The highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is nearing its climax, with the final set to take place on Sunday, May 28 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have secured their spot in the final after a thrilling 15-run victory over the Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1. Meanwhile, the Titans and Mumbai Indians will battle it out in Qualifier 2 on Friday, May 26 to determine the second finalist.
CSK, led by the legendary MS Dhoni, will be making its tenth appearance in the IPL final, solidifying their status as one of the most successful franchises in the tournament’s history. With four IPL titles under their belt, they trail only the Mumbai Indians, who have a record five championships.
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To add to the grandeur of the summit clash, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has arranged for star rapper King and singer Nucleya to perform at the closing ceremony of the tournament. The official IPL Twitter handle shared the exciting news, sparking anticipation among fans for this power-packed spectacle.
𝗔 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿-𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴! ⭐️
The #TATAIPL closing ceremony at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium 🏟️ has memorable performances written all over it 💥
Prepare to be 𝘼𝙈𝘼𝙕𝙀𝘿 and get ready to be mesmerised by the tunes of @VivianDivine & @jonitamusic 🎶🎶… pic.twitter.com/npVQRd6OX2
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 26, 2023
Gujarat Titans, the defending champions, created history by winning the trophy in their very first attempt in 2022, following in the footsteps of the Rajasthan Royals, who claimed the inaugural title in 2008. Both the Qualifier 2 and the final will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the home ground of the Titans. This gives the Hardik Pandya-led side a great opportunity to clinch their second consecutive title on familiar turf.
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However, they will face fierce competition from the Mumbai Indians, who have hit their stride at the right moment and are coming into the game on the back of three consecutive victories. If the Mumbai Indians manage to overcome the Titans in Qualifier 2, fans can expect an electrifying El Clasico finale, as these two teams have a history of intense rivalry on the field.
