Aiming to complete a hat-trick of titles, the formidable Mumbai Indians will face an imposing challenge from the Rising Pune Supergiant in what promises to be a riveting ‘Grand Finale’ of the 10th Indian Premier League on Sunday in Hyderabad.

Billed as a ‘Maharashtra Derby’, the summit clash is set to be a bit more than an inter-city battle with huge reputations of big stars at stake.

Even on paper, there is not much to choose, especially with Pune beating MI thrice this season including a comprehensive victory in Qualifier 1. But final is a new day and MI can always be fourth time lucky.

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12:10 am: Some statistics to wrap it up. It was one heck of a IPL final. At the halfway stage it seemed like it was going to be an one-sided affair but as it turned out, it was one of the most exciting finals. With that, we bid goodbye. Curtains on 10 years of IPL.

Mumbai Indians:



First 5 seasons - 0 IPL trophies

Last 5 seasons - 3 IPL trophies — Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) May 21, 2017

Championship winning finals of Rohit Sharma:



2007: Ranji, VHT, WT20

2009: Ranji, IPL

2013: IPL, CT, CLT20

2015: IPL

2017: IPL#MIvRPS #IPL — Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) May 21, 2017

Mumbai Indians' 129/8 is the lowest total successfully defended in a franchise-based T20 tournament final (excl.D/L games)#IPLfinal #RPSvMI — Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) May 21, 2017

5 successful finals in Twenty20 cricket for Mumbai Indians. The only team which has more titles in T20s is Sialkot Stallions (8). #IPL — Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) May 21, 2017

Some immediate reaction...

What an epic finish. IPL has kept the excitement going for 10 years. Kudos to everyone involved. #ipl — cricBC (@cricBC) May 21, 2017

There is nobody else to blame than yourself Smith. You needed more intent in the game early on. You took our own time. #IPL — Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) May 21, 2017

MI become the 2nd team to win an IPL title after finishing first in the points table in that year's IPL. RR did the same in 2008. #RPSvMI — Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) May 21, 2017

A third title. It was 37 in the last 3 that did it. @mipaltan — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 21, 2017

Sheesh. So many fine margins. But there were probably moments where the RPS could have made it a one sided win. — Snehal Pradhan (@SnehalPradhan) May 21, 2017

Tremendous show of character and self-belief shown by @mipaltan. Pune bowlers superb, batting floundered with victory in sight — Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 21, 2017

Last over, 11 runs needed: Tiwary swings over square leg. It’s a 4. 7 needed from 5. Next ball, Tiwary hits straight to long-on. 7 needed from 4. And Smith on strike. He strikes it cleanly and finds the only fielder in the deep on the off-side. He’s gone! 7 needed from 3. And it’s 17-year-old Washington Sundar on strike. It’s almost a hat-trick, kisses the stump almost but they sneak a bye. Christian on strike. 6 from 2. It’s hit to Hardik at midwicket and he drops it. They sneak two. 4 from 1 needed. It’s hit to square leg. They run hard. Krunal mis-fields. Will they come back for a 3? Is it a super-over? No, it’s not. Parthiv collects it, whips the stumps off & MUMBAI INDIANS HAVE WON BY ONE RUN!!

WHAT. A. FINISH! TAKE A BOW, MUMBAI INDIANS!

Johnson wanted a fielder there. Rohit refused. Fine margin. — Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) May 21, 2017

11 needed from the final over. Mitchell Johnson with the ball...

All 3 results possible.

Mumbai, Pune and Lonavala. — Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) May 21, 2017

After 19 overs Rising Pune Supergiant 119/3: After just 4 runs from the first 4 balls, Smith brings out the big hit just when it was needed. A six over long off and a 2 to finish the over. It’s 50 up for the skipper but it’d mean squat if RPS can’t cross the line.

After 18 overs Rising Pune Supergiant 107/3: It was shaping into an excellent over from Malinga, with 2 runs from 4 balls but Smith flicks over fine leg for four. Still 7 runs from the over is not bad.

Bumrah with the crucial, crucial 19th over...

After 17 overs Rising Pune Supergiant 100/3: What an over from Jasprit Bumrah! Is that the decisive over? 3 runs and the massive wicket of MS Dhoni. Tries to cut past point but its an edge to Parthiv. And then there’s a massive appeal for LBW against Tiwary, but it’s just outside off.

Pune need 30 from 3 overs now.

After 16 overs Rising Pune Supergiant 97/2: And there’s the big over that Pune needed. Rohit’s decision to go to Krunal backfires as Dhoni and Smith plunder 17 runs from that over. A cut off the back foot from Dhoni and then an incredible switch hit from Smith for six.

Two best death bowlers in the world. Greatest finisher the world has seen. Probably the best batsman in the world now. Finale #IPL deserves. — cricBC (@cricBC) May 21, 2017

After 15 overs Rising Pune Supergiant 83/2, required rate 9.40: Six runs from Malinga’s over and the run rate creeps up again. An almost miraculous escape for Steve Smith as an yorker hits his foot and rolls millimeters wide of the stumps.

After 14 overs Rising Pune Supergiant 77/2: This is now turning into an excellent phase for Mumbai. 2 runs from Karn Sharma’s over and 4 runs from Krunal’s. The required rate has gone up close to 9. Two huge appeals in those overs too. First an LBW against Dhoni by Karn, but replays show it might just be going over. Smith then survives a caught behind appeal.

And guess who has walked out to bat? It’s MS Dhoni in his 7th IPL final, to a massive roar from the crowd.

Out walks MS Dhoni in his 7th IPL final.



Will he end up on the winning side again?#RPSvMI #IPLFinal pic.twitter.com/FCxWpfeeKd — TheField (@thefield_in) May 21, 2017

After 12 overs Rising Pune Supergiant 71/2: Rahane’s fine innings comes to an end and how! It’s a brilliant diving catch from Pollard at long on. How important is that moment going to be? Smith needs to get a move on from the other end and responds with a four past point. He’s on 18 off 26 now.

After 10 overs, Rising Pune Supergiant 58/1: A slight hint of pressure building on Pune now. Are Rahane and Smith taking it too slow? Just 2 runs from the Karn Sharma over but Rahane realises the rate is creeping over 7 and responds with a fine pull shot for 4 off a short ball from Johnson.

After 8 overs, Rising Pune Supergiant 48/1: Sensible from Rahane and Smith, dealing in singles and twos. 5 runs each from Karn and Bumrah’s overs. Required rate still very much under control.

Just feel RPS need to break away here. The pitch is slowing up, you won't want to leave it too late. Just pick the scoring a tad. — Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) May 21, 2017

This is not hurting @RPSupergiants at all. Want to keep wickets & doing so easily. And this is a very @ajinkyarahane88 kind of target anyway — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 21, 2017

The dropped catch that could cost Mumbai the match?

After 6 overs, Rising Pune Supergiant 38/1: RPS would not mind that powerplay at all. Malinga bowled a brilliant 4th over for just 2 runs but perhaps more crucially, saw Krunal put down a sitter at short-cover. A brilliant slower ball and Rahane hit straight to the senior Pandya, who dropped it. Rahane has since hit two glrorious fours since then. 9 from Karn Sharma’s over and 6 from Malinga’s next.

Rohit Sharma's captaincy is atrocious. Why the hell did he remove Bumrah after just one over? He's supposed to be the team's best. #RPSvsMI — Anish Anand (@testbowler) May 21, 2017 Rohit missing a trick?

After 3 overs Rising Pune Supergiant 21/1: Bumrah into the attack and Bumrah gets the breakthrough. It’s a very tight LBW call by the umpire. Bumrah gets one to dip in, it hits the pad and bat almost simultaneously (perhaps pad first) but it was bouncing over, says hawkeye. Rahane meanwhile continues to time the ball and playing sensible cricket.

Could watch that back foot drive from Rahane all night. Perfect setting for a typical khadoos innings. — Snehal Pradhan (@SnehalPradhan) May 21, 2017

After 2 overs, Rising Pune Supergiant 14/0: Mitchell Johnson from the other end and this is sensible no-nonsense cricket from Pune. 4 singles from the first 5 balls and 4 leg-byes to finish the over.

After 1 over, Rising Pune Supergiant 6/0: A steady start for RPS... just what Smith would have wanted. Krunal starts for MI and Rahane makes it a good start with a cover drive for 4 off the last ball.

Some thoughts on that Mumbai Indians innings. Non-stop action!

Get Rahane/Smith quickly and this could be a fighting total. Could be... #IPLfinal — Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) May 21, 2017

129 is at least something to bowl with for @mipaltan on what is a very spongy surface. But this game, at the moment, is with @RPSupergiants — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 21, 2017

Washington Sundar has played no T20s before #IPL2017. Now he has delivered the most economical spell in #IPLfinals pic.twitter.com/3vovWLd6ba — ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) May 21, 2017

After 20 overs, Mumbai Indians 129/8: Krunal dismissed off the last ball but not before putting together 50 runs with Johnson for the 8th wicket. A very handy 47 off 38 balls. A four and a six in the final over too.

Something to fight with for Mumbai?

After 19 overs, Mumbai Indians 115/7: This is actually turning into a nice little partnership for Mumbai. Krunal and Johnson are firing at the end. 13 runs from Christian’s over, with Johnson’s straight-swat for six the highlight. And then Unadkat concedes 10 from his last over, as Krunal hits a six – launches into the crowd past long-on.

Looks like Mitch J's batting warm-up just before the start of innings did help MI. Has scored a few handy runs along with Krunal. #IPL — Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) May 21, 2017

After 17 overs, Mumbai Indians 92/7: Two overs without a wicket for Mumbai as Mitchell Johnson and Krunal focus on playing the 20 overs. 5 runs from Christian and 6 from Unadkat’s over.

After 15 overs Mumbai Indians 81/7: And the wickets continue to fall... it’s almost as if the Mumbai batsmen don’t want to stick around for long. Christian drops a catch at wide slip off Karn Sharma but the batsmen are both standing in the middle of the pitch and it’s a run-out.

After 14 overs Mumbai Indians 79/6: Dan Christian sends back Hardik Pandya with a pretty standard good length delivery. Straigh-forward LBW decision. It’s all going downhill for Mumbai..

After 13 overs Mumbai Indians 76/5: Two wicket-less overs to follow the two-wicket over from Zampa. Washington finishes with amazing figures of 4-0-13-0 with just 1 run from his final over. The Pandya brothers take it a bit easy. And then 10 runs from the Zampa over as Hardik releases the pressure with a lovely straight six.

Big final, 1st time in it and young Washington Sundar delivers the most economical figures in an #IPL final. Simple uncomplicated off-spin — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 21, 2017

After 11 overs, Mumbai Indians 65/5: The big-wickets in one over for Zampa! First, Rohit Sharma is gone and it’s yet another stunning catch: Shardul Thakur takes a superb high catch at the mid-wicket boundary. And then it’s Pollard. An unique field from RPS (we daresay Dhoni) who keep a fielder dead straight behind the bowler and Pollard hits it straight to the man.

Shardul's stunner!

After 10 overs Mumbai Indians 56/3: Two quite overs for MI after losing Rayudu. First Zampa comes back and concedes 3 singles and a wide – not great turn but excellent lines and lengths. Then the mighty-impressive Washington Sundar concedes just 2 runs off the first 5 balls before a chip cover drive from Krunal for 4.

After 8 overs Mumbai Indians 46/3: And the recovery doesn’t last long. Steve Smith with a captain’s throw (is that a thing?) and a direct hit sends Rayudu back. And almost disastrous running between Krunal and Rohit off the next ball, but they somehow avoid the run out.

After 7 overs Mumbai Indians 41/2: Another excellent over for Mumbai... Zampa comes into the attack and his hit for 9 runs. Rayudu in the act this time with a cover driven four, and then singles.

After 6 overs Mumbai Indians 32/2: And just like that Mumbai are up and running... it’s been a whirlwind start to the IPL final. Rohit Sharma is on song as Lockie Ferguson comes in and concedes four boundaries. The pace goes against the Aussie as Rohit guides the ball past point first, then to fine leg and then to the third man. The final shot is a statement, standing up and punching past cover.

All class from the Hitman!

Everyone's favourite on-screen couple these days are in the house!

After 5 overs Mumbai Indians 16/2: RPS are all over the Mumbai Indians at the start of this final. First a 2-run over from Washington and a tight start from Shardul Thakur as well, conceding just 5.

We are still recovering from the Unadkat catch. What a screamer!

After 3 overs, Mumbai Indians 9/2: DREAM START FOR UNADKAT! Dear goodness, what an over from the RPS seamer. It’s raining cutters and it’s got him two wickets, both the openers. First Parthiv gets one that bounces more than he thought, and the pull goes straight to mid-on. And then an absolute screamer of a return catch to send Simmons back.

After 2 overs, Mumbai Indians 7/0: 17-years of age, Washington starts off with a wonderful over in a high-pressure match. Just 4 runs. Attacking Parthiv’s stumps, not giving any room whatsoever.

Admire the composure of young Washington Sundar. Youngest to play an IPL final and bowling over 2 — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 21, 2017

After 1 over, Mumbai Indians 3/0: An excellent start for Unadkat and Pune. Just the 3 singles in that over as Parthiv and Simmons gauge the pitch. Already the off-cutters are in full view.

08:00 pm: And we are underway in the IPL. Parthiv & Simmons for Mumbai, Unadkat with the ball for RPS. May the best team win!

Jaidev Unadkat

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Steve Smith



In short



JAI MAAHI-SMITHY! Go Pune. #IPLfinal — Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) May 21, 2017 Of course, a Baahubali reference.

07:45 pm: A memorable night for Washington Sundar

Youngest players to appear in an IPL final:



17y 228d - WASHINGTON SUNDAR*

19y 178d - Ravindra Jadeja

19y 256d - Manish Pandey #RPSvMI — Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) May 21, 2017

And did you how Washington Sundar got his name?

The heartwarming story behind @RPSupergiants' Washington Sundar’s unique name https://t.co/JV0VcwJ6ZA — TheField (@thefield_in) May 18, 2017

@BCCIWomen A quadrangular series of many landmarks for the @BCCIWomen fittingly ends with the title. pic.twitter.com/NT6IJ11VMB — TheField (@thefield_in) May 21, 2017 Good news for Indian cricket just before the IPL final!

07:40 pm: And no surprises that both teams are unchanged as well. Here are the teams in full.

Pune: Rahane, Tripathi, Smith (C), Tiwary, Dhoni, Christian, Sundar, Ferguson, Thakur, Unadkat, Zampa

Mumbai: Simmons, Parthiv, Rayudu, Rohit (C), K Pandya, Pollard, H Pandya, Karn, Johnson, Bumrah, Malinga

07:30 pm: “BREAKING NEWS” screams Ravi Shastri as Rohit Sharma wins the toss and opts to bat first. Perhaps not surprising that he would want the scoreboard pressure to work for his side in a big final.

07:25 pm: Some statistics coming your way to warm yourself up...

Pune hold a mental advantage over Mumbai as they have beaten their state neighbours all three matches the two have played in this edition of IPL, including the first Qualifier at their home stadium Wankhede.

Pune’s bowling has been one of their biggest strengths this season, they have an overall economy rate of 7.93 this season, which is the best among all teams.

The toss will be crucial for both teams, but for Pune it has an added advantage of history. Pune has gone on to win the match on each of the five occasions captain Steve Smith has won the toss.

Mumbai have the big match experience having played three finals and won the title twice before, in 2013 and 2015 and are looking to become the first team to win three IPL titles. In fact, skipper Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Harbhajan Singh and Ambati Rayudu, have all been part of both victorious campaigns.

Mumbai’s batting may have fluctuated this season, but they have made it count, especially when setting totals. They have the best death overs scoring rate in IPL 2017 with a run rate of 10.72.

Only one of them will be holding the trophy at the end of the match tonight. / Photo: IPL

07:10 pm: In case you haven’t heard, Mumbai are yet to defeat Pune this year. As we build up to the final, here’s what the captains have been saying about that perceived “jinx”.

“In the end, finals cricket is finals cricket. It comes down to who plays best on that day. I think both our teams have played some really good cricket to get this far in the tournament. I am sure the game tomorrow is going to be not an easy one.” – Steve Smith

“They have been playing some really good cricket and it’s just that we haven’t been playing too well on those days. That’s the reason we lost those games. We’ve got to make sure we’re better and we play good cricket and focus on what we need to do. If all those things are looked after results will take care of themselves.” – Rohit Sharma.

07:00 pm: Hello and welcome to The Field’s live blog of the 10th IPL final. As many have noted already. tt’s the giants from Mumbai taking on the Rising Pune Supergiant in a battle between the two best teams in the league this year. It should be a cracker!

Here’s our preview to get you started: