After entertaining cricket enthusiasts for two months, the seventeenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has moved to its final stage, where four teams will clash for the title win. The tournament was a complete blockbuster movie with all the elements: drama, conflicts, and climax. From MS Dhoni’s fiery batting in the death overs to Sunil Narine’s brand new form of cricket, here are the top five moments in the IPL 2024.
MS Dhoni’s 110m six
What can be more pleasing than watching MS Dhoni hit a six, especially a big one. In the crucial clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Dhoni launched a 110-meter six off Yash Dayal.
Though CSK lost the game, fans left the stadium with one good memory as they witnessed Dhoni’s iconic hitting.
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KL Rahul-Sanjiv Goenka exchange
Franchise owners have been disrespectful to their players, but this time, the conflict was caught on camera when KL Rahul was humiliated by LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka.
After the LSG vs SRH match, an unexpected controversy erupted when cameras captured LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka in a heated exchange with captain KL Rahul, sparking a firestorm of criticism online.
Sunil Narine century
There is nothing the West Indian spinner can’t do. Known for his magical bowling and wicket-taking ability, Narine has also emerged as a formidable batter this season, opening for the Kolkata Knight Riders. The KKR’s leading spinner smashed his maiden IPL century off just 49 balls.
Mayank Yadav’s 156.7 kmph delivery
Mayank Yadav, the youthful pacer for the Lucknow Super Giants, turned up the heat by delivering the fastest ball of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, record 156.7 kmph. He became a new sensation in the IPL, exciting everyone about his potential.
Virat Kohli no-ball dismissal
After playing a ball straight into the hands of bowler Harshit Rana, Virat Kohli appealed for a no-ball as he assumed the delivery of above the waist. When the third umpire determined that the RCB batter was outside his crease and that Rana’s delivery would eventually dip and be below the waistline, making it a legal ball, Kohli objected that Rana’s delivery was over the waistline and requested a review.