Published By: Sanchari Das

Year-Ender 2024: Recalling Our Record-Smashers of IPL 2024—These Players Set the League on Fire!

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A recap of the unforgettable individual feats in IPL 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, the IPL season remains etched in memory for its thrilling performances and shattered records. Players across teams redefined cricketing milestones, making this season one of the most memorable in IPL history. From breathtaking centuries to incredible all-round performances, fans witnessed history being made. Here's a look at the individual records broken during IPL 2024.

Sunil Narine's triple feat

Sunil Narine was unstoppable this season. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder became the first player in IPL history to score a century, take two or more wickets, and grab a catch in a single game. This historic achievement came against Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata.

Narine also clinched the 'Most Valuable Player' (MVP) award for the third time in his career, a record in itself. His stellar all-round performance of 488 runs and 17 wickets anchored KKR's season and cemented his legacy as one of the league's finest.

Abhishek Sharma's sixes galore

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma lit up the IPL with his power-hitting. He smashed 42 sixes, the most by a batter this season, breaking the record for an Indian player in a single IPL edition. He also hit the most 6s in the powerplay of the 2024 IPL season with 29 sixes. His remarkable 204.22 strike rate in powerplays was complemented by 484 runs at an average of 32.27.

His partnerships with Travis Head were pivotal to SRH's success, adding 691 runs at an astonishing run rate of 13.46 per over. Abhishek's consistency at the top redefined powerplay batting in the tournament.

Travis Head’s boundary bonanza

Travis Head, also from SRH, was another standout performer. He set a new benchmark with 74 boundaries in powerplay overs, surpassing Adam Gilchrist's 2009 record of 72. Head's consistency earned him 567 runs at a strike rate of 179.13.

Head also dominated the fours tally, hitting a tournament-high 64 boundaries. His powerplay prowess and stability made him a crucial player for SRH, and he broke records with finesse.

Jake Fraser-McGurk's explosive debut

Jake Fraser-McGurk announced himself with a sensational IPL debut for Delhi Capitals. The young Aussie scored 330 runs in nine games at a strike rate of 234.04, the highest for a batter with 300-plus runs in IPL history.

Fraser-McGurk hit two 15-ball fifties, breaking the record for the fastest fifties by a Delhi Capitals batter. His powerplay dominance was unparalleled, with 266 runs at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 250.94. The 20-year-old made an unforgettable impact despite DC missing the playoffs.

Marcus Stoinis' highest individual score

Marcus Stoinis of Lucknow Super Giants stole the spotlight with the highest individual score of the season. His 124 off 63 balls against Chennai was a masterclass in power-hitting.

Stoinis' century was among the 14 scored this season, marking IPL 2024 as one of the most prolific in terms of centuries. His innings underlined his ability to win games for his team single-handedly.

Yuzvendra Chahal's 200-wicket milestone

Yuzvendra Chahal continued to be a force in IPL bowling. The leg-spinner became the first bowler in IPL history to cross 200 wickets, achieving this feat against Mumbai Indians.

Chahal rounded off the season with 18 wickets, maintaining his position as a consistent performer. His achievement added another feather to his already illustrious cap.

Virat Kohli's Orange Cap and 8000-run mark

Virat Kohli proved why he's a modern-day great, winning the Orange Cap with 741 runs in 15 matches. Despite RCB faltering in the Eliminator, Kohli's performances stood out.

He also became the first player to cross 8000 IPL runs, further solidifying his place in the league's history books. Kohli's consistency remains unmatched, making him a vital cog in RCB's lineup.

Jonny Bairstow's record century

Jonny Bairstow was at his explosive best for Punjab Kings. His 45-ball century against KKR was the fastest by an Englishman in IPL history. Bairstow's blistering 108 off 48 balls included nine towering sixes.

He became the 13th batter to score a hundred for PBKS, taking the franchise's record of centurions to the top of IPL history. Bairstow's form added firepower to Punjab's batting lineup in crucial games.