CSK vs GT Final, IPL 2023: 1:36 in the morning and fans watch Super Kings being crowned 5 times champions

Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans, Final - Live Wicket-to-wicket update,

All the action, drama, and emotion of almost 2 months will come to an end TODAY. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 FINAL will see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Gujarat Titans (GT) at a jam-packed Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

In 9 out of 12 finals since 2011, the side winning Qualifier 1 has gone on to win the final as well.

What about the weather? While it is expected to be mostly sunny and dry, the possibility of brief showers hasn't been ruled out.

Head to Head: Chennai Super Kings 1 - 3 Gujarat Titans

• 08.11 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: Chennai Super Kings crowned 5 times champions

  CSK are champions again!! They make it 5

  Players with most wins in IPL finals
  6 - Rohit Sharma
  6 - Ambati Rayudu
  5 - Hardik Pandya
  5 - Kieron Pollard
  5 - MS Dhoni

• 08.07 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets

  Mohit Sharma did nothing wrong as it was a low full toss on the pads.

  Jadeja just with a gentle tickle to the left of short fine saw the ball run for a four.

  The Super Kings were on the field to catch up with Jadeja.

  Scenes of sheer joy, all those in yellow celebrate.

• 07.52 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: WICKET - MS Dhoni goes for a DUCK

  After getting a loud cheer while walking in, the CSK fans are quite after Dhoni was dismissed for a DUCK.

  Dhoni drove it straight into the hands of Miller at extra cover.

  Dhoni c Miller b Mohit Sharma 0(1)

• 07.51 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: WICKET - Mohit Sharma strikes again

  Rayudu was playing on another level and he needed to be stopped.

  He goes for a slog and gets it high on the bat and hands its back to the bowler for an easy catch.

  Rayudu c and b Mohit Sharma 19(8) [4s-1 6s-2]

• 07.38 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: WICKET - Rahane's cameo comes to an end

  25th wicket of the season for Mohit Sharma!

  It was a slower length ball outside off and Rahane knew and played a chipped drive through covers.

  However, he did not generate enough power to clear the boundary.

  Rahane c Shankar b Mohit Sharma 27(13) [4s-2 6s-2]
• 07.17 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: WICKET - Conway sent back for 47

  2 in an over and both the openers are gone!

  This is surely a big moment in the game!!,

  Conway went on his backfoot to punch it over long-off but the ball went into the hands of Mohit at long-off.

  Conway c Mohit Sharma b Noor Ahmad 47(25) [4s-4 6s-2]

• 07.13 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: WICKET - Ruturaj Gaikwad goes for 26

  Caught by an Afghan, bowled by an Afghan!

  Gujarat needed this wicket and Noor gets it for them. Gaikwad went for a big shot but sends the ball in the air and Rashid from backward point settles under it.

  Gaikwad c Rashid Khan b Noor Ahmad 26(16) [4s-3 6s-1]

• 06.25 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: Game to resume at 12:10

  The game will resume at 12:10 AM.

  It will now be a 15-over game.

  Revised target for CSK is 171 in 15 overs.

• 04.23 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: Rain stops play

  CSK 4/0 (0.3)

  Chennai Super Kings need 211 runs,

  The groundstaff storm onto the pitch to get it covered.

  The crowd is also rushing for cover.

• 03.56 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: Gujarat Titans have scored 214

  When all focused on Gill, Sai came out of syllabus!

  With runs on board in such pressure games, Titans will be now looking at their bowlers.

  Chasing a target over 200 in an IPL final is a mammoth task.

  Can CSK pull it off?

  STAT: The highest total that was chased in an IPL final was 200 by KKR against Punjab in 2014.
• 03.46 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: WICKET - Rashid Khan departs for a DUCK

  Pathirana finishes strong!

  It was fuller in length and Rashid Khan hits it down the ground but the timing is not good.

  Rashid Khan c Gaikwad b Pathirana 0(2)

• 03.43 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: WICKET - Sai Sudharsan misses his 100 by 4 runs

  End of an outstanding knock from Sai Sudharsan!

  He has showed his class and range tonight, especially when all focus was on Shubman Gill.

  Sai Sudharsan lbw b Pathirana 96(47) [4s-8 6s-6]

• 03.18 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: 50 for the 21-year-old Sai Sudharsan

  Fifty for the 21-year old Sai Sudharsan1

  It's his 3rd this season!

• 03.10 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: WICKET - Wriddhiman Saha departs for 54

  Saha departs after playing a fine knock!

  Saha tried to slog it across the line but ends up getting a top edge.

  The ball goes arial and lands into the safe hands of Dhoni.

  Saha c Dhoni b Chahar 54(39) [4s-5 6s-1]

• 03.02 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: 2nd half-century for Wriddhiman Saha

  Fifty for Saha!

  He will have to score big knowing Gill is out.

  He already has a century to his name in an IPL final in the 2014 season.
• 02.39 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: WICKET - Dhoni's quickness gets Gill stumped for 39

  Dhoni is confident that he's got Gill!

  The stumping appeal goes upstairs and Gill himself did not know if he was gone.

  Dhoni as always does what he does best - lightning fast stumping.

  Gill had stretched forward to drive but it turns away sharply past the edge.

  Shubman Gill st Dhoni b Jadeja 39(20) [4s-7]

• 01.38 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: TOSS - Chennai Super Kings opt to bowl

  Chennai Super Kings have won the toss and have opted to field.

  The decision was taken keeping the rain in mind. Both teams go unchanged.

  Teams:

  Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya(c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami,

  Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana

• 01.35 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: King entertains the crowd

  Indian rapper King sings his hits from 'Tu Aake Dekhle' to 'Maan Meri Jaan'.

• 01.06 PM, May 29, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: Welcome back!

  It's hot and dry in Ahmedabad

  The weather looks fine for now and it hasn't rained since last night.

• 06.39 PM, May 28, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: Game postponed

  The game has been postponed for tomorrow.

  Umpires and match referee were seen speaking to Ashish Nehra and Stephen Fleming.

  IPL final has been moved to the reserve day at 7:30 PM, May 29.
• 04.38 PM, May 28, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: Will the game happen today?

• 03.30 PM, May 28, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: It continues to rain

• 01.51 PM, May 28, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: It has started drizzling

  It has started drizzling and it is windy as well. Covers have come on and it's getting heavier.

  Is there a reserve day?

  Yes, there is a reserve day tomorrow (Monday).

  However, the reserve day will only come into picture if a minimum 5-over game cannot be played today.

• 12.30 PM, May 28, 2023

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  CSK vs GT: Welcome to live coverage