Final

Match

IPL No : #585

Sun, 27 May 2018, Starts from 00:00

Chennai Super Kings - 2/181 (18.3)

Sunrisers Hyderabad - 6/178 (20)

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India

Super Kings won by 8 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)

Chennai Super Kings innigs
2/181 (18.3)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
SP Goswami
run out (Sharma/†Dhoni)
50500100.00 In 20185261 Career293323
S Dhawan
b Jadeja
2602521104.00 In 20184975914 Career405846085
KS Williamson
st †Dhoni b Sharma
4703652130.55 In 20187356328 Career131811142
Shakib Al Hasan
c Raina b Bravo
2301521153.33 In 2018239265 Career224920861
YK Pathan
not out
4502542180.00 In 20182602211 Career3164261157
DJ Hooda
c sub (DR Shorey) b Ngidi
3040075.00 In 20188723 Career4602223
CR Brathwaite
c Rayudu b Thakur
2101103190.90 In 20187518 Career8485562
Extras
(6w, 1nb, 1lb)
800000.00
Total
(20 overs, 8.9rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
DL Chahar4025061011 In 2018 Career11144
L Ngidi4126171112 In 2018 Career1179
SN Thakur3031110412 In 2018 Career28208
KV Sharma302518721 In 2018 Career53186
DJ Bravo4046112552 In 2018150 Career297544
RA Jadeja2024112231 In 2018120 Career93309
Sunrisers Hyderabad innigs
6/178 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
SR Watson
not out
117057118205.26 In 20185554435 Career4310384221
F du Plessis
c & b Sandeep Sharma
100111090.90 In 2018162176 Career165013948
SK Raina
c †Goswami b Brathwaite
3202431133.33 In 20184454612 Career4985448185
AT Rayudu
not out
160191184.21 In 20186025334 Career3018258113
Extras
(6w, 1nb, 1lb)
600000.00
Total
(18.3 overs, 9.78rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
B Kumar4117041601 In 201880 Career120558
Sandeep Sharma4052113954 In 2018 Career83521
S Kaul3043014252 In 2018 Career43199
Rashid Khan412406930 In 2018 Career89555
Shakib Al Hasan1015015102 In 2018120 Career174217
CR Brathwaite2027111331 In 2018 Career57262

On Sunday, May 27, 2018, the final match of the thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) season took place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) triumphed over the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to clinch the title. The Chennai Super Kings showcased their muscle with a stunning performance, securing victory by 8 wickets, with 9 balls remaining.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, batting first, posted a total of 178 runs after their innings concluded at the end of 20 overs. The top scorers for SRH included the captain Kane Williamson, who played a significant part with a well-crafted 47 runs off 36 balls, adorned with 5 fours and 2 sixes. The explosive Yusuf Pathan also made his mark, finishing with a rapid 45 runs off just 25 balls, boasting an impressive strike rate of 180.00. Unfortunately, the remaining batsmen struggled to build significant partnerships, resulting in SRH being restricted to a below-par total.

Chennai Super Kings, in their chase, were led by the phenomenal Shane Watson, who played a match-winning knock of 117 runs from 57 balls. His blistering innings included 11 boundaries and 8 sixes, showcasing his dominance and intent right from the start. Watson's performance was crucial, as he anchored the innings for CSK alongside Suresh Raina, who contributed a useful 32 runs. The CSK chase was clinically executed, reaching a score of 181 runs in just 18.3 overs, successfully chasing down the target with ease.

The match also highlighted the bowling performances from both teams. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the standout bowler for SRH, conceding only 17 runs in his 4 overs, while Sandeep Sharma picked up the important wicket of Faf du Plessis. For CSK, Lungi Ngidi took 1 wicket and showcased commendable economy, while Ravindra Jadeja and DJ Bravo also played vital roles with the ball, contributing to stifling the SRH batting lineup.

In summary, the match embodied the essence of T20 cricket, filled with explosive batting and strategic bowling. Ultimately, it was Chennai Super Kings who emerged victorious, lifting the IPL trophy and solidifying their status as one of the most successful franchises in the history of the tournament.


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