Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Toss | Chennai Super Kings, elected to field first |
Series | Pepsi Indian Premier League |
Season | 2015 |
Player Of The Match | Rohit Sharma |
Player Of The Series | Andre Russell |
Series result | Mumbai Indians won the 2015 Pepsi Indian Premier League |
Hours of play (local time) | 20.00 start, First Session 20.00-21.30, Interval 21.30-21.50, Second Session 21.50-23.20 |
Match days | 24 May 2015 – night (20-over match) |
Umpires | Kumar Dharmasena Richard Illingworth |
TV Umpire | Vineet Kulkarni |
Reserve Umpire | Nandan |
Match Referee | Ranjan Madugalle |
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IPL 2015 Final Scorecard
The big game happened at the famous Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, India. Fans were buzzing with excitement as they filled the stadium to cheer for their favorite teams.
Mumbai Indians Innings
BATTING | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |
Lendl Simmons | b Smith | 68 | 45 | 59 | 8 | 3 | 151.11 |
Parthiv Patel † | run out (du Plessis) | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rohit Sharma (c) | c Jadeja b Bravo | 50 | 26 | 50 | 6 | 2 | 192.3 |
Kieron Pollard | c Raina b Sharma | 36 | 18 | 39 | 2 | 3 | 200 |
Ambati Rayudu | not out | 36 | 24 | 44 | 0 | 3 | 150 |
Hardik Pandya | c Raina b Bravo | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Harbhajan Singh | not out | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 200 |
Total: 202/5
BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON |
Ashish Nehra | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 10.25 |
Mohit Sharma | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 |
Ravichandran Ashwin | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
Ravindra Jadeja | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 13 |
Pawan Negi | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
Dwayne Bravo | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 |
Dwayne Smith | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 |
MI won the toss and chose to bat first. Their opening players, Lendl Simmons and Parthiv Patel, started strong, giving MI a good start. But it was Rohit Sharma, the captain of MI, who really stole the show. He played an amazing innings, hitting lots of fours and sixes. As MI kept scoring runs, CSK had a tough task ahead.
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Chennai Super Kings Innings
BATTING | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |
Dwayne Smith | lbw b Harbhajan Singh | 57 | 48 | 59 | 9 | 1 | 118.75 |
Michael Hussey | c Suchith b McClenaghan | 4 | 9 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 44.44 |
Suresh Raina | st Patel b Harbhajan Singh | 28 | 19 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 147.36 |
MS Dhoni (c) | b Malinga | 18 | 13 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 138.46 |
Dwayne Bravo | c Simmons b McClenaghan | 9 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 150 |
Pawan Negi | c Pandya b Malinga | 3 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
Faf du Plessis | c Sharma b Vinay Kumar | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
Ravindra Jadeja | not out | 11 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 137.5 |
Ravichandran Ashwin | c Suchith b McClenaghan | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Mohit Sharma | not out | 21 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 300 |
Total: 161/8
BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON |
Lasith Malinga | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
Mitchell McClenaghan | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 |
Vinay Kumar | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 |
Hardik Pandya | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 |
Harbhajan Singh | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 |
Led by their captain MS Dhoni and player Suresh Raina, CSK needed to chase a big target. But MI’s bowlers, like Lasith Malinga and Mitchell McClenaghan, didn’t make it easy for CSK. They bowled really well and took important wickets.However, CSK’s player Dwayne Smith played brilliantly, hitting the ball all over the field and giving hope to his team. The match went down to the wire, MI’s Jasprit Bumrah bowled superbly, making it difficult for CSK to score. In the end, MI won the match and the IPL title.
IPL 2015 Final Playing XI
The Eden Gardens erupted with cheers as MI celebrated their victory. It was a proud moment for the team and their fans.Even though CSK lost, they showed great sportsmanship and respect for their opponents.
MI
Lendl Simmons, Parthiv Patel (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Kieron Pollard, Ambati Rayudu, Hardik Pandya, Harbhajan Singh, Jagadeesha Suchith, Vinay Kumar, Lasith Malinga, Mitchell McClenaghan
CSK
Dwayne Smith, Michael Hussey, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Pawan Negi, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohit Sharma, Ashish Nehra
And that’s how the IPL 2015 final ended – with excitement, drama, and unforgettable moments. It was a match that will be remembered for years to come.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about IPL 2015 Final:
Q: When and where did the IPL 2015 Final take place?
A: The IPL 2015 Final was held at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, India.
Q: Which teams competed in the IPL 2015 Final?
A: The final match featured the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Q: Who won the toss in the IPL 2015 Final?
A: Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat first.
Q: Who were the standout performers in the match?
A: Rohit Sharma’s exceptional batting for Mumbai Indians and Dwayne Smith’s explosive innings for Chennai Super Kings stood out in the final.
Q: What was the final result of the IPL 2015 Final?
A: Mumbai Indians emerged victorious, defeating Chennai Super Kings to clinch their second IPL title.
Q: How did the match unfold?
A: Mumbai Indians posted a challenging total batting first, and their bowlers defended it well against Chennai Super Kings’ strong batting lineup.
Q: Are there any memorable incidents from the IPL 2015 Final?
A: The match featured thrilling moments, including Rohit Sharma’s brilliant innings and Jasprit Bumrah’s impressive bowling in the final over.
Q: Where can I watch highlights of the IPL 2015 Final?
A: Highlights of the IPL 2015 Final are available on various online platforms and cricket broadcasting channels. You can check official IPL channels or cricket websites for access to match highlights.