Kolkata Knight Riders made a strong start in the IPL 2024 final by reducing Sunrisers Hyderabad to 77 for seven in the first thirteen overs of the game in Chennai. The lowest total in an IPL final was set by Chennai Super Kings in 2013 when they scored only 125 for nine against Mumbai Indians. Chasing a target of 149, CSK struggled as MI’s Lasith Malinga took two wickets in the opening over. In IPL 2009, CSK defended the lowest total in IPL history against PBKS at Kingsmead, Durban. After setting a target of 116 runs, CSK’s bowlers restricted PBKS to just 92 for eight. Muttiah Muralitharan’s exceptional bowling performance, taking 2 wickets for 8 runs in 4 overs, was a standout moment. This match showcased the lowest total defended in IPL history.