IPL 2023 Final: Jadeja dedicates CSK's 5th title win to Dhoni, shares emotional tweet

Ravindra Jadeja, who scripted Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) last-over win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2023 final, dedicated the title victory to his captain MS Dhoni. With the 2023 title, CSK have now equalled the record five trophies of Mumbai Indians (MI).

For the victory, CSK were given a target of 171 runs from 15 overs as rain interrupted the final on the reserve day. GT had scored 214/4 batting first.

13 was needed from the last over and pacer Mohit Sharma gave away just three runs in the first four balls, but Jadeja eventually emerged as the winner of that battle as he smashed a straight six and a four to fine leg on the last two balls respectively to guide CSK to a famous win at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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In his post-match interaction, Jadeja dedicated the victory to Dhoni and also shared how it was a special feeling for him to help his team win a match in his home state.

“I’d like to dedicate this win to a special member of the CSK side, MS Dhoni. It feels amazing to win my fifth title in front of my home crowd. I’m from Gujarat, and it’s a special feeling,” Jadeja said.

Jadeja also posted an emotional tweet dedicating the victory to Dhoni. He shared pictures from the dressing room with his wife Rivaba and Dhoni, and wrote, “We did it for ONE and ONLY “MS DHONI. mahi bhai aapke liye toh kuch bhi…”

We did it for ONE and ONLY “MS DHONI.