Ravichandran Ashwin jibes at Mumbai Indians' 'always lucky' IPL run

Ravichandran Ashwin, former India all-rounder and current IPL player, has taken a playful jab at Mumbai Indians' (MI) IPL success, attributing their consistent winning streak to luck. MI has appeared in six IPL finals (2010, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020), winning five titles, a record that intimidates many teams, including Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Ashwin, who captained Kings XI Punjab in 2018, recalled a match against MI where he felt the team benefited from fortunate breaks. "MI always gets lucky. Of course, you earn your luck. But MI always get lucky. We have to find out how they're getting so lucky," he remarked.

This cheeky comment highlights a broader perception among fans and players that MI's success is partly due to timely luck in crucial moments. Despite this, MI's dominance in the IPL finals remains unmatched, with only one final loss in 2010.

Interestingly, MI has never reached the final after playing the Eliminator match, a stage where only one team, Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016, has gone on to win the trophy. This statistic adds another layer to MI's unique IPL journey.

Ashwin's comments reflect the competitive spirit and banter that define the IPL, while also underscoring MI's remarkable, if sometimes fortunate, run in the tournament.

Key quotes and stats:
"MI always gets lucky. Of course, you earn your luck. But MI always get lucky." – Ravichandran Ashwin
MI IPL final appearances: 6 (2010, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)
MI IPL titles won: 5
Only one team has won IPL after playing Eliminator: Sunrisers Hyderabad (2016)

Ravichandran Ashwin jibes at Mumbai Indians' IPL success, calling their run 'always lucky.' Despite MI's six final appearances and five titles, Ashwin recalls lucky moments, including a 2018 match as Punjab Kings captain. He questions how MI consistently secures crucial wins, highlighting their unique IPL record.