The Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) is about two months away. Over the years, IPL has seen fierce battle between the bat and the ball. The fans have also witnessed some nail-biting finishes in the final encounter of IPL seasons. In this article, we will also take a look at some of the most memorable final matches played in the IPL history.
GT vs CSK (IPL 2023)
Defending champs Gujarat Titans were taking on Chennai Super Kings in the final match of the IPL 2023. Chasing 214 to win, CSK needed 13 runs in the final over as the match was reduced to 15 overs due to rain. Veteran Ravindra Jadeja played two blistering strokes on the last two balls of the match to seal the deal for CSK. This was CSK’s record 5th title in IPL.
SRH vs RCB (IPL 2016)
Batting first, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted an excellent total of 208 for 7. Eventually, however, it was Sunrisers’ bowling attack, the best in the tournament, that delivered their maiden IPL title with an eight-run win at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. It was a heartbreak for Virat Kohli and Co. as their dream to win the IPL final was shattered once again.
MI vs CSK (IPL 2013)
Veteran’s Kieron Pollard fighting knock of 60 in just 32 will be remembered as one of the finest knocks in the IPL final history. At one stage, Mumbai was struggling at 52 for 4 in the 10th over, but Pollard batted through the innings to take them to 148 even as wickets kept falling. In reply, MI bowlers wreaked havoc on CSK batters as they were reduced to just 36/5. In the end, Mumbai Indians won the IPL 2013 final with quite ease.
KKR vs KXIP (IPL 2014)
The highest run-chase in the IPL final ever, Kolkata Knight Riders scripted history as they went on to chase 200 against KXIP (Now Punjab Kings) in the final match of IPL 2014. Manish Pandey was star of the show for KKR as the Men in Purple and Gold won the match by 3 wickets with just three balls to spare.
MI vs RPSG (IPL 2017)
Mumbai Indians stood as the champions of the IPL’s 10th edition after defeating the Rising Pune Supergiant in a dramatic final which went down to the final ball. After electing to bat, MI didn’t bat well and ended up with 129/8. In response, RPS went just under the required rate as it wasn’t a threatening target. However, once the required rate built up, Mumbai took the advantage and tightened the screws to seal a one-run win to become the IPL champions for the record 3rd time.
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