As this year’s IPL draws to its climax, there were three knockout matches or playoffs that decided the teams for the finals on 10 November 2020. Mumbai Indians took on Delhi Capitals on 5th November, Royal Challengers Bangalore took on Sunrisers Hyderabad on the 6th. Then DC took on SRH in the third playoff match on 8th. Here’s what happened to set up an IPL final between MI and DC which will be played on 10th November 2020:
People were rooting for the Mumbai team – in recent times it has appeared to be the strongest and best-led team in the IPL.
Mumbai made 200 runs while losing 5 wickets. That is a very big total by any standard.
In reply, DC could only muster up 143 for 8 in their 20 overs. They lost quite comprehensively.
Owned by the Ambanis, MI is thought to be the richest team – no expense spared there.
Rohit Sharma departed without scoring in this vital match. However, opener Quinton de Kock (40), Suryakumar Yadav (51), Ishan Kishan (55) and Hardik Pandya (37*) ensured a big total.
It was a disastrous start with the first three batsmen departing without scoring. Marcus Stoinis (65) and Axar Patel (42) were the only batsmen who seemed able to withstand the onslaught.
Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the MI bowlers. He finished off with four wickets conceding just 3.5 per over.
As the perpetual star (under) performer team of the competition, fans were not very hopeful.
RCB made a modest 131/7. AB de Villiers top scored with 56 and Aaron Finch was the second highest scorer with 32.
SRH overtook the total in the 20th over; losing only four wickets. Kane Williamson’s knock of 50* was the pick of the innings. He was also man of the match.
RCB’s consistently below par performance is something of a habit. As with all previous IPLs, this year was also not their year.
Some predicted a DC loss. However DC’s total of 189/3 proved more than SRH could hope to achieve.
In spite of Williamson’s valiant 67, SRH managed only 172 for 8.
DC fans were delighted that DC is through to the final in spite of losing to MI in the first playoff match.
The IPL 2020 final will see a clash between the Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. Cricket fans are looking forward to a keen contest on 10th November.
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