IPL season 13, after a mid-pandemic break, came to a glorious close after a nail-biting final between turnaround champions Kolkata Knight Riders with Captain Cool led Chennai, who took home their 4th title of this splendid league. We have with us the top 5 latest news from this IPL season to have you jump with adventure.
1. Thala never gets old
It was an emotional IPL final for CSK, and its champion captain, MS Dhoni, led the team to their 9th last and won their 4th title. MS Dhoni became the oldest captain at the age of 40 to lift the trophy. The previous record was held by Shane Warne at age 38 for Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural edition of 2008. A lot of fans couldn’t hold their tears back after seeing their Thala lift the trophy.
2. King Kohli finally takes a bow
This IPL for all cricket enthusiasts has been an emotional roller coaster for them. The leading run-scorer in the history of the IPL, Virat Kohli, had declared before the UAE leg of the fixtures that this would be his last IPL as captain. And all Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fans had hoped to motivate their team to close in on the trophy. Yet, RCB had a dismal exit after being pushed out of the race by Kolkata in the eliminator match.
3. Champions of a comeback – The KKR story
Without them, IPL wouldn’t have had its share of thrill and amazement. Having finished at the Bottom 2 in the first half of IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) scripted an unforgettable comeback. From defeating champions Mumbai to then steamrolling Rajasthan, Delhi, and Bangalore, they did what a team does best. And while they did all this, they became one of the scariest teams to take on. And their spirit brought them to the Final. MS Dhoni also said that one team that deserved the IPL trophy the most was Kolkata.
4. Young Talent scouting
This IPL was owned by young talent who showcased their skill and thrill. They established the fact that the future of Indian cricket is in very safe hands. Whether it be the grit of Shubhman Gill, the Venkatesh Iyer class, or the pinch-hitting of Rahul Tewatia and Shivam Dube, and when it came to bowling, Harshal Patel, Axar Patel, and Shardul Thakur drew some awe. And the last discovery in this list was Kashmir Speedster Usman Malik, the first Indian to breach the 150km/h mark by an Indian in IPL.
5. Pandemic & Cricket – A long-distance relationship
IPL has been that one fixture of this gentleman’s sport, making it colorful, exciting, and nail-biting. The BCCI, for two consecutive years in history, had to host the league, out of the country. In fact, both the times it has been hosted in the UAE. India fans are already planning a World Cup victory which begins in the next few days. It is going to be one of the most exciting cricket seasons, this time.
