It was a happy evening for the fans in Chepauk as they saw MS Dhoni once again marshall the troops in yellow expertly to their 10th final in 14 attempts in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday.
Four-time winners CSK posted 172-7, a total their bowlers defended as they defeated the defending champions by 15 runs. Chase-masters on any other day, Gujarat Titans succumbed for 157 in 20 overs while chasing the target on a slow track.
CSK in IPL over the years
| Season | League stage finish | Playoff result |
|---|---|---|
| IPL 2008 | 3rd | Lost in the final |
| IPL 2009 | 2nd | Lost in the semi-final |
| IPL 2010 | 3rd | Champions |
| IPL 2011 | 2nd out of 10 | Champions |
| IPL 2012 | 4th out of 9 | Lost in the final |
| IPL 2013 | 1st out of 9 | Lost in the final |
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