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MS Dhoni's explosive performance at Wankhede Stadium, hitting three consecutive sixes off Hardik Pandya's bowling, thrilled the crowd and propelled Chennai Super Kings to a total of 206 runs. This remarkable display of power hitting by Dhoni, who has hit 16 sixes in the season so far, left the fans in awe and overshadowed the match result, showcasing his enduring star power in the IPL.
Ramiz Raja, former PCB chairman, believes that IPL 2023 will be remembered for MS Dhoni's captaincy, humility, calmness, and keeping. He also mentioned the incident where Sunil Gavaskar asked Dhoni to sign his shirt. Raja labeled the 16th edition of the tournament as the greatest season ever, with big names benched and players from small nations making a big mark. The tournament will also be remembered for great shot making, great catching, and Gujarat Titans' bowling and leg spin bowling.
MS Dhoni, after winning his fifth IPL title as the Chennai Super Kings captain, has vowed to return for "at least" one more season for the fans, if his body allowed it. Dhoni said retiring after winning the title would be the "best time," but he wanted to "gift" his fans another season even if it was "tough" to work on his body for another nine months to play again. Ambati Rayudu, who announced his retirement before the final, played a decisive role in the game and was praised by Dhoni.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won their fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title in a thrilling final against Gujarat Titans. Set a revised target of 171 in 15 overs after rain interrupted play, CSK clinched the victory in the last ball with Ravindra Jadeja hitting a six and a four off Mohit Sharma. B Sai Sudharsan scored 96 in 47 balls for Gujarat Titans, but CSK kept their calm till the end to secure the win.
The IPL 2023 final will see defending champions Gujarat Titans take on Chennai Super Kings at Motera, the same venue where they faced each other in the opening game of the season. While Titans have six wins in nine outings at the venue, CSK have lost all three games they have played there. The match will also feature a sub-plot of Hardik Pandya, the protégé, looking to trump his mentor MS Dhoni. Both teams are expected to be unchanged, and the pitch is expected to be batter-friendly.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) to enter their tenth Indian Premier League (IPL) final, with MS Dhoni's captaincy and Ruturaj Gaikwad's batting leading the way. Despite a struggling Devon Conway, CSK stuck to their process and belief in their players, ultimately winning by 15 runs. The arrival of dew and the combination of Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja proved too much for GT. Dhoni's leadership and decision-making were on full display, including his ability to choose the lesser of two evils and his focus on the process over the result.
MS Dhoni, the captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has said that he has not yet decided whether he will return to the team next year, but he will always be there for CSK. Dhoni has had a knee issue throughout the season, but has not missed a match. CSK will play in their tenth IPL final in 14 seasons. Dhoni said that he can be an annoying captain because he shifts the fielder one or two feet here and there every time. CSK managed to score 172 after losing the toss in Qualifier 1 on a pitch that was tough for batting.
After Chennai Super Kings' loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2023, Sunil Gavaskar took MS Dhoni's autograph on his shirt and the two shared a hug. Gavaskar revealed that he borrowed a pen as he was not prepared for it. He praised Dhoni for his contribution to Indian cricket and being a great role model for youngsters. KKR won the match by six wickets and nine balls to spare, with Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh scoring half-centuries.
Sunil Gavaskar, part of the commentary team for IPL 2023, ran towards MS Dhoni after the CSK vs KKR game and took his autograph on his shirt. KKR won the match by six wickets and nine balls to spare, with Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh scoring match-winning half-centuries. CSK's chances of sealing a play-off berth are on hold as they are in second spot with 15 points.
Ajinkya Rahane made his Chennai Super Kings debut in their match against Mumbai Indians and scored 61 off 27 balls, helping his team win by seven wickets. Rahane credited his success to playing his normal game and backing his strengths, as encouraged by captain MS Dhoni. He had not made a half-century in the IPL since November 2020 and had been a peripheral figure in the last two seasons. Rahane's innings prompted suggestions that he could be in contention to play in the World Test Championship final in June.