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India.com
25-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Pants Fractured Toe, Watson Bloodied Knee To Kumbles Broken Spell: Cricketers Who Played Despite Injuries
photoDetails english 2936504 Updated:Jul 25, 2025, 08:40 AM IST Valiant Heroes 1 / 8 On Day 2 of the 4th Test, Rishabh Pant exemplified remarkable courage. Despite sustaining a toe fracture that had him carted off the field on Day 1, he returned to bat. His valiant effort helped India reach a respectable total, showcasing his unwavering commitment. This performance stands as a testament to his fighting spirit. Here are such moments - Rishabh Pant: Battling Through Pain 2 / 8 Pant's decision to return to the crease, even with a confirmed toe fracture, highlighted his dedication to the team. His resilience under immense physical discomfort inspired teammates and fans alike. This act of bravery added another chapter to his reputation as a fearless cricketer. It was a true demonstration of playing through the pain barrier. Shane Watson: The Bloodied Knee 3 / 8 Shane Watson's performance in the IPL 2019 final for Chennai Super Kings is legendary. He batted with a bleeding knee, sustained during fielding, yet continued to smash boundaries. Despite the visible injury, he scored a breathtaking 80 runs, almost single-handedly winning the title. His sheer determination left an unforgettable mark. Anil Kumble: The Broken Jaw Spell 4 / 8 Anil Kumble displayed extraordinary grit during India's tour of West Indies in 2002. After breaking his jaw while batting, he returned to bowl 14 consecutive overs. With his head bandaged, he dismissed Brian Lara, showcasing immense courage and commitment to the team's cause. It remains one of cricket's most iconic acts of bravery. Steve Smith: The Ashes Concussion Battle (2019 5 / 8 During the 2019 Ashes series, Steve Smith faced a brutal bouncer that resulted in a concussion. Despite the severe blow, he returned to bat in the same Test, defying expectations. His determination to continue playing, even after such a serious injury, highlighted his incredible mental fortitude. He later missed a Test due to the concussion, but his initial return was remarkable. Rohit Sharma: Leading Through Niggles 6 / 8 Rohit Sharma, known for his elegant batting, has often played through various minor injuries and niggles. His commitment to leading the team, even when not at 100% physical fitness, underscores his dedication. He consistently puts the team's needs before his own comfort, a true mark of a resilient captain. His presence alone often inspires confidence. Glenn Maxwell: The World Cup 2023 Miracle 7 / 8 Glenn Maxwell delivered one of cricket's most astonishing innings during the 2023 World Cup against Afghanistan. Battling severe cramps, back spasms, and barely able to run, he scored an unbeaten 201. His heroic double century, largely hit on one leg, rescued Australia from certain defeat. This incredible display of resilience secured a famous victory and a semi-final spot. Nathan Lyon: The Hobbling Hero of Ashes 2023 8 / 8 Nathan Lyon suffered a significant calf injury during the Ashes 2023 series, ruling him out of bowling. However, in a crucial moment, he hobbled out to bat in the second innings, supporting his teammate Pat Cummins. His brave, one-legged walk to the crease and subsequent contribution, though small in runs, was a massive psychological boost. It was a testament to team spirit.
New York Times
15-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Ben Stokes, Ravindra Jadeja and the psychology of a cricket all-rounder, one of sport's toughest jobs
One more over, then he was done. And then one more. And one more. And one more. As England desperately ploughed towards victory against India on the final day of the third Test at Lord's, Ben Stokes kept bowling. He sent down 24 overs in India's second innings, 18.2 of which came on the final day. This is on top of the 20 he bowled in the first innings, picking up five wickets across the match. Advertisement Which would be impressive enough if he hadn't also scored 77 runs (only Joe Root managed more for England) in the match. And was responsible for maybe delivering the turning point in the whole thing; running out the dangerous Rishabh Pant just as he looked like he was taking the game away from England in the first innings. Oh, and throw in being captain too. It's no wonder he said, after the match, that he would need four days in bed to recover. It shouldn't really be something that a normal cricketer can do. But then again Ben Stokes isn't a normal cricketer. He's an all-rounder, for a start. 'If it all comes together, when you have a game where both bat and ball are working, that's when you feel like Superman.' Shane Watson is from Queensland, rather than Krypton, but throughout a career that lasted two decades, saw him play 59 Tests and 248 white-ball games for Australia, plus win the Indian Premier League player of the tournament twice, he managed cricket's equivalent of donning the cape: being an all-rounder. There is something about the all-rounder that confers superhero status. These are people who look at a game with two main, very distinct skills, and rather than sensibly picking one, think 'nah, I can do both of those'. Often, on paper, their statistics might not look much. But it is often these superheroes to whom we turn for big moments, when our team needs to be saved. Particularly, for some reason, in the England team. Ian Botham had the 1981 Ashes, when he won Tests with wickets and runs. Andrew Flintoff's equivalent was 2005. After England had beaten Australia in the second Test at Edgbaston, 'Freddie' turning the game with bat and ball, the front page of The Daily Mirror mocked up a picture of him as Mr Incredible — with the obligatory pun headline, 'MR INFREDIBLE'. Happy birthday @flintoff11! 🎂 One of the greatest overs ever bowled… — England Cricket (@englandcricket) December 6, 2022 And then there's Stokes: his signature batting performance, the cricketing equivalent of swooping down from the sky to stop an asteroid hitting a school, came in 2019 at Headingley. But it is easily forgotten that, with England's key bowler Jofra Archer off the field, he sent down a heroic, unbroken 15-over spell, taking three key wickets and ensuring that he merely had to produce a miracle with the bat, rather than the impossible. Advertisement His feats against India at Lord's won't quite go down in history like that day six years earlier. But that desire to be the main character, to be the one who takes it upon himself, to be a superhero, was still there. 'The game was on the line and nothing was going to stop me bowling,' he said. Cricket is hard enough when you only have one thing to think about. These are the people who deliberately make it harder for themselves by choosing two, at least. Which leads you to wonder: why? What goes through the head of the all-rounder? 'The truly great all-rounder probably is the rarest of all cricketers,' wrote John Arlott in the introduction to his 1971 book, The Great All-Rounders. 'The batsman who can bowl or the bowler who can bat will not do: the truly great all-rounder is of Test match quality as both batsman and bowler.' It is not feasible for a modern cricketer to only be good at one thing. The days of the bowler who sends down their overs then hides on the boundary, or can get away with being a walking wicket when they bat at No 11, have long gone. But while the minimum expectation is to at least be competent at the tertiary aspects, those who aspire to be one of Arlott's rarest of all cricketers are something different. It seems to start with a mentality, an attitude to invite the sort of pressure that being involved in the game all the time brings, to be part of every bit of the action. Or, if you will allow this, a pretty big dollop of 'main character' energy. 'If you ask any professional athlete, they want to be involved,' says England batter and off-spinner Alice Capsey, 20. 'That's one of the psychological traits that gets a player with talent into the kind of player ready to play professional cricket. That kind of desire to be in those big moments, to want to perform, to want to kind of be that person to change the game. 'That's no different from a mindset of an all-rounder as well.' A huge amount of mental strength is required, but there is a flip side to that, too. The dilemma of the polymath is not just confined to sport: every actor-writer-singer-director will have, at some point, wondered what might have been had they just concentrated on one thing, poured all of their creative and emotional energy into a single art form. Maybe they would have won that Oscar, or played Alexander Hamilton, or headlined Glastonbury. Advertisement Moises Henriques played four Tests for Australia and has since made a fine career on the Twenty20 circuit. The 38-year-old is playing for Nottinghamshire in England this summer. 'I never wanted to, and I was never a big enough character to just want to concentrate on one thing,' he says, suggesting that it takes a form of moral courage and conviction to put all of your cricketing eggs in one basket. There must be many moments for the all-rounder when you trudge back into the dressing room after a hard day in the field, and you witness your fellow bowlers take off their boots, go for a shower, put their feet up, maybe even take a nap, and you think… yeah, that does look quite appealing. Does that ever happen for Henriques? 'Not 'did I ever', but every single time I come off the field I think: 'God, that would be good',' he says. 'But I don't want to give away what I've got, just so I can relax like that. I definitely feel 'jeez, it'd be good just to slide down the order here', for maybe an hour, but I wouldn't want to do that at the expense of having an opportunity to go out and bat as well.' The other obvious appeal of being an all-rounder is that you get two goes at being useful, something that Capsey describes as being a 'perk' of the role. It's something that Stokes alluded to after his performance against India. 'Being an all-rounder, if one thing doesn't click, you have an opportunity with another and that's how I look at it,' he said. 'I would like to be scoring more runs but when I have my whites on and am out on the field, my thoughts go to bowling. You don't really have a chance to worry.' 'It's the reason I wanted to be an all-rounder,' adds Watson. 'It all just came down to knowing that no matter what the situation of the game is, if I miss out with a bat, then I can still hopefully have an impact with the ball and have an impact on the game.' And that in itself brings with it a practical, career-savvy motivation for the all-rounder, especially in the franchise era: it makes you more valuable. In the 18 seasons of the IPL, the most expensive player has been an all-rounder on 11 occasions. 'If you are looking at players in a draft,' says Capsey, 'you've got so many great overseas players that if you've got a few more skills in your repertoire, where people can say 'this person can bowl in the power play, can bowl in different phases of the game, but also bat in the top five', they're a really valuable player to to have in your side. 'From a really selfish point of view, being an all-rounder definitely helps with getting those kinds of gigs.' Of course, it might have been all about India's Ravindra Jadeja at Lord's on Monday. India's spinner did not have the most productive of Test matches with the ball, taking a solitary wicket from his 20 overs. But, when called upon with his team 71 for five in the last innings, he scrapped, battled and edged the tourists agonisingly close to their target of 193. His dogged unbeaten 61 came from 181 balls. He had scored 72 from 131 first time round. Advertisement When the last wicket fell, Jadeja was helpless and distraught at the non-striker's end. Stokes may have stolen the limelight at the death, but this was a Test match which showcased the abilities of two all-round talents. Players upon whom their sides leant heavily. In baseball, cricket's cousin in the 'bat and ball' game family, the single player who can do both is a rare comet, streaking through the night sky every century or so. The 'two-way' player was pretty common in the sport's early days — Babe Ruth, still regarded as among the greatest hitters of all time, 90 years after he retired, was initially a pitcher and did both for a few years — but in the modern game it has essentially disappeared. It is challenging enough to do either discipline, so to do both is simply too hard at the top level. Players will often double up in their youth, but at some point, they will be told to choose. It is why it has taken a physical, technical and mental freak (in the most positive way) like Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers to make it work. Cricket, although an endurance sport that can put enormous stress on its players' bodies, is not as extreme. It's easier to hit a cricket ball than a baseball. Bowlers generate their pace with the help of a run-up, rather than whip-cracking towards 100mph from a standing start. Thus, involving yourself in every aspect of the game is more viable. But it is still a huge challenge, especially if you play multiple formats of the game. 'We've got a young, young player at New South Wales, Jack Edwards: he opens the bowling, bats at six, he's one of our best slip fielders as well, and he's taken on the captaincy,' Henriques says. 'He's going to be an absolute superstar and a fantastic all-rounder, but he plays all three formats and it's just a lot to take on. Advertisement 'There's no mental break in the game for all-rounders across a four-day match. You come off the field after 110 overs, either fielding or worrying about when you'll get a bowl next, and then you come off and, in my case, because I batted four, I put the pads straight on.' Cricket is a game of short but intense periods of concentration, especially for batters. The best players have the ability to shut off, to essentially rest their brains when they do not need those periods of concentration, whether that is between innings or even between deliveries. There are fewer opportunities to do that when you have some bowling to do as well. Jacques Kallis, statistically the greatest all-rounder of all time and the only man to take 250 wickets and score 10,000 runs in Tests, was famously good at that sort of thing. While commentating on the recent World Test Championship final, former South Africa captain Graeme Smith commented that Kallis could 'stare at a wall for four hours'. But for those who do not have that natural ability, they must have to do a lot of mental and psychological work. 'Oh mate, I've done s*** loads of work,' says Henriques. 'I've heard that about Kallis, and about times when they've had to wake him up when it's his turn to bat. I was never someone who could come off the field (from fielding and bowling) and just switch off completely.' Instead, Henriques developed small techniques to force his brain to take a rest. 'I did find that as soon as I put my pads on, I'm a little bit more on edge. So instead of doing that, I'll get everything ready, but I just wouldn't put the rest of like my gear on until we'd lose a wicket. It allowed me just to be a bit more relaxed about things.' Watson is a coach these days, of the San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket, and the psychological aspect of the game, generally, and of being an all-rounder, is something he focuses on. 'That's where the mental skills training that I give every player I work with is critically important,' he says. 'Whether it's you're an all-rounder, whether you're a batter or bowler, it's really about understanding how to be able to build a bulletproof cocoon around yourself. So then you can just be focused on what you need to at the right times to bring the best version of you to every ball.' Advertisement Most Test teams aspire to having at least one top drawer all-rounder, but not that many actually do: England have Stokes; Australia have Cameron Green but back injuries have recently forced him to abandon bowling for the time being; India have a clutch of possibles, including Ravi Jadeja and Washington Sundar; if you shut one eye and squint a bit, you could probably class Marco Jansen as a proper Test all-rounder for South Africa; Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan is still ranked as the fifth best all-rounder in the world but has now retired from international cricket. But there are not many that fit Arlott's definition. Perhaps we view the great all-rounders of the past, from Garfield Sobers to Kapil Dev to Keith Miller to Richard Hadlee to Imran Khan, wrongly: they were the exceptions rather than something that can be expected in every generation. It is implausible for there to be multiple elite all-rounders at the same time, given the unlikely confluence of the range of skills required, plus the sort of steel mentality to actually want to do it. What is interesting is how viable being an all-rounder in Test matches will be in the future, maybe even now, bearing in mind the frantic nature of the international and domestic cricket calendar. That is in the longest form at least, or if you want to play red and white ball cricket: in T20s, where the money is made, it's more possible — easier, even. The physical demands are less, the periods of concentration required are shorter, and there are theoretically more opportunities to recover. That might be balanced/cancelled out by the volume of cricket you play, and the many different places you play in, but limiting your formats is one way of making the life of an all-rounder more doable. 'To be a good all-rounder in all of those formats is extremely taxing,' says Henriques, 'but if you just minimise it to white ball, then it becomes very manageable.' Still, though, that desire to be the superhero remains. 'If you want to always be involved in the game,' says Capsey, 'your mindset's better, you're more switched on, and generally more often than not you perform a little bit better as well. 'Over the last few years of my career, that has put me in pretty good stead for where the women's game is at now, in front of decent sized crowds and with a bit more publicity and spotlight on the game — having that personality of always wanting to be involved and always wanting to change the game puts you in a really good stead to go out onto the pitch and perform.' Alice Capsey is back! 💪#T20WorldCup ready! 🌍🏆@AliceCapsey | #EnglandCricket — England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 6, 2023 Ultimately, the goal is moments. Just as fans will sit through weeks, months, years of nothingness, in the hope that one day we will feel something glorious, so the all-rounder will cope with the relentless nature of it all — the fatigue and the pressure – to feel the same. 'That's what you're chasing, and that's what I absolutely loved about the challenge of being an all-rounder,' adds Watson. 'Yes, you had to train a lot more than others, and yeah, I had injury issues throughout my career. It meant I had to be ultra-diligent and manage myself as well as I possibly could. 'But it was for those days where everything, your batting and bowling, all came together. And it made it all, every moment, worthwhile.' As Stokes rests in his bed, he will be thinking the same.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IPL 2025: Five unforgettable finals before today's showdown
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings (2019) Live Events Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (2008) Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2012) Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2016) Mumbai Indians vs Rising Pune Supergiant (2017) (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel As the 18th season of the Indian Premier League reaches its climax, fans eagerly await the showdown between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This final is much more than a game, it's a convergence of stories, dreams, and legacies that have come to define the IPL's unique the centre of this epic narrative is Virat Kohli , a player whose nearly two-decade-long pursuit of an IPL title with RCB has been marked by brilliance and heartbreak in equal measure. Kohli enters this final for the fourth time, still chasing that elusive triumph that has so far slipped just beyond his him stands Shreyas Iyer , the captain who has transformed Punjab Kings from a team mired in mediocrity into genuine contenders, guided by his own leadership and the strategic acumen of coach Ricky Ponting. Their journey epitomises the resilience and hunger that IPL cricket celebrates, underdogs challenging the established order, eager to carve their own this new chapter unfolds, it's worth revisiting five IPL finals that have not only thrilled fans but also shaped the tournament's identity as the world's biggest and most exciting T20 Mumbai Indians won by 1 runVenue: HyderabadThe 2019 final was a nerve-shredder, a low-scoring battle where strategy and composure made all the difference. Mumbai's 149, built on Kieron Pollard's gritty 41*, didn't seem daunting. But Lasith Malinga, with ice in his veins, defended the final over despite an early onslaught from Shane Watson, who scored 80. CSK faltered at the last hurdle, falling short by a single standout players: Jasprit Bumrah (2/14 in 4 overs, Player of the Match), Deepak Chahar (3/26), MS Dhoni's sharp glovework, and Rahul Chahar's vital spell. This final reminded us that T20 cricket is as much about nerve and nuance as it is about Rajasthan Royals won by 3 wicketsVenue: Navi MumbaiThe inaugural IPL final was the stuff of a spectacle. CSK, powered by Parthiv Patel, Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni, posted a solid 163. But Shane Warne's unheralded Royals, the ultimate underdogs, scripted a Pathan shone with a 3-wicket haul and a rapid-fire 56, while Graeme Smith and Kamran Akmal chipped in. Sohail Tanvir and Shane Watson brought control with the ball, and Warne's captaincy was masterful. Needing one run off the last ball, Rajasthan held their nerve. The first champions of the KKR won by 5 wicketsVenue: ChennaiWhen CSK posted 190 at home, thanks to Murali Vijay (42), Suresh Raina (73), and MS Dhoni's finishing touch, it looked like a third title was in the bag. But KKR, then chasing their maiden IPL title, found an unlikely Bisla played the innings of his life — 89 off 48 balls, as he took apart the CSK attack. Jacques Kallis (69 off 49) provided calm at the other end, while Yusuf Pathan hit the winning runs. Sunil Narine's earlier spell and L Balaji's clutch death overs were also pivotal. Gautam Gambhir's captaincy, understated but assertive,got its crowning Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 8 runsVenue: BengaluruIn what many consider the most thrilling IPL final of the modern era, RCB began strongly, with Chris Gayle (76 off 38) and Virat Kohli (54) putting up a solid 114-run opening partnership. However, disciplined death bowling from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mustafizur Rahman turned the tide, as RCB lost momentum in the final consistent performances from AB de Villiers and KL Rahul earlier in the season, the final ended in disappointment for Kohli and his team once Mumbai Indians won by 1 runVenue: HyderabadWhen Mumbai Indians limped to 129 thanks to Krunal Pandya's scrappy 47, it looked like the trophy was headed to Pune. But Rohit Sharma 's Mumbai had other Johnson (3/26), Jasprit Bumrah (2/26), and Krunal himself turned up with the ball. Pune's chase saw Ajinkya Rahane (44) and Steve Smith (51) anchor steadily, but Johnson's final over was a masterclass in handling pressure. Dan Christian couldn't get the final blow, and Mumbai won by one run, again. A low-scoring epic that proved T20 finals don't need 200+ scores to deliver RCB and PBKS prepare to write the next chapter, the stakes go beyond the scoreboard. It's Kohli's unrelenting quest, it's Punjab's first-ever shot at history, it's Ricky Ponting's chess match against Faf du Plessis and Sanjay Bangar's tactics. And a new name will etch itself into IPL folklore, one we didn't expect, who reminds us once again why we love this game.
The Hindu
03-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
IPL Final Key Records ahead of RCB vs PBKS: Most runs, wickets, catches; highest individual scores, best bowling figures
The Indian Premier League (IPL) will have a new title winner as Royal Challengers Bengaluru takes on Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final on Tuesday. Here are all the major IPL final stats and records ahead of the RCB vs PBKS clash: MOST RUNS IN IPL FINALS Player Name Innings Runs Average Strike Rate High Score 1. Suresh Raina (CSK) 8 249 35.57 150.00 73 2. Shane Watson (CSK, RR, RCB) 4 236 78.66 163.88 117* 3. Rohit Sharma (DC, MI) 6 183 30.50 129.78 68 4. Murali Vijay (CSK) 4 181 45.25 147.15 95 Highest individual scores in IPL finals 1. Shane Watson (CSK) - 117* vs SRH (2018) 2. Wriddhiman Saha (KXIP) - 115* vs KKR (2014) 3. B Sai Sudharsan (GT) - 96 vs CSK (2023) 4. Murali Vijay (CSK) - 95 vs RCB (2011) MOST WICKETS IN IPL FINALS Player Inns. Wkts. Avg. Econ. BBI 1. Dwayne Bravo (CSK) 7 10 24.10 9.77 4/42 2. Mitchell Johnson (PBKS, MI) 3 7 12.28 7.16 3/26 3. Albie Morkel (CSK) 5 6 19.83 7.00 2/12 4. Shardul Thakur (CSK) 4 6 18.83 8.69 3/38 Best bowling figures in IPL finals 1. Anil Kumble (RCB) - 4/16 in four overs vs Deccan Chargers (2009) 2. Dwayne Bravo (CSK) - 4/42 in four overs vs MI (2013) 3. Karanveer Singh (KXIP) - 4/54 in four overs vs KKR (2014) 4. R. Ashwin (CSK) - 3/16 in four overs vs RCB (2011) Most catches in IPL finals 1. MS Dhoni (CSK) - 8 in 11 innings (as a wicket-keeper) 2. Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) - 6 in 8 innings 3. Suresh Raina (CSK) - 6 in 8 innings
India.com
02-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Shane Watson To Wriddhiman Saha: 9 Highest Individual Scores In IPL Finals
photoDetails english 2909826 Updated:Jun 02, 2025, 12:43 PM IST Shane Watson – 117 (CSK) 1 / 9 Shane Watson's unbeaten 117 in the 2018 IPL final remains the highest individual score in a final. Chasing 179, the CSK opener produced a masterclass, hitting 11 fours and 8 sixes. His ton powered Chennai Super Kings to their third IPL title in style. Wriddhiman Saha - 115 (PBKS) 2 / 9 Wriddhiman Saha stunned everyone with a sensational 115 not out in the 2014 final. His century came off just 55 balls and included 10 fours and 8 sixes. Despite his brilliance, PBKS lost to KKR in a close contest. Murali Vijay - 95 (CSK) 3 / 9 Murali Vijay played a pivotal role in CSK's 2011 title win with a blazing 95 off 52 balls. His aggressive start laid the foundation for Chennai's 205-run total, which proved too much for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Manish Pandey – 94 (KKR) 4 / 9 In the same final where Saha struck a century, Manish Pandey stole the show with a 50-ball 94. His counter-attacking innings helped Kolkata Knight Riders chase down 200 and lift their second IPL title. Manvinder Bisla - 89 (KKR) 5 / 9 Bisla's surprise heroics in the 2012 final helped KKR clinch their first IPL trophy. He smashed 89 off 48 balls while chasing a steep target set by CSK. His fearless knock remains one of the most underrated in IPL history. Faf du Plessis – 86 (CSK) 6 / 9 Faf du Plessis played a key role in CSK's 2021 title win with an 86-run knock in the final. His composure and strokeplay helped Chennai post a big total against KKR, securing their fourth title. Shane Watson – 80 (CSK) 7 / 9 Watson once again starred in an IPL final, this time scoring 80 not out in 2019. Despite suffering cramps, he kept CSK in the hunt till the last over, though Mumbai Indians ultimately edged the thriller by 1 run. Chris Gayle – 76 (RCB) 8 / 9 Known for his power hitting, Chris Gayle scored a rapid 76 in the 2016 final for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Unfortunately, RCB couldn't chase down Sunrisers Hyderabad's target, and Gayle's effort went in vain. Sai Sudharsan – 76 (GT) 9 / 9 Sai Sudharsan showcased remarkable maturity in the 2023 final, scoring 76 off 47 balls for Gujarat Titans. His innings provided a solid platform, but CSK ultimately chased down the target in a rain-hit thriller.
