After securing the last berth, CSK players are greeted with a boisterous reception at the team hotel. Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by a score of 15 runs.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are having another fantastic season under MS Dhoni’s leadership. Reached their ninth IPL final after defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by 15 runs in Qualifier 1. CSK post 172/7 in their alot 20 overs after being put into bat first. Thanks to a superb knock of 60 off 44 by Ruturaj Gaikwad. In response, GT were bowl out for 157 in their allotted 20 overs by CSK’s bowlers.
On their journey to the team hotel after their clinical win, the entire CSK team received a roaring ovation from their fans. Chennai players can be seen in a high mood as they arrive off the team van. Cheer on by their fans. In a video provide by CSK on Twitter. Dwayne Bravo, seen having a good time and performing his famous ‘Champion’ song.
Returning to the game, CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad received a respite early in his innings when Darshan Nalkande removed him off a no-ball in the second over of the game. Gaikwad took the attack to GT after obtaining a life, scoring 60 off 44 balls for his second consecutive half-century of the season.
Devon Conway (40 off 34) also batted well, while cameos from Ajinkya Rahane (17 off 10), Ambati Rayudu (17 off 9), Ravindra Jadeja (22 off 16), and Moeen Ali (9* off 4) helped CSK to 172/7 in the first innings. For GT, Mohammed Shami (2/28) and Mohit Sharma (2/31) both took two wickets.
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In response, GT lost opener Wriddhiman Saha in the third over and continued to lose wickets at regular intervals as CSK’s spinners weaved a web around them. Shubman Gill once again try to take the game away with a 42-ball 38. But caught in the 14th over while attempting to stay up with the require run rate.
Rashid Khan (30 off 16) tried his best to get Gujarat over the line with his cameo, but his dismissal in the 19th over ended the game. As a result, CSK won by 15 runs and advanced to the IPL final for the eleventh time in a row. Notably, they are also the second most successful IPL team, having won four titles.
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