IPL 2023 | Chennai Super Kings beat Gujarat Titans in last-ball thriller to lift fifth IPL title

Chennai Super Kings claimed a record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in a rain-affected but thrilling summit showdown in Ahmedabad. Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja hit a six and a four off the last two balls. Here are some pictures of the team celebrating their ecstatic win.

IPL 2023 | CSK beat GT in last-ball thriller to lift 5th IPL title

Under the stewardship of the iconic Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings embellished their already fabulous record in the IPL with a fifth title triumph, beating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in a thrilling summit showdown in Ahmedabad on May 30. Credit: IANS Photo

Dhoni has been the cynosure of all eyes ever since the Indian Premier League began this year and in a fitting end to the finale, the captain finished with a record-levelling fifth trophy. Credit: IANS Photo

Neither the juggernaut of the Gujarat Titans nor bad weather for two days could stop Dhoni's men from drawing level with their arch-rivals Mumbai Indians, in terms of most IPL trophy wins. Credit: AFP Photo

Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja turned the tables on GT's best death bowler, Mohit Sharma (3/36), smacking him for a six and a four on the last two balls to seal the deal for his side. Credit: PTI Photo

Ravindra Jadeja celebrates after their win in the IPL 2023 final match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Credit: PTI Photo

The fans filled the Narendra Modi Stadium to the brink for two days, remained undeterred when the weather went awry, waited for a truncated match to start well beyond midnight on Monday — all this to see Dhoni win the IPL again. Credit: AFP Photo

In the end, CSK prevailed over the defending champions via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Method. Credit: IANS Photo

CSK captain MS Dhoni lifted Ravindra Jadeja after he hit the winning four in the IPL 2023 final match against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Credit: IANS Photo

Chennai Super Kings players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Credit: PTI Photo