Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first in the final of the IPL 2019 against Chennai Super Kings. The Men in Blue got off to a flying start as Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock was able to hit the ground running. The opening pair added 45 runs in the first five overs. However, Mumbai Indians veered off the track as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
Quinton de Kock was late in his shot and Shardul Thakur got the first wicket of the day when the ball ballooned to MS Dhoni. Chennai Super Kings captain backed Deepak to bowl one more despite conceding 22 runs in the first two overs as a wicket had felt down. Chahar bowled a fine slower one to disguise Rohit Sharma and got the big fish.
Deepak Chahar was brilliant.
Meanwhile, Kieron Pollard was the only Mumbai Indians batsman who could get going after Quinton de Kock gave a quick start. However, Pollard could not get support from the other end. Pollard scored a fine knock of 41 runs from 25 balls with the help of three fours and as many sixes.
Hardik Pandya threatened to play another fine finishing knock but the right-hander’s knock was put paid by a perfect yorker from Deepak Chahar. The young fast bowler bowled with fire as he scalped three wickets and conceded only 26 runs in his four overs quota.
Shardul Thakur snared two wickets and conceded 37 runs in his four overs. Furthermore, Imran Tahir took two wickets as he gave away 23 runs in the three overs. Moreover, Tahir also leapfrogged Kagiso Rabada to be the leading wicket-taker in the tournament.
Shane Watson kept Chennai in the game.
On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings got off to a good start as Faf du Plessis timed the ball with perfection. However, Krunal Pandya intentionally bowled a wide ball when he saw Faf advancing down the track. Subsequently, Suresh Raina struggled to get going as he scored eight runs from 14 balls. Raina was plumbed in front of the wickets by Rahul Chahar. Jasprit Bumrah was able to get the wicket of Ambati Rayudu with an accurate bouncer.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians got the big wicket of MS Dhoni when the captain ran for the over-throw run. However, he was short of his crease. Shane Watson continued his love affair of scoring runs in the IPL final as he scored 50 runs from 44 balls and brought up his 19th IPL fifty. Watson scored a fine knock of 80 runs from 59 balls.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
What a Cracking final , great tournament. Tough luck Chennai.
Congratulations Mumbai #MIvCSK— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 12, 2019
The #IPL and the captaincy of #MI made a huge difference to Rohit Sharma as a person. And the leader in him has delivered four trophies now. #TopCaptain
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 12, 2019
What. A. Match. Bumraaaaaah. ?♂️ #MIvCSK #IPL
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 12, 2019
Looked like a 4th for @ChennaiIPL all the way until the last ball..What a final?. May be a best of 3 next time? #ipl19
— Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) May 12, 2019
Unbelievable scenes at hyderabad. Wat a cracker of a final it was. Nail biting finish. Congratulations @mipaltan !! They have beaten Csk 4 times dis season. Amazing record. Wat a way to finish dis season of IPL.
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) May 12, 2019
What a game ??. @IPL final at its best. Congrats @ImRo45 & @mipaltan ??
— JP Duminy (@jpduminy21) May 12, 2019
Stunning finish to the @IPL . Perfect way to finish a great competition. Until next year in the #SelectDugout with @StarSportsIndia it's been a pleasure #mumbai
— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) May 12, 2019
Brilliant calmness under pressure from Mumbai. Bumrah's gesture when De Kock missed the last ball and it went for 4 Byes showed his maturity and calmness and Rohit also handled the pressure extremely well. Well tried Chennai. But congratulations Mumbai on a 4th title #MIvCSK
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 12, 2019
The #IPL never ever fails to deliver drama … the last few overs had everything … Drop catches,Fumbles in the field,Incredible stroke play,Run out & outstanding bowling !!!! #India
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 12, 2019
Can't ask for a better final. Down to Malinga!! How many would have given him that last over!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 12, 2019
Shane Watson is a big match player. No wonder MS Dhoni kept giving him chances during the entire season despite he being too low on scores on most occasions. #CSKvMI #IPL2019Final
— ?????? ????? (@GautamSodhi1) May 12, 2019
So what were we told when in school junior teams? Catches win matches? Remember? True of major finals too.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 12, 2019
All class from Bumrah. To actually console De Kock despite that lapse at that stage.
— Shashank Kishore (@captainshanky) May 12, 2019
What did you make of that run out?
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) May 12, 2019
Master stroke from Dhoni… getting Chahar back after being hit for 22 off 2. Chahar gets Rohit!
So this is the thing….MI have all boxes ticked, but CSK have Dhoni!?#IPLFinal2019— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 12, 2019
I don't know who'll win this match, but I do know that Rahul Chahar will play for India. What a spell in a big final. He started MI's comeback!
— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) May 12, 2019
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 12, 2019
Pollard showed his class tonight. It was like Hercules chained to the wall with Dhoni’s field. But still managed to get 41 off 25. ???#CSKvMI
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 12, 2019
Chahar dropped Watson twice. Catching in today’s game ??? #MIvCSK #IPL
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 12, 2019
Convocation done. Now watching the #IPL2019Final. Here's a thought. Doesn't matter if you need him earlier or not, just pick Watson in knockout games!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 12, 2019
In World Cup year, if CSK wins #IPL12 then there's good chance that #INDIANTEAM will win #iccworldcup. Remember 2011. ?
— Kushan Sarkar (@kushansarkar) May 12, 2019
I can't believe Watson wanted to attack Bumrah. That dropped catch is a bonus for CSK
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) May 12, 2019
Got to admire Bumrah's composure there. A catch that straightforward, being dropped at this stage. And all the guy does is laugh and get on with it. What a guy. #MIvsCSK
— Chinmay Bhogle (@chinmaybhogle) May 12, 2019
STRONG over from @Jaspritbumrah93 ; I could need another @bira91 STRONG @craftbeer_india !!! Nerves are shattered!! Hard on your nerves being a coach; but even worse being @mipaltan fan!!!!
— Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8) May 12, 2019
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 12, 2019
MS Dhoni mow has 132 dismissals in #IPL cricket – the most by a keeper!
Dinesh Karthik has 131#CSKvMI#MIvCSK#IPL2019— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) May 12, 2019
Final. Watson time.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 12, 2019
Fielding and Malinga costed this match….
— JSK (@imjsk27) May 12, 2019