IPL Season 5

IPL 2012

🏆 Kolkata Knight Riders
defeated
Chennai Super Kings

Gambhir's KKR ended CSK's run in Chennai itself. Sunil Narine's debut season — 24 wickets at economy 5.47.

Final Date
27 May 2012
Player of the Tournament
Sunil Narine
Final venue

📍 MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

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Orange Cap (Most Runs)
Chris Gayle
royal-challengers-bengaluru · 733 runs
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Purple Cap (Most Wickets)
Morne Morkel
delhi-daredevils (now DC) · 25 wickets

Season 5 Quick Facts

Teams: 9
Matches: 76
Champion: Kolkata Knight Riders
Runner-up: Chennai Super Kings
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About IPL 2012

The 2012 Indian Premier League was the 5th season of the IPL. Kolkata Knight Riders won the title by defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on 27 May 2012.

Gambhir's KKR ended CSK's run in Chennai itself. Sunil Narine's debut season — 24 wickets at economy 5.47.

Top Performers

  • Player of the Tournament: Sunil Narine
  • Orange Cap (most runs): Chris Gayle from royal-challengers-bengaluru 733 runs
  • Purple Cap (most wickets): Morne Morkel from delhi-daredevils (now DC) 25 wickets

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