The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings made historical past within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 last as they defeated defending champions Gujarat Titans in a last-ball thriller to raise the title for the ‘record-equalling’ fifth time. It was an emotional second for followers all the world over as they noticed Dhoni lead CSK all the best way in what was seen as his final match within the event’s historical past. In an emotional video shared by the IPL on Tuesday morning, Dhoni may very well be seen lifting Ravindra Jadeja in celebration whereas additionally acknowledging GT skipper Hardik Pandya for his aspect’s effort. Later, daughter Ziva got here and gave Dhoni a giant hug, congratulating on the title.

After clinching the title, Dhoni’s daughter Ziva was seen lifting the IPL trophy with CSK gamers, celebrating the big triumph on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Here’s the attractive video, summing up the emotional moments after Ravindra Jadeja’s match-winning 4.

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Jadeja hit 10 runs off the ultimate two balls as Chennai chased down their revised goal of 171 in 15 overs with 5 wickets to spare in a rain-hit last which went previous 1.30 am native time Tuesday on a reserve day in Ahmedabad following a washout on Sunday.

New Zealand’s Devon Conway led the chase together with his 25-ball 47 earlier than cameos from Ajinkya Rahane (27) and Shivam Dube, who hit an unbeaten 32, set the stage for Jadeja’s heroics.

Needing 13 off the ultimate over, Mohit Sharma bowled 4 good balls earlier than Jadeja hit the successful runs to set off wild celebrations on the world’s greatest cricket stadium.

Chennai received the title for the fifth time to go stage with Mumbai Indians.

Dhoni stored attracting enormous crowds throughout venues this season and over 80,000 followers cheered the veteran, who had just lately mentioned he would take a name on his future later this 12 months, within the last.

Ambati Rayudu additionally hit a key 19 off eight balls in his final match after he introduced his retirement forward of the ultimate.

Rain pressured gamers off the bottom when Chennai had been 4 with out loss after three balls of their innings.

The downpour lasted for about quarter-hour however covers got here off from one of many pitches which bought damp and the groundstaff labored for over two hours to get the sector prepared for play.

Sai Sudharsan smashed 96 off 47 balls to information Gujarat, a crew that received the crown of their debut season final 12 months within the T20 competitors and topped the desk on this version, to 214-4.

With AFP inputs