The Chennai Super Kings clinched their 5th Indian Premier League title after beating the Gujarat Titans in a nail-biting last over thriller of a rain curtailed match which saw Ravindra Jadeja channel his inner MS Dhoni and finishing with a flourish as CSK chased down 171 runs in 15 overs after GT had posted 214.
With 13 runs needed off the last over and the economical Mohit Sharma set to bowl it, CSK had a mountain to climb. After the first four balls yielded just 3, everyone’s hearts were in the collective mouths as Jadeja took strike with just 10 remaining.
He gave CSK a glimmer of hope as he struck a six off the fifth ball to leave 4 runs more. The last ball was then hit for a four as Jadeja wheeled away in celebration as CSK were crowned champions once again.
It was a match worthy of an IPL final and the internet was filled with plaudits for the newly crowned champions and Jadeja.
A finale spreading over 3 days was worth the wait. A brilliant end to a phenomenal campaign. Congratulations @ChennaiIPL for winning #IPL2023Final! Tough luck @gujarat_titans! @JioCinema #TATAIPL
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) May 29, 2023
So so proud to have been part of this one giant family called CSK! The victory is a culmination of a splendid journey. Many more to come. #GTvsCSK pic.twitter.com/zzTzEkefbq
— Suresh Raina๐ฎ๐ณ (@ImRaina) May 29, 2023
Jadeja won 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. @imjadeja @msdhoni
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 29, 2023
FIFTH TITLE!! ๐ What an exciting end to this @IPL season!! What nerves!! What thrill!! The Gujarat boy @imjadeja does it for #CSK!! Big big congratulations @ChennaiIPL ๐ฅณ๐ #Yellove #IPL2023Finals
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 29, 2023
Yeh hain Champion Super Kings #AakashVani #IPLFinals pic.twitter.com/1SmbDHC1S2
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 29, 2023
Those who've followed @imjadeja's journey through all these years know what he's capable of – it's vintage Jadeja & @IamShivamDube for the win. Congratulations to the yellow brigade & @msdhoni on the extraordinary win & a happy retirement to @RayuduAmbati! ๐๐#IPL2023Finals pic.twitter.com/C2JFNfQ9Zu
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) May 29, 2023
Unreal tournament! Well done CSK๐
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) May 29, 2023
#IPLFinal2023 lives up to its expectations! Great win @ChennaiIPL ๐ A befitting end. Kudos to @gujarat_titans ๐ Played well throughout the tournament.
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) May 29, 2023
How good is @imjadeja !! What an incredible IPL itโs been this year .. No surprise at all that MSD wins this final .. The best ever white ball captain .. #IPL2023
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 29, 2023