IPL 2024 Final, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad© BCCI
In a dominant display, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 8 wickets in the IPL 2024 final, securing their third IPL title. The final, held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, saw KKR chase a modest target of 114 runs in just 10.3 overs, thanks to a blistering unbeaten 52 off 26 balls from Venkatesh Iyer.
SRH won the toss earlier in the match and opted to bat first. However, their innings struggled from the outset. Mitchell Starc set the tone by dismissing SRH opener Abhishek Sharma in the first over. The KKR bowlers maintained tight control throughout the innings, with Andre Russell leading the attack, taking 3 wickets for 19 runs in 2.3 overs. SRH was eventually bowled out for a mere 113 runs in 18.3 overs.
KKR's chase was swift and clinical. Venkatesh Iyer's explosive half-century ensured that the target was reached comfortably, leading KKR to victory in just over 10 overs. This triumph marks KKR's third IPL title, adding to their previous victories and cementing their status as one of the league's most successful franchises.
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