The IPL of 2021 was a real thrill altogether. The whole tournament, played during the aftermath of the Covid Pandemic, was a risky one, from the perspective of the players. All through the series, the players have played dedicatedly, with all their focus on one thing, the IPL final match cup. The two teams to reach the final were Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. The winning team was Chennai Super Kings. Here we will offer a sneak peak of the match the awards.
Scoreboard of the final team
Chennai super Kings: 192/3 (20 overs)
Kolkata Knight Riders: 165/9 (20 overs)
After having finished at the seventh spot in points in 2020, The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) resurged historically for 2021. A fighting spirit and the unperturbed captaincy by MS Dhoni led them to their fourth IPL crown, consequently tagging them as one of the most successful sides after other cricketing heavyweights. They set up their winning drive in Dubai, where the entire 2021 IPL season was played due to the pandemic. CSK captain MS Dhoni won the toss and chose to bat first in what was expected to be a dream final against KKR. The juggernaut opened with Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad at the top; it turned out to be a masterstroke. Du Plessis will definitely make 86 runs, and Gaikwad will score 44. CSK scored 192 runs, with cameos from the rest of the batting line-up. KKR had to work their run-rate hard and quick. Then Ravindra Jadeja and Deepak Chahar’s wickets did slow KKR down. KKR fell against CSK by 27 runs despite a valiant effort.
Captain of the Winning team: MS Dhoni
CSK’s success depended on MS Dhoni’s leadership. His influence on team culture stretched beyond cricket. Through the tournament’s ups and downs, Dhoni remained calm. Dhoni’s composure gives the team confidence and stability in victories and defeats. His tactics set Dhoni apart. Game expertise helped him make wise decisions for CSK. He was unequaled in game reading and quick decisions under pressure. Tactical leader Dhoni marshalled his resources to exploit opponents’ strengths and weaknesses.
Orange cap: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Teamwork helped Chennai Super Kings win 2021, but young opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad distinguished out. His tremendous hitting earned him the Orange Cap as the tournament’s leading run-scorer. Gaikwad scored 635 runs in 17 matches, including four half-centuries and a century. The young youngster provided CSK a solid basis for their innings. His calm crease play and exquisite strokeplay created the scene for the middle order’s powerful hitters. CSK won because to Gaikwad’s consistency and runs.
The Purple Cap: Harshal Patel
The Purple Cap went to RCB’s Harshal Patel, the tournament’s highest wicket-taker. Patel’s bowling destroyed rival batting lines, leaving a season-long mark. Patel got 32 wickets in 15 matches. His team breakthroughs earned praise from fans and critics. He startled opponents with a 5/27 score, proving his dominance.
Prize Money:
The IPL honors brilliance and is a premier cricket event. Chennai Super Kings earned Rs. 20 crore and the 2021 championship. They won this big money with their tournament performance and ultimate showdown triumph. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the runners-up, got Rs. 12.5 crore for reaching the final. This big payment recognized KKR’s dedication and talent despite losing the final.
Obviously it can be asserted that the IPL season of 2021 was a very interesting one, with all the teams being extremely dedicated and focused to win. For the cricket lovers this was a great season where they could witness their favored players playing with all their might. This is where the final match offered them the spirit of sportsmanship and celebration.
Hina Abbasi is Editor and a passionate sports and entertainment content writer at WinnersMaze.com. Hina’s expertise spans across a wide range of sports, and interest in many TV shows allowing her to deliver insightful analysis and compelling stories that resonate with readers.