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Chief coach Jayawardene said:'Thought we had the game when MS got out, but then Watto (Shane Watson) started hitting.' (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: 'Key moment was Dhoni run-out,' says Tendulkar

For MI's top-scorer Kieron Pollard, it was Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga's 19th and 20th over that made the difference.

13 May 2019 2:19 PM

The cricketing fraternity took to Twitter to react to the roller coaster finale following an eventful IPL season which produced some unprecedented moments on the field. (Photo: BCCI)

Cricket fraternity reacts to IPL 2019 final; see tweets

The IPL never ever fails to deliver drama, gushed former England skipper Michael Vaughan while for Sehwag it was a cracker of a game.

13 May 2019 2:08 PM

It was funny game in which the two teams kept passing the trophy to each other is how Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni described the IPL final, in which Mumbai Indians prevailed by one run. (Photo: PTI)

'The team which committed one mistake less had won', says Dhoni after CSK's loss

The see-saw game kept the fans enthralled as the winner-takes-all contest went to the wire and was decided in the last ball.

13 May 2019 1:18 PM

With two runs needed off the final ball, Lasith Malinga trapped Shardul Thakur leg-before to secure Mumbai's win by one run. (Photo: IPL/Twitter)

Rohit Sharma celebrates IPL title with daughter Samaira; see video

'Winning the IPL in front of Samaira is special this is her first IPL and she came for most of the games,' said Rohit.

13 May 2019 1:16 PM

Fleming said that the planning for next season will start after Mahendra Singh Dhoni is back from the World Cup. (Photo: BCCI)

'We understand that we are an ageing team': Stephen Fleming after a scrappy season

CSK squad with an average of 34 for the core team, has proved that age is just a number by winning the IPL last year.

13 May 2019 12:48 PM

For the elder brother, who is now India's T20 specialist, the younger sibling is the source of inspiration. (Photo: BCCI)

After IPL triumph, Hardik Pandya trains his eyes on World Cup

Shrugging off-field controversies, Hardik was in his element scoring 402 runs at a strike-rate of 191 plus and taking 14 wickets.

13 May 2019 12:25 PM

Malinga repaid the faith his skipper showed in him defending nine runs off the final over. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: 'Wanted Malinga to try slower delivery against Shardul', says Rohit Sharma

Having played first-class cricket for Mumbai with Shardul, Rohit knew how to bring about the youngster's downfall.

13 May 2019 12:10 PM

The two most successful teams of the IPL-Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings - clashed in the final in Hyderabad on Sunday night. (Photo: File)

IPL 2019: Telangana official lands in trouble for seeking 300 free finale tickets

Justifying the letter, the official said many people sought tickets during cricket matches and BCCI normally asked them to send the request.

13 May 2019 8:35 AM

Du Plessis feels that his team require few balls to settle down and hit the ball from the middle of the bat as they have not been playing on the flat wicket all the time. (Photo: AP)

IPL 2019: 'Opening for CSK helped to grow my game', says Faf du Plessis

Du Plessis and Watson's half-century in the Qualifier 2 helped their side vanquish the DC by six wickets and secure their spot in the final.

11 May 2019 5:46 PM

To reach the final, Chennai outplayed a young Delhi Capitals led by 24-year-old Shreyas Iyer in Friday’s second qualifier to run into a rampaging Mumbai team led by Rohit Sharma. (Photo: BCCI)

Dhoni's 'Dad Army' aim for their fourth IPL trophy

Three-time champions Mumbai walloped Chennai for the third time this IPL season in Tuesday’s qualifier to storm into the final in Hyderabad.

11 May 2019 4:29 PM

Watson, whose lack of runs was a concern before Qualifier 2, admitted that he was nervous in the beginning. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: 'Watson thanked me for scoring quickly at the beginning', says Du Plessis

Chasing a modest target of 148, Du Plessis and Watson stitched 81 runs in 10.2 overs.

11 May 2019 2:29 PM

For three-time champions CSK, who have entered their eighth final, it has been another remarkable season after last year when they made a triumphant return having to serve a two-year suspension. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: Mumbai have upper hand over Super Kings in clash of giants

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai can certainly take confidence out of the fact that they have won three out of four finals they have been part of.

11 May 2019 1:46 PM

Tahir’s dominance in limited over format was recognized by the Cricket South Africa as they awarded Tahir with South African T20 Player of the Year in 2017. (Photo: PTI)

ICC World Cup 2019: Players to watch out for - Imran Tahir

The 40-year-old became the first South African bowler to take seven wickets in an ODI in 2016.

11 May 2019 1:16 PM

Singh had 148 wickets before the match against Delhi, but the bowler picked up wickets of Shikhar Dhawan and Shrefane Rutherford to reach the feat of 150 wickets. (Photo: BCCI)

Harbhajan Singh becomes third Indian to take 150 IPL wickets

Delhi's Amit Mishra and Kolkata Knight Riders' Piyush Chawla are the other two Indians who have taken 150 wickets in the IPL.

11 May 2019 12:07 PM

Delhi Capitals ended the league stage with 18 points, similar points as finalists Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. (Photo: PTI)

IPL 2019: Delhi Capitals' skipper Shreyas Iyer reflects on positives

Playing under a new name, Delhi Capitals managed to turn their fortunes around with coach Ricky Ponting and advisor Sourav Ganguly.

11 May 2019 11:58 AM

Dhoni also lauded the entire CSK team for producing a clinical performance when it mattered. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: Dhoni credits bowlers for easy win over Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 2

Opting to bowl, CSK first restricted DC to 147 for nine and chased down the target with six wickets in hand to set up a clash against MI.

11 May 2019 11:12 AM

Surya Kumar Yadav makes his parents proud!

Yadav not only scored 71 runs, but remained not out and won the Man of the Match award, propelling his team into the final.

09 May 2019 5:44 AM

The students were presumably asked to answer if Mahendra Singh Dhoni should bat first or field first should he win the toss. (Photo: BCCI)

IIT professors asks students to answer 'What should Dhoni do if he wins the toss'

The professors of the IIT tricked the students to answer a question related to the upcoming Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2019 between MI and CSK.

07 May 2019 5:47 PM

Gavaskar also spoke highly of Dhoni's wicket-keeping skills and how they aid skipper Virat Kohli in making field placements. (Photo: PTI)

'Dhoni's contribution will be massive for India in World Cup': Sunil Gavaskar

Dhoni has been in superb form in the ongoing Indian Premier League and has so far amassed 358 runs from 11 matches for the CSK.

02 May 2019 4:22 PM

Dhoni smashed an unbeaten 44 off 22 balls to power Chennai Super Kings to 179 against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday night. (Photo: AFP)

'I think it's something that's come from tennis ball cricket': Dhoni on his stumping

Skipper Dhoni has been in super form in the ongoing IPL and after sitting out for a couple of matches due to fever and a stiff back.

02 May 2019 12:41 PM

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