CSK vs GT Final Results

9:45 PM IST Well then, what a crazy, crazy Indian T20 League season we have had! Two teams that faced each other in the very first game of the tournament also went head-to-head in the grand finale as well that too at the same venue. On the opening day, it was Gujarat who cruised to a win but it is Chennai who had the final say with the biggest win of them all. With that, we bid farewell for the time being and hope you've enjoyed our company. There's plenty of more cricketing action around the corner as the World Test Championship Final is only a few days away. Until then, take care and goodbye!

9:39 PM IST One last thing left to do and MS Dhoni is on stage to collect the coveted trophy but in a heart-warming sight, he calls upon Ravindra Jadeja and Ambati Rayudu, who is playing his final game to lift the trophy with him. The Chennai players then pose for a team photograph and we can see them all filled with joy and pride.

9:38 PM IST MS Dhoni, the skipper of Chennai says circumstantially it is great time to announce his retirement but the tough part for him will be to train 9 months and come play one more season. Adds that the way the crowd followed him to different grounds and showed their affection, he feel they deserve for him to come back and play another season. Mentions that the simple fact is that it is the last part of the career and when he walked out, he heard the crowd chanting his name and had tears in his eye. Claims that they want to see him to come back which is what he will do and play however he can. Reckons that the fans love me him who he is and being grounded is what they like in him. Goes on to say that the kind of cricket he plays, anyone can play as there is nothing orthodox which is what they connect to. Informs that he wants to stay true to himself and that is what they love. Tells that every trophy you win whether it is a bilateral series or a tournament, it is a team game and they need to play together. Adds that in crunch situations individuals need to be ready. Admits that there have been lapses and even in this game they did not start the right way as the bowling department didn’t do their job but the batting department took the responsibility for them. He says that he does get frustrated as he is human as well but he tries to step into their shoe as to what happened. He understands that different individuals handle pressure differently and they want to groom them to handle situations. Ends by saying that the special thing about Ambati Rayudu is that when he off the pitch he gives his 100% and when he is on the field they will never win the fairplay award. Adds that they played India A together and he felt he would do something special in this game which he will not forget ever.

9:25 PM IST Chennai head coach, Stephen Fleming comes on stage to collect the winners' award on behalf of his side. After that, the skipper of Chennai, MS Dhoni comes on stage and picks up the winner's cheque as well.

9:20 PM IST Hardik Pandya, the captain of Gujarat then comes up and collects the runners-up cheque and shield. Pandya is down for a chat and begins by saying that they tick a lot of boxes and play with a lot of heart and is very proud of the way the boys have played throughout the season. Adds that he is not one of the guys who would make excuses and says that Chennai played better cricket. Says that they scored enough runs and then applauds Sai Sudharsan for the way he played and reckons he will rise up to better heights. Goes on to applaud all the players and takes a few names who put their hands up and also gives credit to the coaching staff. On MS Dhoni, he says that he is very happy for him and destiny was on his side and he doesn't mind losing to him. Ends by saying that MS Dhoni is a nice person and he believes that good things happen to good people.

9:18 PM IST The match officials for the final now come on stage and collect their mementos. After this, the players and staff members receive their runner-up medals and mementos which are collected by their head coach Ashish Nehra.