After defeating Delhi Capitals (DC), CSK are just a step away from lifting the trophy as they face Mumbai Indians (MI).
MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of the most decorated teams in the history of this cash-rich competition.
After defeating Delhi Capitals (DC), CSK are on the verge of winning another title as they stand just a step away from lifting the trophy as they face Mumbai Indians (MI).
In the history of IPL, CSK has been to the finals 8 times.
A look at their journey:
1. 2008: Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 3 wickets
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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.
2. 2010: Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 22 runs
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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)
3. 2011: Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 58 runs
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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)
4. 2012: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets
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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)
5. 2013: Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs
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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)
6. 2015: Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs
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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)
7. 2018: Chennai Super Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets
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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)
8. 2019: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Hyderabad
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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.
