IPL final: CSK v Sunrisers, all you need to know
When and where? Who are favourites? Where to watch the game? All the important information about the IPL final
ESPNcricinfo staff
26-May-2018
BCCI
When and where is the IPL final?
Sunday, May 27. The final will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
What time does it start?
The final will begin at 7.00pm IST.
Where can I watch it?
India: Star Sports and Hotstar (digital)
United Kingdom: Sky Sports
Australia: Fox Sports
USA: Willow TV and Hotstar (with a subscription)
South Africa: Supersport
Bangladesh: Channel 9
Who is taking part?
Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Both teams won nine games in the league stage, but Sunrisers topped the points table on account of a superior net run-rate.
Who is likely to star?
Despite an ageing team, CSK have been lifted by good spirits and by MS Dhoni, who has reached his eighth IPL final. Will he lift CSK to yet another title?
Rashid Khan has been Sunrisers' most valuable asset this season. And not just for his bowling. He led Sunrisers to their second final in three seasons, with a sterling all-round performance in the second qualifier, against KKR.
What to expect?
With the game starting at 7pm IST, dew could be a significant factor in the second innings. Given the Wankhede Stadium's short boundaries as well, expect the captain winning the toss to bowl first.
Who starts as favourites?
CSK have had additional rest after winning the first qualifier. Sunrisers, on the other hand, made a trip to Kolkata and went through the emotions of making the IPL final with a scrappy win against KKR. CSK should, therefore, start as slight favourites, especially since they've already beaten Sunrisers three out of three times this season.
The IPL final on Twitter
Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Big game, and @rashidkhan_19 was simply outstanding with both bat and ball. Has been a wonderful journey for us on our way to the finals and I wish the boys give it their everything and enjoy the finals. #KKRVSRH
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 25, 2018
Nail biting finish! @faf1307 you beauty! @ChennaiIPL back to where we belong. The finals of the @IPL. Can't wait for Sunday. #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/lf0y4xQDCa
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) May 22, 2018
Congratulations #OrangeArmy another great fight, huge character shown by all. Here we come Mumbai. #Final #SRH
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) May 25, 2018
What is the likely outcome?
The chasing side will begin the final with an advantage. If the target is below 160, the most likely result is the chasing side coming away with the IPL title.
CSK won their previous game against Sunrisers at the Wankhede chasing 140 in the first qualifier, thanks primarily to Faf du Plessis' unbeaten 67.