Last Update: May 30, 2023, 12:33 pm IST
(From left) Kevin Pietersen, Ravi Shastri and Ian Bishop (screengrab)
Chennai Super Kings have tied with Mumbai Indians for the record of winning the most IPL titles in history
The crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium erupted in joy as Ravindra Jadeja tickled Mohit Sharma’s low full toss between short fine leg and the wicket-keeper. Riding on the winning boundary, Chennai Super Kings clinched a record-equalling fifth IPL title as they beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in a rain-curtailed final on Monday late night.
Emotions ran high on the field as a disappointed Mohit was consoled by teammates and others, CSK players broke into joyous celebrations with their legendary skipper MS Dhoni making his expressions clear as he lifted Jadeja. clearly told what is what. was running through his mind.
Similar scenes unfolded inside the commentary box with the likes of Ravi Shastri, Ian Bishop and Kevin Pietersen watching CSK collect the required 13 runs in the final over of 171 which went down to the wire.
A video has emerged of the moment Jadeja hit the winning boundary leaving the trio filled with contrasting emotions.
Shastri stood up to see clearly whether the ball had indeed crossed the boundary and broke into a wide smile, while Bishop raised his left arm and roared, “Never bet against MS Dhoni and CSK.” Find it.”
Peterson appeared to be in shock, not believing what had happened. Or perhaps was too absorbed, with some members of the CSK squad keeping their eyes fixed on what was happening on the field, even as Jadeja was soaking in the moment.
Sai Sudarshan’s 47-ball 96 and Wriddhiman Saha’s 39-ball 54 helped GT post 214/4 opting to bat first at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
After just three deliveries in CSK’s chase, rain delayed proceedings for two-and-a-half hours before revising the target to 171 in 15 overs.
Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad shone as the contest resumed before Jadeja put the finishing touch.
