Mumbai Indians became the first team in IPL history to win the tournament four times when they defeated Chennai Super Kings by a single run in the final of IPL 2019.
The 12th edition of the tournament was played completely in India, despite the fact that tournament dates largely overlapped with the country’s general elections.
At the end of the league stage of the tournament where each team played 14 matches, three teams finished on 18 points and three more finished on 12 points.
Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals were the three teams who finished on 18 and they took the first three places respectively based on net run rate. Sunrisers Hyderabad took the fourth place based on superior run rate.
After losing Qualier 1 against MI, CSK made it to the final by winning Qualifier 2 against DC after DC had defeated SRH in the eliminator. Even though MI posted only 149 for eight in the final against CSK, they held their nerve to win the match by a single run, as CSK finished at 148 for seven in their 20 overs.
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Victory in IPL 2019 made Mumbai Indians the most successful franchise in IPL history as they became the first team to win the tournament four times. They remain the most successful franchise still, having won the title in 2020 as well to take their tally to five. Chennai Super Kings, who won the 2021 title, are second with four titles.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s David Wamer, who scored 692 runs in 12 matches, took the Orange Cap as the tournament’s top scorer in the season.
Chennai Super Kings Imran Tahir, who picked up 26 wickets in the 17 matches he played, finished with the Purple Cap as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker in the season.
Kolkata Knight Riders Shubman Gill was named as the Emerging Player of the Season.
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