CSK take IPL trophy to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam in Chennai
Hours after it was lifted the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the IPL trophy was taken to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam in Chennai the winning franchise.
The title visit following a victorious season has been a ritual for CSK.
In the early hours of Tuesday, CSK beat defending champions GT on the last ball of a rain-interrupted game. The final which was supposed to be played on Sunday, May 28 was moved to the reserve day on Monday after rain washed out the designated day.
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On Monday, Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to field first. Powered Sai Sudharsan’s 96, the Gujarat Titans posted 214/4 in their 20 overs before rain halted play in the first over of the CSK innings.
The game would be reduced to a 15 overs affair, with the revised total now 171. Following a powerful opening stand between Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu and Shivam Dube added vital contributions in the middle before Jadeja sealed the deal on the last ball.
The win marked a fifth IPL title for Chennai, the joint most alongside Mumbai Indians. It was a 10th final outing for MS Dhoni and Co.
“Fantastic captain. You have done a miracle. Only you can do it. We are proud of the boys and the team,” India Cements Vice Chairman N Srinivasan told said of the CSK skipper on Tuesday.
“This season has been one where the fans have demonstrated how much they love M S Dhoni. So do we,” he added.
