Ziva Dhoni: While the focus was on Mahindra Singh Dhoni for the majority of the finale between CSK vs GT, daughter Ziva Dhoni grabbed eyeballs after the win by lifting the IPL trophy. Not only Ziva, but Ambati Rayudu’s daughter, & Ajinkya Rahane’s daughter to joined Dhoni’s daughter to celebrate the emotional moment. Ravindra Jadeja turned hero for CSK by slamming a four and a six in the two balls to seal a memorable fifth IPL trophy for CSK. Follow All Cricket Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
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CSK IPL 2023 Champions: Ziva Dhoni’s prayers answered by God as Dhoni and Co scripts a fairy-tale win
Like all the fans, Ziva was also praying to God for CSK’s win. With the target reduced to 171 in 15 overs, CSK had no option but to go all out in the run chase. Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad gave a blistering start, but Shivam Dube struggled for timing in the middle overs.
The situation was a bit tense, in the final over, with Mohit Sharma giving away just four singles. But then, Jadeja outsmarted the bowler and gave Ziva and other CSK fans a reason to celebrate.
Dhoni, who rarely shows emotions, was also left teary-eyed when Jadeja hit the winning runs. CSK skipper lifted Jadeja and thanked him for taking CSK through to yet another IPL win.
CSK IPL 2023 Champions: Ajinkya Rahane and Ambati Rayudu, Rahane pose with the IPL trophy with their daughters
Rayudu and Rahane posed with IPL trophies alongside their daughters. While it was the last season of IPL for Rayudu, it was the first IPL trophy win for Rahane. Both players soaked in the moment with their loved ones.
Speaking about Dhoni, the legend yet again won the hearts by asking Rayudu and Jadeja to lift the IPL trophy. The CSK skipper took a backseat and watches his teammates soak in all the limelight. Dhoni’s incredible gesture yet again solidified his reputation as the best captain in the history of IPL.
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