Champions League T20 Winners 2013
Mumbai Indians: The most successful team in IPL history.
The Mumbai Indians are a professional Twenty20 cricket team based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team is popularly referred to as MI or MI Paltan. The MI were founded in 2008 and are owned by India's largest conglomerate, Reliance Industries, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Indiawin Sports. Since its establishment, the team has primarily played its home matches at the 33,108-capacity Wankhede Stadium. It is one of the most successful teams in the IPL.
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- Rajasthan Royals
Lore & Background
The Mumbai Indians won the 2011 Champions League Twenty20 after beating the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 31 runs in the final. The team won the double by winning its first IPL title, in 2013, by defeating the Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs in the final, and then defeated the Rajasthan Royals by 33 runs to win its second Champions League Twenty20 title both in the captaincy of Rohit Sharma later that year.
In Their Own Story
The Johannesburg sun baked the red dust of the Wanderers, but inside the Mumbai dugout, a cool tension hummed with anticipation. Rohit Sharma adjusted his cap, eyes fixed on the scoreboard where Sunrisers Hyderabad had posted a deceptively low total. The crowd erupted as Kieron Pollard strode to the crease, bat in hand, gaze locked on the bowler's run-up. No panic—only the quiet confidence of a team that knew how to finish. When the first ball flew past the stumps for four, the roar from the Indian contingent swelled into a deafening chant. Every six landed like a hammer blow against the doubters. As the final wicket tumbled, Rohit lifted the trophy not just for Mumbai, but for every fan who had ever believed this team could rule the world.
Reader's Guide
The Mumbai Indians are currently captained by Hardik Pandya. Mahela Jayawardene was appointed as head coach of the Mumbai Indians before the 2025 season. Kieron Pollard is the batting coach and Lasith Malinga is their bowling coach. Rohit Sharma is the leading run scorer of the team while Jasprit Bumrah is the leading wicket taker of the team.
Did You Know?
- The Mumbai Indians became the first franchise to cross the $100 million mark in brand value in 2017.
- The brand value of the Mumbai Indians in 2019 was estimated around ₹809 crore ($115 million), the highest among all the IPL franchises for the fourth consecutive year.
- Mumbai Indians won their 100th T20 during the 2017 season, becoming the first team to do so.
- They became the first team to win the IPL title for the fifth time, by beating the Delhi Capitals by 5 wickets on 10 November 2020 in the IPL Final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Champions League T20 in 2013?
Mumbai Indians claimed victory in the 2013 Champions League Twenty20 tournament held in South Africa. They defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by nine wickets to lift the trophy.
Who was the captain when MI won CLT20 2013?
Rohit Sharma led the side as captain during this historic campaign under coach Ricky Ponting. His steady guidance helped the team navigate a tough schedule to secure global glory.
Why is the 2013 Champions League T20 win important for Mumbai Indians?
This triumph added a prestigious international title to their collection, proving they could compete beyond the IPL domestic league. It cemented their status as one of India's elite franchises alongside previous winners like Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils.
Who did Mumbai Indians beat in the 2013 final?
In the grand finale, Mumbai Indians faced off against Sunrisers Hyderabad for the championship title. They dominated the match to win by nine wickets and claim the crown.
Which other Indian teams had won this tournament before 2013?
Prior to Mumbai's success, Chennai Super Kings won in 2010 and Delhi Daredevils claimed the title in 2012. This made Mumbai Indians the third Indian franchise to conquer this exclusive global stage.
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