The Final match of the Vivo IPL 2018, between Chennai super kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, began with Sunrisers batting first. While Dhawan (26) and Goswami departed quick, Skipper Kane Williamson scored a responsible 47(36b,5x4,2x6).
Shakib Al Hasan 23(15) and Yousuf Pathan's unbeaten 45*(25b, 4x4,2x6) propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a formidable 178/6 in 20 overs. The Chennai Super Kings innings began disastrously, with Du Plessis dismissed early scoring just 10.
Shane Watson began with a struggle without scoring a run for 10 balls, before beginning to smash the sunrisers bowlers Siddharth Kaul and Sandeep Sharma all over the park as he scored a blitzkrieg knock, with Raina 32(24) giving him good company.
Watson went on to score his 2nd century of Vivo IPL 2018, and his 4th IPL ton off 51 deliveries, as Chennai super kings reached 181/2 with 9 balls to spare, and became the IPL champions for the 3rd time. Shane Watson was adjudged player of the match for his match winning massive unbeaten ton 117*(57b,11x4,8x6).
