A Tale of Two Halves
An interactive exploration of the anomalous and dramatic 2014 IPL season, defined by a mid-tournament relocation, incredible comebacks, and some of the most thrilling finishes in cricket history.
The Season of Anomaly
The 2014 season was unlike any other, shaped by off-field events that created a unique "two-part" tournament and tested every team's adaptability.
Part 1: The UAE Sojourn
Due to the Indian general elections, the first 20 matches were held in the UAE. This unprecedented move nullified traditional home advantage, creating a level playing field. Teams that relied on home conditions struggled, most notably the defending champions Mumbai Indians, who lost all five of their initial matches. The neutral territory tested raw skill over familiar strategies.
Part 2: The Return to India
The tournament's return to India on May 2 acted as a "reset" button. Teams like Mumbai Indians staged miraculous comebacks in familiar conditions, while others who excelled in the UAE had to re-adapt. This geographical split created two distinct mini-tournaments, making early-season form an unreliable predictor and setting the stage for dramatic shifts in the points table.
Team Journeys
Click on a team logo to explore their unique story and track their momentum through the league stage.
Select a Team
The story of the selected team's 2014 campaign will appear here. Discover their highs, lows, and key players.
Season Momentum: Cumulative Wins
Matches That Defined a Season
Relive the unforgettable encounters where pressure, context, and individual brilliance created pure drama.
The Great Escape
MI vs RR (Match 56)
The most dramatic finish to a league phase ever. MI needed to chase 190 in 14.3 overs to qualify on Net Run Rate. What followed was a breathtaking assault, culminating in Aditya Tare hitting a six on the only ball he faced to seal a miracle playoff spot.
Key Performer: Corey Anderson (95* off 44)
The Pathan Hurricane
KKR vs SRH (Match 54)
Needing a win in 15.2 overs to secure a top-two finish, KKR were struggling before Yusuf Pathan unleashed carnage. He smashed the fastest fifty in IPL history (15 balls), including a 26-run demolition of Dale Steyn, to power his team to a stunning victory.
Key Performer: Yusuf Pathan (72 off 22)
The Wankhede Run-Fest
KXIP vs CSK (Qualifier 2)
A high-scoring epic. Virender Sehwag's vintage 122 propelled KXIP to a mammoth 226. In response, Suresh Raina played an innings of surreal brilliance (87 off 25) before a crucial run-out turned the tide, sending KXIP to their first final.
Key Performers: V. Sehwag (122), S. Raina (87)
Star Performers
Explore the players who dominated the season with bat and ball, lighting up the tournament with their exceptional skill.
Most Valuable Player
Glenn Maxwell (KXIP)
552 Runs | 187.75 SR | 36 Sixes
"Maxwell Mayhem" was a phenomenon. His fearless, high-impact batting transformed KXIP into the most feared team in the league.
Emerging Player
Axar Patel (KXIP)
17 Wickets | 6.13 Economy
In his debut season, the left-arm spinner was a model of control, stifling opposition batsmen with exceptional economy and crucial wickets.
The Grand Finale: KXIP vs KKR
A fitting climax between the season's most dominant team and its most resilient, resulting in one of the greatest finals in IPL history.
First Innings: Saha's Historic Hundred
After a slow start, KXIP were resurrected by an unlikely hero. Wriddhiman Saha played the innings of his life, scoring the first-ever century in an IPL final (115* off 55 balls). His stunning assault propelled Punjab to a formidable total of 199/4.
Kings XI Punjab
199/4
W. Saha: 115* (55)
Kolkata Knight Riders
200/7
M. Pandey: 94 (50)
The Chase: Pandey's Masterclass
Chasing 200, KKR's hopes rested on Manish Pandey. He played a sublime, calculated innings of 94 from 50 balls to anchor the chase. After a tense finish, Piyush Chawla hit the winning boundary, sealing a thrilling 3-wicket victory and KKR's second IPL title.