CSK vs GT IPL 2023 Final Highlights: CSK wins their fifth IPL title in last ball thriller

As CSK won its fifth IPL title, skipper MS Dhoni announced he is still not ready to retire. The announcement came in the post-match presentation where MS Dhoni said that the easy thing would be to walk away from here, but but the harder thing would be working hard for 9 months and try to play another IPL.

“Looking for an answer? (He asks Harsha Bhogle after the latter asks him about his legacy) This is the best time to announce my retirement. But the amount of love I have received all over. The easy thing would be to walk away from here, but the harder thing would be working hard for 9 months and try to play another IPL. It would be a gift from me, won't be easy on the body. You do get emotional, the first game at CSK everyone was chanting my name. My eyes were full of water, I needed to take some time off in the dugout. I realised I need to enjoy this," MS Dhoni said. Read More

CSK skipper MS Dhoni received the winning cheque of ₹20 crore for winning the IPL 2023 tournament. 

GT skipper Hardik Pandya received the runners-up trophy and a prize money of ₹12.5 crores

With magnificient 890 runs, Shubman Gill won the Orange Cap for the IPL 2023 season

With 28 wickets, Mohammad Shami finally won the Purple Cap, closely contested by three Gujarat Titans bowlers. 

Shubman Gill on Monday won the most valuable player of the season award for the IPL 2023 season. 

CSK opener Devon Conway won the player of the match award for his solid performance in IPL finals 2023

Ravindra Jadeja got the opportunity to smash the winning shot and take his team to their fifth IPL title. 

Scorecard 

Chennai Super Kings: 171/5 (15)

Ruturaj Gaikwad 26 (16)

Devon Conway 47 (25)

Shivam Dube* 32 (21)

Ajinkya Rahane 27 (13)

Ambati Rayudu 19 (8)

MS Dhoni 0 (1)

Ravindra Jadeja 15* (6)

GT bowling:

Rashid Khan 0/44 (3)

Mohit Sharma 3/36 (3)

Noor Ahmad 2/17 (3)

Joshua Little 0/30 (2)

Hardik Pandya 0/14 (1)

Mohammad Shami 0/29 (3)

Scorecard

Gujarat Titans: 214/4 (20)

Wriddhiman Saha 54 (39)

Shubman Gill 39 (20)

Sai Sudharsan 96 (47)

Hardik Pandya* 21 (12)

Rashid Khan 0 (2)

CSK bowling:

Tushar Deshpande 0/56 (4)

Matheesha Pathirana 2/44 (4)

Maheesh Theekshana 0/36 (4)

Deepak Chahar 1/38 (4)

Ravindra Jadeja 1/38 (4)

Shivam Dubey and Ravindra Jadeja ensured the CSK wins their fifth IPL title in the last ball of the match.

Mohammad Shami bowled a safe over and now CSK needs 13 runs in the last over of the IPL 2023 finals. 

Mohit Sharma ensured GT's recovery into game as Mohit Sharma took back to back wickets and dismissed Ambati Rayudu (19) and MS Dhoni (0). 

With Ambati Rayudu and Shivam Dubey smashing wonderful sixes, the CSK is inching closer to their fifth IPL title. CSK score 149/4 in 12.3 overs

CSK batting:

Shivam Dube 25 (14)

Ambati Rayudu 3 (4)

GT bowling:

Rashid Khan 0/44 (3)

Mohit Sharma 1/6 (1)

Noor Ahmad 2/17 (3)

Joshua Little 0/30 (2)

Hardik Pandya 0/14 (1)

Mohammad Shami 0/21 (2)

Mohit Sharma dismissed Ajinkya Rahana to provide another turn to the exciting IPL 2023 finals 

CSK batting:

Shivam Dube 8 (8)

Ajinkya Rahane 26 (11)

GT bowling:

Rashid Khan 0/29 (2)

Noor Ahmad 2/17 (3)

Joshua Little 0/30 (2)

Hardik Pandya 0/14 (1)

Mohammad Shami 0/21 (2)

CSK batting:

Shivam Dube 2 (2)

Ajinkya Rahane 15 (5)

GT bowling:

Noor Ahmad 2/12 (2)

Joshua Little 0/30 (2)

Rashid Khan 0/16 (1)

Hardik Pandya 0/14 (1)

Mohammad Shami 0/21 (2)

Noor Ahmad striked twice in the same over and dismissed another opener Devon Conway (47). CSK at 78/2 in 7 overs 

Shivam Dubey came to bat in place of Matheesha Pathirana as impact player

Noor Ahmad provided GT with the first breakthrough as he dismissed Ruturaj Gaikwad (26). CSK at 74/1 in 6.3 overs

CSK batting:

Ruturaj Gaikwad 25 (14)

Devon Conway 44 (22)

GT bowling:

Joshua Little 0/14 (1)

Noor Ahmad 0/6 (1)

Rashid Khan 0/16 (1)

Hardik Pandya 0/14 (1)

Mohammad Shami 0/21 (2)

Facing some explosive batters, Nood Ahmad bowled a good over and gave away 6 just runs. CSK at 58/0 in 5 overs

CSK batting:

Ruturaj Gaikwad 23 (12)

Devon Conway 27 (12)

GT bowling:

Rashid Khan 0/16 (1)

Hardik Pandya 0/14 (1)

Mohammad Shami 0/21 (2)

Devon Conway (22) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (12) have started the chase on a good note and have secured some beautiful boundaries. CSK at 35/0 in 3 overs. 

CSK batting:

Ruturaj Gaikwad 11 (7)

Devon Conway 12 (5)

GT bowling:

Hardik Pandya 0/14 (1)

Mohammad Shami 0/10 (1)

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway resume the CSK innings with Mohammad Shami continuing the attack for GT. 

The life is back on the ground as fielders start practice with the ball and the batters strech before the crucial 171 run chase. 

In the changed conditions, the power play will be of 4 overs and 5 bowlers can bowl a spell of 3 overs each. 

As the overs are reduced to 15, the target for the CSK is also decreased from 215 to 171. 

After inspection of the pitch and consultation with players, the umpires have decided to resume the match at 12:10 AM and the overs are reduced to 15 

As the clock is ticking and the deadline for match completion is inching closer, the overs for second innings are expected to be reduced now 

With clock ticking, the umpires are again back on the ground to inspect the pitch and will make a decision on match resumption. 

After completing his job, Sai Sudharsan was substituted for Josh Little.

The skies are opening again and CSK fans have started their celebrations as they will soon see their batters on the ground. The next pitch inspection will be conducted at 11:30 PM. 

The umpires were not satisfied with the first pitch inspection and will again conduct a second inspection at 11:30 PM

At 214, Gujarat Titans scored highest first innings score in the history of IPL finals and in case Chennai Super Kings successfully chase this score, then it will be the highest chase in IPL finals.

For GT, openers Wriddhiman Saha (54) and Shubman Gill (39) provided the team with a solid start. Deepak Chahar dropped Shubman Gill at 4 and the player used the second life well. After MS Dhoni dismissed Shubman Gill in a beautiful stump out, Sai Sudharsan entered the grounds to spread his magic.

Sai Sudharsan (96) punished CSK bowlers like anything and proudly took his team beyond the score of 200. Matheesha Pathirana took two wickets in the final over to restrict some runs, but the damage was already done and GT finished at 214/4, the highest score in the history of IPL finals.

The pitch is showing some problems after rains and the umpires will inspect the pitch at 10:45 PM to check if the match can resume 

IPL 2023 GT Vs CSK Final match is interrupted due to rain and now all the IPL fans are wondering what will happen if the weather doesn't allow players to come back and play. Gujarat Titans smashed a strong first innings and scored 214 runs with Sai Sudharsan hitting massive 96 runs in the final match. Read More

The umpires and players are back on the ground as the staff tries to make the pitch ready for the resumption of the match. 

The skies are opening again and CSK fans have started their celebrations as they will soon see their batters on the ground

Ruturaj Gaikwad just smashed a beautiful four on the third ball of the innings, when rain stopped the play

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway walk to the ground to start the chase for CSK and Mohammad Shami will lead the bowling attack for GT.

After completing his job, Sai Sudharsan was substituted for Josh Little.

CSK fans must be waiting for MS Dhoni to pick bat and take his team to their fifth IPL championship. 

At 214, Gujarat Titans scored highest first innings score in the history of IPL finals and in case Chennai Super Kings successfully chase this score, then it will be the highest chase in IPL finals.

Sai Sudharsan started the last over with two consecutive sixes and reached 96, but then Matheesha Pathirana dismissed him. Rashid Khan came and tried some big shots, but Matheesha Pathirana bounced back well and also dismissed Khan. GT finishes at 214/4. 

GT batting:

Sai Sudharsan 84 (44)

Hardik Pandya 21 (11)

CSK bowling:

Tushar Deshpande 0/56 (4)

Matheesha Pathirana 0/32 (3)

Maheesh Theekshana 0/36 (4)

Deepak Chahar 1/38 (4)

Ravindra Jadeja 1/38 (4)

With back-to-back boundaries and explosive shots, Sai Sudharsan (79*) is playing one of his best innings. GT at 182/2 after 18 overs.