#OnTheUp: Of last-ball thrillers and memorable finals
The Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians clinched their fourth title after beating MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings by one run. A nail-biting finish, and definitely an IPL final to remember!
Your name is embossed one more time, @mipaltan 🙌#VIVOIPL #MIvCSK pic.twitter.com/6dnuhcnzYL
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 12, 2019
Disclaimer: Brace yourself for cuteness overload! Before lifting his fourth IPL trophy, Rohit enjoyed a Lion King moment with his little bundle of joy.
A new experience for @ImRo45 who lifts his little munchkin before lifting the #VIVOIPL 🏆#MIvCSK pic.twitter.com/oqsih3xfk4
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 12, 2019
Lasith Malinga was Mumbai's hero. With Chennai requiring nine off the final over, he bowled exceptionally well and sealed one of the most memorable victories for his team. Here's the winning moment, more like a well-deserved victory lap for the veteran paceman!
Unprecedented scenes from Hyderabad as @mipaltan became #VIVOIPL champs for the 4⃣th time!
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 12, 2019
Lasith Malinga showing his true class in the last over 😎#MIvCSK pic.twitter.com/ZzVK0KHx5O
#VIVOIPL 2019 Champions 🏆 - @mipaltan 🔥 pic.twitter.com/XPl5dzh2H6
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 12, 2019
This whole load of IPL excitement was preceded by an equally sensational Women's T20 Challenge final, which also saw a last-ball finish. Radha Yadav sealed a four-wicket win for Supernovas by hitting a four off Amelia Kerr. Lea Tahuhu, though, had a mixed day after a little-too-exuberant celebration.
What a moment this for the Supernovas who clinch the final game of #WIPL here in Jaipur 👌🙌 pic.twitter.com/XcUAkThHvL
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 11, 2019
A roller coaster of emotions last night.. elation to get the win! Great striking from skip @ImHarmanpreet. To utter devastation of a freak accident dislocating my shoulder punching the air in celebration🤦🏽♀️ Thank you for all the kind words and well wishes. Onto rehablife for me!
— Lea Tahuhu (@LTahuhu) May 12, 2019
Jemimah Rodrigues, the Player of the Tournament, had the perfect clap back.
After this match? I'm definitely seeing a bright future for Women's Cricket!#WIPL #womenscricket #ipl #WomensT20Challenge https://t.co/JVQ9P80UFT
— Jemimah Rodrigues (@JemiRodrigues) May 11, 2019
Her mother, meanwhile, shared special throwback photos with former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes.
Thank u @LavitaRodrigue1 @JemiRodrigues ; I certainly enjoyed my 9 seasons with the highly talented @mipaltan players, but it is opportunities like this one, that motivate me to give back to this incredible game! https://t.co/CWeTW1ooQ2
— Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8) May 10, 2019
Tournament done and dusted, Shikha Pandey knows there's work to be done.
Need to work massively on my appeal face!!😓 pic.twitter.com/TanAXmPFhj
— Shikha Pandey (@shikhashauny) May 12, 2019
There was also a last-ball finish, err, tie, in the final women's one-day international between South Africa and Pakistan.
#CSAnews South Africa, Pakistan tie in final ODI, draw series 1-1 https://t.co/NbP9AodJUL#ProteasWomen #WeAreMore #AlwaysRising #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/yfWGpro0R6
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) May 12, 2019
Moving on, here's Kane Williamson's fitness instructor who is absolutely pawsome!
If you're this happy and you know it ... hold the bat! Just hold the bat!
When it’s the first time in your life you hit the ball and you’re so excited that you forgot your bat! 😂 hahaha Beautiful moments with M.A.D. Program! #cricket #womenscricket @iccamericas pic.twitter.com/uasZl8oUT5
— Las Loicas Cricket Chile (@LasLoicasChile) May 5, 2019
Don't try this at home. Also not in backyard cricket. And anywhere you are playing cricket. Just don't.
@Trescricket “just the two mate” @SteveDavies43 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/1kaK2Mzbdj
— Ollie Sale (@olliesale1) May 9, 2019
The latest edition of 'Cricketers – they're just like us'.
Thought I was making progress as a competent human being.
— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) May 12, 2019
Just panicked because my AirPods had fallen out of my pocket.
Found them... in my ears.