2014 IPL Winner Team, Man of The Match, Purple Cap & Orange Cap Winners with Prize Money

Back in 2014, it was election time, and that’s why the seventh edition of the tournament was set to happen in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. But this thing didn’t have any impact on the popularity of the IPL, instead, it only continued rising. And today, we will talk about how that season of IPL went down, like who won the IPL 2014, who was the purple cap winner, the orange cap winner, how much was the prize money and things like that. Alright then, here we go now.

Final Match Scoreboard

• Kings XI Punjab – 199/4 (20 overs)
• Kolkata Knight Riders – 200/7 (19.3 overs)

Man, talk about a heart-stopper that was the showdown on June 1, 2014, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Yeah, that’s the one, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab, the kind of match that had everyone clinging to the edge of their seats, you know? KKR, in a chase that felt straight out of a blockbuster movie, went head-to-head with a total that seemed, well, pretty daunting. Kings XI Punjab, kicking things off, smashed it with a whooping 199/4 in their 20 overs. And why? All thanks to Wriddhiman Saha who wasn’t just playing, the dude was on fire, nailing a spectacular century. But then, here comes KKR, with Manish Pandey leading the charge, smashing a brilliant 94. And bam! They hit the target with three balls left to spare, clocking in at 200/7.

Winner Team Captain – Gautam Gambhir

Under Gautam Gambhir’s sharp leadership, Kolkata Knight Riders wasn’t just a team; they were a force, united in spirit and grit throughout the season. Gambhir, with his cool head and strategic genius, steered KKR through thick and thin, leading to that epic moment of glory in the final. His way of leading the pack, both on the field and off, well, it’s something that didn’t just win matches but hearts too, inspiring not just his teammates but aspiring cricketers all around.

Man Of The Match: Manish Pandey

So, guess who really lit up the finals? Yeah, you got it, Manish Pandey was the one. Knocking a dazzling 94 runs off just 50 balls, he was like the knight in shining armor for KKR in their chase. His bat spoke with seven fours and, wait for it, six massive sixes. Not only did this earn him the Man of the Match, but also carved his name into the IPL legends. Under the intense pressure, Pandey’s innings was nothing short of a masterclass in temperament and skill, pretty much what he’s known for now, you know?

Purple Cap Winner: Mohit Sharma

Moving on to the Purple Cap story, it was Mohit Sharma from Chennai Super Kings who stole the show this season. Bagging 23 wickets in 16 matches, Mohit Sharma was pivotal, no doubt. His knack for snagging crucial wickets and keeping the runs in check? That made him the bowler to watch in 2014.

Orange Cap Winner: Robin Uthappa

And oh, the Orange Cap adventure? That was all Robin Uthappa, wearing the KKR colors with pride. Scoring the most runs this season, Uthappa piled up a whopping 660 runs across 16 matches, becoming the backbone of KKR’s road to the final. His rock-solid performances right at the start were what gave KKR those much-needed kickstarts, laying down the groundwork for what was to come.

Fair Play Award

Come IPL 2014, the seventh edition of the tournament, and you’d think that it was either the winning team or the runner-up team that won the Fair Play award, right? But nah, it was once again CSK, not just winning the Fair Play award in IPL 2014, but showing every other team, cricket fans, and literally everyone that it does not take winning to keep things fair and square.

Prize Money Of Winning Team

Because IPL was rising in popularity that’s why it was in the seventh edition of the tournament when the prize money was bumped up to a mind-boggling 15 crore rupees. And yes, it was Kolkata Knight Riders who got the INR 15 Crore as prize money for winning the tournament. But more surprising is that as the runner-up team, Kings XI Punjab also got a whopping 10 crore rupees, which was happening for the first time ever in the history of IPL.