New Delhi: Rohit Sharma led defending champions Mumbai Indians to an unparalleled fifth IPL title in Dubai on Tuesday, dismantling Delhi Capitals in the summit clash with his famously elegant batting and tactical shrewdness. Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) skipper KL Rahul won the Orange Cap while Delhi Capitals pacer Kagiso Rabada won the Purple Cap.
Five IPL titles are certain to make Rohit the undisputed ‘Numero Uno’ player-cum-leader in the IPL Universe. This edition was made more challenging by the COVID-19 pandemic and the bi-bubbles that players had to endure.
With the tournament coming to an end, several players were rewarded for their individual brilliance throughout IPL 2020.
Man-of-the-final – Trent Boult
A very well deserved Man of the Match award for @trent_boult ??#Dream11IPL #Final pic.twitter.com/In6vKc6xOZ
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 10, 2020
Trent Boult was the Man of the Match for his impressive spell of 3 for 30 off his four overs. But he was not the only player who won an individual award after IPL 2020 final.
KL Rahul – Orange Cap
.@lionsdenkxip's Mr. Consistent, @klrahul11 notched 9️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ IPL Fantasy Points and he is the @Dream11 GameChanger of the Season ????#Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/QgCB5UYPnk
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 10, 2020
KL Rahul won the Orange Cap for scoring most runs in IPL 2020. The Kings XI Punjab skipper piled up 670 runs at a remarkable average of 55.83 and a strike-rate of almost 130. The right-handed batsman scored one century and five fifties while slamming 58 fours and 23 sixes.
Purple Cap – Kagiso Rabada
Delhi Capitals’ Kagiso Rabada won the Purple Cap after finishing at the top of the table with a total of 30 wickets at the end of IPL 2020.
Jofra Archer – Most Valuable Player
Playing for Rajasthan Royals, Jofra Archer picked up 20 wickets at an average of less than 19. He conceded only 6.55 runs per over and also made a mark with the bat, scoring 113 runs with the help of 10 sixes.
Emerging player – Devdutt Padikkal
In a total of 15 Games, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Devdutt Padikkal made 473 runs including five fifties and 124.8 SR. Ishan Kishan receives the award on Devdutt Padikkal’s behalf.
Fairplay award – Mumbai Indians
Best IPL score by an Indian, two successive hundreds, stunning saves and @mipaltan lifting the trophy ? for the fifth time.
Watch some of the riveting performances that kept us hooked throughout the #Dream11IPL.
Video Link ? https://t.co/lIX4z2Qzdp pic.twitter.com/c7RKUcd97W
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 11, 2020
Along with the winners trophy, Mumbai Indians also pick up the Fairplay Award. Skipper Rohit Sharma comes to collect the award.
Ishan Kishan – Most sixes
Mumbai Indians’ Ishan Kishan hit 30 sixes in the tournament. He also finished the competition as Mumbai Indians’ highest run-scorer, scoring 516 runs.
KL Rahul – Game-changer of the season
Apart from winning the Orange Cup, KL Rahul was also adjudged the winner of the ‘game-changer of the season’ award.
