IPL 2023 Final: Chennai Super Kings Beat Gujarat Titans to Lift Record-Equalling Fifth Title in Truncated Contest at Narendra Modi Stadium

Chennai Super Kings have won the Indian Premier League 2023 title with a sensational victory over Gujarat Titans on Monday, May 29. MS Dhoni's men are now five-time winners of the coveted trophy alongside Mumbai Indians. Ravindra Jadeja was their star as he helped CSK chase down 10 runs in the last two balls of the match to win the title for his side. The match was reduced to 15 overs in the second innings after rain stopped play.  Gujarat Titans, the losing side on the night, had a terrific tournament and would aim to get back stronger next season. 

Mohit Sharma has struck twice to dismiss Ambati Rayudu and MS Dhoni in the IPL 2023 final. While Rayudu departed for 19 runs, Dhoni was out first ball. Gujarat Titans ahead now. 

Mohit Sharma has struck and dismissed Ajinkya Rahane and this match has become even more interesting. CSK now need 53 runs in 24 balls to have a shot at winning their fifth title. 

Noor Ahmad has struck twice to dismiss both CSK openers Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad. He first dismissed Gaikwad who skied the ball with Rashid Khan taking a simple catch. Conway perished in the final ball of the over as he mistimed a shot which went straight to the fielder. 

The IPL 2023 final has resumed after a rain interruption and CSK need 167 more runs in 14.3 overs to win this match, with their revised target being 171. Both Hardik Pandya and Devon Conway are out in the middle for CSK.

The groundsmen are at work as they attempt to dry out the pitch and the field for play to resume in the IPL 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans. The next pitch inspection would be at 11:30 pm IST. It has to be noted that overs would be lost from 11:45 PM IST. 

We have some good news: the rain has stopped, with the covers coming off at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The play has been halted due to wet outfield and the ground staff are at work in ensuring that the match can start as soon as possible.

As the rainfall has stopped play in the IPL 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, let us take a look at the DLS par scores for the four-time winners. CSK were 4/0 in 0.3 overs when the rain started.

As the rainfall has stopped play in the IPL 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, let us take a look at the DLS par scores for the four-time winners. CSK were 4/0 in 0.3 overs when the rain started. 

As the rainfall has stopped play in the IPL 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, let us take a look at the DLS par scores for the four-time winners. CSK were 4/0 in 0.3 overs when the rain started. 

The rain has started in Ahmedabad with play being stopped at the Narendra Modi Stadium. There was a slight drizzle earlier in the first innings but that did not pose any threat at all. But it has come down very hard with the second innings getting underway. CSK were 4/0 in 0.3 overs after Gujarat Titans posted 214/4.

Sai Sudharsan kept his best for the biggest occasion of the season as he scored a masterful 96 to help Gujarat Titans score 214/4, the highest total in a final of the IPL. Wriddhiman Saha scored a half-century as well with the defending champions posting a formidable score on the board. Matheesha Pathirana was the best bowler for CSK (2/44). 

Uh oh! There's a light drizzle at the Narendra Modi Stadium. But there's nothing to worry about as of now as the groundsmen have not come up to cover the pitch. The play continues though. 

Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha are off to a wonderful start. The duo has collected 62 runs from six powerplay overs. Gill has thus far smashed seven fours and looks in supreme touch.

The rain has stayed away so far in Ahmedabad with the toss ahead of the CSK vs GT IPL 2023 final going ahead as planned. MS Dhoni won the toss and chose to bowl first with there being a rain forecast later in the evening. It has not rained in Ahmedabad since last night, which is a positive news for fans, especially those at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

The sky above the Narendra Modi Stadium is clear and there's no sign of rain ahead of the IPL 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. There is a forecast of intermittent shower from 4 pm to 10 pm but as of now, there seem to be no rain clouds. 

There has been no rain so far on May 29 prior to the start of the IPL 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. However, according to a report in ESPN Cricinfo, intermittent rain is expected to take place in the city from 4pm-10pm IST. What would happen if the match is washed out even on the reserve day? Read here to find out.

In a good news for the fans, the weather in Ahmedabad has been good do far. There is no sign of rain and sunny sky can be spotted in the city of Ahmedabad, currently.

According to a report from Accuweather, there is no chance of rain in Ahmedabad during the IPL 2023 final match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. We are likely to get a full 20-over match.