After the dust settled in Dubai following nearly two months of hot and heavy action, the Indian T20 League 2020 season finale culminated in a record fifth title for Mumbai, as they got the better of first-time finalists Delhi by five wickets.
The series offered a much-needed dose of escape and entertainment to the masses and kept their minds off the pandemic for a few hours every day, and as such, the reactions to the eventual victors flooded social media.
We round up the best reactions to Mumbai’s triumph:
Ab to aadat si hai sabko aise dhone ki.
Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag), November 10, 2020
The best T 20 franchisee in the world and the best captain in the format. Deserving winners , Mumbai Indians, koi shak.
Amazingly well organised tournament despite various challenges.#IPLfinal
Many congratulations to @mipaltan for winning #IPL2020 under the great leadership of brother man @ImRo45 .. Superb efforts by @DelhiCapitals for reaching the finals .. ✌️
Suresh Raina (@ImRaina), November 10, 2020
Rarely has a team dominated an #IPL as @mipaltan have this one. Just too powerful and a staggering top 7.
Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha), November 10, 2020
I hold my head high as a Mumbaikar. Thank you @mipaltan for making us feel on top of the world even when you didn’t have us cheering you on in the stands. Real Champions make victory seem easy, even though winning requires back-breaking work!
anand mahindra (@anandmahindra), November 10, 2020
Congratulations to the once again champions @mipaltan
Can’t remember any team winning the @IPL title with such ease.
Vinod Kambli (@vinodkambli349), November 10, 2020
No doubt, they were the best side this year with some extraordinary performances!#IPLFinal
Mumbai Indians Winning IPL
Shai Hope (@shaidhope), November 10, 2020
Congrats @mipaltan @ImRo45 and team.. dominated in this years @IPL
JP Duminy (@jpduminy21), November 10, 2020
Let’s not forget to congratulate @SGanguly99, @JayShah, Brijesh Patel and all the @BCCI and @IPL staff for organising such a massive event against all odds. Dada kept his promise like always. #IPLfinal #Ipl2020
Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14), November 10, 2020
Congratulations to @mipaltan for winning @IPL 2020 #MumbaiIndians #IPLfinal
Faisal Iqbal فیصل اقبال (@FaisalIqbalCric), November 10, 2020
Looked the best and remained the most consistent team right till the end. Congratulations @mipaltan for yet another @IPL title #Mi #Finals #IPL2020 #MIvsDC
Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum), November 10, 2020
#Mi isn’t just the best team in the #IPL, they’re the best team on the planet. Head and shoulders above the rest. Winning the crown is difficult…defending it is even tougher. Only the second team to do so in the IPL.
Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash), November 10, 2020
The best team by a distance deserved and won the @IPL title. Congratulations. Again. @mipaltan #MIvsDC
Gautam Bhimani (@gbhimani), November 10, 2020
What a performance . Really a very professional performance throughout this @IPL 2020. Many congratulations and job very well done @mipaltan , treat to watch this champion team
rishi dhawan (@rishid100), November 10, 2020
Congratulations @mipaltan for winning @IPL for 5th time in #IPL history….. #IPLfinal #MumbaiIndians #IPL2020
(@IamDimuth), November 10, 2020
Congratulations to @KieronPollard55 and the @mipaltan on winning the @IPL title!!! #CPL20 #CricketPlayedLouder #MIvDC #IPLFinal #Dream11IPL
CPL T20 (@CPL), November 10, 2020
Really enjoyed watching this years @IPL in Dubai,didn’t think it would work without the passionate Indian fans,but it has provided a lot of entertainment for cricket fans in India and around the World
Mick Quinn (@mickquinn1089), November 10, 2020
I did have a small investment on the winners @mipaltan
Weighed in
And once again amchi @mipaltan is the champion!
Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis), November 10, 2020
Congratulations team #MumbaiIndians for clinching the IPL title for the fifth time !@ImRo45 , you have been a great captain.
Proud of you all !#IPLfinal2020
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