Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Rider by 27 runs, defending 192 and lifting the trophy for the 4th time. After the win, CSK captain MS Dhoni said, "We don't really talk a lot. It's more one on one. People are more open that way. The moment you talk in a team room there is a bit of pressure. You can't deliver without a good team. We also have great individuals as well. I would love to thank the fans. We are in Dubai now. Even when we played in South Africa, we always got good amount of support. Thanks to all of them. If feels like Chepauk, Chennai. Hopefully we will come back to play of the Chennai fans next year."

"Before I start talking about CSK, it's important I talk about KKR. For the position they were in after the first phase, to perform this well, it's very difficult. If any team deserved to win the IPL this year, it is KKR for the way they have played. I think the break helped them. Yes we are most consistent team looking at the stats but we have also lost finals. Not letting the opposition in is something we conciously wanted to improve. I hope CSK in the coming years will be known for that."

Brief Score:

Chennai Super Kings - 192/2 in 20 overs (Faf du Plessis - 86 (59), Narine - 2/26)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 165/9 in 20 overs. (Gill - 51(43), Iyer - 50(32), Thakur - 3/21, Jadeja - 2/37)
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