IPL 2024 Man of the Series: Sunil Narine Clinches Third Most Valuable Player Award
27.05.2024: Sunil Narine has once again proven his exceptional prowess in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by winning the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the third time in IPL 2024. His outstanding performance throughout the season has solidified his position as a key player for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Stellar Performance in IPL 2024
Narine’s all-round brilliance was on full display as he played a crucial role with both the bat and ball. On the day of the IPL 2024 Final, which coincided with his birthday, Narine showcased his batting skills by scoring 488 runs in 14 innings. His impressive tally included a century and three half-centuries, achieved at a phenomenal strike rate of 179.85. Narine’s aggressive batting saw him hitting 33 sixes and 50 boundaries, contributing significantly to KKR’s success.
In addition to his batting, Narine was equally effective with the ball. He claimed 17 wickets at an economy rate of 6.69, proving to be a formidable opponent for any batting lineup. His comprehensive performance ensured that he faced no serious competition for the MVP title, even from standout players like Travis Head, Pat Cummins, and Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Final Showdown
During the IPL 2024 Final against SRH at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Narine’s teammate Andre Russell also made it into the top 10 MVP ranks, highlighting KKR’s strong team performance. Despite a challenging season, Narine’s consistency and match-winning capabilities made him the clear choice for the MVP award.
The MVP Award
Introduced in 2013, the IPL MVP award replaced the earlier player of the tournament award. The MVP is determined through a points system that rewards players for various contributions on the field. Points are assigned for boundaries, sixes, wickets, dot balls, catches, run-outs, and stumpings. Specifically, a boundary earns 2.5 points, a six fetches 3.5 points, a wicket is worth 3.5 points, a dot ball earns 1 point, and each catch or stumping is valued at 2.5 points.
This rating system ensures a comprehensive evaluation of a player’s overall impact throughout the season. As a result, Narine’s accumulation of points across batting, bowling, and fielding activities secured his position at the top of the leaderboard, earning him the MVP trophy.
A Historic Achievement
With this victory, Sunil Narine becomes the only player to have won the IPL MVP award three times, underscoring his sustained excellence and contribution to the league. In the history of IPL, 13 different players have claimed the MVP title across 17 seasons, with only two players winning it twice and Narine now thrice.
Sunil Narine’s remarkable achievement in IPL 2024 not only highlights his exceptional talent but also cements his legacy as one of the most valuable players in IPL history.
Source – Moneycontral