For the cricket lovers, specially the ones who love to watch the IPL seasons, the 2020 season of IPL happens to be the most thrilling one. Not only that this was a very tricky season of IPL as it was held amidst the Covid 19 Pandemic, but also that the different matches of this tournament offered special moments, full of surprises and perfection. For the lovers of cricket, it was an event to be glued with. The final match in 2020 took place between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, and just like the previous year and altogether for the 5th time, had the winning trophy. Here we will be offering you bits and pieces of information about the match and more.
The Final Match Scoreboard
Delhi Capitals: 156/7 (20 Overs)
Mumbai Indians: 157/5 (18.4 overs)
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) played the 2020 IPL final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. MI’s batting came through as they beat DC’s 157 runs by five wickets with eight deliveries remaining. MI skipper Rohit Sharma scored a cool half-century. After a few early wickets, his partnership with Ishan Kishan steadied the innings, and Kishan’s aggression eased his captain. By finding field gaps and being patient, Suryakumar Yadav and Quinton de Kock kept the clock ticking after Sharma’s departure. MI won because to Kieron Pollard and a strong middle order. MI’s dominating final performance demonstrated their depth and consistency.
Captain of the Winning Team: Rohit Sharma
Mumbai Indians (MI), headed by Rohit Sharma, were consistent in 2020 IPL. Opening duo Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock headed their formidable batting lineup. Sharma’s exquisite strokeplay and smart leadership provided stability, while de Kock’s explosive batting gave MI fast starts. The Pandya brothers, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, and Kieron Pollard strengthened their batting order with crucial runs. This allowed MI to set grandiose goals or persistently pursue targets. MI bowled well. Their dangerous pace attack was headed by Jasprit Bumrah, noted for his precise yorkers, and Trent Boult, who could swing the ball and take early wickets.
Man of the Match: Trent Boult – A Spell of Bowling Brilliance
Cricket fans will remember Trent Boult’s 2020 IPL final explosion. Boult, the “Man of the Match” award winner, helped the Mumbai Indians (MI) beat the Delhi Capitals (DC) batting order. In powerplay, Boult claimed three important wickets for eight runs with his fast delivery. This early onslaught left DC at 22/3 after four overs. He set the match with his excellent swing bowling and top edge against DC hitters.
Purple Cap:
Delhi Capitals’ Kagiso Rabada earned the 2020 IPL “Purple Cap,” for highest wicket-taker. Bowling made Rabada a force throughout the tournament. His quickness and precision yorkers at the finish baffled batsmen. Rabada finished the season with 30 wickets, proving his consistency and menace. DC limits opponents to low totals with his lethal bowling spells. He helped DC reach the finals. Rabada was great throughout the IPL, but DC lost. He is a world-class fast bowler due to technique and desire. Rabada’s performance inspired future fast bowlers and shown skill and effort.
Orange Cap:
Kings 11 Punjab’s KL Rahul was thrilled to get the 2020 IPL’s “Orange Cap,” for top run-scorer. As he did last season, Rahul won the batting competition with great regularity. His gaming talent made him the run-scoring leader with 670 runs. He often threatened bowlers with his excellent strokeplay and flexibility. Rahul scored for KXIP whether he anchored, chased, or started. His focus and pressure management helped KXIP succeed.
Prize Money
Obviously the IPL trophy for the winning team was the biggest prize. It was the symbol of sportsmanship and competitive spirit. But other than that, the winning team also received the cash price of Rs. 10 Crore. The amount was reduced from the previous years because of the Pandemic situation. The runner up team received the prize money of Rs. 6.25 Crore. The third and fourth place holders received the prize money of Rs. 4.3 crore each.
In spite of these hefty sums, what stood out from the game were the extremely thrilling moments and the dedication of the players. In a world threatened by the pandemic situation they played like true sports heroes and showed courage in the field. This is where their triumph matters.
Hina Abbasi is Editor and a passionate sports and entertainment content writer at WinnersMaze.com. Hina’s expertise spans across a wide range of sports, and interest in many TV shows allowing her to deliver insightful analysis and compelling stories that resonate with readers.