Final

Match

IPL No : #884

Fri, 15 October 2021, Starts from 19:30

Chennai Super Kings - 3/192 (20 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 9/165 (20 ov)

DUBAI

Chennai won by 27 runs

Chennai Super Kings innigs
3/192 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
RD Gaikwad
c Shivam Mavi b Narine
32412731118.51 In 20216356423 Career8398029
F du Plessis
c Iyer b Shivam Mavi
861045973145.76 In 20216336023 Career3405299112
RV Uthappa
lbw b Narine
31261503206.66 In 202111585 Career4722462168
MM Ali
not out
37362023185.00 In 20213573119 Career7125445
Extras
6 (3w, 1nb, 1lb, 1b)
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Total
3/192 (20 overs, 9.6rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Shakib Al Hasan3033011623 In 20214506/6 Career207337
S Mavi403218812 In 202111914/21 Career25218
LH Ferguson4056014472 In 202113763/15 Career24197
CV Varun4038010522 In 2021181495/20 Career45271
SP Narine402627601 In 2021161315/19 Career2791469
VR Iyer10505200 In 20213142/29 Career314
Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
9/165 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Shubman Gill
lbw b Chahar
51744360118.60 In 20214785012 Career141713736
VR Iyer
c Jadeja b Thakur
50563253156.25 In 20213703714 Career3703714
N Rana
c du Plessis b Thakur
031000.00 In 20213833417 Career182016189
SP Narine
c Jadeja b Hazlewood
26200100.00 In 20216235 Career2258230134
EJG Morgan
c Chahar b Hazlewood
43280050.00 In 202113386 Career173213577
KD Karthik
c Rayudu b Jadeja
98701128.57 In 2021223227 Career4063401112
Shakib Al Hasan
lbw b Jadeja
071000.00 In 20214731 Career271724969
RA Tripathi
c Ali b Thakur
2430066.66 In 20213974111 Career138513648
LH Ferguson
not out
18271111163.63 In 20211811 Career6252
S Mavi
c Chahar b Bravo
20221312153.84 In 20212522 Career4842
CV Varun
not out
010000.00 In 2021200 Career4831
Extras
9 (3w, 1nb, 1lb, 1b)
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Total
9/165 (20 overs, 8.25rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
DL Chahar4032181041 In 2021141324/13 Career59584
JR Hazlewood4029271021 In 202111873/16 Career38169
SN Thakur40383101131 In 2021211373/19 Career67478
DJ Bravo402917912 In 202114735/23 Career372980
RA Jadeja403729932 In 2021131045/16 Career127597

Match Report: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders - IPL 2021 Final

On October 15, 2021, the grand finale of IPL 2021 took place at the Dubai International Stadium, where Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squared off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In a gripping encounter, Chennai emerged victorious after a commanding performance, clinching the title by 27 runs, marking their fourth IPL championship win.

Batting Display by Chennai Super Kings

CSK set a formidable target of 192 runs, thanks to a stellar innings from Faf du Plessis, who topped the scoring charts with a magnificent 86 runs off 59 balls, featuring 7 fours and 3 sixes. His innings propelled Chennai to a competitive total, supported by valuable contributions from Ruturaj Gaikwad (32 runs), Robin Uthappa (31 runs), and Moeen Ali (37 not out). The team showcased a decent strike rate, amassing runs at a brisk pace of 9.6 runs per over.

Key Batting Stats for CSK:

  • Faf du Plessis: 86 runs (104 balls, 7 fours, 3 sixes) - Strike Rate: 145.76
  • Moeen Ali: 37 runs (36 balls, 2 fours, 3 sixes) - Strike Rate: 185.00
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad: 32 runs (41 balls, 3 fours, 1 six) - Strike Rate: 118.51

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Chase

In response, KKR struggled to keep pace with the required run rate. Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer emerged as the key scorers, with Gill contributing a solid 51 runs off 74 balls, and Iyer playing briskly with 50 runs off 56 balls. However, consistent breakthroughs by CSK bowlers derailed KKR's chase. A series of wickets fell at regular intervals, with notable dismissals including Nitish Rana, Shakib Al Hasan, and Dinesh Karthik.

Key Batting Stats for KKR:

  • Shubman Gill: 51 runs (74 balls, 6 fours) - Strike Rate: 118.60
  • Venkatesh Iyer: 50 runs (56 balls, 5 fours, 3 sixes) - Strike Rate: 156.25
  • Nitish Rana: 0 runs (3 balls) - Out LBW

Bowling Prowess

The CSK bowlers were in fine form, with Deepak Chahar, Dwayne Bravo, and Shardul Thakur doing most of the damage. Thakur claimed 3 wickets for 38 runs in his 4-over spell, while Bravo and Hazlewood took crucial wickets at vital stages, restricting KKR to a total of just 165 runs.

Key Bowling Stats for CSK:

  • Shardul Thakur: 4 overs, 38 runs, 3 wickets - Economy Rate: 10
  • Dwayne Bravo: 4 overs, 29 runs, 1 wicket - Economy Rate: 7.25
  • Deepak Chahar: 4 overs, 32 runs, 1 wicket - Economy Rate: 8

Conclusion

The Chennai Super Kings’ victory in the IPL 2021 final not only highlights their dominance in the tournament but also showcases the experience and depth of their squad. Faf du Plessis was rightly named Player of the Match for his pivotal innings, while Ruturaj Gaikwad finished the season as the leading run-scorer, reinforcing CSK's legacy in the IPL. With this win, the franchise cements its reputation as one of the most successful teams in IPL history.


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