Needing 10 off the final two balls to succeed in the revised goal of 171 in 15 overs within the rain-shortened closing at Ahmedabad on Monday, Jadeja (15* off 6 balls) hit Mohit Sharma for a six and a 4 to finish an exhilarating five-wicket triumph (DLS methodology) for CSK.
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Gujarat had posted a mammoth 214/4, led by Sai Sudharsan’s blistering 96 off 47 balls. Nevertheless it began raining within the first over of CSK’s run-chase and the delay pressured revision of the goal.
“I would wish to dedicate this win to a particular member of the CSK facet, MS Dhoni,” mentioned Jadeja.
(Dhoni lifting Jadeja after the win – Picture: iplt20.com)
“I used to be simply pondering I have to swing laborious, as a lot as I can. The place the ball will go, I used to be not fascinated about that, simply seeking to swing laborious. I used to be backing myself and seeking to hit straight, as a result of I do know Mohit can bowl these slower balls,” Jadeja added.
“It feels superb, successful my fifth title in entrance of my residence crowd. I am from Gujarat, and it is a particular feeling. This crowd has been superb. They had been ready for rain to cease until late evening. I would wish to say an enormous congratulations to the CSK followers who got here to help us.”
(With company inputs)
