IPL 2010 Final Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings

Mumbai Indians fell short in the 2010 final, losing to Chennai Super Kings by 22 runs.

The 2010 IPL final between the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings was played at the Brabourne Stadium. Mumbai Indians finished top of the league stage with 20 points, but lost the final to Chennai Super Kings by 22 runs. Sachin Tendulkar won the Orange Cap for the season's highest run-scorer (618 runs).

Quick Facts

Winner: Mumbai Indians
Opponent: Chennai Super Kings
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Result margin: 23 runs
Man of the match: Kieron Pollard
Key pitch factor: Dew affecting the chase

Lore & Background

The 2010 season was the first for Kieron Pollard with Mumbai Indians, signed for $750,000. The team played home matches at Brabourne Stadium due to renovations at Wankhede Stadium for the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. Mumbai dominated the league stage but faced criticism for tactical decisions regarding the batting order in the final.