Mumbai Indians make history after winning 100 IPL matches

Mumbai Indians make history after winning 100 IPL matches

With a resounding victory by 9 runs in a thrilling clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in their den on Saturday, Mumbai Indians had another reason to celebrate as they became first IPL team to win 100 matches in the league.

Elated Mumbai Indians, who are also standing on top on points table in IPL10, are one of the most successful sides in highly rich-league with winning two tittles- IPL6 and IPL8. Also, MI had been runner-up in IPL3.

Coincidently, Mumbai Indians clashed all 3 IPL finals with CSK in which the side won 2 games. Owned by Reliance Industries, the franchise picked world’s most successful cricketers. The presence of cricket greats like- Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya, Ricky Pontings and Shaun Pollock have glorified the profile of the team.

Here is the glorious triumphant record:

2008 - 7 matches won out of 14 games
2009 - 6 matches won out of 14 games
2010- 12 matches won out of 20 games
2011- 14 matches won out of 22 games
2012- 10 matches won out of 21 games
2013- 17 matches won out of 24 games
2014 - 8 matches won out of 18 games
2015- 10 matches won out of 16 games
2016- 7 matches won out of 14 games
2017- 9 matches won out of 14 games



In their 10-year IPL voyage, the side has been led by 7 skippers. Among them (who have captained more than 10 matches), current captain Rohit Sharma emerged as most successful skipper with winning percentage of 61.68. Also, under his captaincy, MI Indians have won two titles.

In ongoing IPL10, the buoyant side, under mentorship of Sachin Tendulkar, is one of the front-runners for the title. Notably, MI have won 10 matches out of 14 clashes. Rohit Sharma-led team has already placed themselves in play-offs.

 

Source: NYOOOZ DESK - IPL

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