IPL 2023 Final: The final of IPL 2023 was marked by rain, which not only made the event memorable but also extended its duration. Originally scheduled for May 28, the match was postponed to the first reserve day, May 29, due to inclement weather. However, fate had other plans.
Rain interruption
As the Chennai Super Kings began their chase, rain interrupted the game once more, necessitating a halt. Ultimately, the match resumed on May 30 at 12:10 PM and concluded at 1:35 PM. In this final, held on May 29, 2023, the Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to bowl first. The Gujarat Titans delivered an impressive performance, with Sai Sudarshan scoring 96 runs off 47 balls at a strike rate of 204.25. Consequently, Gujarat amassed a total of 214 runs in 20 overs, losing four wickets, thereby setting a target of 215 runs for Chennai.
As the Chennai Super Kings began their innings, rain once again disrupted play, leading to a temporary suspension of the match. Due to the weather conditions, Chennai was assigned a revised target of 171 runs to be achieved in 15 overs. The opening partnership for Chennai yielded 74 runs, but Rituraj Gaikwad was dismissed after scoring 26 runs. With 10 runs required from the final two balls, Ravindra Jadeja showcased his exceptional batting skills, hitting boundaries to secure the target.
CSK won
The Chennai Super Kings triumphed in this match by 5 wickets. This IPL final was not only historic but also memorable, contributing to the numerous records that have been established and broken since the league’s inception in 2008.