IPL 2013 Final: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
Mumbai Indians claim maiden IPL title with 23-run victory over Chennai Super Kings.
The 2013 IPL final saw the Mumbai Indians defeat the Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs at Eden Gardens to secure their maiden IPL title. Kieron Pollard was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 60.
- Tournament
- Indian Premier League (IPL)
- Season
- 2013
- Venue
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Result
- Mumbai Indians won by 23 runs
- Player of the Match
- Kieron Pollard
- Key Moment
- Chennai Super Kings' collapse from 5/4 to 18/9
In Their Own Story
The air in Eden Gardens hung heavy with humidity and anticipation. Rohit Sharma stood at the non-striker's end, watching Lasith Malinga run in for the final over of the innings. The scoreboard read a manageable total, but the tension was palpable. As Dwayne Bravo fell to a perfect yorker, the Chennai dugout went silent. Then came the collapse: a wicket every ball, the roar of the Mumbai bench swelling into a deafening chant. Rohit raised his bat as the final stumps were shattered, the realization sinking in that the drought was finally over.
Reader's Guide
The match was played under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, who took over mid-season. Mumbai Indians posted a total that proved too much for Chennai Super Kings, who were restricted to a score 23 runs short.
Did You Know?
- This was Mumbai Indians' first IPL title.
- Kieron Pollard was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 60.
- The final was played at Eden Gardens.
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