MI vs CSK IPL 2019 Final: 12 IPLs, 8 finals - The incredible journey of MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings over the years

In the inaugural edition of the IPL which took place at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai, Chennai Super Kings had faced Rajasthan Royals in the finals.

RR won by 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining).

Chennai Super Kings – 163/5 in 20 overs
Rajasthan Royals – 164/7 in 20 overs.

Suresh Raina's 57 not out got CSK a respectable 168/5 in the first innings.

In reply, skipper Sachin Tendulkar (48) tried to hold the team as the rest of the batsmen couldn't provide enough support. 

The match ended in a 22-run defeat for the Blue Brigade and a maiden title for CSK.

Chennai Super Kings: 168/5 (20 overs)
Mumbai Indians: 146/9 (20 overs)

CSK made a return to their 3rd IPL final.

With Murali Vijay's 95 and Michael Hussey's 63, CSK posted a huge total of 205/5. The total proved to be too much for Daniel Vettori's team as R Ashwin's tweakers brought CSK a 58-run victory and their 2nd title win.

Chennai Super Kings 205/5 (20 Overs)
Royal Challengers Bangalore 147/8 (20 Overs)

Suresh Raina's masterclass - 73(38) - did get CSK to 190/3, but KKR, who were high on momentum late in the season, finished the chase with 2 balls to spare.

The now-forgotten Manvinder Bisla (89), and Jacques Kallis (69) played starring roles in KKR's long-awaited triumph.

Chennai Super Kings: 190-3 (20)
Kolkata Knight Riders: 192-5 (19.4)

West Indies powerhouse Kieron Pollard (60) single-handedly took MI to 148/9 after compatriot Dwayne Bravo had rocked the Mumbai innings with 4 wickets.

Still, MI survived the late onslaught from MS Dhoni (63*) to win by 23 runs - almost an identical margin as 2010 final.

Mumbai Indians 148/9 (20 Overs)
Chennai Super Kings 125/9 (20 Overs)

Rohit Sharma's 50 off 26 balls helped Mumbai post a huge total of 202/5.

The target proved too much for Dhoni's men as they were able to muster only 161/8 with Mitchell McClenaghan (3/25) being the chief destroyer.

Mumbai won by 41 runs.

Mumbai Indians: 202/5 (20 Overs)
Chennai Super Kings: 161/8 (20 Overs)

Following their 2 year ban due to the spot-fixing scandal, CSK bounced back and how.

Yusuf Pathan once again threatened to spoil CSK's night when his 45 off 25 balls boosted SRH's total to 178.

However, Shane Watson's 51-ball-century got CSK to finish off in style as they had 9 balls to spare.

SunRisers Hyderabad: 178/6 (20 Overs)
Chennai Super Kings: 181/2 (18.3 Overs)

This years final which will take place on 12 May will be special. 

Both Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni have won three IPL's each and this year's winner will decide which captain becomes the skipper with most wins.