IPL 2019 Final, MI vs CSK: Statistical highlights – MS Dhoni, Imran Tahir set records

Here’s a look at the statistical highlights from the IPL 2019 final between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.

Mumbai Indians became IPL champions for the fourth time after defeating Chennai Super Kings by one run in a thrilling final in Hyderabad on Sunday.

MS Dhoni receives runner-up cash award of Rs 12.5 crores after the IPL 2019 final against Mumbai Indians. (PTI)

Kieron Pollard top-scored for the Mumbai side with his unbeaten 41-run knock while opener Quinton de Kock scored 29.

Deepak Chahar accounted for three batsmen while Shardul Thakur and Imran Tahir took two wickets each for CSK. Australian batsman Shane Watson hit a well-calculated 80-run knock before being run out in the last over. Faf du Plessis contributed with 26 runs.

Here’s a look at the statistical highlights from the IPL 2019 final between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.

- MS Dhoni became the most successful wicket-keeper in the history of IPL by taking his dismissals tally to 132, surpassing his India teammate Dinesh Karthik.

- Imran Tahir finished as the highest wicket-taker in IPL 2019 with 26 wickets. He has picked up the most wickets by a spinner in a single season.

- Hardik Pandya scored 402 runs in 16 matches. He has scored more than 400 runs in a single season for the first time.

- Mumbai Indians won their fourth IPL title - the most by any team in the history of the tournament.

- Rohit Sharma has now been part of five IPL winning teams. He has won one title with the Deccan Chargers as a player and four with the Mumbai Indians as captain.

(With inputs from agencies)