IPL 2024 was the season that Kolkata Knight Riders announced their return to the top of Indian franchise cricket in the most dominant fashion seen in years. The seventeenth edition ran from 22 March 2024 to 26 May 2024 — ten teams competing across 74 matches in one of the most competitive regular seasons the tournament had produced, followed by a playoff and final that KKR navigated with breathtaking ease.
IPL 2024 — Complete Season Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Tournament | IPL — Season 17 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Dates | 22 March 2024 to 26 May 2024 |
| Total Teams | 10 |
| Total Matches | 74 |
| IPL 2024 Winner | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| IPL 2024 Runner-Up | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Orange Cap Winner | Virat Kohli — 741 runs |
| Purple Cap Winner | Harshal Patel — 24 wickets |
| Player of the Tournament | Sunil Narine |
| Final Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Winner Prize Money | ₹20 crore |
| Runner-Up Prize Money | ₹13 crore |
IPL 2024 Winner — Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders won IPL 2024 — their third IPL title — in their most dominant campaign since Gautam Gambhir led them to the title in 2012 and 2014. Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer and backed by the return of Gautam Gambhir as mentor-coach, KKR rediscovered the winning formula that had made them champions a decade earlier — disciplined bowling, aggressive batting, and an unbreakable team culture.
The transformation was built around Sunil Narine — who, at 35, had the most incredible all-round IPL season of his career. Playing as an opening batsman alongside his traditional mystery spinning role, Narine scored explosive runs at the top of the order while continuing to bowl his unfathomable variations — winning the Player of the Tournament award with one of the most complete individual contributions any player had made in an IPL season.
Phil Salt was explosive at the top alongside Narine, Venkatesh Iyer provided all-round punch, Andre Russell delivered his trademark lower-order devastation, and the bowling attack of Varun Chakravarthy, Mitchell Starc, and Harshit Rana proved almost unplayable throughout the tournament. KKR’s total team performances were remarkable — they demolished opposition batting lineups with a consistency and ruthlessness not seen since Mumbai Indians’ peak years.
IPL 2024 Runner-Up — Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad reached the final — their first since winning the title in 2016 — powered by one of the most explosive batting lineups in IPL history. Under captain Pat Cummins, SRH posted massive totals almost every match — their powerplay batting in particular was redefining what was possible in T20 cricket. Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and the late arrival of Pat Cummins himself with the bat gave SRH an attacking depth that few teams could match. However, in the final, KKR’s bowling proved too disciplined for even SRH’s fearsome batting.
IPL 2024 Final — KKR vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
The final was played on 26 May 2024 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. KKR batted first and posted 113/3 in 20 overs — appearing below par given the batting quality available. However, KKR’s bowling attack — led by Varun Chakravarthy’s spin variations — was devastating against SRH’s aggressive batting lineup. KKR dismissed SRH for 113 — winning by 8 wickets in a final that was entirely one-sided. The margin of victory was emphatic — SRH’s batsmen, who had demolished every team in the league phase, could not handle KKR’s bowling on the night.
IPL 2024 Orange Cap — Virat Kohli (741 Runs)
| Detail | Information |
| Orange Cap Winner | Virat Kohli |
| Team | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Total Runs | 741 runs |
| Innings | 15 |
| Highest Score | 113* |
| Centuries | 1 |
| Strike Rate | Above 154 |
The Orange Cap in IPL 2024 was won by Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 741 runs in 15 innings confirmed that even at 35, Kohli’s ability to dominate T20 bowling remained completely undimmed. His century of 113* was one of the season’s great individual innings, and his consistency throughout the campaign earned him the Orange Cap and widespread admiration.
IPL 2024 Purple Cap — Harshal Patel (24 Wickets)
| Detail | Information |
| Purple Cap Winner | Harshal Patel |
| Team | Punjab Kings |
| Total Wickets | 24 wickets |
| Matches | 14 |
| Best Figures | 5/35 |
| Economy Rate | Consistent |
The Purple Cap in IPL 2024 was won by Harshal Patel of Punjab Kings — his second Purple Cap (after 2021) confirmed his status as one of IPL’s most reliable wicket-taking bowlers across different franchises.
IPL 2024 Prize Money
| Category | Prize Money |
| Winner — Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹20 crore |
| Runner-Up — Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹13 crore |
| Orange Cap — Virat Kohli | ₹10 lakh |
| Purple Cap — Harshal Patel | ₹10 lakh |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who won IPL 2024?
A: Kolkata Knight Riders won IPL 2024 — defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets in the final at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Q: Who won the Orange Cap in IPL 2024?
A: Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru — scoring 741 runs in 15 innings.
Q: Who won the Purple Cap in IPL 2024?
A: Harshal Patel of Punjab Kings — taking 24 wickets in 14 matches.
Q: Who won Player of the Tournament in IPL 2024?
A: Sunil Narine of Kolkata Knight Riders — for his extraordinary all-round contributions as both opening batsman and mystery spinner.
Q: How many IPL titles does KKR have?
A: Three — 2012, 2014, and 2024.
