The IPL 2023 Final delivered one of the most thrilling climaxes in the history of the Indian Premier League. Chennai Super Kings (CSK), under the legendary leadership of MS Dhoni, secured their fifth IPL title, matching the record held by Mumbai Indians.
The final match was played on May 29, 2023, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Originally scheduled for May 28, it was postponed by a day due to heavy rain. Despite the delay, the excitement was worth the wait as CSK defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) in a last-ball thriller using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
Match Highlights:
- Gujarat Titans’ Innings: 214/4 in 20 overs
Sai Sudharsan played a magnificent knock of 96 runs. - CSK’s Revised Target: 171 in 15 overs (DLS Method)
- CSK Final Score: 171/5
- Hero of the Match: Ravindra Jadeja finished the chase with a six and a four in the final two balls.
- Man of the Match: Devon Conway for his quick-fire 47.
This victory was not just about a single game. CSK showed consistent performance throughout the tournament. Players like Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and Ravindra Jadeja were crucial in every win.
IPL 2023 Award Winners:
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Orange Cap (Most Runs): Shubman Gill (GT) – 890 runs
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Purple Cap (Most Wickets): Mohammed Shami (GT) – 28 wickets
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Most Valuable Player: Shubman Gill
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Emerging Player: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)
CSK’s strategy, strong batting depth, and experienced bowlers made the difference. The introduction of the Impact Player rule gave teams flexibility, and DRS for wides and no-balls added more fairness to the game.
Viewership Records:
The final set a record with over 32 million concurrent viewers on JioCinema, making it the most-watched live-streamed cricket match in India.
With this historic win, CSK fans celebrated across the globe. MS Dhoni’s leadership was once again proven golden, and Ravindra Jadeja’s cool-headed finish became an iconic IPL moment.
