The 2024 Indian Premier League season concluded in a thrilling climax, with the Kolkata Knight Riders emerging victorious over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the championship match. Captain Gautam Gambhir's tactical leadership proved pivotal in guiding KKR to their triumphant triumph.
On a historic day at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, SRH, led by Pat Cummins, elected to bat first. However, KKR's exceptional bowling attack, led by Mitchell Starc and Prasidh Krishna, restricted the Hyderabad team to a modest total of 159 runs.
In the second qualifier, SRH demonstrated their resilience, successfully defending a competitive total of 175 runs against a formidable Rajasthan Royals batting lineup. This victory propelled them into the coveted final against KKR.
The final showdown commenced with SRH once again opting to bat first. However, KKR's bowlers maintained their dominance, restricting Hyderabad to a below-par score of 155 runs. In response, KKR's batters, led by Nitish Rana and Shubman Gill, showcased their class, chasing down the target with relative ease and securing an emphatic eight-wicket victory.
