'My Son Didn't Get To See MS Dhoni': Fans Share Sorry Tales Of IPL Final Washout

29.05.2023 - 09:19 sports.ndtv.com

They have descended in Ahmedabad from all parts of the country -- from Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi down south, from Delhi, Chandigarh up north, from neighbouring Mumbai to get a glimpse of their beloved 'Thala' (elder brother) one last time in that yellow jersey.

But on Sunday evening, whatever the travelling CSK fans proposed, the 'Weather Gods' disposed as it was incessantly hosing down throughout the evening throwing the itinerary of travelling fans into complete disarray.

With a reserve day in place, the IPL final will be played on Monday evening here with fans yet again expected to fill the Narendra Modi Stadium here to the brim, with the venue's capacity being a humongous 132,000.

With the fans allowed to watch the final on Sunday's tickets, there were many fans, who had scheduled their hotel check-out after the final and some, who didn't even book hotels, all flocked to the Ahmedabad railway station and there were pictures on social media how they spent the night at the station.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final was a true roller-coaster that saw Chennai Super Kings winning the title in the most thrilling fashion. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja hit 10 runs from the final two balls to help his side clinch the title for the 5th time after Devon Conway laid the foundation with a 47 off 25. However, with rain pushing the match late into the night, Conway needed some external help to stay awake and deliver for his side on the grand stage.

Watch: Sakshi Dhoni's Reaction As MS Dhoni Falls For Duck In IPL 2023 Final

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.

Watch: MS Dhoni Goes For A Solo Walk In Stadium, Thanking Fans For Their Support

A true legend of the game, MS Dhoni had fans following him no matter which venue he played at during the Indian Premier League (IPL). After the final on Sunday was washed out, some fans even went to the extreme of sleeping at the railway station in order to be available for the rescheduled final on Monday. As Chennai Super Kings won the title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the decider, Dhoni decided to hold on the retirement decision, as a gift for his fans. After the game, he even went on a solo walk to thank people for their support.

"Might Have Got Out First Ball But...": India Great On MS Dhoni's Duck In IPL Final

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.

Watch: Emotional Ambati Rayudu Breaks Down In Tears After Winning 6th IPL Title

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.

Ruturaj Gaikwad Dedicates IPL 2023 Triumph To This CSK Star. It's Not MS Dhoni

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.