IPL 2023 saw many firsts, including a chaotic final delayed by rain. The final, held on May 30, had Ravindra Jadeja sealing a thrilling victory for the Chennai Super Kings with a six and a winning four at 1:35 AM. The Gujarat Titans had set a record-breaking total of 214/4. Gujarat Titans dominated the league stages, but Chennai Super Kings emerged as champions. Top performers included Shubman Gill, Faf du Plessis, and Devon Conway as the leading run-scorers, while Mohammed Shami emerged as the leading wicket-taker.
IPL 2023 also saw Virat Kohli surpass 7000 runs and witnessed a record-breaking 12 centuries, 1124 sixes, as well as 153 half-centuries. Tushar Deshpande had a challenging season, while MS Dhoni reached a significant milestone by appearing in his 250th IPL game during the final. The auctions for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 are approaching, with teams scrambling to assemble their best squads for the upcoming season.