IPL 2017 Title
From a three-match deficit to three trophies: The final ball that crowned kings.
The 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL) title cemented Mumbai Indians' status as the league's most successful franchise, marking their third championship. Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy and Mahela Jayawardene’s guidance, the team navigated a turbulent group stage to clinch the trophy in a nail-biting final against Rising Pune Supergiant.
This triumph underscored the squad's depth. While Lasith Malinga missed several league matches due to injury, Kieron Pollard remained an anchor throughout. The side overcame a poor start—losing three of their first four games—to reclaim the title that had eluded them since 2015.
- Captain
- Rohit Sharma
- Coach
- Mahela Jayawardene
- Final Opponent
- Rising Pune Supergiant
- Key Player of Final
- Krunal Pandya
- Tournament Position
- Champions
Lore & Background
The title was secured in chaos when Ben Stokes, attempting a risky second run on the final delivery, found himself short of the crease. Krunal Pandya’s direct hit sealed the moment that would make Mumbai Indians the first franchise to win three IPL trophies. It was a victory built not just on individual brilliance, but on a collective refusal to fold when the match hung in the balance.
In Their Own Story
The Hyderabad sun had long set, but the tension inside the stadium was palpable. Ben Stokes, eyes wide with desperation, sprinted back for a second run that never came. The throw from Krunal Pandya found the stumps just as Stokes dived, his bat inches away from safety. A collective roar erupted from the Mumbai dugout as Rohit Sharma lifted his arms, the weight of three titles now resting on his shoulders. In the chaos of the celebration, the realization settled in: they had done it again.
Reader's Guide
The 2017 season is remembered for its dramatic turnaround. After stumbling out of the blocks with losses in their opening fixtures, MI relied on tactical flexibility rather than star power alone. With Malinga sidelined during the league phase, younger bowlers and all-rounders stepped into the spotlight. Krunal Pandya’s dual contribution in the final (3 wickets, 48 runs) and Jasprit Bumrah’s death-overs control became the backbone of the chase. This season proved MI could win through system over superstar dependency.
Did You Know?
- Mumbai Indians became the first team in IPL history to win three titles.
- The 2017 final saw Rising Pune Supergiant post 199/5, with Mumbai chasing it down to win by a single run.
- Krunal Pandya's all-round performance in the final (3 wickets and 48 runs) is considered one of the greatest individual performances in an IPL final.
- This victory marked Rohit Sharma's third title as captain, surpassing MS Dhoni's record at the time.