In a thrilling match, it’s Chennai Super Kings clinches their 4th IPL title, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders in the Final in Dubai. CSK put a high total of 192 runs, with Faf du Plessis hit a magnificent 86 off 59 balls and struck seven fours and three sixes during his knock.
Chennai Super Kings living upto the promise
KKR started the chase well with a flourishing partnership, between V. Iyer and Shubman Gill, while Iyer also gets his half-century continuing his fine form in the Season.
But Shardul Thakur soon got the breakthrough for CSK getting in form Iyer. And soon like a house of cards entire KKR batting lineup started to stumble and finishes on 165 for 9.
For CSK, Shardul Thakur being the pick of the bowlers getting 3 wickets giving 38 runs. M.S Dhoni and his team showed a fine comeback this season after being the first team to be eliminated in their previous outing.
CSK always looked the team to beat, getting good contribution in their Opening with Faf du Plessis and young Ruturaj Gaekwad showed their fine form.
While in the middle it was always Rayudu and Moeen Ali, while Robin Uthappa also showed some good hittings including the night of the Final. M.S Dhoni also adds another IPL trophy in his cabinet, being one of the successful captains.
Previously, The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Delhi Capitals in the Playoffs on Wednesday, where Delhi Capitals put a low target of 136 runs.
During the previous match, in the last over KKR needed 7 runs and looses 2 more wickets, Delhi gripping the game very close to finish but it was KKR’s Rahul Tripathi finishes of a 6 to win the match. KKR will now face CSK in the Finals on 15th.