CSK win IPL 2021 | Will call Kieron Pollard and let him know this is my 16th T20 title, says Dwayne Bravo

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After winning the IPL 2021 with Chennai Super Kingā™”s, Dwayne Bravo has stated that he will let Kieron Pollard know that this is his 16th T20 title. The CSK all-rą¼ŗounder further added that the support from the franchise and fans inspired the squad to come back stronger after a poor run in IPL 2020.

Chennai Super Kings won against Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final of the IPL 2021 and clinched their fourth title in IPL. A huge total in the firstšŸŽ innings increased their chances of victory in the final. Having played plenty of Twenty20 leagues across the world, Dwayne Bravo's experience and skills helped the Chennai-based franchise a lot during the tournament. Bravo was taken up by the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the 2011 IPL and he has been a regular name in the playing XI for the MS Dhoni-led side.Ā 

With the title win on Friday, CSK all-šŸ¬rounder, Dwayne Bravo clinched a new milestone in his T20 career. Bravo won his 16th T20 title edging out his West Indies teammate Kieron Pollard who has won 15 T20 titles.Ā 

ā€œThat's the first thing I'm going to do when I turn on my phone - let Kieron Pollard know this is the 16th (T20 titles he has won). He has somā™‘e cź¦atching up to do,ā€ he said in the post-match presentation ceremony.

Bravo scalped 14 wickets at an economy rate of 7.81 and played a pivotal role in CSK's run to the final. Speaking on the teamā€™s š“†‰performance this season, Bravo stated that the support from management and the fans inspired the team to give their best in the tournament.Ā 

ā€œBelief in the squad from managementą·“, owners. After last season was really disappointed. Owed it to the franchise, the fans to come up with a better performance. Don't get nervous (coming into a final). Have had good performance in different phases of the tournament,ā€ he remarked.

The Chennai Super KingsĀ batted first and scored a total of 192 runs.Ā CSK openers Ruturaj Gaikwad (32) andĀ Ā Faf du Plessis (86)Ā  partnered for 61 runs for the openingĀ wicket. The franchise restricted KKR for a total of 165 and won the match by 27 runs. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis played a pivotal role of the team in their title-winning run as the openers consistentš„¹ly scored runs for the team and gave solid starts. Gaikwad scored 635 runs in the tournament while Du Plessis scored 633 ruź¦“ns in the competition.Ā 

Reflecting on CSK's fourth title victory,Ā  Bravo said that šŸŒƒGaikwad and Du Plessis both have been standout guys for the team.Ā 

ā€œFaf and Ruturaj standout for us. To have these two guys scoring over 500 runs togethešŸŽr. Experience beats youth anyday. Going to change the name from Mr. Champion to Sir Champion (Jadeja standing next to him),ā€ he concluded.

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