11 Players who won the Man of the Match in IPL Finals

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#10 Krunal Pandya - Mumbai Indians (2017)

Krunal Pandya proved to be the main spinner for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2017
Krunal Pandya proved to be the main spinner for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2017

Krunal Pandya with his all-around ability proved out to be the main strength of Mumbai Indians in the 10th edition of IPL. The Pandya brothers have always been the shining stars in IPL. Krunal Pandya scored 243 runs in 13 matches along with taking 10 wickets in the 10th edition of IPL.

Pandya even delivered his best performance when his team needed the most during the final of IPL 2017. The bowlers of Rising Pune Supergiant completely shattered the Mumbai Indians’ top order. Then, Krunal entered the field at no 5 and changed the fate of the game as he scored crucial 47 runs from 38 balls. Mumbai had just 129 runs on the board to defend in the final match. However, the tables turned in favor of Mumbai Indians as they clinched their 3rd title by defending the small target. Pandya got the Man of the Match award for his crucial knock.


#9 Ben Cutting - Sunrisers Hyderabad (2016)

Ben Cutting scored 39 runs in just 15 balls in the final of IPL 2016
Ben Cutting scored 39 runs in just 15 balls in the final of IPL 2016

Rajasthan Royals bought Ben Cutting in 2014 but later on, he moved to Sunrisers Hyderabad for the ninth edition of IPL in 2016. The Australian all-rounder proved to be worthy for his franchise as he delivered his best during the most important match of the tournament.

Cutting scored 39 runs in just 15 balls at a blistering strike rate of 260 in the finals against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He stroked the ball fearlessly when his team needed him the most and clinched the Man of the Match award by scalping 2 wickets as Hyderabad won by a margin of just 8 runs.

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