Jadeja obtained it like Dhoni would have: adulation pour in from all through as Chennai Super Kings elevate fifth IPL trophy

The Chennai Super Kings clinched their fifth Indian Premier League title after beating the Gujarat Titans in a nail-biting remaining over thriller of a rain curtailed match which observed Ravindra Jadeja channel his inside MS Dhoni and ending with a flourish as CSK chased down 171 runs in 15 overs after GT had posted 214.

With 13 runs wished off the ultimate over and the economical Mohit Sharma set to bowl it, CSK had a mountain to climb. After the first 4 balls yielded merely 3, everyone’s hearts have been inside the collective mouths as Jadeja took strike with merely 10 remaining.

He gave CSK a glimmer of hope as he struck a six off the fifth ball to go away 4 runs further. The remaining ball was then hit for a 4 as Jadeja wheeled away in celebration as CSK have been topped champions as quickly as as soon as extra.

It was a match worthy of an IPL final and the online was full of plaudits for the newly topped champions and Jadeja.

A finale spreading over 3 days was properly well worth the wait. An excellent end to an distinctive advertising marketing campaign. Congratulations @ChennaiIPL for profitable #IPL2023Final! Tough luck @gujarat_titans! @JioCinema #TATAIPL

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) May 29, 2023

So so proud to have been part of this one large family known as CSK! The victory is a finish results of a splendid journey. Many further to return. #GTvsCSK pic.twitter.com/zzTzEkefbq

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) May 29, 2023

Jadeja obtained it like Dhoni would have. Take it till the highest, certainly not give up, put stress on bowler, look ahead to unfastened balls and it’s possible you’ll score 10 runs in remaining two balls. @imjadeja @msdhoni

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 29, 2023

FIFTH TITLE!! 😍 What an thrilling end to this @IPL season!! What nerves!! What thrill!! The Gujarat boy @imjadeja does it for #CSK!! Big massive congratulations @ChennaiIPL 🥳💛 #Yellove #IPL2023Finals

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 29, 2023

Yeh hain Champion Super Kings #AakashVani #IPLFinals pic.twitter.com/1SmbDHC1S2

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 29, 2023

Those who’ve adopted @imjadeja’s journey by way of all these years know what he is ready to – it’s basic Jadeja & @IamShivamDube for the win. Congratulations to the yellow brigade & @msdhoni on the extraordinary win & a cheerful retirement to @RayuduAmbati! 💛🌟#IPL2023Finals pic.twitter.com/C2JFNfQ9Zu

— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) May 29, 2023

Unreal occasion! Well achieved CSK👏

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) May 29, 2023

#IPLFinal2023 lives as a lot as its expectations! Great win @ChennaiIPL 👏 A befitting end. Kudos to @gujarat_titans 🙌 Played correctly all by means of the occasion.

— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) May 29, 2023

How good is @imjadeja !! What an unimaginable IPL it’s been this yr .. No shock the least bit that MSD wins this final .. The biggest ever white ball captain .. #IPL2023

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 29, 2023