"M5 Dhoni": How IPL Franchises Reacted To CSK's Record-Equalling Title Win

Chennai Super Kings clinched their fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title after defeating Gujarat Titans in a last-ball thriller at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Thanks to this victory, they are now tied with Mumbai Indians as the most successful franchise in the history of the competition. It was also the fifth win for MS Dhoni as skipper - a feat that only Rohit Sharma has achieved. The match faced several rain interferences but CSK were able to keep their calm and with 10 runs needed from the final two balls of the match, Ravindra Jadeja stepped up to the occasion and finished it in style.

'twas an enthralling contest! #CSKvGT | #TATAIPL 2023 | #Final pic.twitter.com/gtB117u79C

— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) May 29, 2023

Congratulations, @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/IDcvkdQJBC

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 29, 2023

A yellovely finish to the #IPL2023, @ChennaiIPL!

Congratulations C5K

Tough luck tonight, but what a season it has been @gujarat_titans #IPL2023Finals

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) May 29, 2023

WHAT. A. MATCH! 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘶 for that 5⃣th #TATAIPL Trophy. Congratulations, @ChennaiIPL!

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 29, 2023

2023 - The year of Yellove.

Congratulations, @ChennaiIPL! Congratulations, MSD. pic.twitter.com/q2vawFcHR7

— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) May 29, 2023

It was a thrilling end to IPL 2023 which saw the most number of 200+ scores by the sides and a surprising number of high-score chases. In the aftermath of CSK's victory, all franchises took to Twitter to congratulate the winners and hail the brilliance of MS Dhoni for securing another title for his side.

An #IPL2023Final to remember

Congratulations @ChennaiIPL on your 5th IPL trophy pic.twitter.com/vgpxzGwgeS

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) May 29, 2023

Thala and #TATAIPLs is a match made in heaven! 🫶

Congratulations to MS Dhoni and @ChennaiIPL! #Yellove fever is on. #IPL2023Final #CSKvGT pic.twitter.com/anvkgd0NE1

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) May 29, 2023

Talk about a fairytale finish!

Congratulations to @ChennaiIPL and @msdhoni on winning #IPL2023! #PlayBold

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) May 29, 2023

Congratulations, @ChennaiIPL #TATAIPL #IPL2023 @IPL pic.twitter.com/scLtSxYExX

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 30, 2023

Dhoni also dropped a major update regarding his potential retirement at the post-match presentation.

"If you circumstantially if you see it's the best time to announce the retirement. The easy thing for me to say is thank you and retire. But the hard thing to do is to work hard for nine months and try to play one more IPL season. The body has to hold up. But with the amount of love I have received from CSK fans, it would be a gift for them to play one more season. The way they have shown their love and emotion, it is something I need to do for them," said Dhoni told Harsha Bhogle during the ceremony.

"It is the last part of my career. It started over here and the full house was chanting my name. It was my same thing in Chennai, but it will be good to come back and play whatever I can. The kind of cricket I play, they feel they can play that cricket. There is nothing orthodox about it and I like to keep it simple."

Topics mentioned in this article

Chennai Super Kings Gujarat Titans Lucknow Super Giants Royal Challengers Bangalore Mumbai Indians Kolkata Knight Riders Sunrisers Hyderabad Delhi Capitals Rajasthan Royals Punjab Kings IPL 2023 Cricket