The current edition of the IPL 2023 appears to have been organized for MS Dhoni, according to Aakash Chopra. Chennai Super Kings skipper led his team to their 10th final in the tournament’s 16 year existence.
After being asked to bat first in the Qualifier 1, the four-time champions set a 173 run goal for the Gujarat Titans. Their bowlers then dismissed Hardik Pandya and company for 157 runs, helping their side win by 15 runs and go to the final.
Chopra discussed how Dhoni’s magical touch helped the Chennai Super Kings qualify for the final.] on his YouTube channel.
In the 14 seasons that CSK has participated in the league, they have reached the final 10 times. They have only missed the playoffs twice. Dhoni also appeared in the 2017 final as a member of the Rising Pune Supergiants.
Aakash Chopra picks Ravindra Jadeja as his MVP
Aakash Chopra picked Ravindra Jadeja as the game’s most valuable player.
Aakash Chopra praised CSK’s left-arm spinner for delivering a sharp turning delivery to eliminate the dangerous David Miller.
During CSK’s innings, Jadeja scored 22 runs off 16 deliveries. He then bowled 2/18 in four overs to keep the Gujarat Titans at bay in their run chase.