IPL 2019 final highlights: MI beat CSK by 1 run in a last-ball nail biter
Chennai Super Kings needed nine runs off the last over but the experienced Lankan paceman Malinga kept his nerve to concede seven.
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Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma with his teammates celebrating with Indian Premier League 2019 winning trophy after win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Final cricket match at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Photo: PTI
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Team CSK at Hyderabad Stadium
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Rohit Sharma in IPL 2019
Matches: 14
Runs:390
Highest score: 67
Average: 30.00
Strike Rate: 129.56
Hundreds: 0
Fifties: 2
Fours: 51
Sixes: 9
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Rohit Sharma on defeating CSK thrice in IPL 2019
Mumbai Indian have beaten CSK thrice this season besides getting the better of them in two finals.
Asked if CSK bring the best out of Mumbai Indians, Rohit said: "I wouldn't agree to that. The tournament itself is the biggest challenge, every team is a threat. Rajasthan Royals did not quality but they beat us twice so we have to be good on that particular day.
"There is a lot of hype around the two teams (CSK and MI) and it is because they have been successful in winning the championship, everyone looks forward to the clash.
Asked if CSK bring the best out of Mumbai Indians, Rohit said: "I wouldn't agree to that. The tournament itself is the biggest challenge, every team is a threat. Rajasthan Royals did not quality but they beat us twice so we have to be good on that particular day.
"There is a lot of hype around the two teams (CSK and MI) and it is because they have been successful in winning the championship, everyone looks forward to the clash.
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Rohit Sharma on odds in favour of Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians will surpass CSK in race for most IPL titles if they win on Sunday. However, Rohit is not reading too much into that statistic.
"All those things will take care of themselves if we play good cricket. We need to focus on the day rather than thinking about the past. The focus will be on how we can play better cricket. We are treating it as another match like we have done earlier in the tournament.
"it is a special feeling to be playing the final but like I said the most successful team (tag) doesn't matter for us. Yes every now and then we have spoken to the guys about not being too emotional thinking about the play-offs, we just want to focus on the game and not look too far ahead," he said.
"All those things will take care of themselves if we play good cricket. We need to focus on the day rather than thinking about the past. The focus will be on how we can play better cricket. We are treating it as another match like we have done earlier in the tournament.
"it is a special feeling to be playing the final but like I said the most successful team (tag) doesn't matter for us. Yes every now and then we have spoken to the guys about not being too emotional thinking about the play-offs, we just want to focus on the game and not look too far ahead," he said.
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Rohit Sharma on IPL final at neutral venue
Talking about the IPL final where Mumbai Indian will be aiming for a fourth title alongside CSK, Rohit said his team is focussed on the job at hand.
"It (Hyderabad) is a neutral venue. Both teams have played here so they are very much aware of the conditions. It is not going to be a major factor. Important will be to assess the pitch as quickly as we can, see what the ideal score will be if we bat first," he said.
"It (Hyderabad) is a neutral venue. Both teams have played here so they are very much aware of the conditions. It is not going to be a major factor. Important will be to assess the pitch as quickly as we can, see what the ideal score will be if we bat first," he said.
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IPL boosted Hardik Pandya confidence: Rohit Sharma
If not anything else, the IPL has helped Hardik get back to his best ahead of the World Cup beginning May 30. "How their form is the most important thing, they are really doing well. Anyone who plays the IPL and goes to a big tournament (like the World Cup) I feel it keeps them very much in touch with their game. It is a great tournament to hit form. Hardik is one example," Rohit said.
"He was injured before the IPL, missed few games as well (for India), now he has done tremendously well for us. You can judge yourself where you are ahead of a big tournament like the World Cup," he added.
"He was injured before the IPL, missed few games as well (for India), now he has done tremendously well for us. You can judge yourself where you are ahead of a big tournament like the World Cup," he added.
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Rohit plays down workload management talk, says IPL good preparation for WC
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday played down the workload management talk ahead of the World Cup, saying the IPL is an ideal tournament to gauge "where you are" in the lead up to a big event.
In the media interaction before the IPL final on Sunday, Rohit said he left it to the players -- Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah in this case -- to decide their workload during the course of the almost two-month long T20 league.
"We spoke at the start of the tournament that we will assess each one of them and see where they are at and how they feel about their body as the tournament progresses. It is more of an individual thing than what we decided for them," Rohit said.
"Like in Jasprit's case, he is someone who likes to play games to make sure that he is in good rhythm. We spoke at any given stage, if he feels the need to rest, we were open for it. Our physios have monitored him quite well. There was constant feedback from Jasprit as well. So far there are no issues with either of them -- Hardik or Jasprit. It has to come from them and they want to continue playing."
In the media interaction before the IPL final on Sunday, Rohit said he left it to the players -- Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah in this case -- to decide their workload during the course of the almost two-month long T20 league.
"We spoke at the start of the tournament that we will assess each one of them and see where they are at and how they feel about their body as the tournament progresses. It is more of an individual thing than what we decided for them," Rohit said.
"Like in Jasprit's case, he is someone who likes to play games to make sure that he is in good rhythm. We spoke at any given stage, if he feels the need to rest, we were open for it. Our physios have monitored him quite well. There was constant feedback from Jasprit as well. So far there are no issues with either of them -- Hardik or Jasprit. It has to come from them and they want to continue playing."
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Hayden on Dhoni’s temperament
Talking on the temperament of the veteran, Hayden said: "You see how he warms up, he bowls his leg spinners, he catches, he asks players and people around the squad on how they are doing and he is so relaxed, I think we can all relate to him because we all have busy lives working around with friends and families and that's a big commitment.
"So, someone like that at the helm will make you feel calm, will make you feel relaxed and that's why Thala Dhoni that word 'Thala', obviously meaning the leader of Chennai, but you it's almost like leader of a nation."
With an average of 103.5, the Chennai skipper is so far the leading run-scorer for his side after accumulating 414 runs from 11 innings.
"So, someone like that at the helm will make you feel calm, will make you feel relaxed and that's why Thala Dhoni that word 'Thala', obviously meaning the leader of Chennai, but you it's almost like leader of a nation."
With an average of 103.5, the Chennai skipper is so far the leading run-scorer for his side after accumulating 414 runs from 11 innings.
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Dhoni an era of cricket, not just a player: Hayden
MS Dhoni has nothing to prove when it comes to captaincy or finishing any game in his trademark style and the stumper has yet again led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their eighth Indian Premier League (IPL) final in 10 seasons and is just one win away from clinching the prestigious trophy for the fourth time.
The Yellow Brigade will square-off against Mumbai Indians, who are also a three-time IPL champion, in this year's summit clash and praising the CSK skipper, his former teammate and Australian great has termed Dhoni as "not just a player, he is an era of cricket".
Speaking on a Star Sports special programme for CSK -- 'The Super Kings Show', the former team opener said: "You know Dhoni, he is not just a player, he is an era of cricket. In many ways I think MS is like the captain of the gully cricket team, he is one of us, he will do anything."
The Yellow Brigade will square-off against Mumbai Indians, who are also a three-time IPL champion, in this year's summit clash and praising the CSK skipper, his former teammate and Australian great has termed Dhoni as "not just a player, he is an era of cricket".
Speaking on a Star Sports special programme for CSK -- 'The Super Kings Show', the former team opener said: "You know Dhoni, he is not just a player, he is an era of cricket. In many ways I think MS is like the captain of the gully cricket team, he is one of us, he will do anything."
CSK skipper MS Dhoni
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Mahela Jayawardane on surge of Hardik Pandya
Talking about the progression of Hardik over the years, Jaywardene added: "Three years ago Hardik was a talented cricketer but he was finding his way in IPL cricket. Since then he has played for India including Test cricket. Spending time with the group of India players here (at MI), naturally you will learn a lot from that.
"Last year it was tough for him but it can happen. He is a confident player and we use him as an all-rounder. If everything goes well for him in a game, it is brilliant for us.
"Last year it was tough for him but it can happen. He is a confident player and we use him as an all-rounder. If everything goes well for him in a game, it is brilliant for us.
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Jayawardane emphasized on maintaining core of the team
Having invested in their group of players has also helped immensely, said Jayawardene, who was appointed Mumbai coach in November 2016.
"We have created that culture over the years and we try to keep the core group of player so they have the identity and passion to play for the team. And whenever the youngsters have been introduced, they walk into that culture as well. It is a unique transition for them and they play fearless cricket which is important in a tournament like this.
"We have also made a conscious effort to bring in players, both local and foreigners who can fit in with the core group. Individuals can win you games but good teams win you championships."
"We have created that culture over the years and we try to keep the core group of player so they have the identity and passion to play for the team. And whenever the youngsters have been introduced, they walk into that culture as well. It is a unique transition for them and they play fearless cricket which is important in a tournament like this.
"We have also made a conscious effort to bring in players, both local and foreigners who can fit in with the core group. Individuals can win you games but good teams win you championships."
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MI head coach on dropping Mayank Markande after brilliant performance last year
On making tough selection calls, Jayawardene said: "Start of the season we started with Mayank but everyone thought Rahul was bowling better and we went with that option. The same way Lasith was injured last year, this year we felt he was back in form and was a great foil for Bumrah especially at the back end.
"It is a collective decision we make and sometimes it is not the easiest of decisions but as long as you are honest about it, it makes things easier."
"It is a collective decision we make and sometimes it is not the easiest of decisions but as long as you are honest about it, it makes things easier."
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Mahela Jayawardane highlights recipe for MI’s success
The presence of multiple match-winners and a penchant for making "honest" team selection led to the consistent success of Mumbai Indians in the IPL, feels coach Mahela Jayawardene.
The mighty Mumbai Indians have been the team to beat in IPL history and the Sri Lankan great says they have worked hard on building a "culture of success". The others who can win the game for Mumbai Indians on their day are captain Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, his brother Krunal, Kieron Pollard, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and opener Quinton de Kock, who has been their leading-run getter this season.
"That (multiple match-winners) is something we spoke about at the beginning of the season. It takes pressure off key players as well. When you have 7-8 guys who can win those little battles for you out there, it creates opportunities to win games. You require that in a tournament like this.
"Another factor is that opposition finds it difficult to plan when different guys are performing. That has helped us this season," said the former Sri Lanka captain ahead of the final on Sunday.
The mighty Mumbai Indians have been the team to beat in IPL history and the Sri Lankan great says they have worked hard on building a "culture of success". The others who can win the game for Mumbai Indians on their day are captain Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, his brother Krunal, Kieron Pollard, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and opener Quinton de Kock, who has been their leading-run getter this season.
"That (multiple match-winners) is something we spoke about at the beginning of the season. It takes pressure off key players as well. When you have 7-8 guys who can win those little battles for you out there, it creates opportunities to win games. You require that in a tournament like this.
"Another factor is that opposition finds it difficult to plan when different guys are performing. That has helped us this season," said the former Sri Lanka captain ahead of the final on Sunday.
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First Published: May 12 2019 | 4:25 PM IST
