2023 IPL Winner, Runner-up, Playing Team, Final Venue

The 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) was a spectacular season that ended with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lifting their fifth IPL title, equalling Mumbai Indians for the most championships. The season, held from March 31 to May 29, 2023, featured intense matches, and the final took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where CSK faced defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT).

Chennai Super Kings – 2023 IPL Champions

Under the astute leadership of MS Dhoni, CSK continued their dominance in the IPL. In the final, Gujarat Titans batted first and posted a daunting total of 214/4 in 20 overs, thanks to Sai Sudharsan’s blistering 96 off 47 balls, alongside valuable contributions from Wriddhiman Saha (54) and Shubman Gill (39). Despite the massive total, CSK’s experienced lineup was unfazed.

CSK’s chase was affected by rain, reducing their target to 171 in 15 overs via the DLS method. Devon Conway (47 off 25) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (26 off 16) gave CSK a strong start, while Shivam Dube (32*) and Ravindra Jadeja (15* off 6) completed the chase. Jadeja’s heroic final-over boundary sealed a 5-wicket win, as CSK finished with 171/5 in 15 overs, bringing home the title in a dramatic last-ball finish.

Gujarat Titans – The Runners-up

Gujarat Titans, captained by Hardik Pandya, had an exceptional season, reaching the final for the second year in a row. Their batting, led by Sudharsan and Gill, was formidable throughout the season. However, they couldn’t contain CSK’s batting in the rain-affected chase. Despite their loss in the final, Gujarat’s campaign was marked by consistent performances and brilliant captaincy by Pandya.

The Final Showdown

• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Gujarat Titans: 214/4 (20 overs)
• Chennai Super Kings: 171/5 (15 overs, via DLS)
• Winning Margin: Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets

Prize Money

• Chennai Super Kings (Winners): ₹20 crore
• Gujarat Titans (Runners-up): ₹13 crore

Teams Participating in the 2023 IPL

The 2023 IPL featured 10 teams:

1. Chennai Super Kings (Champions)
2. Gujarat Titans (Runners-up)
3. Lucknow Super Giants
4. Mumbai Indians
5. Royal Challengers Bangalore
6. Rajasthan Royals
7. Delhi Capitals
8. Punjab Kings
9. Sunrisers Hyderabad
10. Kolkata Knight Riders

Conclusion

The 2023 IPL season will be remembered for its thrilling final and Chennai Super Kings’ remarkable journey to their fifth title. MS Dhoni’s leadership, Devon Conway’s consistency, and Ravindra Jadeja’s clutch performance in the final over highlighted CSK’s triumph. Gujarat Titans, despite falling short in the final, showcased their quality throughout the season. The 2023 IPL continued to deliver top-tier entertainment and high-quality cricket, solidifying the tournament’s status as the premier T20 league in the world.