lakh
Virat Kohli remained the top run-getter in IPL 2024 and ended up winning the Orange Cap for the second time in his career.
He smashed 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 61.75 and a strike rate of 154.70, hitting five fifties and a hundred.
Kohli played a key role in helping RCB reach the IPL 2024 playoffs
Purple Cap Winner: Hashal Patel (PBKS) - INR 10 lakh
Harshal Patel ended up being the leading wicket-taker in the tournament despite Punjab Kings' disappointing campaign.
He finished the season with 24 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 19.88 and won the second Purple Cap of his IPL career.
Most Valuable Player of IPL 2024: Sunil Narine (KKR)
Sunil Narine had a memorable season both with the bat and he played a vital role in helping KKR clinch the title in the end. Batting as an opener, Narine smashed 448 runs in 14 matches at an average of 34.86 and a strike rate of 180.74. He smashed three fifties and a century.
The star all-rounder took 17 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 21.65.
Best Pitch and Ground: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad
Runners-up team - Sunrisers Hyderabad: INR 12.5 crore
SRH were the most exciting team in the IPL 2024 and provided some memorable moments including their performance against RCB in the league match.
They registered the highest-ever IPL total, scoring 287/3 in their 20 overs.
They scored the 200-plus totals six times this season.
Winning Team: Kolkata Knight Riders - INR 20 crore
Kolkata Knight Riders had topped the standings in the league stage by winning nine out of their 14 matches and were the first team to qualify for the playoffs.
They outplayed SRH first in the Qualifier 1 and then in the final to clinch their third IPL title.
They were the most consistent side in the IPL 2024 and provided some memorable moments throughout their mouth-watering campaign.