IPL 2023 Winner: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Journey from Start to Winning IPL Final Match 

After a riveting two months, the Indian Premier League has come to an end with a thrilling final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. The two teams finished at the top of the points table and looked destined to play in the finals with their strong lineups and leadership.

Hardik Pandya commanded the Gujarat Titans, having successfully led the team to its maiden IPL title in 2022. Living-legend MS Dhoni again helmed the captaincy of Chennai Super Kings and managed to secure the final spot a record 10th time. He has played an overall 11 finals in the Indian Premier League.
IPL 2023 Final: Chennai Super Kings Win by Five Wickets

• In an explosive inning, Gujarat Titans registered a huge 214/4 total on the scoreboard.
• However, the play was interrupted due to rain when the Chennai Super Kings came to bat in the second innings. After two hours, the game resumed with a new target per the DLS method.
• CSK had to chase 171 runs in 15 overs. The team got off to a dream start and amassed 52 runs in the powerplay. However, GT got a second wind towards the end when Mohit Sharma dismissed Ambati Rayudu and MD Dhoni for consecutive deliveries.
• After an edge-of-the-seat last two overs, CSK emerged as the winner, thanks to Ravindra Jadeja’s magnificent finish.
• Chennai Super Kings won their fifth IPL title and MS Dhoni sealed his name as the most successful captain in the history of the Indian Premier League.
• At 41 years old, MSD is showing no signs of slowing down and plans to return for one more IPL season if all goes well.
• From finishing among the bottom two on the points table in 2022 to winning the title in 2023, CSK shows why it’s one of the greatest IPL franchises of all time. And it couldn’t have been possible without the outstanding leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.