Mumbai Indians (MI) for the first time in their history made it to back-to-back IPL finals when they defeated Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 1. The record champions will face the same team in the summit clash at the Dubai International Stadium on November 10. This will be Rohit Sharma’s team’s sixth appearance in the finals of Indian Premier League while the Shreyas Iyer-led side will be on the grandest stage for the first time in their history. Jasprit Bumrah Becomes Indian Pacer With Most Wickets in a Single Season As Mumbai Indians Secure Place in 6th IPL Final.
Mumbai Indians have been the most consistent side in IPL 2020 so far as the record champions topped the table during the league stage, with 18 points on the board. The Rohit Sharma-led side has been sensational in all aspects of the game (batting, bowling and fielding), which makes them a daunting prospect to deal with. Mumbai Indians Duo Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya ‘Ready for Final’ After 57-Run Triumph Over Delhi Capitals.
Mumbai Indians have defeated Delhi Capitals in all their three fixtures so far this season and will be hoping they could make it four on the trot on the grand stage. So as Mumbai Indians look to win yet another title, here is a look at their road to IPL 2020 final.
Mumbai Indians Road to IPL 2020 Final
Match | Results |
1 | MI (162/9) lost to CSK (166/5) by 5 wickets |
2 | MI (195/5) beat KKR (146/9) by 48 runs |
3 | MI (201/5, 7/1) lost to RCB (201/3, 11/0) in super over |
4 | MI (191/4) beat KXIP (143/8) by 48 runs |
5 | MI (208/5) beat SRH (174/7) by 34 runs |
6 | MI (193/4) beat RR (136) by 57 runs |
7 | MI (166/5) beat DC (162/4) by 5 wickets |
8 | MI (149/2) beat KKR (148/5) by 8 wickets |
9 | MI (176/6, 11/1) lost to KXIP (176/6. 15/0) in super over |
10 | MI (116/0) beat CSK (114/9) by 10 wickets |
11 | MI (195/5) lost to RR (196/2) by 8 wickets |
12 | MI (166/5) beat RCB (164/6) by 5 wickets |
13 | MI (111/1) beat DC (110/9) by 9 wickets |
14 | MI (149/8) lost to SRH (151/0) by 10 wickets |
15 | Qualifier 1: MI (200/5) beat DC (143/8) by 57 runs |
Mumbai Indians are chasing their record fifth IPL title while Delhi Capitals would be hoping to get their hands on the elusive trophy for the first time in their history. Both teams have put on some brilliant performances this season and if they manage to play at the top of their game it will be an entertaining final.
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