From left, Virat Kohli, Andre Russell, Riyan Parag, Sunil Narine (Agency Photos)
With another edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) drawing to a close, TOI picks the team of the 2024 season, based on performances throughout the tournament.
Kolkata Knight Riders went on to win the title this year, which is their third triumph. They had previously lifted the trophy in 2012 and 2014.
TRAVIS HEAD (Sunrisers Hydeabad)
His form tapered off at the end, but his turbo-powered daredevil starts and his opening stand with Abhishek Sharma got SRH the big scores.
Intimidated bowling attacks.
M 15 | Runs 567 | Ave 40.5 | S/R 191.5
SUNIL NARINE (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Most valuable player for a reason. Was explosive with the bat and miserly with the ball.
M 15 | Runs 488 | Ave 34.9 | S/R 180.7
Wkts 17 | Ave 21.6 | S/R 19.4 | E/R 6.7
VIRAT KOHLI (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
Consistent with the bat and energetic in the field, he had his best strike rate in an IPL season
M 15 | Runs 741 | Ave 61.8 | S/R 154.7
SANJU SAMSON, Captain & Wicketkeeper (Rajasthan Royals)
Barring an error of judgment in Qualifier 2, he anchored chases, kept efficiently and was an inspirational and calm leader
M 16 | Runs 531 | Ave 48.3 | S/R 153.5
RIYAN PARAG (Rajasthan Royals)
Enjoyed a breakout season and now looks like an India prospect.
M 16 | Runs 573 | Ave 52.1 | S/R 149.2
SHASHANK SINGH (Punjab Kings)
Dial-a-heist man for Punjab, with a couple of extraordinary knocks against Gujarat and KKR.
M 14 | Runs 354 | Ave 44.3 | S/R 164.7
ANDRE RUSSELL (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Leaner, trimmer, meaner, Russell had his best season in many years.
M 15 | Runs 222 | Ave 31.7 | S/R 185.0
Wkts 19 | Ave 15.5 | S/R 9.2 | E/R 10.1
JASPRIT BUMRAH (Mumbai Indians)
In a season of shame for MI, Jasprit Bumrah was the shining light. Did everything he was asked of, and more
M 13 | Wkts 20 | Ave 16.8 | S/R 15.5 | E/R 6.5
TRENT BOULT (Rajasthan Royals)
Lethal in the Powerplay. His spell of 3 overs for 6 runs in the Eliminator should be played on loop to young bowlers.
M 16 | Wkts 16 | Ave 27.7 | S/R 20.0 | E/R 8.3
VARUN CHAKRAVARTHY (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Bowled beautifully in tandem with Sunil Narine and almost bottled up batters.
M 15 | Wkts 21 | Ave 19.1 | S/R 14.2 | E/R 8.0
HARSHIT RANA (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Bowled the tough overs and showed heart when batters were going after him even on flat surfaces in Kolkata
M 13 | Wkts 19 | Ave 20.2 | S/R 13.3 | E/R 9.1
IMPACT PLAYER - Batting
ABHISHEK SHARMA (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
His elegant and brutal cameos got SRH off to rocket starts. Also bowled a dream spell with his left-arm spin in Qualifier 2
M 16 | Runs 484 | Ave 32.3 | S/R 204.2
IMPACT PLAYER - Bowling
HARSHAL PATEL (Punjab Kings)
Rediscovered the dip in his slower one and finished as proud owner of the purple cap.
M 14 | Wkts 24 | Ave 19.9 | S/R 12.2 | E/R 9.7
UNLUCKY TO MISS OUT
Jake Fraser-McGurk (highest strike-rate of 234 among batters with a minimum of 100 runs); Tristan Stubbs (strike rate of 298 in overs 17-20); Pat Cummins, who led a stunning turnaround for SRH.
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