The One-Run Heist
The tenth edition of the IPL culminated in its most dramatic final ever, as Mumbai Indians defended 129 to clinch their third title by a single run against Rising Pune Supergiant.
Champions
Mumbai Indians
(3rd Title)
Runner-up
Rising Pune Supergiant
Lost by 1 run
Most Valuable Player
Ben Stokes
(316 Runs & 12 Wickets)
The League Stage
A tale of dominance and disarray. Mumbai Indians set the pace with 10 wins, while 2016 finalists RCB suffered a catastrophic collapse, finishing last.
The Road to the Final
The top four teams battled through high-stakes encounters. RPS continued their dominance over MI in Qualifier 1, while MI took the long route, dismantling KKR to earn a rematch.
QUALIFIER 1
RPS vs MI
RPS won by 20 runs
RPS continued their season-long mastery over MI, booking a direct spot in the final. A late blitz from MS Dhoni (40* off 26) proved decisive, while 17-year-old Washington Sundar's spell of 3/16 stifled MI's chase.
ELIMINATOR
SRH vs KKR
KKR won by 7 wkts (DLS)
A rain-affected thriller saw KKR chase a revised target of 48 in a 6-over shootout. Nathan Coulter-Nile's 3/20 helped restrict SRH, and KKR's batsmen held their nerve to knock out the defending champions.
QUALIFIER 2
MI vs KKR
MI won by 6 wickets
Facing elimination, MI produced a ruthless performance. Karn Sharma (4/16) and Jasprit Bumrah (3/7) dismantled KKR for just 107. MI chased it down with ease, setting up a fourth and final showdown with their nemesis, RPS.
Anatomy of a Classic Final
In Hyderabad, MI chose to bat but stumbled to 129/8, the lowest first-innings total in an IPL final. Krunal Pandya's gritty 47 gave them a fighting chance. What followed was a masterclass in death bowling and a chase that went down to the very last ball.
Mumbai Indians Innings
129/8 (20 overs)
Top Scorer: Krunal Pandya - 47 (38)
Best Bowler: Jaydev Unadkat - 2/19 (4 overs)
MI's innings never took off, slumping to 79/7. Krunal Pandya's lone hand dragged them to a score that seemed well below par but gave their world-class bowlers a glimmer of hope.
Rising Pune Supergiant Innings
128/6 (20 overs)
Top Scorer: Steve Smith - 51 (50)
Best Bowler: Mitchell Johnson - 3/26 (4 overs)
RPS's cautious chase seemed to be on track but they allowed the pressure to build. A disciplined MI bowling attack, led by Bumrah and Malinga, squeezed them at the death.
The Climax: 11 Runs, 6 Balls, 1 Title
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19.1
W
19.2
W
19.3
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19.4
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19.5
W
19.6
Mitchell Johnson's legendary final over snatched victory from the jaws of defeat for Mumbai Indians.
Titans of the Tournament
While teams battled for glory, individual brilliance lit up the season. SRH's duo of David Warner and Bhuvneshwar Kumar dominated the batting and bowling charts.
Records & Anomalies
The tenth season was one of extremes, featuring historic collapses, explosive hitting, and a surprising number of hat-tricks.
49
Lowest Team Total in IPL History
Royal Challengers Bangalore were skittled by KKR in one of the most shocking collapses ever seen.
105
Highest Powerplay Score
KKR's Sunil Narine and Chris Lynn destroyed the RCB attack, with Narine smashing a 15-ball fifty.
3
Hat-Tricks in One Season
Samuel Badree, Andrew Tye, and Jaydev Unadkat each claimed a hat-trick in a season for the bowlers.
146
Largest Victory Margin (Runs)
Mumbai Indians decimated Delhi Daredevils in a ruthless display of their dominance.
3-1
The RPS-MI Paradox
RPS defeated MI three times during the season, only to lose the one that mattered most: the final.
17
The Rise of Youth
17-year-old Washington Sundar became the youngest player in an IPL final, showcasing incredible composure.