The Bubble Dynasty
An interactive exploration of the unique and unforgettable 2020 IPL season. Staged in the UAE bio-bubble amidst a global pandemic, this season was a testament to resilience, featuring tactical masterclasses, record-breaking performances, and the crowning of a dominant champion.
Season at a Glance
Champions
Mumbai Indians
(5th Title)Matches Played
60
(In UAE Bio-Bubble)Tied Matches
4
(A Season Record)Most Sixes (Player)
Ishan Kishan (30)
(Mumbai Indians)The Playoff Scramble
The race for the playoffs was exceptionally tight, with three teams finishing on 14 points. Net Run Rate became the ultimate tie-breaker, creating a dramatic finish to the league stage. Click on a team in the table below to see a summary of their campaign.
Final League Standings
| Pos | Team | W | L | Pts | NRR |
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Select a Team
Click on a row in the league table to learn more about each team's journey in the 2020 season.
How Net Run Rate Decided the Race
Season's Superstars
While team success is paramount, IPL 2020 was illuminated by brilliant individual performances. This section highlights the players who topped the charts and won the most prestigious awards for their exceptional skills with bat and ball.
Orange Cap
KL Rahul
Kings XI Punjab
670 Runs
Purple Cap
Kagiso Rabada
Delhi Capitals
30 Wickets
Most Valuable Player
Jofra Archer
Rajasthan Royals
20 Wickets, 175 Dots, 10 Sixes
Top Performers Comparison
Moments of Magic
Beyond the stats, IPL 2020 delivered pure, unscripted theatre. These are the matches that defined the season's drama, showcasing incredible comebacks and historic firsts that will be remembered for years to come.
The Double Super Over
MI vs KXIP, Match 36
In an unprecedented display of resilience, the match was tied, the first Super Over was tied, leading to a historic second Super Over. After Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami bowled stunningly tight first Super Overs, Kings XI Punjab chased down 12 runs in the second, thanks to Chris Gayle and Mayank Agarwal, to clinch a victory for the ages.
Final Result (2nd Super Over)
KXIP (15/0) beat MI (11/1)
The Tewatia Heist
RR vs KXIP, Match 9
Chasing a mammoth 224, Rajasthan Royals looked down and out. Rahul Tewatia, struggling at 8 off 19 balls, produced one of the most miraculous turnarounds in T20 history. He smashed five sixes in a single over off Sheldon Cottrell, completely changing the game and leading RR to the highest successful run-chase in IPL history.
Tewatia's Turnaround
5 Sixes in the 18th Over
Rewriting the Record Books
224
Highest Run Chase
by Rajasthan Royals
132*
Highest Captain's Score
by KL Rahul
2
Consecutive Centuries
by Shikhar Dhawan
156.22
Fastest Ball (kph)
by Anrich Nortje