Mumbai Indians win Indian Premier League final
The defending champion Mumbai Indians on Tuesday won the Indian Premier League for a record-extending fifth time.
Mumbai Indians defeated the Delhi Capitals by five wickets in the final.
In reply to Delhi’s 156-7, Mumbai cruised to 157-5 in 18.4 overs on the back of captain Rohit Sharma’s 68 off 51 balls and spoiled the Capitals’ first appearance in the final.
According to The Associated Press, Delhi Capitals struggled against Mumbai Indians’ pace, led by Trent Boult’s 3-30, including a wicket with the first ball of the final.
Delhi skipper Shreyas Iyer, who won the toss, made an unbeaten 65 and Rishabh Pant notched his first half-century this season before falling to Nathan Coulter-Nile for 56.
Mumbai dominated Delhi this season, winning all four of their matches, The Associated Press reported.