IPL 2018 Final — Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Chennai Super Kings won the IPL 2018 Final against Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on May 27, 2018. Shane Watson's breathtaking century — 117 off just 60 balls — powered CSK to a record chase of 179, completing one of the greatest individual performances in an IPL Final.
IPL 2018 Final Scorecard
Sunrisers Hyderabad — 178/6 (20 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 47 | 38 |
| Yusuf Pathan | 45 | 27 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 26 | 26 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 23 | 15 |
| Carlos Brathwaite | 21 | 12 |
Bowling: Lungi Ngidi 2/26, Ravindra Jadeja 1/25, Shardul Thakur 1/31
Chennai Super Kings — 181/2 (19 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Shane Watson | 117 | 60 |
| Suresh Raina | 32 | 24 |
| Ambati Rayudu | 16 | 19 |
| Faf du Plessis | 10 | 11 |
Bowling: Bhuvneshwar Kumar 0/17, Carlos Brathwaite 1/27
Shane Watson's Masterpiece
Shane Watson's 117 off 60 balls is widely regarded as the greatest innings ever played in an IPL Final. The Australian all-rounder hit 11 fours and 8 sixes in an innings of extraordinary power and precision. He reached his century in just 53 balls — the fastest century in an IPL Final — and single-handedly won CSK the title with 6 balls to spare.
Williamson's Brilliant Captain's Knock
Kane Williamson's 47 off 38 was the adhesive that held SRH's innings together. After losing early wickets, the New Zealand captain rebuilt with Yusuf Pathan (45 off 27) to post a competitive 178. Under normal circumstances, 179 would be challenging to chase — but Watson made it look easy.
CSK's Return to Glory
IPL 2018 was CSK's first season back after a two-year suspension. Winning the title in their comeback season was a statement of everything that makes Chennai Super Kings the most resilient franchise in IPL history. MS Dhoni's leadership, combined with Watson's brilliance, made IPL 2018 one of the most memorable chapters in CSK's storied history.
