The IPL 2024 season has been nothing less than a Sanjay Leela Bhansali movie. This season, we saw so many difficulties, some nail-biting ends, and some record-breaking titles. This was truly an incredible premier league. With over eight records broken in the span of the first few matches.
Everything That Happened This IPL 2024 Season
1. Records Broken
This year, a record for most records being broken was achieved by the IPL clan.
The most number of runs scored in one inning is 2787/3 by Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Secondly, Punjab Super Kings chased down a target of 262 set by KKR,making it the most successful run chase in T20 cricket.
KKR vs. PBKS recorded the most sixes hit in a T20 match (42).
Kolkata Knight Riders registered the highest total of 261 at Eden Gardens, which was chased by PBKS, and now they hold the title.
The Lucknow Super Giants recorded the highest successful run chase of 211 at Chepauk Stadium.
The SRH vs. RCB game on April 15th witnessed the highest ever aggregate in a T20 game (549).
SRH recorded the highest power play score in a T20 match of 125/0 vs. Delhi Capitals.
PBKS broke the record for most sixes in an inning, which is 24.
2. Extraordinary feats achieved by players.
This year, many players achieved a great feat in the history of the IPL.
Marcus Stoinis recorded the highest individual score in a chase, 124, not out against the Chennai Super Kings. Delhi Capitals ‘Jake Fraser-McGurk hit the quickest half century of the season in just 15 balls; it was also the joint third fastest century in the history of the IPL.
Yuzvendra Chahal became the first cricketer to score 200 wickets in the IPL.
With 26 wickets, Trent Boult had the most wickets in the first over in IPL history.
Rohit Sharma became the fifth cricketer to hit 500 sixes in T20 cricket.
Virat Kohli topped the list for most catches in IPL history with 112 catches to his name.
3. Players Who Hold the Cap
Virat Kohli from RCB with 661 runs holds the orange cap this season up until now.
Pacer Harshal Patel from the Punjab Kings holds the purple cap with 22 wickets in 13 innings.
4. Who is most Likely to win IPL 2024?
With immense number of turns during this season can barely make out that who is going to win this season, but we have some stats that might help us. According to Dafabet, Kolkata Knight Riders are the clear favorites to win the IPL 2024. KKR are in spectacular form and have risen to the top of the table. They’ve also clinched first place in the group stage, giving them two chances to advance to the final. SRH, led by Pat Cummins, is the second favorite to win the IPL. Especially after what they did to LSG. They have also qualified for the play-offs. The Rajasthan Royals, long hot favorites, have slumped and their chances of winning the IPL are dwindling. They have lost four in a row and need to regain their early-season form. CSK’s reputation, which had been hailed as one of the best this season, has suffered.
5. The IPL Final Battle
IPL finals were held on 26 th May,2024 at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai..The finals was held between Kolkata Knight Riders and SunRisers Hyderabad.SRH won the second eliminator against Rajasthan Royals and qualified for finals whereas KKR won the first eliminator and directly qualified for finals.
As the IPL season barrels towards its climax, fans can only brace themselves for more heart-stopping moments and jaw-dropping feats on the field. With the playoffs set to unravel more drama and intensity, cricket aficionados worldwide are eagerly awaiting the grand finale, where history will be etched once again in T20 cricket. So, grab your popcorn, settle in, and get ready for the ultimate showdown in the world’s most exhilarating cricket league.
