In the IPL tournament of 2018 the world witnessed the great comeback of the great team Chennai Supar Kings. After two years of complete suspension, they came, they played and they conquered the trophy. A great variety of thrilling match moments, the brilliance of the players and the unity in different teams, all of these were appreciated by the sports lovers to a great extent here. The yellow brigade really nailed it that year. So here, we will be sharing the important details about the winning team, the players and the prize. Keep reading.
The Winning team: Chennai Super Kings
Scoreboard:
Sunrises Hyderabad: 178/6 (20 overs)
Chennai Super Kings: 181/2 (18.3 overs)
Here in this series CSK won their third IPL title, solidifying their standing as a tournament powerhouse. It excited millions of CSK fans to see their club return to the top. The team won again under the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni who showcased his skill, knowledge, and the ability of excellent teamwork. Celebrations showcased the team’s season-long work after the final match. By winning the IPL again, CSK reaffirmed their cricketing legacy and reinvigorated their fans. This remarkable occasion showed Chennai Super Kings’ perseverance and triumph in all its vigor.
Winning Team Captain
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had been unlucky all the way through the season under MS Dhoni’s captaincy. Under his captaincy, from the tournaments they took part in, they always started disastrously in the case of an unfinished situation to reach the finals. Key performances to win it came out of Dwayne Bravo, Faf du Plessis, and Shane Watson. The finals were played in Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai playing against Sunrisers Hyderabad. CSK batted brilliantly for 179 runs. Shane Watson’s 117 off 57 balls led to an eight-wicket triumph with nine balls to spare.
Man of the Match:
Finally, the onslaught was spearheaded by Shane Watson and he was announced “Man of the Match,” and CSK furthered their dominance. His tremendous hitting and accuracy of stroke turned the match. SRH bowlers were found struggling with his 13 boundaries and 4 sixes. Watson’s following performance saw him become a regular in the CSK side. His contributions with bat and ball were competition-wide. His contributions helped the CSK win the title. Watson’s 555 runs gave the squad the event win. CSK had banked on his form, knowledge, and leadership throughout the season. Watson stirred everyone around him to give their best possible performance. His unabashed love for the game, professional attitude, and commitment to victory as a team make an inspirational figure.
CSK’s third IPL title was highlighted by Watson’s last-match performance. He represented Chennai Super Kings and the worth of seasoned players in high-stakes contests with his leadership and performance under pressure. Shane Watson’s 2024 IPL final match performance was remarkable for his persistence, skill, and dedication. A cricketing legend, he motivates players and fans.
Purple Cap Winner:
The tournament’s top bowler gets the Purple Cap. This award went to Kings XI Punjab’s Andrew Tye in 2018. Tye bowled 24 wickets this season. KXIP profited from Tye’s accurate bowling. His ability to outfox hitters with diverse deliveries and maintain pressure helped his team reach the playoffs. Tye’s knack for crucial wickets helped KXIP win this season. Its bowling attack and field attitude improved with his help.
Orange Cap Winner:
The IPL batsman with the most runs wins the Orange Cap. In 2018, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Kane Williamson earned this honor. Williamson earned 753 runs with his consistent and strong hitting. Williamson’s leadership and hitting benefited SRH throughout season. He led by example as captain, exhibiting composure, determination, and game understanding. He was a formidable crease player who could anchor innings and accelerate when needed. Williamson delivered many match-winning innings this season, showing his adaptability and pressure-handling. He was vital to SRH’s hitting order, forming partnerships and closing games.
Prize Money:
In the IPL there is not only options for thrills for the teams, but also the opportunities for winning handsome prize for the winning teams and the runner ups. As per the reports, the total prize money pool happens to be near Rs.50 crore, from which, Rs.15 crore is won by the winning team. The runner up gets around Rs.11 crore and the rest of the money is shared among the semi finalists, the fourth places and remaining 5 teams. However, it is not the money, but the thrill that takes the center stage here. The 2018 IPL is the memorable one for the wonderful grandeur of the sports.
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.