On this day in 2010, the Chennai Super Kings etched their name in the history books by claiming both the Indian Premier League title and the Champions League T20. It was a memorable year for the team and their supporters.
This incredible feat established CSK as one of the premier franchises in cricket under the captainship of MS Dhoni. Securing both trophies in the same year was a landmark achievement that highlighted CSK’s balanced squad, strong leadership, and ability to thrive under pressure. This double triumph marked the beginning of CSK’s journey as one of the most dominant and consistent teams in cricket, a reputation they still maintain today.
CSK’s path to winning the 2010 IPL title was far from easy. They had an uneven start to the season, but as the tournament went on, crucial players like Suresh Raina, Murali Vijay, and Doug Bollinger rose to the occasion. Murali Vijay scored a hundred against Rajasthan Royals and with this CSK went into the playoffs.
In the IPL 2010 final, CSK took on Mumbai Indians, led by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, at the DY Patil Stadium. Batting first, CSK posted 168 runs where Suresh Raina scored 57 runs. Mumbai Indians struggled to find momentum against CSK’s disciplined bowling attack, with Doug Bollinger, Muttiah Muralitharan, and others maintaining tight control. Mumbai could not reach the target and scored 146 runs, giving CSK a 22-run victory and their maiden IPL championship.
