IPL 2024 Season Review — Kolkata Knight Riders Reign Supreme
March 1, 2026
KKR dominated IPL 2024 with a brilliant all-round performance, winning their third title. A look back at the season's highlights, top performers, and memorable moments.
Season Overview
The 2024 Indian Premier League was one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), under the aggressive leadership of Shreyas Iyer and the tactical genius of coach Chandrakant Pandit, romped home to their third IPL title — their first since 2014.
Final: KKR vs SRH
In the grand final at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium, KKR defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 8 wickets in a stunning chase. SRH posted a competitive 113/10, but KKR's openers Sunil Narine and Phil Salt made short work of the total, putting on an explosive partnership.
Top Performers of IPL 2024
Batting
| Player | Team | Runs | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 741 | 61.75 |
| Travis Head | SRH | 567 | 47.25 |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 488 | 48.8 |
Bowling
| Player | Team | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harshal Patel | PBKS | 24 | 8.58 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 15 | 6.48 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | KKR | 21 | 8.04 |
Moment of the Season
Sunil Narine's transformation from a pure mystery spinner to an explosive opening batter was the story of the season. His strike rate of over 180 consistently set platforms for KKR to chase down totals.
Player of the Tournament
Mitchell Starc (KKR) — The Australian pacer, bought for a record ₹24.75 crore, proved his worth with crucial wickets in the powerplay and death overs throughout the knockout stages.
Rating: ★★★★☆