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After their first seven games in IPL 2014, Kolkata Knight had only two wins. Their recovery and charge to the title is a story of belief, assured decision-making, and man management

The highs, the lows, the trends, the talking points. The 2014 IPL season summed up

Batsmen had a generally dominant season in IPL 2014, with the sixes count exceeding 700 for only the second time

ESPNcricinfo picks its flops of the IPL 2014 season, with a limit of only four foreign players in the XI

A look at the best and the worst buys from the auction based on players' performance in IPL 2014

One of the brightest talents to emerge from the IPL has impressed with his ability to stay on top of the best batsmen and team-mates have been impressed by his all-round ability

The most memorable moments of IPL 2014

ESPNcricinfo picks its team of the 2014 season, with a limit of only four foreign players in the XI

Kings XI Punjab had the best batting unit of the season by a distance but their bowling group - with the notable exception of Akshar Patel - was ordinary and it cost them the title

After a forgettable start, Kolkata Knight Riders built strong with foundations brick by brick and withstood the Kings XI Punjab storm to emerge winners again

The IPL has derived its star value from players who tug at the fans' heartstrings. Yet on the biggest day of the season, it was five unfancied boys who demanded the spotlight and eclipsed everyone else

Key numbers from the IPL 2014 final between Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab

Plays of the day from the IPL final between Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab

Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders have met three times this season, but the IPL is yet to witness a genuinely explosive meeting between its two best sides. That might well change in Sunday's final

Chennai Super Kings finished in bronze position for their joint-worst showing in seven seasons. Once again, it was primarily their pacers who came up short

A small component in Kings XI's new designs, Virender Sehwag turned the clock back and surprised one and all by playing a big hand to take the team into its first IPL final

Plays of the Day from the second qualifier match between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab

The defending champions got off to a horrendous start, and though they edged into the playoffs the squad lacked the quality and depth of 2013

As Mumbai Indians lacked intensity in the field, and the home support equitably flagged, it became all too easy for Chennai Super Kings in the Eliminator on Wednesday night

Plays of the Day from the Eliminator between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians