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Twitter Reactions: Chennai Super Kings clinch record-extending fifth title, get a fairytale ending

Ravindra Jadeja. (Photo Source: Twitter)

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League needed a crazy final to typify a record-breaking season and Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings played out a classic to live up to the billing. It took the final ball of the last match of the season to crown the champions and it was MS Dhoni’s men who lifted their fifth IPL title in one of the most thrilling finals in the history of the competition.

Chennai Super Kings’ chase was only three balls old when the rain arrived as the uninvited guest for a second day running. A lengthy rain delay resulted in the match being reduced to 15 overs, handing the chasing side a slight advantage in the grand finale. 

The Yellow Army needed a herculean effort from their openers, and Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway lived up to their lofty standards, smashing 74 runs for the opening wicket in just over six overs. Conway, who was looking in supreme touch, became Noor Ahmad’s second victim in one over as the home side found a way back into the contest.

Despite those two wickets in quick succession, the four-time champions kept dreaming, thanks to Ajinkya Rahane’s silky smooth cameo. Although Mohit Sharma dismissed the veteran Indian batter in his first over, the hard-hitting Shivam Dube kept his side in the chase with consecutive sixes off Rashid Khan. 

Ambati Rayudu, playing his last IPL match, brought his side to the cusp of victory after smashing Mohit Sharma for three consecutive boundaries. However, the veteran pacer hit back with two wickets off consecutive deliveries, the second one of MS Dhoni for a golden duck to silence a shocked crowd in Ahmedabad. 

Mohit Sharma delivered a sensational final over with the Yellow Army seemingly out of the contest, that is when CSK’s champion all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja rose to the occasions, smashing a maximum and a boundary of the final two balls of IPL 2023 to claim a historic victory in front of his home crowd.

Sai Sudharsan saves his best for the last

The defending champions were put into bat first by CSK’s iconic skipper MS Dhoni on a belter of a track in Ahmedabad. Despite the deluge on Sunday, the ball was coming on nicely for the batters, but it was the visitors who had the chance to draw first blood in the contest, only for Deepak Chahar to put down an absolute dolly. 

A menacing Shubman Gill took full advantage of that reprieve, smashing 39 runs off just 20 deliveries in a blistering opening stand with Wriddhiman Saha. While Dhoni’s sizzling glovework put an end to Gill’s stay at the crease, Saha continued the attack from the other end. 

The diminutive wicketkeeper-batter breached the 50-run mark in a solid stand with Sai Sudharsan. The latter, who was sluggish in his approach initially, put on his dancing shoes later in the match. He took a liking to CSK’s young Indian pacer Tushar Deshpande as Gujarat put their foot down the accelerator in the death overs. 

The 21-year-old batter from Chennai played the innings of his life, smashing 96 runs off just 47 deliveries to take his side to a formidable total, aided by an explosive cameo from skipper Hardik Pandya. 

Washington Sundar@Sundarwashi5
Ravindraaaa Jadejaaaaa🫡 @imjadeja
01:38 AM · May 30, 2023
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Virender Sehwag@virendersehwag
Woooww ! What a win . Jaddu you beauty. Great contribution from Rayudu, Rahane , Dube. Mohit was brilliant but @ChennaiIPL knows how to win from impossible situations. Whistle Podu all the way. #GTvCSK
01:38 AM · May 30, 2023
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Mohammad Kaif@MohammadKaif
Sir jadeja
01:37 AM · May 30, 2023
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Mpumelelo Mbangwa@mmbangwa
Dramatic.
01:37 AM · May 30, 2023
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Albie Morkel@albiemorkel
Yes Please!! What a Final! Well done @ChennaiIPL 💪🏻💪🏻🦁🏆💛
01:36 AM · May 30, 2023
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Mpumelelo Mbangwa@mmbangwa
That’s been the best edition. #IPL2023 #IPL2023Finals
01:35 AM · May 30, 2023
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Chris Lynn@lynny50
HOLY MOLY #IPL Stephen Fleming 👑
01:39 AM · May 30, 2023
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Harbhajan Turbanator@harbhajan_singh
ஒரு வாழ்க்கை அதை வரலாறா வாழணும் அந்த வகையில #MSDhoni வாழ்க்கை ஒரு பாடம்.இவர் எப்படி கப் அடிப்பாருன்னு கூப்பாடு போட ஒரு கூட்டம் இருந்தப்ப இப்படி தான் வளர்ந்தேன்னு வாழந்து காட்டிய @ChennaiIPL ஞானிக்கு மீண்டும் ஒரு #IPL. சிலுவைகளை சுமந்த சரித்திர நாயகனுக்கு வாழ்த்துக்கள் #GTvsCSK
01:39 AM · May 30, 2023
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Kris Srikkanth@KrisSrikkanth
Probably the most exciting #IPL2023Finals I got to witness! What a player @imjadeja is, fabulous hits in the last 2 deliveries! Congrats to @ChennaiIPL truly the worthy champions and it’s 5 times now!
01:40 AM · May 30, 2023
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Danielle Wyatt@Danni_Wyatt
Wowzaaaa Jadeja!
01:41 AM · May 30, 2023
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Robin Aiyuda Uthappa@robbieuthappa
Not to forget some excellent performances from @Ruutu1331, @D_Conway88, @ajinkyarahane88, & @IamShivamDube and what a fiery farewell knock from my brother @RayuduAmbati!! 💛💛 Gotta feel for the brave effort from Mohit and Noor! #IPL2023Final
01:51 AM · May 30, 2023
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Michael Vaughan@MichaelVaughan
How good is @imjadeja !! What an incredible IPL it’s been this year .. No surprise at all that MSD wins this final .. The best ever white ball captain .. #IPL2023
01:51 AM · May 30, 2023
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Anil Kumble@anilkumble1074
A finale spreading over 3 days was worth the wait. A brilliant end to a phenomenal campaign. Congratulations @ChennaiIPL for winning #IPL2023Final! Tough luck @gujarat_titans! @JioCinema #TATAIPL
01:48 AM · May 30, 2023
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Brendan Taylor@BrendanTaylor86
What an incredible @IPL final. The whole tournament was just next level and just keeps getting better. MSD has to be the greatest, calmest captain of the modern era? #IPL2023Finals #CSKvsGT
01:47 AM · May 30, 2023
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Ian Raphael Bishop@irbishi
MSD. CSK. Just a man and a team that finds a way. Congratulations on the 5th #TataIPL title.
01:45 AM · May 30, 2023
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Cheteshwar Pujara@cheteshwar1
#IPLFinal2023 lives up to its expectations! Great win @ChennaiIPL 👏 A befitting end. Kudos to @gujarat_titans 🙌 Played well throughout the tournament.
01:56 AM · May 30, 2023
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Wasim Jaffer@WasimJaffer14
Congratulations @msdhoni and @ChennaiIPL on fifth IPL Title 🏆 Phenomenal effort chasing 170 in 15 overs! Blazing start by openers, followed by vital cameos by @ajinkyarahane88, @IamShivamDube and @RayuduAmbati then the big finish from @imjadeja under pressure 👏🏽🙌🏽 #IPL2023Final
01:55 AM · May 30, 2023
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S.Badrinath@s_badrinath
Most successful franchise in the history of IPL, 5 time champions! Congratulations @ChennaiIPL and @msdhoni #WhistlePodu
01:54 AM · May 30, 2023
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