IPL 2015 Recap: Kolkata Knight Riders became champions for the second time by defeating Punjab Kings in IPL 2014. IPL 2014 was held in India and UAE. But IPL 2015 was held entirely in India. 8 teams participated in this season, the tournament was played from 8 April to 24 May 2015. What was special in IPL 2015, how was the performance of the defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders, who became the champion, and whose head was crowned with the Orange and Purple Cap, let us tell you everything-

IPL 2015 Recap: Chennai Super Kings were on top in the points table

MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings had secured the first position in the points table with 9 wins and 18 points in 14 matches. Mumbai Indians were in second place with 8 wins and 16 points from 14 matches. Whereas Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals were also at third and fourth position with 16 points. All four had made their place in the IPL 2015 playoffs.

Performance of defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders

The performance of defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2015 was not anything special. The team won 7 out of 14 matches and lost 6 matches, with 15 points the team was ranked fifth in the points table. The team could not qualify for the playoffs. Kolkata Knight Riders player Andre Russell won the title of Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the season due to his brilliant play.

IPL 2015 Recap: Mumbai Indians won the second title by defeating Chennai Super Kings

The IPL 2015 final was played on 24 May at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Mumbai Indians won the toss and decided to bat first. Batting first, Mumbai Indians had put 202 runs on the board at the loss of 5 wickets. Lendl Simmons played the highest innings of 68 runs in 45 balls. Whereas for Chennai Super Kings, Dwayne Bravo took 2 wickets for 36 runs in 4 overs.

While chasing the target, Chennai Super Kings could score only 161 runs at the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. Dwayne Smith played the highest innings of 57 runs in 48 balls. For Mumbai, Mitchell McClenaghan took the maximum of 3 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs. Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma won the title of Player of the Match after scoring 50 runs in 26 balls with the help of 6 fours and 2 sixes.

Who won the Orange and Purple Cap?

Sunrisers Hyderabad player David Warner had scored 562 runs in 14 matches, and won the Orange Cap. Whereas Chennai Super Kings bowler Dwayne Bravo won the Purple Cap by taking 26 wickets in 17 matches.