Mumbai Indians won the IPL title for the fifth time after defeating Delhi Capitals by five wickets in Dubai in 2020.
Mumbai Indians won the IPL title for the fifth time after defeating Delhi Capitals by five wickets in Dubai in 2020.
Mumbai Indians with the 2020 IPL trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.
Mumbai Indians with the 2020 IPL trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.
Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma celebrates the win in the final against Delhi Capitals.
Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma celebrates the win in the final against Delhi Capitals.
Quinton de Kock and Rohit Sharma powered Mumbai Indians to a comfortable win over Delhi Capitals in the IPL final in Dubai on Tuesday.
Quinton de Kock and Rohit Sharma powered Mumbai Indians to a comfortable win over Delhi Capitals in the IPL final in Dubai on Tuesday.
Rohit Sharma hit a match-winning fifty for Mumbai Indians in the final against Delhi Capitals.
Rohit Sharma hit a match-winning fifty for Mumbai Indians in the final against Delhi Capitals.
Ishan Kishan has been a revelation for Mumbai Indians.
Ishan Kishan has been a revelation for Mumbai Indians.
Jayant Yadav of Mumbai Indians celebrates the wicket of Shikhar Dhawan of Delhi Capitals.
Jayant Yadav of Mumbai Indians celebrates the wicket of Shikhar Dhawan of Delhi Capitals.
Trent Boult gave Mumbai Indians an electric start with the ball against Delhi Capitals in the final in Dubai on Tuesday.
Trent Boult gave Mumbai Indians an electric start with the ball against Delhi Capitals in the final in Dubai on Tuesday.
Nita Ambani, co- owner of Mumbai Indians, cheers her team in Dubai.
Nita Ambani, co- owner of Mumbai Indians, cheers her team in Dubai.
Rishabh Pant of Delhi Capitals scored a fifty on Tuesday.
Rishabh Pant of Delhi Capitals scored a fifty on Tuesday.
Marcus Stoinis of Delhi Capitals celebrates the wicket of Quinton de Kock.
Marcus Stoinis of Delhi Capitals celebrates the wicket of Quinton de Kock.
Shikhar Dhawan of Delhi Capitals is bowled by Jayant Yadav.
Shikhar Dhawan of Delhi Capitals is bowled by Jayant Yadav.
Shreyas Iyer, captain of Delhi Capitals, celebrates his fifty.
Shreyas Iyer, captain of Delhi Capitals, celebrates his fifty.

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IPL 2020: how Mumbai Indians won their fifth title and became one of the greatest T20 teams of all time

From critical performances by Trent Boult and Suryakumar Yadav to robust support structure and local knowledge, it was a clinical effort from Rohit Sharma's team

Paul Radley
Paul Radley
Dubai

November 11, 2020

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First in the points table. The defending champions. The most successful side in IPL history, and captained by the most decorated player to play in the competition.

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It is a wonder the rest of the teams bothered to turn up at all, given how dominant Mumbai Indians have become in cricket’s biggest tournament.

After claiming their fifth title in eight seasons with a five-wicket win on Tuesday night, Kieron Pollard suggested they have a fair claim to being considered the leading T20 side ever.

So, what was it about this season in the UAE that set them apart?

Signing Boult

Not content with winning the tournament itself more often than not, Mumbai have also dominated the transfer market.

Ahead of this season they brought in Trent Boult from Delhi, on a contract of around $450,000. That was an absolute steal.

They already had Jasprit Bumrah. Pairing him up with Boult was almost unfair on opposition openers.

The irony was that it was Boult who extinguished his old side’s hopes of a maiden title, when he shot out Marcus Stoinis with the first ball of the final.

“Getting early wickets in a high-pressure game is always nice,” Rohit Sharma, the captain and six-time IPL champion, said.

“That is something we wanted to do, and when you have the best new-ball bowler in your squad, why not just go with that?

“Boulty, throughout the season, has been brilliant for us. So was Bumrah. They were the ones who kept us in the game most of the time.”

The background guys

They have the highest brand value of any franchise in cricket. They are owned by one of the world’s richest people.

They are led by the most decorated player in IPL history, and they have two serving international captains – Quinton de Kock and Kieron Pollard – besides.

There are all-time greats all over their support staff list – Mahela Jayawardene, head coach, Shane Bond, bowling coach, and Sachin Tendulkar, batting mentor.

And yet the team functions because of all of its parts, not just a flash few.

Fielding coach James Pamment was in temporary charge of United States in a series in Nepal before lockdown happened.

Robin Singh, Mumbai’s batting coach, oversaw UAE winning the Western Region T20 in a final against Kuwait in February.

And their two star batsman – Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan – have not yet come close to being capped by India.

“Mumbai Indians have worked all these years to make sure there are not just one or two guys we are dependent on,” Rohit said.

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IPL 2020 Dream XI

1. KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab, 670 runs at 55.83, strike rate 129.34) Set the tournament ablaze with its first century, and was a model of consistency at the top of the order. He also led his side in a late season revival that almost ended with a playoff place. Sportzpics for BCCI
1. KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab, 670 runs at 55.83, strike rate 129.34) Set the tournament ablaze with its first century, and was a model of consistency at the top of the order. He also led his side in a late season revival that almost ended with a playoff place. Sportzpics for BCCI
2. Shikhar Dhawan (Delhi Capitals, 618 runs at 44.14, strike rate 144.73) Made history by becoming the first batsman to score back-to-back centuries in the IPL. He had his troubles, too, with four ducks, but only Rahul managed more than his haul of runs. Sportzpics for BCCI
2. Shikhar Dhawan (Delhi Capitals, 618 runs at 44.14, strike rate 144.73) Made history by becoming the first batsman to score back-to-back centuries in the IPL. He had his troubles, too, with four ducks, but only Rahul managed more than his haul of runs. Sportzpics for BCCI
3. Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians, 480 runs at 40, strike rate 145.01) Craving recognition, after he again missed out on India selection. Ravi Shastri told him to keep fighting on, while Michael Vaughan termed him one of the best players of spin in the world. Sportzpics for BCCI
3. Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians, 480 runs at 40, strike rate 145.01) Craving recognition, after he again missed out on India selection. Ravi Shastri told him to keep fighting on, while Michael Vaughan termed him one of the best players of spin in the world. Sportzpics for BCCI
4. Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians, 516 at 57.33, strike rate 145.76) Few would have predicted he would end the season as Mumbai’s leading run-getter, ahead of Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock, and the rest. He was not even in the side at the start of the campaign. Sportzpics for BCCI
4. Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians, 516 at 57.33, strike rate 145.76) Few would have predicted he would end the season as Mumbai’s leading run-getter, ahead of Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock, and the rest. He was not even in the side at the start of the campaign. Sportzpics for BCCI
5. Rahul Tewatia (Rajasthan Royals, 255 runs at 42.5, strike rate 139.34, 10 wickets, economy rate 7.08) For all the great cricket played in this tournament, much of it will be forgotten in the mist of time. Tewatia’s mercurial innings to beat Punjab in Sharjah will live long in the memory, though. Sportzpics for BCCI
5. Rahul Tewatia (Rajasthan Royals, 255 runs at 42.5, strike rate 139.34, 10 wickets, economy rate 7.08) For all the great cricket played in this tournament, much of it will be forgotten in the mist of time. Tewatia’s mercurial innings to beat Punjab in Sharjah will live long in the memory, though. Sportzpics for BCCI
6. Washington Sundar (Royal Challengers Bangalore, 8 wickets, economy rate 5.96) Only the remarkable Rashid Khan was more thrifty with the ball, and Sundar did much of his best work during the powerplay overs. The 21-year-old off-spinner was arguably RCB’s most reliable performer. Sportzpics for BCCI
6. Washington Sundar (Royal Challengers Bangalore, 8 wickets, economy rate 5.96) Only the remarkable Rashid Khan was more thrifty with the ball, and Sundar did much of his best work during the powerplay overs. The 21-year-old off-spinner was arguably RCB’s most reliable performer. Sportzpics for BCCI
7. Rashid Khan (Sunrisers Hyderabad, 20 wickets, 5.37 economy rate) An economy rate of 5.37 over 16 matches is extraordinary, and he took 20 wickets to boot. Even if Hyderabad were short of their best, they always stood a chance when the ball was in the hand of their Afghan ace. Sportzpics for BCCI
7. Rashid Khan (Sunrisers Hyderabad, 20 wickets, 5.37 economy rate) An economy rate of 5.37 over 16 matches is extraordinary, and he took 20 wickets to boot. Even if Hyderabad were short of their best, they always stood a chance when the ball was in the hand of their Afghan ace. Sportzpics for BCCI
8. Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals, 20 wickets, 6.55 economy rate) Anrich Nortje might have bowled faster. Bumrah may have bowled smarter. Rashid Khan might have been thriftier. But there remain few greater thrills in cricket than Archer in full flight. Sportzpics for BCCI
8. Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals, 20 wickets, 6.55 economy rate) Anrich Nortje might have bowled faster. Bumrah may have bowled smarter. Rashid Khan might have been thriftier. But there remain few greater thrills in cricket than Archer in full flight. Sportzpics for BCCI
9. Kagiso Rabada (Delhi Capitals, 30 wickets, 8.34 economy rate) Ended on the losing side in the final, but Delhi were making history by reaching there for the first time. Rabada was their bowling spearhead, and ended the tournament as the leading wicket taker. Sportzpics for BCCI
9. Kagiso Rabada (Delhi Capitals, 30 wickets, 8.34 economy rate) Ended on the losing side in the final, but Delhi were making history by reaching there for the first time. Rabada was their bowling spearhead, and ended the tournament as the leading wicket taker. Sportzpics for BCCI
10. Trent Boult (Mumbai Indians, 25 wickets, 7.97 economy rate) Man of the match in the final, against the side who let him go in the off-season. Mumbai might as well have been crowned champions from the moment the New Zealander shot out Marcus Stoinis with the first ball of the final. Sportzpics for BCCI
10. Trent Boult (Mumbai Indians, 25 wickets, 7.97 economy rate) Man of the match in the final, against the side who let him go in the off-season. Mumbai might as well have been crowned champions from the moment the New Zealander shot out Marcus Stoinis with the first ball of the final. Sportzpics for BCCI
11. Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians, 27 wickets, 6.73 economy rate) Bizarre to think he looked out of sorts, way back when the tournament started. He ended it with more wickets than any Indian bowler has ever managed in a single season of the IPL. Sportzpics for BCCI
11. Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians, 27 wickets, 6.73 economy rate) Bizarre to think he looked out of sorts, way back when the tournament started. He ended it with more wickets than any Indian bowler has ever managed in a single season of the IPL. Sportzpics for BCCI

No 3 is key

Batting first drop carries with it a variety of challenges. So Suryakumar’s haul of 480 runs, at a strike rate of 145, was exceptional.

“Surya is someone who has taken his game on to another level now,” Rohit said.

“We all have witnessed that during this tournament. One good thing that struck me was his tempo. He has been maintaining that when he has come to bat, and hasn’t got stuck, no matter who’s batting, or how many wickets have fallen in front of him.

“That is a good sign of a quality player, when a batsman can keep rotating strike, keep hitting those boundaries. It makes the job easier for the non-striker, and the team looks in a comfortable position as well.

“No 3 is a very crucial position in any team, and Surya has done that extremely well for us.

“He understands his game really well now. He is here to make it big, and we can see that happening.”

Local knowledge

Suffice to say, living for 80 days in a bio-secure bubble must have had its tough moments, no matter how plush their base at the St Regis on Saadiyat Island was.

And yet, perhaps more than any other side, Mumbai would have felt at home away from home.

As one of just two sides based in Abu Dhabi – Kolkata Knight Riders were the other – they basically had the run of the facilities at Zayed Cricket Stadium whenever they required, including during the time in the lead up when they were officially still in quarantine.

Eight of their 16 matches were played in Abu Dhabi – so a similar rate to the amount of home games they would have in a normal season, anyway.

Plus they had the benefit of some local expertise. Singh, the batting coach, has also been the UAE coach since February, while Zahoor Khan, the national team fast-bowler, assisted them in training for much of the tournament.

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