The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) put on a spectacular show in the final, defeating the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 5 wickets to claim their fifth IPL title, equaling the all-time record. Tasked with a revised goal of 171 runs in 15 overs, the chase was anchored by Devon Conway's 47 and Shivam Dube's unbeaten 32. The match reached a dramatic climax when Ravindra Jadeja (15*) stepped up, staying perfectly calm to hit a six and a four off the last two balls when 10 runs were still required. In a touching scene, Dhoni lifted Jadeja in the air to celebrate the hard-fought win.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) produced a breath-taking performance to beat Gujarat Titans (GT) by 5 wickets in the grand finale, clinching a record-equaling fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title. Chasing a revised target of 171 in 15 overs, Devon Conway (47) and Shivam Dube (32*) were the top performers for CSK. But the hero of the night was Ravindra Jadeja (15*), who kept his calm to bat exceptionally well, smashing a six and a four when 10 runs were needed off the last two balls. Dhoni was seen lifting Jadeja for securing a memorable win for his side.
Choosing to bat first, GT got off to a flying start as Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha accumulated 67 runs in the powerplay. Gill was given a lifeline early on when Deepak Chahar dropped a catch, but his luck ran out in the 7th over when MS Dhoni stumped him (39) with incredible reflexes. This led to another strong period where Saha and Sai Sudharsan added 64 runs to the second-wicket tally.
Dhoni showed his class in the field by catching Saha for 54, but Sai Sudharsan remained unstoppable, hitting boundaries at will with a strike rate of 204. The left-hander eventually fell after a brilliant knock of 96 runs off 47 balls, while Hardik Pandya finished not out on 21. This aggressive approach allowed GT to set a formidable total of 214/4 in their 20 overs.
CSK's pursuit of the target was interrupted by rain before the first over was even finished. After a two-hour delay, the game resumed with Ruturaj Gaikwad (26) and Devon Conway providing a strong foundation, putting on 74 runs in the first 6 overs. However, Noor Ahmad shifted the momentum back to GT with two quick wickets in the 7th over. Ajinkya Rahane (27) and Ambati Rayudu (19) played crucial supporting roles to keep the chase alive. The tension finally broke when Jadeja struck the winning runs, sending the Yellow Army into celebrations.