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.
Chasing a challenging target of 190 runs, Gujarat romped home with two deliveries to spare.
KKR thrashed a hapless Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets to seal a playoffs berth.
The hosts will aim for their third win in a row but the question is will Mumbai let them do that.
Axar Patel (38 not out) and Manan Vohra (25) were the major contributors to Punjab's cause.
KXIP are currently placed fifth in the points tally with four victories and five defeats.
