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Cricket: IPL 2024 Season in Full Swing

The Kolkata Knight Riders have won the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League. The IPL this year, marking its 17th edition, started on March 22 and ended on May 26, 2024. It was an event punctuated by record high scores and tough competition.

Key Highlights of the IPL 2024 Season

Champions: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final by 8 wickets at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Most Runs (Orange Cap): The Orange Cap was held by Royal Challengers Bengaluru batsman Virat Kohli, who amassed 741 runs in the campaign.

Most Wickets (Purple Cap): Harshal Patel of Punjab Kings got the Purple Cap for being the leading wicket-taker, having taken 24 wickets.

Record Scoring: The season witnessed a record number of high totals-the most notable of all being SRH posting the highest team total in the history of the IPL, 287/3 against RCB. Punjab Kings also had the highest successful run chase, a target of 262 against KKR.

Key Player Performances: Sunil Narine KKR, all-rounder; Jasprit Bumrah MI, bowler, performed exceptionally during the season.