The Chennai Tremendous Kings clinched their fifth Indian Premier League title after beating the Gujarat Titans in a nail-biting final over thriller of a rain curtailed match which noticed Ravindra Jadeja channel his inside MS Dhoni and ending with a flourish as CSK chased down 171 runs in 15 overs after GT had posted 214.
With 13 runs wanted off the final over and the economical Mohit Sharma set to bowl it, CSK had a mountain to climb. After the primary 4 balls yielded simply 3, everybody’s hearts had been within the collective mouths as Jadeja took strike with simply 10 remaining.
He gave CSK a glimmer of hope as he struck a six off the fifth ball to go away 4 runs extra. The final ball was then hit for a 4 as Jadeja wheeled away in celebration as CSK had been topped champions as soon as once more.
It was a match worthy of an IPL closing and the web was full of plaudits for the newly topped champions and Jadeja.
A finale spreading over 3 days was well worth the wait. A superb finish to an exceptional marketing campaign. Congratulations @ChennaiIPL for profitable #IPL2023Final! Powerful luck @gujarat_titans! @JioCinema #TATAIPL
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) May 29, 2023
So so proud to have been a part of this one big household referred to as CSK! The victory is a fruits of a splendid journey. Many extra to return. #GTvsCSK pic.twitter.com/zzTzEkefbq
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) May 29, 2023
Jadeja gained it like Dhoni would have. Take it until the tip, by no means hand over, put stress on bowler, await free balls and you’ll rating 10 runs in final two balls. @imjadeja @msdhoni
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 29, 2023
FIFTH TITLE!! 😍 What an thrilling finish to this @IPL season!! What nerves!! What thrill!! The Gujarat boy @imjadeja does it for #CSK!! Huge massive congratulations @ChennaiIPL 🥳💛 #Yellove #IPL2023Finals
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 29, 2023
Yeh hain Champion Tremendous Kings #AakashVani #IPLFinals pic.twitter.com/1SmbDHC1S2
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 29, 2023
Those that’ve adopted @imjadeja‘s journey by means of all these years know what he is able to – it is classic Jadeja & @IamShivamDube for the win. Congratulations to the yellow brigade & @msdhoni on the extraordinary win & a cheerful retirement to @RayuduAmbati! 💛🌟#IPL2023Finals pic.twitter.com/C2JFNfQ9Zu
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) May 29, 2023
Unreal match! Effectively carried out CSK👏
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) May 29, 2023
#IPLFinal2023 lives as much as its expectations! Nice win @ChennaiIPL 👏 A befitting finish. Kudos to @gujarat_titans 🙌 Performed properly all through the match.
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) May 29, 2023
How good is @imjadeja !! What an unbelievable IPL it’s been this yr .. No shock in any respect that MSD wins this closing .. One of the best ever white ball captain .. #IPL2023
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 29, 2023