Chennai Super Kings claimed a record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in a rain-affected however thrilling summit showdown on Monday. B Sai Sudharsan slammed 96 in 47 balls as Gujarat Titans posted 214 for 4 after being requested to bat first. Set a revised goal of 171 in 15 overs after rain interrupted play initially of the second innings of a last that was pushed to the reserve day owing to heavy downpour, CSK accomplished the duty within the final ball at a packed Narendra Modi Stadium in what may become the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s last outing within the T20 league.

𝗗𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦!

Two pictures of excellence and composure!

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Ravindra Jadeja struck a six and a 4 off Mohit Sharma within the last two balls to win it for CSK.

Earlier, GT had been off to a flying begin with their opening duo of Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill placing on 67 runs in seven overs.

While Gill was despatched again by star left-arm spinning all-rounder Jadeja for a 20-ball 39, Saha went on to make 54 off 39 balls to put a robust basis for a formidable whole.

Saha was dismissed by seamer Deepak Chahar, who had dropped Gill when the batter was on 3.

Sudharsan, who has additionally been in good kind in current instances, hit six sixes and eight fours in his whirlwind knock.

Tushar Deshpande gave away 56 runs in his 4 overs.