2013 Indian Premier League Final

The 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL) Final was the concluding match of the sixth season of the IPL, a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. Held on June 1, 2013, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the final featured the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Mumbai Indians (MI). This match marked a significant moment in IPL history, as the Mumbai Indians claimed their first league title by defeating the Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs. Mumbai posted a total of 149 runs for 8 wickets, while CSK managed 126 runs in 20 overs. The match highlighted key performances, including a crucial 60 runs from MI’s Kieron Pollard and exceptional bowling by Lasith Malinga. The final attracted widespread attention, further cementing the IPL’s status as a premier cricketing event in India.