As the first team to win the IPL and CPL in the same year, CSK wrote history on this day in 2010. In the Champions League T20 championship match, they defeated the Warriors and the Mumbai Indians in the 2010 IPL final.
In a year that will always be remembered by the club and their supporters, the Chennai Super Kings achieved history on This Day in 2010 by winning both the Indian Premier League and the Champions League T20. This incredible accomplishment, under the leadership of their captivating captain, MS Dhoni, cemented CSK’s position as one of the best teams in franchise cricket. For CSK, winning the IPL and CLT20 in the same year was a significant turning point and the beginning of their illustrious history. It demonstrated their all-around power, potent leadership, and resilience under duress. This two-fold triumph signaled the start of CSK’s ascent to become one of cricket’s most prosperous and reliable teams—a legacy that still exists today.
For CSK, the path to 2010 IPL triumph wasn’t without difficulties. The season started off unevenly for them, but as the competition went on, important players like Doug Bollinger, Suresh Raina, and Murali Vijay performed well. One of the tournament’s highlights, Murali Vijay’s stunning century against the Rajasthan Royals enabled CSK qualify for the playoffs.
Final between MI and CSK at DY Patil Stadium
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar-led Mumbai Indians team squared off against CSK in the championship game. At the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, CSK scored 168 runs when they batted first, thanks in large part to a crucial 57 from Suresh Raina. Mumbai Indians, in turn, found it difficult to counter CSK’s methodical bowling approach. Mumbai was limited to 146 by Doug Bollinger, Muttiah Muralitharan, and the other bowlers, giving CSK a 22-run lead and their maiden IPL championship.
Following their IPL triumph, CSK won the 2010 Champions League T20, extending their winning run. Top teams from T20 leagues throughout the globe competed in this competition, and CSK, representing India, was playing at a very high level. Throughout the competition, players like Raina, Dhoni, and Michael Hussey excelled, with Raina once again playing a crucial role.
CSK vs. Warriors in the CLT20 final
In Johannesburg, CSK played the formidable Warriors, a South African squad. Ravichandran Ashwin and Muttiah Muralidaran spearheaded CSK’s bowling attack, which bowled early and accurately to limit the Warriors to just 128 runs. Murali Vijay (58) and Mike Hussey (51*), the openers for CSK, made sure there would be no problems in the chase, and captain MS Dhoni closed the match in style with a boundary.
In the end, Ravichandran Ashwin emerged victorious as the Player of the Tournament after taking 13 wickets in a row, while Murali Vijay was declared the Player of the Match for his fifty runs.
