Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans to secure their spot in the final of IPL 2023, with MS Dhoni becoming the first player to lead a team to 10 IPL finals.
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Another top-two finish
CSK have reached the IPL final for the 10th time. They had finished the league stage as the second-placed side with 17 points.
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Captain Dhoni miles ahead!
Dhoni is the first player to lead a side to 10 IPL finals. Rohit Sharma is the only other captain to do so on five occasions. Gautam Gambhir achieved this feat twice.
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Dhoni helps CSK bounce back
Earlier this season, Dhoni, who has led CSK to several momentous wins, became the first-ever player to captain a franchise in 200 matches.
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Over 100 wins for a franchise
Dhoni has led CSK to 127 wins in 211 matches in the IPL, making him the only captain to have won over 100 matches for a franchise in the tournament.