IPL 2017 — Complete Season Analysis, Champion, Records & Statistics
IPL 2017 produced one of the greatest finals in cricket history. The tenth season, played from April 5 to May 21, 2017, featured 59 matches and marked the last year of CSK and RR's suspension. Mumbai Indians cemented their dynasty with a third title under Rohit Sharma, but it was the manner of their victory — a one-run win over Rising Pune Supergiant in the final — that elevated this season to legendary status. David Warner continued his batting dominance with 641 runs (Orange Cap), while Bhuvneshwar Kumar retained the Purple Cap with 26 wickets.
Mumbai Indians won their third IPL title in a final that went to the last ball. Chasing just 129 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Rising Pune Supergiant needed 11 off the final over and 2 off the last ball. Mitchell Johnson, bowling the final delivery, held his nerve as Washington Sundar missed a full toss, and MI won by 1 run. The match was a tactical masterclass — MI's bowlers restricted RPS to 128/6 batting first, with Krunal Pandya taking 3 wickets. Rohit Sharma's 24 runs in the first innings anchored a low-scoring chase where MI posted 129/8.
The final's last-ball drama — MI winning by 1 run — was the closest finish in an IPL final and one of the greatest matches in cricket history.
Ben Stokes, playing for RPS, won the Player of the Tournament award with his all-round brilliance — 316 runs and 12 wickets.
Mitchell Johnson's final over, where he defended 11 runs, was one of the most pressure-packed overs ever bowled in T20 cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah's death bowling throughout the season — economy of 6.4 in overs 16-20 — was the best in the tournament.
MI vs RPS (Final): The greatest IPL final ever. MI won by 1 run in a match where both teams were on the edge throughout. The final delivery drama was watched by over 200 million viewers.
RPS vs MI (Qualifier 1): RPS won the first qualifier convincingly, making MI's comeback in the final even more dramatic.
SRH vs KKR (Eliminator): A tight match that went to the wire, with both teams producing intense T20 cricket.
RCB vs KXIP (League): A high-scoring match where both teams passed 200, but RCB's power-hitting edged them home.
MI became the first franchise to win 3 IPL titles, establishing themselves as the most successful team.
The final was decided by the smallest margin in IPL final history — 1 run.
Ben Stokes' ₹14.5 crore price tag (highest ever at the time) was justified with Player of the Tournament.
Mumbai Indians won their third title in five years (2013, 2015, 2017), a dominance unmatched in IPL history.
IPL 2017 confirmed Mumbai Indians as cricket's greatest T20 franchise. The one-run final became instant sporting legend, replayed and analysed millions of times. Rohit Sharma's big-match temperament — winning three titles in five years — placed him in the conversation as the greatest IPL captain. Ben Stokes' MVP season for RPS also demonstrated the value of investing in a single elite overseas all-rounder, a strategy many franchises adopted in subsequent auctions.
Who won IPL 2017?
Mumbai Indians won IPL 2017, defeating Rising Pune Supergiant by 1 run in the final at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
How did MI win the IPL 2017 final by 1 run?
RPS needed 2 off the last ball. Mitchell Johnson bowled a full toss that Washington Sundar missed, and MI won by 1 run — the closest finish in IPL final history.
Who won the Orange Cap in IPL 2017?
David Warner of SRH won the Orange Cap with 641 runs, his second Orange Cap in IPL.
Who won the Purple Cap in IPL 2017?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar of SRH won the Purple Cap with 26 wickets, his second consecutive Purple Cap.
Who was the Player of the Tournament in IPL 2017?
Ben Stokes of Rising Pune Supergiant won Player of the Tournament with 316 runs and 12 wickets.
How many IPL titles did MI have after 2017?
After IPL 2017, Mumbai Indians had 3 titles (2013, 2015, 2017), making them the most successful franchise at that point.
Was IPL 2017 the last season without CSK?
Yes, IPL 2017 was the last season of CSK's two-year suspension. They returned in IPL 2018 and promptly won the title.
Who bowled the final over of the IPL 2017 final?
Mitchell Johnson bowled the final over for MI, defending 11 runs. He conceded 10, winning the match by 1 run in one of the most nerve-wracking finishes in cricket history.