Chennai Super Kings have won the IPL title for the fifth time. The final against Gujarat saw many exciting moments. Sometimes it felt that the match was in the grip of Gujarat and sometimes Chennai took the lead. However, CSK won in the end. Batting first, Gujarat scored 214 runs for four wickets in 20 overs. Based on the Duckworth-Lewis rule, Chennai got a target of 171 runs in 15 overs. On the last two balls of the 15th over, Chennai needed 10 runs to win. Jadeja won the match by hitting a six on the fifth ball of Mohit Sharma's over and a four on the last ball.
After the win, Virat Kohli congratulated Dhoni on Instagram and also praised Ravindra Jadeja's brilliant batting. Kohli wrote on Jadeja hitting a six and a four off the last two balls, "What a champion Ravindra Jadeja, well played Chennai and special congratulations to Dhoni."
At the same time, Google CEO Sundar Pichai also praised the victory of Chennai and Dhoni. Pichai wrote on Twitter - "What a great final as always, many congratulations to Chennai on the win and Gujarat will come back stronger next year"
Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar also congratulated him by tweeting after Chennai's victory. Sachin wrote "It couldn't have been a better match of such an interesting IPL season. Both the teams played good cricket but Chennai's batting depth was the main reason for their victory. Looking at the exceptional performances from both the teams from the start It was no easy task to choose the winner. It was only fitting that the match ended in the last ball. Congratulations to Dhoni and the entire Chennai team for winning an IPL title. Gujarat Titans also for their commendable efforts till the last ball Gotta say thank you. Unfortunately, there can only be one winner but both teams won our hearts!"
Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik also wrote on Twitter – Many congratulations to MS Dhoni and Chennai for the victory. At least some player is getting the love and respect he deserves. The fight for justice is still going on for us.
Lucknow coach Gautam Gambhir also tweeted about Chennai's win. He told that it is difficult for the team to win one championship and to win five times is unbelievable.
After the victory, Dhoni told what the fans were waiting for. Dhoni said to the host- Are you looking for answers regarding my retirement? Given the situation, this is the best time to announce my retirement. But wherever I've been this year, it would be easy to say thank you so much for all the love and affection the fans have shown me. However, the most difficult thing for me will be to work hard for the next nine months and then come back and play at least one more season of IPL.
Dhoni said – a lot depends on the body. I have 6-7 months to decide. It will be like a gift from my side. It is not easy for me, but it is a gift for the fans. The way he has shown his love and affection, I feel that I should do something for him. You get emotional just because this is the last part of my career.
After this, when the Chennai team got the trophy, the players handed over the trophy to Jeeva, Rahane's daughter Arya and Jadeja's daughter Nidhyana. Its photos have also come to the fore. Dhoni looked very emotional after the match. He had never been seen celebrating like this before. Dhoni had a long banter with Ambati Rayudu and Jadeja, who were playing their last IPL match. He then also posed for photographs with the ground staff of Ahmedabad, leaving the rest of the players celebrating. Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wife Sakshi has also shared its photo.
