In the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Ravindra Jadeja exhibited his exceptional batting skills as the dynamic all-rounder orchestrated a remarkable comeback, propelling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to secure their fifth title, equalling the record held by Mumbai Indians (MI).
During the rain-interrupted last-ball thriller against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad, with 10 runs needed from the final two deliveries, Jadeja unleashed a powerful six and a four off Mohit Sharma, leading MS Dhoni and his team to a thrilling 5-wicket victory over theﷺ defending champ🐼ions.
Following a frustrating rain delay, Chennai displayed an impressive collective effort in their pursuit of a revised target of 171 runs in 15 overs. The batters synchronized their efforts flawlessly, ensuring that the required run rate never escalated dramatically in the face of a steep chase. In the end, it was Jadeja’s composed innings of 15 not out that proved pivotal, as he scored 10 crucial runs off the final two deliveries to secure an unforgettable victory.
Devon Conway played a leading role in the chase with his explosive 47 off just 25 balls, laying a solid foundation for the team. Contributions from Ajinkya Rahane (27) and Shivam Dube, who remained unbeaten on 32, further set the stage for Jadeja’s heroics.
In his 250th IPL match, Dhoni experienced a rare failure as 𒉰he was dismissed for a golden duck, leaving the crowd in stunned silence. N✤onetheless, fate favoured Dhoni in his 10th appearance in an IPL final as captain, as his team emerged victorious.
Se🍸eing the thrilling finish, not only were the CSK fans ecstatic, but the cricket fraternity on Twitter was over t🔥he moon as well.
Here are the reactions:
Congratulations on yet another ൩title. what a game and what a finish. A season to remember for too. 👏👏
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
You can see what CSK are good at…in the field. But why do they win so much?
It’s because of what we can’t see, the intangibles. Let’s 𓆉call it ‘culture’. That’s what makes CSK special, the culture they have created within their camp. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar)
How good is !! Wh🔯at an incredible IPL it’s been this year .. No surprise at all that MSD wins this final .. The best ever white ball captain ..
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan)
Woooww !
What a win . Jaddu you beauty. Great contribution from Rayudu, Rahane , Dube. Mohit was brilliant but knows how to win from impossible situations💝. Whistle Podu all the way.— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Unreal tournament! Well done CSK👏
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17)
Chennai Super Kings have done it again. What a nail biting yet brilliant finale of the season it was. Congratulations to the yellow army on their fifth IPL title 🏆 Brilliance is the word for their team work 👏🏼
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
Naseeb Ka dhani well doneღ Csk 👏. Jadeja you beauty. Rayudu that’s the way to retire w♈hat a player you have been 👏
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
What a finish, congratulations !
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler)
Fairy tale stuff! Incredible game of cricket and some incredible performers glittered the stage🔯 when it mattered the most! First those sensati𒁏onal knocks from Sai Sudharsan & and then the heroics from Conway, Rahane, Dube and Rayudu put the stage on fire! …
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj)
Comeback Super Kings.
Champion Super Kings…
Chennai Super Kings 🙇♂️— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
MSD. CSK. Ju🦩st a man and a team that finds a way. Congratulations on the 5th title.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
A finale spreading over 3 days was worth the wait. A brilliant end to a phenomenal campaign. Con🌺gratulations for winning ! Tough luck !
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074)
FIFTH TITLE!! 😍 What an𝄹 exciting end to this season!! What nerves!! What thrill!! The Gujarat boy does it for !! Big bi൲g congratulations 🥳💛
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)
Congratulations 👏👏
— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307)
What a historic win for 🦁 💛
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal)
Probably the most exciting I got to witness! What a player is, fabulous hits in the last 2 deliveries! Congrats to truly the worthy champions and it's 5 times now!
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth)
Congratul🌠ations and on fifth IPL Title 🏆 Phenomenal effort chasing 170 in 15 overs! Blazing start by openers, followed by vital cameos by , and then the big finish from under pressure 👏🏽🙌🏽
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
lives up to its expectations! Great win 👏 A befitting end. Kudos to 🙌 Played well th♛rou🌊ghout the tournament.
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1)
Jadeja w🃏on it like Dhoni would have. Take it till the end, never give up, put pressure🍌 on bowler, wait for loose balls and you can score 10 runs in last two balls.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
Congratulations a remarkable season yet again, 5th trophy 🏆
To a ma🌼sterful leader who develops and embraces the young a🐽long with giving new life to the old.— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket)
What a match! 🙌
BIG Congratulations to 🏆— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar)
What an incredible final. The whole tournament was just next level and just keeps getting ☂better. MSD has to be the greatest, calmest captain of t🧸he modern era?
— Brendan Taylor (@BrendanTaylor86)
Earlier in the match, Sai Sudharsan played a sensational knock of 96 runs off 47 balls, guiding the Titans to a mammoth total of 214-4. Shubman Gill, the in-form opener, contributed a quickfire 39 off 20 balls before falling victim to Dhoni’s lightning-quick stumping off Jadeja.
Gill’s opening partner Wriddhiman Saha contributed with a solid half-century, scoring 54 runs and forming a 64-run partnership with Sudharsan, who took charge after Saha’s dismissal.
