IPL 2023 Final: This victory was written in Dhoni’s destiny – Pandya

Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya on Tuesday said he was happy for his mentor and rival captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni after the IPL final loss to Chennai Super Kings and that the win was in his destiny.

Pandya said, “I am very happy for him (Dhoni). That’s what fate had written for him.” Chasing a target of 171 in 15 overs, Chennai needed 10 runs off the last two balls in the rain-hit final early on Tuesday. He hit a six and a four to lead Chennai to a thrilling victory. On the balls

Pandya, who made Gujarat champions last year, said, “If I have to lose, I am not worried about losing to Dhoni. Good things happen to good people and he is one of the nicest people I know. God is kind, God has been kind to me, but tonight was his night.”
Dhoni has yet to rule out playing in next year’s IPL but says it will depend on body condition.

“We plan a lot and play from the heart,” Pandya said. We have always been a team that stood together and never gave up. We win together and we lose together. I’m not one to make excuses. Chennai played better cricket.”

Although Sudarshan did not score a century in the IPL final, he scored 96 runs off 47 balls with eight fours and six sixes to lead his team to the highest score in the IPL final. Pandya said, “Sai da A special mention has to be made. He is going to do miracles in his life. I am very happy for these players. We have been supporting him and credit him for his success. Mohit, Shami, Rashid have all played their respective roles. Thanks also to the coaching staff. I can’t ask for anything more from him.”

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