Chennai Super Kings will look to defend their title in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). CSK managed to win their record 5th title after Ravindra Jadeja played a heroic cameo for the Yello Army in IPL 2023 final. In this article, we will take a look at some of the best knocks in IPL final.
Player | Score | Edition |
Shane Watson | 117* off 57 balls | IPL 2018 |
Wriddhiman Saha | 115* off 55 balls | IPL 2014 |
Manish Pandey | 94 off 50 balls | IPL 2014 |
Murali Vijay | 95 off 52 balls | IPL 2011 |
Faf du Plessis | 86 off 59 balls | IPL 2021 |
Top 5 knocks in IPL final
Shane Watson (CSK vs SRH, IPL 2018)
After taking 11 deliveries to score his first run in the IPL final, Shane Watson went berserk as he completed an excellent century. Watson stroked 11 fours and eight sixes in that knock that came at a strike rate of 205.26 as CSK won another IPL trophy this time by eight wickets.
Wriddhiman Saha (KKR vs PBKS, 2014)
Wridhhiman Saha is another batter on the list with a century to his name in the IPL final. Facing KKR, Wriddhiman Saha (115* runs off 55 balls), struck an unbeaten century to bring his side to a par total of 199/4 at the end of their 20 overs.
Manish Pandey (KKR vs PBKS, 2014)
Chasing a big total of 200 runs in an IPL final, local boy Manish Pandey brought out his best in the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Despite the wickets falling around him, Manish Pandey continued his assault. His 94 runs off 50 balls took his side home as the Men in Purple won their second IPL trophy.
Murali Vijay (RCB vs CSK, IPL 2011)
Facing RCB in IPL 2011 final, CSK posted a mighty total of 205/5 at the end of their 20 overs. Murali Vijay was the hero with the bat as he scored 95 runs off 52 balls. In reply, RCB could only post 147/8 at the end of their 20 overs.
Faf du Plessis (CSK vs KKR, IPL 2021)
Faf Du Plessis’s 86 runs off 59 balls helped CSK post a total of 192/3 at the end of their 20 overs. Du Plessis smashed seven fours and three maximums. He played at a strike rate of 145.76 as KKR bowlers had no answers against him. In the chase, KKR could only manage 165/9 at the end of their 20 overs as CSK won their fourth IPL trophy.