IPL 2020 Final: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals

Lore & Background

The Mumbai Indians became the first franchise to cross the $100 million mark in brand value in 2017. The brand value in 2019 was estimated around ₹809 crore ($115 million), the highest among all IPL franchises for the fourth consecutive year. They won the 2011 Champions League Twenty20 by beating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 31 runs. They achieved the double by winning their first IPL title in 2013 (defeating Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs) and then their second Champions League Twenty20 title later that year (defeating Rajasthan Royals by 33 runs), both under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. They won their second IPL title on 24 May 2015 by defeating Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs. On 21 May 2017, they won their third IPL title by defeating Rising Pune Supergiant by one run, becoming the first team to win three IPL titles. In 2019, they won a record-breaking fourth IPL title by beating CSK by 1 run on 12 May 2019. They became the first team to win the IPL title for the fifth time by beating Delhi Capitals by 5 wickets on 10 November 2020.

In Their Own Story

The Dubai night was thick with humidity, but the air inside the stadium crackled with a different kind of electricity. On the field, Hardik Pandya stood at the non-striker's end, eyes locked on the bowler. The scoreboard read 16 needed from the final over; Delhi had just lost their way. A single run was taken, then another. The crowd held its breath as the ball spun away to the boundary rope, but it wasn't enough. As the final delivery landed and the wicket fell, the Mumbai dugout erupted. Rohit Sharma didn't wait for the presentation; he simply raised his hand, acknowledging a team that had once again refused to break under the weight of expectation.

Reader's Guide

The Mumbai Indians are currently captained by Hardik Pandya. Mahela Jayawardene was appointed as head coach 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.

Did You Know?

• The Mumbai Indians were founded in 2008.
• They are owned by Reliance Industries through its wholly-owned subsidiary Indiawin Sports.
• They won their first IPL title in 2013 under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma.
• They became the first team to win three IPL titles in 2017.
• They won their fifth IPL title on 10 November 2020 by beating Delhi Capitals by 5 wickets.