IPL 8, Highlights: Fans, Music and Fireworks - Mumbai Indians Party at Wankhede
Fans joined Mumbai Indian cricketers and Bollywood celebrities to celebrate the epic IPL triumph at Wankhede Stadium. Catch all the highlights from the event here.
For 47 days, they toiled on the field. Now, it's time to party! Mumbai Indians and millions of fans came together to celebrate the team's triumph in the eight edition of Indian Premier League. Catch all the highlights from the event here.
(All times in IST)
21:40: Finally, the Mumbai Indians thank their fans for a great season.
End of great season! Thank you so much paltan! Great scenes here at Wankhede #ApunKaSuperstar pic.twitter.com/HZ6cs0D5u2
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
21:37: Bhajji with his selfie-obsession.
Selfie s at wankhede! Thanks @mipaltan and everyone for supporting MI @JontyRhodes8 @sachin_rt cheers guys pic.twitter.com/qSo3kEMB5Z
- Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) May 25, 2015
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21:34: The young Unmukt is overwhelmed at the crowd's reaction.
Victory lap at the wankhede stadium.Nvr seen such crowd loyalty as mumbai.Keep supporting@mipaltan#IPL2015Champions pic.twitter.com/m1ZGMeNNnD
- Unmukt Chand (@UnmuktChand9) May 25, 2015
21:33: The captain has a message too.
Thank you Mumbai for turning up at wankhede. It belongs to you'll as much as it is to us @mipaltan
- Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) May 25, 2015
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Best seat in the house as #MI share the trophy with their fans at the Wankede. Congrats @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/YOdTTA5oEZ
- Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) May 25, 2015
21:18: And now Pollard gets hold of the mike. The crowd is cheering for the big man.
#ApunKaSuperstar @KieronPollard55 ladies & Gents! A huge cheer roars at the Wankhede! pic.twitter.com/ZLQ9k3DGJr
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
21:15: Sachin takes the mike - he's addressing the fantastic crowd at the Wankhede.
Loud cheer for #ApunKaSuperstar @sachin_rt as he addresses the paltan in Marathi. #ApunKaSuperstar pic.twitter.com/o7c1t7Z3NH
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
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21:10: Confetti strips fill the air to celebrate the victory. Fireworks light up the Mumbai skyline. And here's the most fun-filled gallery you will ever see - how Mumbai celebrated last night!
And here's our Captain @ImRo45 receiving the trophy from #EducationForAll Superstars pic.twitter.com/1u0niqXLz1
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
21:07: And Bollywood takes over- as the team leaves the podium, the DJ cranks up the music. The party at Wankhede has just started!
21:04: MAALLLLINGAAA...Maaalinga - the Mumbai crowd chanting the name of the Sri Lankan superstar! Anil Kumble asks the supporters to enjoy the moment.
Just one word for our Head Coach Ricky Ponting who is addressing the Paltan #Respect #MI pic.twitter.com/6BWYuXaAU3
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
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23:01: Ricky Ponting and Harbhajan Singh speaking at the Wankhede Stadium. Harbhajan asks the crowd to join in and breaks into a song. The stadium erupts!
And the best fans cheering for the best team #ApunKaSuperstar (s) pic.twitter.com/yyX4VnGd36
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
20:58: The players up on the podium talking to the fans.
And the atmosphere here is just crazy. Paltan, where are you cheered by from? pic.twitter.com/5Ohy24KCzG
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
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20:55: A special thank you from the team to the fans who stuck by the side in difficult times. Anil Kumble, Rohit Sharma, the Ambani sons all cheering with the fans.
Champions of 2015! The Mumbai Indians! #ApunKaSuperstar pic.twitter.com/CmJnxIZG9y
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
 20:51: And the players go up on the stage amidst deafening cheers -
And #ApunKaSuperstar (s) are just lining up on the stage #Champions2015 pic.twitter.com/Zl8fliCnOU
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
20:50: This is Mumbai's second IPL triumph and now they are level with Chennai and Kolkata - the two other teams with the same number of IPL wins. Here's the Wankhede crowd going crazy.
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20:43: And the victory lap begins -
Victory lap! Proud moment! #ApunKaSuperstar pic.twitter.com/QxnRvApcyk
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
And the stadium has never been more electrifying this season. #ApunKaSuperstar (s) #IPL2015
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
20:24: Alex Hales may have joined the team late but he isn't late for the party.
#ApunKaSuperstar @AlexHales1 strikes a pose! Celebrations are on! Champions 2015 pic.twitter.com/P4kQn3diDA
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
20:20: Here are a few more pics from last nights -
Come guys join us in celebrations Tom at wankhede stadium from 7.30 pm onwards.look forward to seeing u all There pic.twitter.com/F2i6SfcD7Y
- Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) May 24, 2015
Thanks everyone for supporting MI love u guys @mipaltan #champions # party time. pic.twitter.com/L0vWjC2UpG
- Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) May 24, 2015
That is what it meant to him! What a player! #ApunKaSuperstar Lasith Malinga. pic.twitter.com/FFqvSgHcep
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 24, 2015
20:10: Off to Wankhede - here comes the Mumbai Indians!
And we are going home. #Wankhede calling #ApunKaSuperstar (s) #Champions2015 pic.twitter.com/scMqP4hPcW
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
20:07: Here's a video of the Mumbai Indians celebrating last night.
VIDEO: Relive the winning moment - http://t.co/FGPVWvTnNw @mipaltan #IPLFinal
- IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 24, 2015
20:03: As Mumbai Indians are getting ready to party, a Mumbai player, Corey Anderson just smashed a fifty against England. Follow that game here.
20:00: Kieron Pollard leaving the team hotel. He should be a live wire on the dance floor tonight.
Big man @KieronPollard55 is coming to meet you paltan. Champions are here! #ApunKaSuperstar pic.twitter.com/9akdYNfxGg
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
19:55: It's party time in Mumbaiiiii - Mumbai Indians are all set to party at the Wankhede and the captain's leaving for the ground.
Off to Wankhede! @ImRo45 gives a thumbs up! #ApunKaSuperstar pic.twitter.com/D6uPAvVLR6
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
19:46: Mumbai Indians are ready to party!
Down go the kit bags! Soon #ApunKaSuperstar(s) will head to meet our paltan at the Wankhede. Paltan, tayaar ka? pic.twitter.com/zGyHrwGomQ
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
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19.12: Superstar mentor Sachin Tendulkar enjoys the moment:
celebrating @mipaltan win pic.twitter.com/QnP9AGl4bq
- sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 25, 2015
18.59: "Young" Parthiv Patel also got his hands on the trophy.
Thank you @harbhajan_singh...u have been grt support to me thru the tournament pic.twitter.com/AZKH3ZdggE
- parthiv patel (@parthiv9) May 25, 2015
18.58: Excellent form, return to Team India and another IPL title - Harbhajan Singh is certainly on a roll.
My fav pic # champions IPL # apun ka super star @mipaltan @ImRo45 shaaaaaaaaannnnnaaa pic.twitter.com/VQQR3Wh8Jw
- Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) May 25, 2015
18.57: Rohit Sharma has made a formal invitation.
We're bringing the cup home Mumbai!! Meet us at Wankhede tonight to celebrate! See you at 7:45pm at the stadium pic.twitter.com/8MeNMUfxjD
- Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) May 25, 2015
18.54: Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Dale Steyn, like a true sportsman, has congratulated the Mumbai Indians for their stunning turnaround.
Congrats to the ipl15 champs @mipaltan Spoke to Ricky Ponting after their initial bad start and he was still very positive, true champ! WD!
- Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) May 25, 2015
18.53: If you're in Mumbai, is this how you're heading to the party tonight?
How many of you are taking this legendary route to Wankhede tonight! Celebrations are on! Be there paltan! pic.twitter.com/cLUO6C8YGk
- Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 25, 2015
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For a team that lost four of its opening matches this season, Mumbai Indians staged a remarkable comeback to win the title. That the side outclassed two-time champions Chennai Super Kings in the summit clash makes their win even more spectacular. Little surprise then that the party is expected to have a long list of Bollywood celebrities, apart from fans, at the venue. The entry to the stadium is free but admission will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. (Mumbai in exclusive club)
The invite for the celebration was sent out by none other than mentor Sachin Tendulkar. In a tweet on Monday morning, the legendary cricketer requested fans to join him and other members of the franchise at the Wankhede Stadium from 8pm onwards. Members of the side returned to the city in batches through Monday after winning the title in Kolkata on Sunday night. The party began there and then with a showering of confetti and colourful fireworks over the Eden sky hailing the epic triumph. (Mumbai Indians' IPL title win: Top 10 quotes)