IPL 2023: From Most Sixes to Most Runs - All Key Records in Finals - MS Dhoni on cusp of breaking major record

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IPL 2023: After almost two months and 73 gruelling encounters, the IPL 2023 has reached its cliffhanger finale. Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - the top two teams of the league stage - would fight it out for the coveted trophy at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

Hardik Pandya is chasing his second consecutive title as a captain. On the other hand, there is 41-year-old MS Dhoni who is aiming to win his record-equalling fifth IPL trophy with CSK.

The past 15 finals in the history of the IPL have seen some breathtaking performances. Records have been set and broken in the highest-octane IPL finals. As Chennai Super Kings lock horns with defending champions Gujarat Titans in the summit clash, let's have a look at a few of the key IPL finals records.

IPL Finals Key Records

Players to play most IPL finals (Excluding IPL 2023 final)

10 - Dhoni

8 - Raina

7 - Ashwin, Bravo, Jadeja, Rayudu

6 - Pollard, Rohit

5 - Badrinath, Malinga, H Pandya, Morkel

In IPL finals - Batting records

Matches - Dhoni (10)

Runs - Raina (249)

50+ - Watson, Raina, Hussey, Rohit (2)

100s - Saha, Watson (1)

6s - Raina, Watson (13)

SR - Pollard (195.65; 50+ balls)

Average - Watson (78.66; 3+ inns)

Most sixes in IPL finals:

13 - Watson (144 balls)

13 - Raina (166)

12 - Pollard (92)

11 - Dhoni (133)

10 - Pathan (88)

In IPL finals from 2008 to 2022

Batting first won - 9

Chasing won - 6

Toss winning team won - 9

Toss losing team won - 6

Elect to bat first after toss win - 9 (6-3)

Elect to chase after toss win - 6 (3-3)

Highest team total in IPL Final - SRH 208/7 v RCB 2016

Highest target chased in IPL Final- KKR 200 v KXIP 2014

Dhoni as captain in IPL finals:

Matches 9 (2008-22)

Toss won 5 (Won 3, Lost 2)

Toss lost 4 (Won 1, Lost 3)

Stats credit: Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath)