2014 IPL Winner, Runner-up, Playing Team, Final Venue

The 2014 Indian Premier League (IPL) was an exhilarating season that saw the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) claim their second IPL title. The tournament, which began on April 16 and concluded on June 1, 2014, featured 8 teams, and the final match took place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.

Kolkata Knight Riders – 2014 IPL Champions

KKR, led by Gautam Gambhir, showcased outstanding form throughout the tournament. In the final, they faced the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), who had a dream season themselves. Batting first, Punjab posted an imposing total of 199/4 in 20 overs, thanks to Wriddhiman Saha’s brilliant century (115* off 55 balls). Saha’s knock was one of the most memorable innings in IPL finals history, as he anchored KXIP to a formidable total.

However, Kolkata was not to be deterred. Manish Pandey played a sensational innings, scoring 94 off 50 balls to guide KKR’s chase. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Pandey’s determined effort, combined with useful contributions from other batsmen, ensured that KKR reached the target. They chased down the score in 19.3 overs, finishing at 200/7 and winning the match by 3 wickets.

Kings XI Punjab – The Runners-up

Kings XI Punjab had a phenomenal season, finishing at the top of the table during the group stages. Glenn Maxwell was in blistering form throughout the season, and Wriddhiman Saha’s century in the final highlighted the team’s batting strength. However, their bowlers struggled to contain KKR’s aggressive batting in the final, and despite their best efforts, Punjab fell just short of winning their first IPL title.

The Final Showdown

• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
• Kings XI Punjab: 199/4 (20 overs)
• Kolkata Knight Riders: 200/7 (19.3 overs)
• Winning Margin: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 3 wickets

Prize Money

• Kolkata Knight Riders (Winners): ₹15 crore
• Kings XI Punjab (Runners-up): ₹10 crore

Teams Participating in the 2014 IPL

The 2014 IPL featured 8 teams:

1. Kolkata Knight Riders (Champions)
2. Kings XI Punjab (Runners-up)
3. Chennai Super Kings
4. Mumbai Indians
5. Royal Challengers Bangalore
6. Delhi Daredevils
7. Rajasthan Royals
8. Sunrisers Hyderabad

Conclusion

The 2014 IPL will always be remembered for KKR’s spirited comeback and Pandey’s match-winning knock in the final. Kings XI Punjab, despite being the strongest team during the group stage, were denied a maiden IPL title. This season also highlighted the growing stature of the IPL as a global cricketing event, with thrilling performances and record-breaking moments keeping fans glued to the action.