2017 IPL Winner, Runner-up, Playing Team, Final Venue

The 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL) was the 10th season of the tournament and one of the most thrilling editions, filled with intense matches and spectacular performances. Held from April 5 to May 21, 2017, it concluded with a dramatic final between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Mumbai Indians – 2017 IPL Champions

Mumbai Indians, captained by Rohit Sharma, secured their third IPL title in 2017, making them the most successful franchise at that time. The final saw MI post a modest total of 129/8 in 20 overs after opting to bat first. Krunal Pandya’s vital 47 off 38 balls helped Mumbai recover from a top-order collapse. Despite the low score, MI’s bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Johnson, executed their plans to perfection.

Rising Pune Supergiant’s chase was steady, with Ajinkya Rahane (44) and skipper Steve Smith (51) keeping them in contention. However, Pune fell just short, finishing at 128/6 in their 20 overs, losing the final by a narrow margin of 1 run, the smallest in IPL final history. Mitchell Johnson’s excellent final over, where he defended 11 runs, sealed the win for Mumbai.

Rising Pune Supergiant – The Runners-up

Rising Pune Supergiant, led by Steve Smith, had a brilliant season, making it to their first IPL final. Despite dominating most of the final, they couldn’t get over the line in the closing moments. Pune’s bowling, spearheaded by Jaydev Unadkat, restricted Mumbai well, but their batsmen couldn’t convert starts into a match-winning partnership in the chase.

The Final Showdown

• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Mumbai Indians: 129/8 (20 overs)
• Rising Pune Supergiant: 128/6 (20 overs)
• Winning Margin: Mumbai Indians won by 1 run

Prize Money

• Mumbai Indians (Winners): ₹15 crore
• Rising Pune Supergiant (Runners-up): ₹10 crore

Teams Participating in the 2017 IPL

The 2017 IPL featured eight teams:

1. Mumbai Indians (Champions)
2. Rising Pune Supergiant (Runners-up)
3. Kolkata Knight Riders
4. Sunrisers Hyderabad
5. Kings XI Punjab
6. Delhi Daredevils
7. Gujarat Lions
8. Royal Challengers Bangalore

Conclusion

The 2017 IPL season will forever be remembered for Mumbai Indians’ nerve-wracking 1-run win in the final, showcasing the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket. Rohit Sharma’s calm leadership, Krunal Pandya’s crucial knock, and Mitchell Johnson’s heroics in the final over were key to Mumbai’s success. On the other hand, Rising Pune Supergiant’s performance was commendable, but they fell agonizingly short of claiming their first IPL title. The 2017 season exemplified why IPL is considered one of the most thrilling cricket leagues globally, delivering yet another spectacular edition.