One expected the Wankhede Stadium to turn into a sea of blue, just like the Kolkata Knight Riders supporters who thronged the Eden Gardens after their triumph in the last Indian Premier League.


Mumbai Indians' team owner Nita Ambani with her IPL-8 champs at Wankhede yesterday. Pic/Suresh KK 

Although it wasn't a sea of blue as has been the case throughout the seven IPL matches at the Mumbai Indians' home ground, the excitement and enthusiasm, backed by thumping music, was enough to give Mumbai Indians a memorable reception after winning the IPL title for the second time on Sunday in Kolkata.