Watch: Deepak Chahar's Viral Dance In Hotel Lobby After CSK Lifted IPL Trophy For 5th Time

30.05.2023 - 12:41 sports.ndtv.com

Though Gujarat Titans were the 'home' side in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final against Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday, the entire stadium and the city were dressed in yellow, primarily for the legend that is MS Dhoni.

As CSK won the title by beating the defending champions GT by 5 wickets, celebrations broke both inside and outside the stadium.

Even CSK pacer Deepak Chahar couldn't control himself as he broke into an impromptu dance in the hotel lobby after the title triumph.

Following the win, ecstatic fans celebrated the Men in Yellow's historic victory by chanting MS Dhoni's name at the venue. Celebration by Deepak Chahar at the hotel.

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Chennai Super Kings lifted their fifth IPL title on Monday after defeating Gujarat Titans in the summit clash by five wickets. The final match got interrupted multiple times due to rain and CSK got a revised target of 171 to be chased in 15 overs. The match went down to the wire as Ravindra Jadeja hit a boundary on the very last delivery and took CSK across the line. With this win, the MS Dhoni-led side have equalled the record of Mumbai Indians for having the most number of IPL titles.

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.

Watch: MS Dhoni Refuses To Give His Autograph To Deepak Chahar In Hilarious Exchange After IPL 2023 Final

Deepak Chahar shared a hilarious moment with skipper MS Dhoni after Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans to clinch a record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. It was a nail-bitter till the end as the match got down to the last ball and it took a special effort from Ravindra Jadeja to clinch the win for his side. In a video going viral on social media, Chahar could be seen approaching Dhoni for an autograph but the veteran made fun of him and jokingly refused to sign his shirt. Dhoni could be see gesturing about a missed catch by Chahar. Chahar kept asking Dhoni for his autograph and after a few moments, Dhoni smiled and hugged him before accepting his request.

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From being a Gujarat Titans net bowler last year to almost taking the team to its second straight IPL title, 34-year-old pacer Mohit Sharma has been the biggest comeback story of the just-concluded 2023 season. Hardik Pandya's comforting hug to Mohit seconds after Ravindra Jadeja's final over blitz took CSK to a record equalling fifth title not only showed the character of Titans captain, it was also an acknowledgement of Haryana pacer's immense contribution to their campaign this season. Mohit may not have been able to nail the last two balls of the 15th over after an exemplary first four deliveries but nothing can undermine his efforts through the season as he ended with 27 wickets in 14 games, second only to teammate and friend Mohammed Shami.

"Greatest Win In My Career," Devon Conway After CSK's Victory Against GT In IPL 2023 Final

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener Devon Conway labelled the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final victory against Gujarat Titans (GT) as the 'greatest' win of his entire career. The left-handed batter played a pivotal role in the second innings to keep CSK in the race to claim their fifth IPL title. While Ruturaj Gaikwad was struggling to find boundaries and time his shots, Conway's aggressive approach took CSK's score to 52/0 in the four-over powerplay under revised conditions.

"MS Dhoni's Biggest Strength Is...": CSK Coach After Team's 5th IPL Title Win

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.