IPL 2020: Final, Virat Kohli’s Price, Winner, Schedule, and Final Scorecard

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, branded as Dream11 IPL 2020, was the 13th season of the premier T20 cricket league, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Held from September 19 to November 10, 2020, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season featured eight teams and 60 matches played in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. With the tagline “Ab Khel Bolega” (Now the game will speak), IPL 2020 delivered thrilling cricket despite unique challenges like empty stadiums. This article covers the IPL 2020 final, Virat Kohli’s price, winner, schedule, and final scorecard.

IPL 2020 Overview

The 2020 IPL season included eight teams: Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Delhi Capitals (DC), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) (now Punjab Kings). Originally scheduled for March 29, 2020, the tournament was postponed due to the pandemic and relocated to the UAE. Matches were played without spectators, and new rules, such as banning saliva for ball shining and allowing COVID-19 replacements, were introduced.

IPL 2020 Winner

The Mumbai Indians won the IPL 2020 title, defeating the Delhi Capitals by 5 wickets in the final on November 10, 2020, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This victory marked MI’s fifth IPL title, solidifying their status as the most successful IPL franchise under Rohit Sharma’s leadership.

IPL 2020 Final

The IPL 2020 final was played on November 10, 2020, between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. It was a Day/Night T20 match and DC’s first IPL final appearance. MI, the defending champions, won by 5 wickets, chasing down DC’s total with eight balls to spare.

Key Highlights of the IPL 2020 Final

• Toss: Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bat.
• DC Innings: DC scored 156/7 in 20 overs, with Shreyas Iyer (65 off 50)* and Rishabh Pant (56 off 38) leading the batting. MI’s Trent Boult took 3 wickets.
• MI Innings: MI chased 157 in 18.4 overs, finishing at 157/5, led by Ishan Kishan (33 off 19)* and Rohit Sharma (68 off 51). DC’s Anrich Nortje took 2 wickets.
• Player of the Match: Trent Boult (MI) for his 3/30, including early breakthroughs.

The match showcased MI’s dominance, with their bowling and batting units outclassing DC.

IPL 2020 Final Scorecard

Below is the detailed scorecard for the IPL 2020 final:

Delhi Capitals Innings (156/7, 20 overs)

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Marcus Stoinis	0	1	0	0	0.00
Shikhar Dhawan	15	13	3	0	115.38
Ajinkya Rahane	2	4	0	0	50.00
Shreyas Iyer (c)	65*	50	6	2	130.00
Rishabh Pant	56	38	4	2	147.36
Shimron Hetmyer	5	4	1	0	125.00
Axar Patel	9	9	1	0	100.00
Kagiso Rabada	0	1	0	0	0.00
Extras	4	(lb 2, w 2)
Total	156/7	20 overs

Bowling (MI): Trent Boult 3/30, Jayant Yadav 1/25, Nathan Coulter-Nile 0/29, Jasprit Bumrah 0/28, Krunal Pandya 0/23, Rahul Chahar 0/29.

Mumbai Indians Innings (157/5, 18.4 overs)

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Rohit Sharma (c)	68	51	5	4	133.33
Quinton de Kock	20	12	3	1	166.67
Suryakumar Yadav	19	20	1	1	95.00
Ishan Kishan	33*	19	3	1	173.68
Hardik Pandya	3	5	0	0	60.00
Kieron Pollard	9	4	0	1	225.00
Krunal Pandya	1*	1	0	0	100.00
Extras	4	(lb 1, w 3)
Total	157/5	18.4 overs

Bowling (DC): Kagiso Rabada 1/32, Anrich Nortje 2/25, Ravichandran Ashwin 0/28, Marcus Stoinis 1/23, Axar Patel 0/16, Praveen Dubey 0/29.

Result: Mumbai Indians won by 5 wickets.

Virat Kohli IPL 2020 Price

Virat Kohli, captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), was retained by the franchise for the 2020 season for ₹17 crore (approximately US$2.3 million). Kohli has been with RCB since the IPL’s inception in 2008 and was never part of an auction, as RCB consistently retained him. His salary reflects his status as one of the IPL’s top players and RCB’s talismanic leader. In IPL 2020, Kohli scored 466 runs in 15 matches, with an average of 42.36 and a strike rate of 121.35, including one century and three fifties.

IPL 2020 Schedule

The IPL 2020 schedule was announced on September 6, 2020, after delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament ran from September 19 to November 10, 2020, with matches played in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. The schedule included 56 league matches, two qualifiers, one eliminator, and the final. Matches started at 7:30 PM IST on weekdays (shifted from 8:00 PM IST for better viewership) and included 3:30 PM IST and 7:30 PM IST games on weekends.

Key Matches in IPL 2020

• First Match: September 19, 2020 – MI vs CSK at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (7:30 PM IST). MI won by 5 wickets.
• League Stage End: November 3, 2020 – MI vs SRH at Sharjah (7:30 PM IST).
• Playoffs:
  • Qualifier 1: November 5, 2020 – MI vs DC at Dubai (7:30 PM IST).
  • Eliminator: November 6, 2020 – SRH vs RCB at Abu Dhabi (7:30 PM IST).
  • Qualifier 2: November 8, 2020 – DC vs SRH at Abu Dhabi (7:30 PM IST).
  • Final: November 10, 2020 – MI vs DC at Dubai (7:30 PM IST).

For a detailed schedule, visit IPLT20.com, Cricbuzz.com, or ESPNcricinfo.com.

Notable Performances in IPL 2020

• Orange Cap: KL Rahul (KXIP) – 670 runs in 14 matches.
• Purple Cap: Kagiso Rabada (DC) – 30 wickets in 17 matches.
• Most Valuable Player: Jofra Archer (RR), despite RR finishing last.
• Emerging Player: Devdutt Padikkal (RCB).

Why IPL 2020 Was Unique

• UAE Hosting: First IPL season held entirely outside India due to the pandemic.
• No Spectators: Matches played in empty stadiums, a first for the IPL.
• MI’s Dominance: Mumbai Indians’ fifth title reinforced their supremacy.
• Super Overs Galore: The season featured multiple Super Overs, including double Super Overs, adding drama.

Conclusion

IPL 2020 was a landmark season, overcoming pandemic challenges to deliver high-quality cricket in the UAE. Mumbai Indians clinched their fifth title in a commanding final against Delhi Capitals, while Virat Kohli’s ₹17 crore price tag underscored his value to RCB despite a trophyless season. The schedule adapted to global circumstances, and the final scorecard highlighted MI’s all-round prowess. For more details, check IPLT20.com, Cricbuzz.com, or ESPNcricinfo.com.

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