Led by the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni, CSK has clinched the IPL trophy five times
Indian Premier League (IPL) is the pinnacle of T20 cricket, boasting unparalleled quality and competitiveness. From breathtaking chases to monumental totals, the IPL has etched its name in cricket history with truly remarkable records.
Among the franchises, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have emerged as the epitome of consistency and success in the IPL. Led by the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni, CSK has clinched the IPL trophy five times, a testament to their dominance and resilience on the field. Apart from their collection of trophies, Chennai Super Kings' extraordinary consistency is evidenced by their impressive record of playoff appearances, showcasing their capacity to excel under pressure and come through in critical moments.
Let's take a look at the top four highest chases by CSK in IPL history.
Ravindra Jadeja led the celebrations as the team clinched a thrilling victory against RCB.
In their pursuit of a challenging 205-run target set by Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings, they delivered a remarkable batting display to secure a thrilling victory at Chennai. Faf du Plessis starred with a breathtaking 71 runs off just 46 deliveries, showcasing aggressive strokeplay with five boundaries and four towering sixes. Despite the early loss of Suresh Raina to Muthiah Muralidaran, MS Dhoni's crucial 41-run innings guided CSK towards the target. Dwayne Bravo's unbeaten 25 and Albie Morkel's explosive 28 off seven deliveries provided the vital impetus. Ravindra Jadeja's quickfire boundary sealed the win with zero balls to spare, with CSK reaching 208/5 in 20 overs, marking their highest successful chase to date.
In another thrilling match between RCB and CSK at Bengaluru, CSK clinched a remarkable victory with a sensational chase. RCB set a challenging target of 205/8 in 20 overs. In response, CSK chased down the target with flair, reaching 207/5 in 19.4 overs. Ambati Rayudu played a pivotal role with a stunning 82 runs off 53 balls, while MS Dhoni provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 70 off 34 deliveries. Shane Watson's quick seven off four deliveries kickstarted the innings, followed by contributions from Suresh Raina (11 runs) and Sam Billings (9 runs). Ravindra Jadeja (3 runs) and Dwayne Bravo (14 runs off seven balls) also contributed, but it was Dhoni's unbeaten innings that secured the win for CSK with a six.
Ravindra Jadeja savours the moment as he watches the ball soar over the boundary ropes, sealing the victory for his team
During a gripping showdown that saw Kolkata Knight Riders set a challenging target of 202, CSK emerged victorious with a stunning display of batting prowess at Chennai. Shane Watson led the charge with a blistering 42 off 19 balls, setting the tone with three boundaries and three sixes. Ambati Rayudu's composed 39 stabilised the innings, while Suresh Raina's 14 and MS Dhoni's 25 contributed crucial runs. Sam Billings' explosive 56 off 23 balls, including two boundaries and five sixes, propelled CSK towards victory. Dwayne Bravo's quickfire 11 ensured the win. With crucial contributions, CSK chased down 202, finishing at 205/5 in 19.5 overs.
Kings XI Punjab put up a formidable total on the board, led by Shaun Marsh's unbeaten 88, while Irfan Pathan's explosive 44 not out bolstered their innings to 192/3. CSK chased down the target of 193 runs with remarkable batting performances. While Murali Vijay contributed 13 runs, Matthew Hayden added five before being dismissed. Suresh Raina's aggressive knock of 46 runs and S Badrinath's composed innings of 53 runs provided the stability CSK needed. Skipper MS Dhoni played a captain's knock, remaining unbeaten on 54 runs, while Albie Morkel supported him with a quickfire 14 not out. Their collective effort propelled CSK to victory, reaching 195/4 in 19.4 overs, securing the win with just two balls to spare.
