Shane Watson the hero as CSK claim third IPL crown
Finally, the IPL trophy has come back to its spiritual home, Chennai. The city's franchise did run into rough waters but it still boasts the best IPL crowds and the most consistent team
27/05Result
Final (N), Indian Premier League at Mumbai, May 27 2018
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![Sunrisers Hyderabad]( "Sunrisers Hyderabad")
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![Chennai Super Kings]( "Chennai Super Kings")
181/2 (18.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
27/05Result
Final (N), Indian Premier League at Mumbai, May 27 2018
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![Sunrisers Hyderabad]( "Sunrisers Hyderabad")
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![Chennai Super Kings]( "Chennai Super Kings")
181/2 (18.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
The greatest IPL performances, No. 2: Shane Watson's 117 not out vs the Sunrisers Hyderabad
When Watto went from slow starter to ruthless punisher
The Watson sponge, the Watson bludgeon
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rashid Khan were Sunrisers' two biggest threats on the night of the IPL final. Shane Watson saw them off and waded into the rest of their attack, validating CSK's faith in his experience and know-how
Talking points - What happened to Kaul and Sandeep's seasons?
Their economy rates dramatically shot up towards the end of the season, leaving Sunrisers dependent on two bowlers
From tuk tuk to boom boom: how Watson won it for CSK
The first ten balls the opener faced were all dots. He then powered to 117 off his next 47 balls to make short work of a 179 chase
Dwayne Bravo: "We always said experience will get the better of youth"
Reactions from the Chennai Super Kings players soon after they won their third IPL title
'Can't see any other captain pulling off a title win like this'
Reactions to Chennai Super Kings becoming champions of IPL 2018
CSK boys making all the noise
CSK capped their return after a two-year ban by winning the IPL title. Here's a quick look at how the champions celebrated
Age no bar: why Dhoni and Fleming backed CSK's "old" squad
Also, the CSK coach explains how shifting their home matches out of Chennai affected team dynamics
'CSK handled moments of pressure better' - Williamson
Kane Williamson lauded the way CSK did not give Sunrisers any opportunities while chasing what he thought was a "competitive total"
CSK, Sunrisers reflect on challenges overcome on eve of grand final
Dhoni has a poor record in recent IPL finals, but Williamson has baggage of a different kind: Sunrisers have lost to CSK every time this season
Five ways that Sunrisers can surprise CSK
How about Rashid Khan as opener if they end up chasing?
Quiz: Who's been to an IPL final before?
Some of these facts about IPL 2018's finalists are true, while the rest are figments of our imagination. Can you separate the cook-ups from the facts?
IPL final: CSK v Sunrisers, all you need to know
When and where? Who are favourites? Where to watch the game? All the important information about the IPL final
Preview
CSK 3, Sunrisers 0. IPL final?
For CSK, a seventh final appearance represents a closing of the circle - not only are they back after a two-year suspension; they are back where they have always been
