Kolkata defeated Hyderabad by eight wickets to win IPL 2024

The Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets to win the Indian Premier League 2024. At the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Hyrderabad scored 113 all out in the first innings, the lowest total in an IPL final. Venkatesh Iyer (52) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (39) lead Kolkata to their third IPL victory.

Andre Russell grabbed three wickets for Kolkata, with Harshit Rana and Mitchell Starc taking two each. Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins attempted to salvage his team's innings with a top score of 24. Iyer, who hit a scorching unbeaten 52 off 26 to lead Kolkata to victory, said, "Really happy with it. The credit must go to Nayar. Certain things can go overlooked, and that individual deserves full credit for how he has worked with the franchise."

"Congratulations also to the fans who came in on a regular basis to support us. This is for them. This is the most strange experience I've had in a long time. Chakavarthy, who took 1 for 9 in two overs, shared his thoughts: "This has been a fantastic season for me." All I can think about right now is the players that created this. The main guy is Abhishek Nayar, so please come here."

Nayar, Kolkata's assistant coach, said, "It means everything; it's taken a long time.

It took me 16 years to win my first championship. Overall, I can't explain how pleased I am, especially since the big man has arrived as usual [points to Russell]. It's the most strange experience I've had in a long time.

This is a big present from all of us to them (fans). Russell, who bowled in the opening innings, said this after winning the IPL 2024: I don't have any words to explain. It means so much.

"To all of the supporters who have supported us since the beginning of the season. We, the players, go out game after game to make sure we finish the job.

"I am pleased that we were all highly disciplined and shared a common aim. "This franchise has provided so much for me. This is a lovely present from all of us to them [fans]."

Kolkata defeated Hyderabad by eight wickets to win IPL 2024!

In one of the most one-sided finals you've ever seen, Kolkata raced to the mark in just over 10 overs.

This is the club's third title in its existence, following triumphs in 2012 and 2014. The Hyderabad players appear totally devastated after defeating Rajasthan and Bangalore to go to this stage. Iyer scores the winning run, and the Kolkata players rush onto the field to celebrate alongside the batters!