IPL 2024: Rating performances of teams

5. Chennai Super Kings - 6.5/10

Chennai Super Kings, at one point, looked a certain entry for the playoffs. But in the last two matches, they suffered crucial losses. Their campaign was not consistent as they had a roller coaster of a journey. In the second half, they won and lost a match on a consistent basis. A bit of consistent run would have helped them to gain the momentum.

4. Royal Challengers Benglauru - 7.5/10

Royal Challengers Bengaluru had an insane turnaround in the season. The 3-time runner-ups lost 7 of their first 8 matches and had a chance of 1 per cent of qualifying. From there, they won all their 6 matches to qualify for the playoffs. Despite losing the Eliminator to RR, their turnaround was inspirational and worth to be lauded. 

3. Rajasthan Royals - 8/10

Rajasthan Royals had two different phases in the league. In the months of March and April, they played 8 matches and won 7 of them, losing only one. But in May, they won one and lost eight matches. In the first half, they seemed to be the team to beat. In the second half, nothing seemed to be working for them. Their only win in the phase was against RCB.

2. Sunrisers Hyderabad - 9/10

Sunrisers Hyderabad entered the final for the first time in 8 years. They were the second-best team in the league and were carried by the performances of their batters. In the bowling department, only Pat Cummins and T Natarajan bowled well on a consistent basis. But in the final, it was their batting unit that let them down.

1. Kolkata Knight Riders - 10/10

Kolkata Knight Riders had a near-perfect team so much so that they are now being compared among the greatest IPL teams of all time. They had the best balance for a team with 6 bowlers and all the batters doing well for them. They had no particular flaw and did not rely on an individual to win games for them. For the first time in 10 years, they won the cup.