The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season has come to a thrilling conclusion, with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerging victorious in the final against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). As the teams celebrated their achievements, the prize money for the winners and runners-up was a significant aspect of the tournament. Here is a detailed breakdown of the IPL 2024 prize money, including the individual awards and the total purse for the teams.
Total Prize Money and Team Awards
The total prize money for the IPL 2024 season stands at INR 46.5 crore. The winning team, KKR, received a substantial INR 20 crore, while the runners-up, SRH, took home INR 13 crore.
The teams that finished third and fourth in the tournament received INR 7 crore and INR 6.5 crore, respectively.
Individual Awards
Several individual awards were presented to outstanding players throughout the tournament. These awards included:
- Emerging Player of the Tournament: The player who made the most significant impact in their debut season was awarded INR 20 lakh.
- Orange Cap: The batsman with the highest runs throughout the tournament received a cash prize of INR 15 lakh
- Purple Cap: The bowler with the highest number of wickets throughout the tournament was awarded INR 15 lakh.
- Most Valuable Player: The player who made the most significant contribution to their team’s success was honored with INR 12 lakh.
- Power Player of the Season: The player who made the most significant impact in a single match was awarded INR 15 lakh.
- Super Striker of the Season: The player who scored the most runs in a single match was honored with INR 15 lakh.
- Game Changer of the Season: The player who made the most significant impact in a match was awarded INR 12 lakh.
Comparison with Other Leagues
The IPL 2024 prize money is significantly higher than that of other major T20 leagues. For instance, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 awarded the winners INR 4.13 crore, while the runners-up received INR 1.65 crore. The Big Bash League (BBL) 2024 prize money was USD 450,000 (approximately INR 3.7 crore). The South African-based SA20 awarded the winners 34 million Rand (approximately INR 15.4 crore).