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From four losses in a row to champs again
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Mumbai Indians' love affair with Eden Gardens continued as they crushed Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs to clinch their second IPL title on Sunday. (Ajay Aggarwal/HT Photo)
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MI posted an imposing 202/5 as skipper Rohit Sharma (50) and Lendl Simmons (68) rattled up a 119-run stand off just 67 balls after being invited to bat. (PTI Photo)
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MI skipper Rohit Sharma, who has an ODI world record of 264 and also a debut Test hundred at the Eden Gardens, yet again exploded at the venue. (Subhankar Chakraborty/HT Photo)
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Rohit Sharma, referred to as the 'Hitman' by his fans, did not allow the early loss of Parthiv Patel to bog down his team. (Ajay Aggarwal/HT Photo)
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MI opener Lendl Simmons hit a 45-ball 68. His partnership with skipper Rohit Sharma proved decisive. (PTI Photo)
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There was no respite for CSK after Rohit and Lendl fell. Kieron Pollard blasted 36 off 18 balls and upped the tempo in partnership with Ambati Rayudu. (Ajay Aggarwal/HT Photo)
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Ambati Rayudu pulled off audacious shots in his 24-ball 36 as MI inched towards a formidable total. (Subhankar Chakraborty/HT Photo)
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MI skipper Rohit Sharma, who was adjudged Player of the Match, has come in from much praise from experts for his leadership skills. MI began IPL8 with four losses in a row before scripting a remarkable turnaround. (Ajay Aggarwal/HT Photo)
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This spectacular, diving underhand throw from Faf du Plessis to run out MI opener Parthiv Patel was among the few highs CSK experienced at Eden Gardens. (PTI Photo)
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