As Ravindra Jadeja struck the winning runs, the entire CSK dugout erupted with joy.
Chennai Super Kings' all-rounder Moeen Ali likened the intense battles between his team and Mumbai Indians to the storied footballing rivalry of Manchester United and Liverpool.
Virat Kohli became the first RCB player to complete 100 catches, while CSK smashed the third-highest number of sixes in an IPL innings against KKR.
Ajinkya Rahane's contribution can't go unnoticed, taking the catches of Warner and Axar and effecting that brilliant run-out of Marsh -- dismissals that put the game out of DC's reach.
Chennai Super Kings will be wary of Mumbai Indians, which has a superior record in Chennai and has gathered some momentum by winning their last two matches.
Dhoni has managed some cameos in the fag end of the innings and the skipper is expected to continue doing so despite calls of him coming up the order.
Rohit Sharma will be looking to get his act together as batter and skipper when his star-studded Mumbai Indians take on an astute Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in what could be safely billed as a Saturday night IPL blockbuster.
Yashasvi Jaiswal once again displayed his talent as he conjured up a brilliant half-century before Rajasthan Royals spinners choked Chennai Super Kings to register a comfortable 32-run win .
Chennai Super Kings created history as they became the first player to use the Impact Player card as Tushar Deshpande replaced Ambati Rayudu in the playing XI.
'All the venues are high-scoring venues. So what you need is pace.' 'You really want someone to come there and control the flow of runs in the death overs, whether you are setting a target or setting a target.' 'It is going to be the fast bowlers because at how many venues have you seen spinners bowling the death overs?'
Four-time champions CSK put themselves in line for a fifth IPL title triumph
Pandya also heaped praise on Afghanistan's Rashid, who was named the Player of the Match for bagging two wickets and hitting a four and six in his unbeaten 10-run display which played a crucial role in Gujarat's win.
Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer so far in 2023, 58 samples collected in first 5 months
Chennai Super Kings cantered to a 77-run crushing victory over Delhi Capitals to seal an IPL play-off berth in New Delhi on Saturday.
Game 49 of IPL 2022 will see the Royal Challengers Bangalore take on the Chennai Super Kings at the MCA stadium in Pune starting 1930 IST.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is once again winning hearts of CSK fans with his delicious shot making and Moeen Ali has come good once again to take his team to victory.
Images from the Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2023 match at the Chepauk in Chennai on Monday.
IPL 2023 will be very different from earlier ones with the 'Impact Player' rule coming into play for the first time.
The match against Mumbai Indians will haunt the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Disappointed at their loss against Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody said that his team lost the momentum in the middle and fell short by at least 15 runs in their Indian Premier League match.
IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
Hardik Pandya paid rich tributes to his mentor and rival captain MS Dhoni
Despite his impressive performances in this year's IPL, Rana hasn't received the recognition he deserves. He has consistently batted well, playing several crucial innings for his team. He has also been a strong leader on the field, contributing with excellent man management skills. In addition, he has chipped in with the ball when needed.
Glimpses from Jaya Bhardwaj and Deepak Chahar's reception in Delhi.
Suresh Raina made a bold statement on whether MS Dhoni will play another Indian Premier League season after the 2023 IPL edition.
The unrest in Chennai Super Kings camp once again came to the forefront after senior batter Ambati Rayudu announced his retirement from IPL at the end of the season on social media, only to backtrack within an hour after being talked out of it by the team management on Saturday.
The 2023 IPL season gets underway on Friday, March 31, 2023, with a blockbuster clash between the Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings.
Ahead of Chennai Super Kings final league game of the season, batting coach Mike Hussey said MSD's knee has been troubling him throughout the season.
DC's fate was sealed when they lost three quick wickets inside the Powerplay.
Ricky Ponting, head coach of Delhi Capitals, believes that his team's inability to score runs during the middle overs cost them
Gujarat Titans pacer Mohit Sharma, 34, has been the biggest comeback story of the 2023 IPL season.
Dhoni showed that Hardik still has a lot to learn when it comes to leadership skills as Chennai Super Kings outwitted Gujarat Titans by 15 runs in the first Qualifier to book a place in their 10th IPL final.
Rajasthan Royals face tough challenge against in-form Chennai Super Kings
The current Indian team up is yet to identify its core set for players with the World Cup just weeks away.
In a relief to CSK, Stokes, who was suffering from a toe injury and missed three IPL matches, took part in the net practice on Wednesday
The Rajasthan Royals spinners put up a scintillating show against the Chennai Super Kings as the Royals ended their long wait for a win in Chennai.
Both teams head into their IPL game on Sunday on the back of defeats in their previous matches. While CSK fell short by 32 runs against Rajasthan Royals, PBKS lost to Lucknow Super Giants by 56 runs.
IMAGES from the IPL 2023, Qualifier 1 match played between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in Chennai on Tuesday.
Jos Buttler would be eagerly waiting to pounce on an inexperienced Chennai Super Kings attack in order to clinch a play-offs berth for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2022 match on Friday.
Rayudu, who played a blazing 71-run knock in the tournament opener against Mumbai Indians, missed CSK's second match against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday night due to the injury.
The toss is always an important factor in Chennai as chasing anything above 170 to 175 could be a risky proposition.
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