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IPL 2019: Mumbai Indians Beat Chennai Super Kings to Grab the Title: Mumbai Indians clashed with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2019 final that took place in Hyderabad. Mumbai Indians emerged as the winner of the season and they registered victory by a run in this thrilling final. With nine runs needed in the last over, CSK fell short after Lasith Malinga delivered his best. Chennai Super Kings lost for Mumbai Indians for the third time in the four final matches played.
Before this Chennai restricted Mumbai Indians for 149/8 in 20 overs. Kieron Pollard (41 not out), Quinton de Kock (29) and Ishan Kishan (23) are the top scorers of the team. Deepak Chahar (3/24) was outstanding with the ball for Chennai Super Kings. Chennai opened with a bang but they fell short in the final overs. Shane Watson (80) was quite impressive for the side. Mumbai Indians won the toss and decided to bat in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.