Published 21:27 IST, November 9th 2020

Dream11 IPL final: Netizens compare big occasion to 2007 World Cup final; here is why

Delhi defeated Hyderabad and are now set to face defending champions Mumbai in the Dream11 IPL final, which is scheduled to be played on November 10.

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Delhi defeated Hyderab by 17 runs on Sunday, vember 8 to set a date with Mumbai in final of ongoing Dream11 Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) season. While much-awaited Mumbai vs Delhi match-up is filled with exciting sub-rivalries like ‘Rohit Sharma vs Shikhar Dhawan’ and ‘Jasprit Bumrah vs Kagiso Raba’, netizens have come up with ar interesting rivalry which tournament-decider apparently holds.

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Dream11 IPL final becomes ground for Ricky Ponting vs Mahela Jayawardene re-match?

Former Sri Lankan captain and batting icon Mahela Jayawardene is coaching Mumbai franchise in ongoing Dream11 IPL 2020 season. He has been associated with Rohit Sharma-led side since 2017 edition of tournament. Under his coaching tenure, Mumbai won title in 2017 and 2019 and are w vying to extend ir domination with a fifth title.

On or hand, former Australian captain and World Cup-winning cricketer Ricky Ponting took over coaching reins from Pdy Upton ahe of 2018 season for Delhi. Under his regime, y reached playoffs in 2019 for first time in seven years (last being 2012). Moreover, he even bettered team’s performance this around by guiding m to final of high-profile event. Interestingly, this is also first time y have ever reached up until this st ever since inception of tournament back in 2008.

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upcoming Mumbai vs Delhi Dream11 IPL final also serves a re-match for two cricketing legends as both Mahela Jayawardene and Ricky Ponting will be facing each or for a big prize in final. last time two icons collided against each or for any title was back in final of 2007 World Cup as leers of Sri Lanka and Australia. While Australia won 2007 final to register ir fourth ICC World Cup win, Jayawardene’s Mumbai holds an edge over Ponting’s Delhi this time around, considering franchise’ past history and current form.

Netizens were quick to draw comparisons with two finals and even shared creative and hilarious memes over same. On eve of Mumbai vs Delhi Dream11 IPL final, here is a look at some of fans reacting to Ricky Ponting vs Mahela Jayawardene re-match in a tournament final.

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