IPL 2017 Final Mumbai Indians vs Rising Pune Supergiant

Lore & Background

RPS faced the Mumbai Indians for the fourth time in the season, in the final at Hyderabad. Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first. Jaydev Unadkat and Adam Zampa took key wickets as Mumbai crumbled to 79-7 but a late surge from Krunal Pandya meant that Mumbai finished with a slightly below par score of 129–8. RPS looked comfortable after the powerplay but over-cautious batting cost them dearly. Ajinkya Rahane scored runs easily but captain Steve Smith struggled and things took a turn when Rahane got out for 44. MS Dhoni arrived but was quickly removed for 10 and Pune were left requiring 11 runs from the last over with Smith and Manoj Tiwary at the crease. Tiwary hit a four on the first ball off Mitchell Johnson's bowling and RPS looked to have the trophy in the bag. But Smith and Tiwary got out off consecutive deliveries which left RPS requiring 7 runs from 3 balls. A single from Washington Sundar and a double from Daniel Christian meant RPS required 4 runs from the last ball. Unfortunately, RPS could only complete two runs before Sundar was run out. Thus, Mumbai Indians won by 1 run to get their 3rd IPL title.

In Their Own Story

The floodlights of Hyderabad hummed with anticipation as the final ball approached. The air was thick with the scent of grass and tension. On one side, the blue-clad Mumbai Indians held their breath; on the other, RPS needed runs to win history. Every step of the fielders felt heavy, every throw crucial. In that heartbeat between bat and ball, a dynasty's third crown hung in the balance.

Reader's Guide

The match took place at Hyderabad. Mumbai Indians batted first and scored 129–8. RPS, led by captain Steve Smith, fell short by 1 run, finishing at 128–9.

Did You Know?

• Rising Pune Supergiant lost the 2017 IPL Final to Mumbai Indians by 1 run.
• This was Rising Pune Supergiant's last game in the IPL.
• RPS captain in the final was Steve Smith, not MS Dhoni.