On Monday night, Ravindra Jadeja guided the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to capture a record-equalling fifth IPL trophy and further emphasised his value for CSK and to the fanbase. Jadeja helped CSK achieve the IPL 2023 by hitting two consecutive boundaries on the last two balls of the match. Jadeja rushed across the pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium to express his joy after scoring the winning runs towards the fine leg area. After the game-winning play, CSK captain MS Dhoni could also be seen raising Jadeja into the air in his arms.
Before that, despite losing the toss as well as being invited to bat first, Gujarat Titans hammered a massive 214/4 in 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan contributed significantly to his team's record-breaking score by scoring 96 runs off just 47 balls. A half-century was also scored by Wriddhiman Saha. But shortly after the second inning began, rain forced a halt to the game.
After the rain stopped and the match was about to begin, CSK had been given a target of 171 runs to reach in 15 overs, and they accomplished to secure their fifth IPL championship. When CSK needed 10 runs off of 2 balls to win, Ravindra Jadeja smacked a six and a four off Mohit Sharma to win CSK the title from the jaws of defeat. Ajinkya Rahane, Devon Conway, Shivam Dube, and Ruturaj Gaikwad all made contributions with their hits and their knocks were crucial for taking CSK over the line at the end of the game.
Ravindra Jadeja’s heartfelt post for Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Ravindra Jadeja, the match-winner for the Chennai Super Kings last night took to social media to express his joy and emotions towards his skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He posted a picture with Dhoni and the IPL trophy along with the caption, “We did it for ONE and ONLY “MS DHONI.🏆 mahi bhai aapke liye toh kuch bhi…❤️❤️”
The Indian All-rounder also dedicated this win to MS Dhoni as he spoke to the media during the post-match presentation. He said, “I'd like to say a big congratulations to the CSK fans who came to support us. I'd like to dedicate this win to a special member of the CSK side, MS Dhoni."
Here is how fans reacted to Ravindra Jadeja's post for MS Dhoni:
We did it for ONE and ONLY “MS DHONI.🏆 mahi bhai aapke liye toh kuch bhi…❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/iZnQUcZIYQ
— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) May 30, 2023
Jaddu bhai make this your profile picture. ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/Yg0Anu02Bs
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) May 30, 2023
The Moment To Remember and Cherish 🔥❤️🔥❤️❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/EiNCQYFO9c
— Ashicqrasool (@Ashicqrasool1) May 30, 2023
Baapu tari batting khoob kamaal che 💛
— Sukhman (@Superman_Sandhu) May 30, 2023
we will forever indebted to you jaddu for this trophy win, dhoni was emotional when he got out. this win means alot to him 🥺 pic.twitter.com/ztmaElG7B4
— ROMEO👑 (@iromeostark) May 30, 2023
Feeling really happy for this man also 🥺💛 pic.twitter.com/4SeH1XoSVK
— Gems of Shorts (@Warlock_Shabby) May 30, 2023
3 ICC trophies in 10 yrs under Dhoni. 2 before him in 32 yrs and none since he left. Speaks volumes about the importance of cricketing mind : leadership, strategy, planning, execution, back-up, inspiring the team. No-one can match him in India, past or present.
— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) May 30, 2023
he loves you jaddu 🥺♥️ pic.twitter.com/7EaK0IzeRK
— ROMEO👑 (@iromeostark) May 30, 2023
One more iconic one to the collection. Thanks jaddu pic.twitter.com/Sns02CcFvI
— P (@CuleFromCampnou) May 30, 2023
Thank you, SIR Jadeja 💛 pic.twitter.com/e4N4SLTrLT
— Captain (@iEatCricket) May 30, 2023
kabhi india ke liye world cup jithaao jaddu bhaai . is baar mahi nhi , @ImRo45 sharma ji ke liye .
— శ్రీనివాస్ రాచకొండ (@its_srinu) May 30, 2023