In Pictures: 5 highest run-getters in IPL 2017
Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians clinched the IPL trophy for a third time.
Mumbai Indians had lost all the three matches against Steve Smith's side in the league stages.
Tripathi's story started with going for the trials held by IPL franchise Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai.
Mumbai leg-spinner Karn Sharma took four wickets to bowl out KKR for a paltry 107 in 18.5 overs.
Samson top-scored with his 2nd fifty of the IPL season while Iyer played a good hand too.
Virat Kohli-led RCB are on the verge of getting knocked out.
Billings said IPL helps in developing the mental aspect of performing at the highest level.
Finch said that at this stage of the tournament, they can't afford to lose anymore games.
Gujarat Lions notched up a comfortable seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore.
