After all experience matters. At least, that is what Chennai Super Kings showed after they thrashed a young Delhi Capital side by 6-wicket in the second qualifier to set up a mouthwatering final with arch rivals Mumbai Indians.
In the first innings, CSK’s in form bowling managed to contain Delhi’s famed batting lineup, limiting them to just 147/8. Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, and Deepak Chahar all picked up two wickets as Chennai again displayed their bowling might.
As with the first innings, the second innings was a one-sided contest. The DC bowler’s inability to break the opening partnership of Shane Watson (50) and Faf du Plessis (50) of 81 runs closed the contest prematurely. Although hopes were raised after the duo went off later, it was probably too late to turn things around.
Here is how the fans reacted after CSK confirmed yet another epic date against MI in IPL finals:
.@ChennaiIPL knows how to win. Their game awareness, sticking to a strategy, backing their players & of course massive team effort makes them the team they are. There's absolutely no substitute for experience. 8 finals in a span of 11 years is no joke #CSKvDC
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) May 10, 2019
Hello Mumbai Indiana let’s meet on 12th ??#csk #CSKvDC #ipl pic.twitter.com/lqTOJRx56X
— Kabir Duhan Singh (@Kabirduhansingh) May 10, 2019
That victory celebration by Ziva Dhoni and Gracia Raina ?? #WhistlePodu #Yellove #CSKvDC #DCvCSK pic.twitter.com/KqtBZYPOeM
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) May 10, 2019
Another Year, Another Finals!??#CSKvDC #WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/rMT8Pttxcs
— MS Dhoni Fans Official (@msdfansofficial) May 10, 2019
Not the desired result tonight, but feel really proud to be a part of this absolutely fantastic group of people. Great players, great management and some great results this season, hopefully better next time. Thank you to everyone for the tremendous support this season #CSKvDC
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 10, 2019
CSK is Surya-vansham of IPL#CSKvDC pic.twitter.com/ih1m6HTImQ
— Haar Aisi Bhi (@haarta_hoon) May 10, 2019
When you realize you are going to play against MI again. #CSKvDC pic.twitter.com/vIi5s6cBYa
— ANSHUMAN? (@AvengerReturns) May 10, 2019
Sanju : So you took a longer route but you are in another final.
Mahi : Well, that's our usual route, last year was an exception.
? ?? #CSKvDC #Dhoni #CSK #WhistlePodu
— Prabhu (@Cricprabhu) May 10, 2019
Shreyas Iyer: "Looking at the likes of MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma leading their teams and also standing with them at the toss, I have been fortunate to learn things" .. #CSKvDC #IPL2019 #IPLPlayoffs
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) May 10, 2019
Chennai Super Kings qualify for IPL final; 8th out of 10 times. The most consistent team in IPL history. ??#WhistlePodu #Yellove #CSKvDC #DCvCSK pic.twitter.com/reLa2Jjs51
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) May 10, 2019
* CSK reaches in its 8th IPL final *
Meanwhile Delhi : pic.twitter.com/Tw16ZXM8yj
— Roshan Rai (@RoshanKrRai) May 10, 2019
Hello, Mumbai Indians ?
We are coming! #CSKvDC pic.twitter.com/Mit6owUMlK
— Arvind Akshay (@God_Of_Pot) May 10, 2019
Raina !!?#CSKvDC pic.twitter.com/QD8ThQLje2
— Ashwin™ | NGK | (@Ashwin_tweetz) May 10, 2019
Don't worry champs, comeback stronger next season#CSKvDC pic.twitter.com/M9XY370B6x
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) May 10, 2019
