IPL 2023: From Most Sixes to Most Runs – All Key Records in Finals – MS Dhoni on cusp of breaking major record

Hardik Pandya is chasing his second consecutive title as a captain. On the other hand, there is 41-year-old MS Dhoni who is aiming to win his record-equalling fifth IPL trophy with CSK.

The past 15 finals in the history of the IPL have seen some breathtaking performances. Records have been set and broken in the highest-octane IPL finals. As Chennai Super Kings lock horns with defending champions Gujarat Titans in the summit clash, let’s have a look at a few of the key IPL finals records.

IPL Finals Key Records

Players to play most IPL finals (Excluding IPL 2023 final)

10 – Dhoni

8 – Raina

7 – Ashwin, Bravo, Jadeja, Rayudu

6 – Pollard, Rohit

5 – Badrinath, Malinga, H Pandya, Morkel

In IPL finals – Batting records

Matches – Dhoni (10)

Runs – Raina (249)

50+ – Watson, Raina, Hussey, Rohit (2)

100s – Saha, Watson (1)

6s – Raina, Watson (13)

SR – Pollard (195.65; 50+ balls)

Average – Watson (78.66; 3+ inns)

Most sixes in IPL finals:

13 – Watson (144 balls)

13 – Raina (166)

12 – Pollard (92)

11 – Dhoni (133)

10 – Pathan (88)

In IPL finals from 2008 to 2022

Batting first won – 9

Chasing won – 6

Toss winning team won – 9

Toss losing team won – 6

Elect to bat first after toss win – 9 (6-3)

Elect to chase after toss win – 6 (3-3)

Highest team total in IPL Final – SRH 208/7 v RCB 2016

Highest target chased in IPL Final- KKR 200 v KXIP 2014

Dhoni as captain in IPL finals:

Matches 9 (2008-22)

Toss won 5 (Won 3, Lost 2)

Toss lost 4 (Won 1, Lost 3)

Stats credit: Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath)