In the Indian Premier League of 2019, the final match ended with a nail biting climax. All through the league, there were ample thrilling moments, appreciable maneuvers of the teams as well as the players. In the grand finale match of the league, between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, the cricket lovers witnessed a surprising ending which would probably be forever memorable to them. With the winning of Mumbai Indians, the game offers something unexpected. We will be sharing the details of the winning team and more.
Final Match Scoreboard:
Mumbai Indians: 149/8 (20 overs)
Chennai Super Kings: 148/7 (20 overs)
World cricket fans will remember the 2019 IPL final at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium as enthralling. MI played their archrivals, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in a champion-determining match. CSK batting first established a 219-run milestone, testing MI hitters. The MI batting order fought hard and stayed calm against a tough total. ‘Paltan,’ supporters were encouraged by each player’s key runs. The last over featured the night’s hero. The Caribbean cricket ‘Hitman’ Kieron Pollard entered with MI needing 14 runs to win and 4 balls remaining. Pollard won the match by hitting CSK bowlers all over the pitch for 48 runs off 28 deliveries. Pollard won the match by one run on the last ball by staying calm.
The Winning Team Captain: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma guided Mumbai Indians to IPL glory in 2019. Quinton de Kock and Rohit Sharma’s opening partnership powered their batting order. These two superstars routinely destroyed opposing bowling attacks with aggressive strokeplay, laying the team’s foundation. The middle order was strong with Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya batting and Kieron Pollard finishing. Jasprit Bumrah’s yorkers led MI’s bowling attack. Lasith Malinga’s unusual approach and skill boosted their arsenal. Mumbai Indians dominated the tournament with their batting and bowling. Their ability to seek goals, defend totals, and adapt to changing match conditions made them IPL title possibilities.
Man of the Match: Kieron Pollard – A Last-Over Masterclass
Kieron Pollard’s last-over heroics will define the 2019 IPL final. Pollard, the Caribbean cricket “Hitman” got 14 runs with 4 balls remaining to excite fans. His fiery 48 runs off 28 deliveries rescued Mumbai Indians (MI). Not just power hitting, this was calculated aggression and calm under immense conditions. With his cool head and stroke selection, Pollard demonstrated his competence and big-match demeanor. MI won by one run thanks to his four sixes and three boundaries. This made Pollard a brilliant finisher and key MI player. The tournament saw him score 490 runs and take 16 wickets, demonstrating his flexibility. More importantly, he performed when it mattered, making him a team asset and MI fan hero.
Purple Cap:
Imran Tahir of Chennai Super Kings won the 2019 IPL “Purple Cap,” for best wicket-taker. Tahir outwitted batsmen with leg-breaks and googlies throughout the tournament. CSK benefited from his precision, control, and crucial wickets. Given the league’s powerful spinners, Tahir’s 26 wickets were impressive. His economical bowling usually restricts the opposition to small totals. Tahir’s performance was excellent given his age. He stunned many by demonstrating that 40-year-old talent can compete with younger rivals. He motivated young spinners and all players by proving that perseverance and passion can lead to late-career success.
Orange Cap:
KL Kings XI Punjab’s Rahul happily donned the 2019 IPL “Orange Cap,” awarded to the top run-scorer. Throughout the tournament, Rahul struck well. He scored multiple runs for his team with elegant strokeplay and patience at the crease. A versatile batter, Rahul was required by KXIP. He mastered keeping innings together in tough situations and accelerating during powerplays to score runs for his team. His 593 runs placed him at the top of the run-scoring charts owing to his regularity.
Prize Money
The entire IPL of 2019 was filled with endless surprises ending with the winning of Mumbai Indians in adrenalin driven match. For the winning team it was a big win, both from the part of their sports spirit and from monitory perspective. The winning team, Mumbai Indians, received Rs. 20 Crore whereas the runner up team received Rs. 12.5 crore. The teams that finished in the 3rd and fourth places received 8.75 crore each. However, for the cricket lovers, the match was memorable thanks to the extremely dedicated players and the winning spirit of the teams.
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