Ravindra Jadeja did something only Sir Jadeja could do: Suresh Raina
Chennai Super Kings turned on the heat in the rain-curtailed IPL 2023 final to beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets (via DLS method). The game concluded at 01.35 am on Tuesday (May 29) morning in a packed Narendra Modi stadium.
This was the fifth title win for the MS Dhoni-led side. They are now tied with Mumbai Indians as the most successful outfit in the tournament. The Titans had put up a stiff 214/4 in their 20 overs thanks largely to a hurricane 96 off 47 by Sai Sudharsan and a spirited 54 by wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha.
Just when CSK stared their chase, the rains came pelting down leading to a stoppage of over two hours. The game resumed at 12.10 am with a revised target of 171 in 15 overs. CSK were off to a fine start with Gaikwad (26 off 16) and Conway (47 off 25), putting on 74.
However, in the final over, CSK found themselves on the edge, needing 10 runs off the last two balls. That’s when the vastly experienced Ravindra Jadeja swung the game in his team’s favour. He smashed medium pacer Mohit Sharma for a six and a four.
Post CSK’s triumph, JioCinema IPL expert Suresh Raina, said: “I am very happy that Ravindra Jadeja got to hit the winning shot. The way he has been wanting to help the team to wins, hitting a six and a four after amazing dot balls from Mohit Sharma. I think this was sensational. You could see MS Dhoni hugging Jadeja in the dressing room. This is a massive moment, all of India was cheering them on. JioCinema was covering them, even the ground was yellow. Ravindra Jadeja has done something only sir Ravi Jadeja would!”
