MS Dhoni In IPL Finals: A Look At CSK Skipper's Astonishing Numbers

28.05.2023 - 08:05 sports.ndtv.com

After delivering many extraordinary cricketing moments for the past two months, the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League is about to reach to its conclusion.

The final match will be played between the four-time winners Chennai Super Kings and the defending champions Gujarat Titans on Sunday in Ahmedabad.

It will be a crucial encounter as both the teams will be aiming for the coveted trophy and especially the MS Dhoni-led side as they will be in search of their fifth title.

It will be CSK's 10th appearance in the final of the tournament and with that, MS Dhoni will also be making his 11th appearance, which is the highest by any player, so far.

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Legendary Australian all-rounder Shane Watson believes that the rapid shift from the fast-paced Indian Premier League (IPL) to the rigours of high-level Test cricket with the red ball in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final will be difficult. The WTC Final is all set to be played at The Oval from June 7-11. Australia, led by Pat Cummins, will face off against India, captained by Rohit Sharma, for the coveted Test Mace.

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MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings held their nerve till the last ball of the IPL 2023 final against Gujarat Titans to clinch the title in style. With four needed off the final delivery, Ravindra Jadeja hit a boundary to take CSK over the line. With the win, CSK clinched a record-equalling fifth IPL title. Chasing 171 in 15 overs (target revised after rain interrupted the match), CSK were 149/4 in 12.4 overs when Dhoni came in to bat. However, the CSK captain fell for 0 as CSK were reduced to 149/5 in 12.5 overs. However, Shivam Dube and Jadeja ensured that there are no further hiccups for CSK.

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Chennai Super Kings engraved their name in the history of IPL after they defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to lift their fifth title on Sunday. Chasing a revised target of 171 in 15 overs due to the DLS method, CSK clinched the victory on the very last ball as all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja smashed a boundary to take his side across the line. However, one thing during the summit clash which left the fans utterly disappointed was the golden duck dismissal of MS Dhoni. Almost every cricket fan wanted to witness Dhoni's iconic helicopter shot but their hopes were crushed by Mohit Sharma, who removed the CSK skipper on the very first delivery.

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Chennai Super Kings' middle-order batter Ambati Rayudu on Monday said he can afford to smile for the rest of his life after a "fairytale finish" to his cricketing career. Rayudu, who had announced his decision to stop playing IPL just before the final against Gujarat Titans, said his hard work for the last 30 years has paid rich dividends. "It's a fairytale finish. I couldn't have asked for more. I'm fortunate to have played in really great sides. I can smile for the rest of my life. All the hard work I've done in the last 30 years, I'm happy I got to finish on this note.

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Chennai Super Kings opener Ruturaj Gaikwad dedicated their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final victory against Gujarat Titans to veteran batter Ambati Rayudu as he played his last match of the IPL. Rayudu left a legacy behind after he decided to hang up his boots on Sunday. He took to Twitter to make the announcement.

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Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey heaped praise on the veteran batter Ambati Rayudu for his performance in CSK's victory against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL ) 2023 on Monday. Rayudu went on the back foot to send the ball flying into the stands with his raw strength in the 13th over of the game. From that point, CSK made their way back into the game and clinched their fifth IPL title. "Some of those shots from Rayudu, I don't think many in the world can hit shots to slower balls like that," Hussey said after the match. He also lauded Dhoni's ability to take off pressure from players.