IPL 2019 Final — Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
Mumbai Indians won the IPL 2019 Final against Chennai Super Kings by just 1 run — the closest margin in IPL Final history — at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on May 12, 2019. In a match that will never be forgotten, Shane Watson's heroic 80 almost pulled off an incredible chase before Lasith Malinga's brilliant last-over bowling sealed MI's record fourth title.
IPL 2019 Final Scorecard
Mumbai Indians — 149/8 (20 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Kieron Pollard | 41 | 25 |
| Quinton de Kock | 29 | 18 |
| Ishan Kishan | 23 | 28 |
| Hardik Pandya | 16 | 10 |
| Rohit Sharma | 15 | 14 |
Bowling: Deepak Chahar 3/26, Shardul Thakur 2/37, Imran Tahir 2/23
Chennai Super Kings — 148/7 (20 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Shane Watson | 80 | 62 |
| Faf du Plessis | 26 | 13 |
| DJ Bravo | 15 | 15 |
| Suresh Raina | 8 | 15 |
Bowling: Lasith Malinga 2/49, Jasprit Bumrah 2/19, Hardik Pandya 1/3
The Closest Final in IPL History
One run. The IPL 2019 Final was decided by the smallest possible margin — making it the most dramatic final in the tournament's history. CSK needed 2 runs off the last ball with Watson on strike — but Malinga bowled a perfect low full toss that Watson could only hit straight to the fielder.
Shane Watson's Heroic 80
Shane Watson's 80 off 62 balls was one of the great IPL finals innings — played despite Watson reportedly injuring himself in the field. He batted through pain, hitting boundaries when needed and rotating the strike intelligently to keep CSK in the hunt until the very last ball. It remains one of the most emotional innings in IPL history.
Malinga's Last-Over Masterclass
Lasith Malinga defended 9 runs off the last over with CSK needing all of them. His accuracy, variation and nerve under the most intense pressure imaginable was a reminder of why he is considered one of the greatest T20 bowlers of all time. CSK needed 2 off the last ball — Malinga delivered a perfect yorker-length delivery to seal MI's fourth title.
Deepak Chahar's Bowling Brilliance
Deepak Chahar's 3/26 was the difference in restricting MI to 149 — a total that looked under-par but proved just enough. His ability to swing the ball in the powerplay gave CSK early momentum that Watson nearly converted into a famous victory.
