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Published 15:16 IST, November 11th 2020

IPL 2020 final: Wasim Jaffer pokes fun at home city Mumbai after winning record 5th title

Punjab batting coach Wasim Jaffer took to social media to congratulate Rohit Sharma's Mumbai post their heroics in the Dream11 IPL 2020 final, with an advice.

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The Mumbai team played a dominant brand of cricket in the 13th edition of the Dream11 Indian Premier League. The approach proved to be beneficial for the side as they outdid the star-studded Delhi side to successfully defend their title. The cricket fraternity also was all praises for Rohit Sharma's men. However, one particular appreciation post from a former Indian cricketer came into the limelight for its cheeky nature. 

Dream11 IPL 2020 final: Wasim Jaffer wants the Mumbai team to take a couple of years off 

Prior to the latest edition of the cash-rich league, the Mumbai team already had a record-breaking tally of four trophies in their cabinet. With yet another prolific season, they have achieved various feats that were missing from their illustrious stints in the competition. Rohit Sharma became the only captain after MS Dhoni to successfully defend a title in the league's history, The Mumbai title wins had come in the years 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019 before the recently concluded edition. 

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They have successfully overcome the even-year shackles with their triumphant run this season. Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer, who also was a stakeholder in the Dream11 IPL 2020 due to his association with the Punjab franchise as a batting coach, has an interesting proposition for the Dream11 IPL 2020 winners. The veteran took to his Twitter account to congratulate the champions and also asked them to take a break for a couple of years. 

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IPL 2020 final: Mumbai conquer Delhi to clinch their 5th title 

In spite of losing the toss to Delhi, Rohit Sharma and co. meant business right from the first ball of the duel. With Trent Boult sending the in-form Marcus Stoinis back to the pavilion, the Delhi outfit was in deep waters. Their bowling line-up decimated the vulnerable Delhi top order with regular blows. Despite a fighting 96-run partnership from young guns Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant, they could only post a below-par total of 156.

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The Mumbai batsmen wasted no time as Quinton de Kock and Rohit Sharma quickly got into the groove. The captain played a responsibility knock of 68 runs along with useful contributions from Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, which resulted in the result going in their favour. Mumbai claimed victories in all four matches against Delhi this season and emerged as the Dream11 IPL 2020 winners with their thumping win on Tuesday. 

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Image source: Wasim Jaffer / Mumbai team / Instagram 

15:16 IST, November 11th 2020