Both the players and the support staff of the Mumbai Indians celebrated a historic fifth IPL crown. MI on Tuesday broke his ‘odd-even curse’ with a five-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the 2020 IPL final to win an IPL title in an ‘even’ year and defended his title for the first time since his first win. IPL seven years ago in 2013.
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Once Krunal Pandya took the single that gave MI a record-extending fifth IPL title, the joy on the faces of everyone involved with the franchise was palpable. Turn by turn, the Mumbai Indians players appeared for interviews with host broadcaster Star Sports. Ishan Kishan, Hardik and Krunal Pandya appeared together for the first time, after which the next in line were Quinton de Kock and Nathan Coulter-Nile.
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The excitement was such that even franchise owner Nita Ambani could not ignore the euphoria of the occasion, to the point where she did not realize that De Kock was in the middle of an interview and gleefully addressed the wicketkeeper’s batsman. while he was. answering a question from Simon Doull. However, he saw the microphone and realized what was happening.
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She said, “Quinton !!! Oh, are you giving an interview? and then walked away even when commentator Doull asked him to stay.
De Kock emerged as IM’s top scorer, scoring 503 runs in 16 games over four half centuries and admitted that while it was difficult to stay away from the family, the victory makes it all worth it.
“Missing family is difficult for everyone. It’s a great feeling. You see what it means for the franchise. There were doubts as to whether MI can win consecutive titles. Everyone worked harder. The support staff and everyone, we couldn’t have done it without them. It’s quite special, ”said de Kock.
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