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Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Final Match Summary

CSK vs KKR, 2021 - T20 Summary

Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Scorecard
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Final, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai , Oct 15, 2021
Chennai Super Kings Chennai Super Kings
192/3 (20.0/20)
Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight Riders
165/9 (20.0/20)
Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Faf du Plessis
    86(59)
  • Player of the Series
    Harshal Patel
CSK 192/3
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1579-faf-du-plessis-playerprofile>Faf du Plessis</a>
Faf du Plessis
86 (59)
  • 7x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 145.76SR
<a href=/cricket/players/42413-moeen-munir-ali-playerprofile>Moeen Ali</a>
Moeen Ali
37 (20)
  • 2x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 185SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Sunil Narine
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/2
R/W
Bowler
Shivam Mavi
ECON 8.00
4
OVERS
32/1
R/W
KKR 165/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/108578-shubman-gill-playerprofile>Shubman Gill</a>
Shubman Gill
51 (43)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 118.60SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110573-venkatesh-iyer-playerprofile>Venkatesh Iyer</a>
Venkatesh Iyer
50 (32)
  • 5x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 156.25SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Shardul Thakur
ECON 9.50
4
OVERS
38/3
R/W
Bowler
Josh Hazlewood
ECON 7.25
4
OVERS
29/2
R/W
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It's time to bring down the curtain on the 14th season of the Indian T20 League. Things won't be the same in the next edition with this League set to go through plenty of changes. As the saying goes, onwards and upwards. The next pitstop for all of us is the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 and it's starting from 17th October with the match between Oman and Papua New Guinea at 2 pm local (10 am GMT). We would love to have your company again. Until then, it's goodbye and cheers!
Sourav Ganguly hands over the trophy to MS Dhoni! As usual, MS quickly hands it to someone else, seems it's Deepak Chahar on this occasion. They all line up for the cameras. You will get to see plenty of these photographs in the coming days on social media. Time to celebrate!
The crowd goes bonkers as MS Dhoni comes up for an interview! MSD starts by praising Kolkata for the way they bounced back and feels that the break really helped them. Tells that Chennai shuffled a few players and it was important to define responsibilities. Tells that every final is special and looking at the stats, you can also say they are the most consistent team that loses in the final, but in those games, there were moments that they lost. Shares that this was something they made a conscious effort to improve on. Hopes that Chennai will keep working on it in future as well. Adds that they didn't talk a lot and it was more about one-on-one sessions. Feels that the moment you get into a team room, the pressure starts to build. States that the practise sessions have been brilliant where they have communicated with the boys. Thanks the fans and says that this is something you crave for as cricketers. Hopes that next season they will go back to Chepauk. On leaving his legacy behind, Dhoni chuckles and replies he is not sure he has left it behind just yet.
Stephen Fleming, the Chennai head coach, says that getting over the line was one of the challenges and he is happy to get over the line. Adds that they value youth but in pressure situations, the experience can add so much. States that they are comfortable playing experienced guys as well as youth. Says that they involve gut feelings and instincts, and need to understand players. States that years have gone by and this is a wonderful tournament and he is pleased to be with one franchise.
Eoin Morgan, the Kolkata skipper, says that he is extremely proud of the fight that they showed throughout the tournament. Tells that their character epitomizes Kolkata's values and is very happy with the support from the management. Thanks the fans as well, as they supported them throughout. On their openers, Morgan shares that they have been outstanding and says that Gill is a classy player and Iyer is a good find and he has a good head on his shoulders. On Rahul Tripathi, Morgan says that he picked up an injury in this game but he gave it his all in the last couple of games.
Brendon McCullum, the head coach of Kolkata, collects the runners-up award on behalf of his team. The Kiwi is super proud of how they have played and he congratulates Chennai as they have won the title and have been a strong side. Adds that they will remember this for a while, even though they did not win. Feels that losing in the final means that there is a lot of what-if questions but he is happy with how the young Indian boys stepped up. Adds that they got a couple of things right and is super proud of an amazing campaign. Hopes that they can continue to play the same in the next year and appreciates the support from the team management.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is the proud owner of the Orange Cap for smashing 635 runs in this edition at an average of 45.35 and a strike rate of 136.26.
Harshal Patel wins the Purple Cap for picking 32 wickets in this season and is also chosen for the MVP award. In a recorded message, Patel thanked everyone and said that it means a lot to him and added that it would have been nicer had Bangalore qualified for the final. He thanked all the support staff and the team members for backing him.
Faf du Plessis is the Man of the Match! The South African says that he is really grateful and is feeling proud of what they have achieved this season. Shares that it was a great day and it was his 100th game in the Indian T20 League which makes it even more special. Adds that he has loved his time with Chennai and it's a great place to play cricket. Tells us that number 4 in the trophy cabinet is really good. On Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf replies that he is a special talent and Indian cricket is blessed to have him. Further says that Gaikwad has got a great head on his shoulders, he is humble and has a super bright future.
Stay tuned for the presentation...
Ravindra Jadeja says he is feeling amazing and they have worked very hard to win the title and it feels good to finally win it. On his catch of Narine, Jadeja says that it went very high and he looked at Moeen and just went for the catch and is happy to have taken it. Feels that catch changed the momentum for them. Shares that Bravo is going to entertain them the whole night.
Dwayne Bravo says that he is very happy with the effort. Adds that they have continuity and belief in the squad and they believe in the core of the squad. Tells that in 4 years, they have won two titles and this was a complete team effort. Says that he does not get nervous and the players have performed well in different phases. Tells that du Plessis and Gaikwad have been brilliant and scoring more than 500 runs together is special. Goes on to say that getting an extra day's rest was important for them.
Deepak Chahar says that there were ups and downs this season. Adds that he is very happy winning this tournament. Goes on to say that there was dew but it was important to handle pressure in a big game like this. States that they capitalized with the bat. Mentions that they have qualified almost every season and they were confident of doing well. States that they all play for MS Dhoni and he is the captain of the ship.
Josh Hazlewood says that he is feeling fantastic and it's awesome to be a part of Chennai. Adds that he has learnt heaps and there are a lot of seniors to learn from, especially DJ Bravo. Shares that he will have a little bit of downtime and then he will jump straight into the T20 World Cup. Further says that he has got a good preparation on these pitches ahead of the mega event.
Robin Uthappa is feeling grateful. Says that it was a lean last season for them and it was important to play well in 2021. Adds that he just wanted to contribute to the team's success and wanted to take advantage of the start in this game. Mentions that Chennai have a secured atmosphere in the group and there is clarity of thoughts which is very important. Feels that the players not playing in the XI create the atmosphere.
Ruturaj Gaikwad says that it's a great feeling to win the Orange Cap and also the trophy. Mentions that he is feeling great and shares that they didn't have a great last season but they believed in themselves and they are happy that it happened in this season. Adds that he has not changed his batting style and is confident about his shots. Mentions that there are times when you have to dig deep and carry the team.
Moeen Ali says that he is feeling amazing and can't describe it in words. Calls Gaikwad an amazing player and tells that he is so calm and hopes that he will represent India in the future. Praises Dhoni for his captaincy and the way he backed him. Tells that you cannot buy experience and it's a great team to be a part of.
Plenty of interviews lined up...
What a season for Chennai! They have bounced back brilliantly from the disappointment of 2020 and added yet another trophy to their cabinet. After losing the toss, it was important for Chennai to start well. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis did the job and then the latter extended his stay in the middle. Robin Uthappa and Moeen Ali showed the right intent to never let the tempo down and Chennai managed a big total on the board. Their bowling was below-par at the start and MS Dhoni dropping Venkatesh Iyer for a nought cost them in the first half. But it was always a matter of one breakthrough and as soon as that arrived, Chennai forced a collapse. From the wreckage to recovery, in a nutshell, that was the story with the ball for Chennai as all their bowlers struck the right chords in the second half. Shardul Thakur brought the first two wickets and the rest chipped in as well to run away with the trophy.
Kolkata had a mountain of a target to conquer and they started in the best possible manner. Once again Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer provided them with an excellent platform of 91 runs but the chase nosedived after Iyer's departure. Rana came and went in no time and Narine too failed to contribute. It was a steady procession of wickets for Kolkata as Chennai squeezed them under the scoreboard pressure. Middle order was the soft underbelly of Kolkata and that was tickled by Chennai to gain the winning control on this final. Twice Kolkata lost two wickets in one over and you cannot afford that in a demanding chase. The defeat was not just inescapable but imminent.
CHENNAI ARE THE CHAMPIONS! They've etched their name on the trophy for the fourth time in the history of this tournament. What a clinical performance! Their players are jumping in celebration, absolute scenes out there, you can feel the excitement in the air. The party has just begun and it will go deep into the night.
Over 20 : 165/9
3 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • 019.4
  • W 19.5
  • 119.6
L. Ferguson
18 (11)
V. Chakravarthy
0 (0)
D. Bravo
4-0-29-1
19.6
1
Dwayne Bravo To Lockie Ferguson
CHENNAI WIN BY 27 RUNS! Dwayne Bravo bowls a near-yorker around off, Ferguson digs it out to the leg side and crosses. Whistle Podu for Chennai! MS Dhoni smiles and the dugout erupts. Yet another feather in Dhoni's cap, this is his fourth title and he has achieved it in his 300th T20 match as captain. Take a bow, legend!
Varun Chakravarthy is the last man in!
19.5
W
Dwayne Bravo To Shivam Mavi OUT!
OUT! Wicket number 9 goes down! Fullish and outside off, slower in pace, Shivam Mavi mistimes his heave in the air and Deepak Chahar completes the catch safely at deep mid-wicket. Can Chennai pick the final wicket on the last ball?
19.4
0
Dwayne Bravo To Shivam Mavi
Play and a miss! Bravo continues to bowl slower, around middle and leg, Shivam Mavi tries to play the paddle scoop but misses.
19.3
1
Dwayne Bravo To Lockie Ferguson
Aerial but safe! One of many variations of Bravo. Fuller and wide outside off, Ferguson is early into the shot and flicks it in the air over mid-wicket. A single is taken.
19.2
1
Dwayne Bravo To Shivam Mavi
A yorker around off, nicely nailed by DJ, Mavi brings his bat down and squeezes it through cover-point for a run.
19.1
0
Dwayne Bravo To Shivam Mavi
Bravo delivers it full and around middle and leg, the angle is taking that down, Mavi attempts to flick but misses. It goes through his legs to Dhoni.
Over 19 : 162/8
17 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 1 WD 18.2
  • 118.2
  • 018.3
  • 5 NB 18.4
  • 1 WD 18.4
  • 1 WD 18.4
  • 218.4
  • 618.5
  • 018.6
L. Ferguson
16 (9)
S. Mavi
19 (9)
S. Thakur
4-0-38-3
18.6
0
Shardul Thakur To Lockie Ferguson
Good-length ball outside off, Ferguson misses his swing. 31 needed in the last over.
31 needed off the final over. Dwayne Bravo is entrusted the responsibility to bowl the final over. It should be Chennai's game from here, but can Kolkata script an unlikely win?
Full Commentary
20 OV
3 Runs
D. Bravo to S. Mavi L. Ferguson
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • 019.4
  • W 19.5
  • 119.6
19 OV
17 Runs
S. Thakur to S. Mavi L. Ferguson
  • 018.1
  • 1 WD 18.2
  • 118.2
  • 018.3
  • 5 NB 18.4
  • 1 WD 18.4
  • 1 WD 18.4
  • 218.4
  • 618.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
18 Runs
D. Bravo to L. Ferguson S. Mavi
  • 117.1
  • 017.2
  • 417.3
  • 617.4
  • 617.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
2 Runs
J. Hazlewood to E. Morgan S. Mavi L. Ferguson
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • W 16.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
5 Runs
S. Thakur to E. Morgan R. Tripathi L. Ferguson
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 215.3
  • W 15.4
  • 015.5
  • 215.6
15 OV
3 Runs
R. Jadeja to D. Karthik E. Morgan Shakib
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • W 14.5
  • 1 WD 14.6
  • W 14.6
14 OV
9 Runs
D. Chahar to S. Gill D. Karthik E. Morgan
  • 013.1
  • W 13.2
  • 613.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
9 Runs
R. Jadeja to S. Gill
  • 012.1
  • 212.2
  • 212.3
  • 012.4
  • 412.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
6 Runs
J. Hazlewood to S. Gill S. Narine E. Morgan
  • 111.1
  • 211.2
  • 1 WD 11.3
  • W 11.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
5 Runs
S. Thakur to S. Gill V. Iyer N. Rana
  • 210.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • W 10.4
  • 1 WD 10.5
  • 110.5
  • W 10.6
10 OV
16 Runs
R. Jadeja to V. Iyer S. Gill
  • 69.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 49.4
  • 49.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
4 Runs
D. Bravo to S. Gill V. Iyer
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
9 Runs
R. Jadeja to S. Gill V. Iyer
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 67.6
7 OV
4 Runs
D. Bravo to V. Iyer S. Gill
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 26.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
8 Runs
D. Chahar to S. Gill V. Iyer
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 45.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
11 Runs
S. Thakur to S. Gill V. Iyer
  • 04.1
  • 24.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 44.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
12 Runs
J. Hazlewood to S. Gill V. Iyer
  • 1 WD 3.1
  • 43.1
  • 13.2
  • 43.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 23.6
3 OV
9 Runs
D. Chahar to S. Gill V. Iyer
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 02.4
  • 42.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
9 Runs
J. Hazlewood to S. Gill V. Iyer
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 61.4
  • 11.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
6 Runs
D. Chahar to S. Gill
  • 1 WD 0.1
  • 40.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs
  • Player of the Match Faf du Plessis
  • Player of the Series Harshal Patel
  • Umpire Nitin Menon (IND), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Sundaram Ravi (IND)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Chennai 192/3 in 20.0 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 124/2 in 13.3 overs
  • Chennai 124/2: R Uthappa lbw b S Narine 31(15)
  • Referral 1 (13.3 ovs): R Uthappa against KOL (LBW) Unsuccessful (CHE: 0, KOL: 1)
  • 2nd wicket partnership: 50 off 25 balls between F du Plessis (28) and R Uthappa (22)
  • Chennai 100/1 in 11.3 overs
  • F du Plessis T20 fifty: 52 runs in 35 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 61/0 in 8.0 overs
  • 1st wicket partnership: 50 off 48 balls between R Gaikwad (26) and F du Plessis (22)
  • Chennai 50/0 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Chennai 50/0
  • S Gill T20 fifty: 50 runs in 40 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Kolkata 101/3 in 12.2 overs
  • V Iyer T20 fifty: 50 runs in 31 balls (5x4) (3x6)
  • Strategic Time-out: Kolkata 59/0 in 7.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Kolkata 55/0
  • Kolkata 50/0 in 5.4 overs
  • 1st wicket partnership: 53 off 34 balls between S Gill (21) and V Iyer (30)
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Stats
Player Runs Avg.
Ruturaj Gaikwad CSK 635 45.35
Faf du Plessis CSK 633 45.21
KL Rahul PBKS 626 62.60
Shikhar Dhawan DC 587 39.13
Glenn Maxwell RCB 513 42.75
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Harshal Patel RCB 32 8.14
Avesh Khan DC 24 7.37
Jasprit Bumrah MI 21 7.45
Shardul Thakur CSK 21 8.80
Mohammed Shami PBKS 19 7.50
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