Kolkata Knight Riders Crowned IPL 2024 Champions, Claim Rs 20 Crore Prize

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season concluded with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerging as the champions. Led by Shreyas Iyer, KKR dominated the league stage, securing 19 points and defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Qualifier 1. In the final, KKR once again triumphed over SRH, riding on a half-century from Venkatesh Iyer and exceptional bowling performances. This victory marked KKR's third IPL title, earning them a prize money of Rs 20 crore.

The IPL has become the world's leading T20 franchise-based league, boasting impressive prize money compared to its competitors. The South Africa-based SA20 offers a prize of 34 million Rand (Rs 15.4 crore) to its champions. The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) awards USD 1 million (Rs 8.3 Crore) to its winners, while the International League T20 (ILT20) offers USD 700,00 (Rs 5.8 Crore).

In contrast, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the Big Bash League (BBL) offer significantly lower prize money. The PSL 2024 winners received Rs 4.13 crore, while the BBL 2024 champions earned USD 450,000 (Rs 3.7 crore).

The IPL's prize money reflects its immense popularity and financial strength. The league has attracted top players from around the world, creating a highly competitive and entertaining tournament. The substantial prize money serves as a major incentive for teams to perform at their best, contributing to the IPL's status as the most lucrative T20 league globally.

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