IPL 2021: Final, Winner, Schedule, Scorecard, First Match, Points Table, and Orange Cap

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, also known as Vivo IPL 2021, was the 14th season of the premier T20 cricket league, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Originally scheduled to start on April 9, 2021, in India, the tournament was suspended in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 19 to October 15, 2021. Featuring eight teams and 60 matches, IPL 2021 was a thrilling season despite logistical challenges. This article covers the IPL 2021 final, winner, schedule, final scorecard, first match, points table, and Orange Cap holder.

IPL 2021 Overview

The 2021 IPL season included eight teams: Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI) (two-time defending champions), Delhi Capitals (DC), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Punjab Kings (PBKS) (formerly Kings XI Punjab). The tournament was played across six venues in India (Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata) before moving to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah in the UAE for the second phase.

IPL 2021 Winner

The Chennai Super Kings won the IPL 2021 title, defeating the Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final on October 15, 2021, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This victory marked CSK’s fourth IPL title, tying them with Mumbai Indians for the most IPL championships at the time. Under MS Dhoni’s leadership, CSK showcased a remarkable comeback after missing the playoffs in 2020.

IPL 2021 Final

The IPL 2021 final was a Day/Night T20 match held on October 15, 2021, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE. Originally planned for May 30, 2021, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, it was relocated due to the COVID-19 suspension. Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in a high-scoring encounter.

Key Highlights of the IPL 2021 Final

Toss: KKR won the toss and elected to field.
CSK Innings: CSK posted 192/3 in 20 overs, led by Faf du Plessis (86 off 59), with Ruturaj Gaikwad (32 off 27) and Moeen Ali (37 off 20)* contributing significantly. KKR’s Sunil Narine took 2 wickets.
KKR Innings: KKR scored 165/9, with Venkatesh Iyer (50 off 32) and Shubman Gill (51 off 43) starting strongly but losing momentum. CSK’s Shardul Thakur took 3/38.
Player of the Match: Faf du Plessis for his match-defining 86 runs in his 100th IPL game.

IPL 2021 Final Scorecard

Below is the detailed scorecard for the IPL 2021 final:

Chennai Super Kings Innings (192/3, 20 overs)

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Ruturaj Gaikwad	32	27	3	1	118.51
Faf du Plessis	86	59	7	3	145.76
Robin Uthappa	31	15	0	3	206.66
Moeen Ali	37*	20	2	3	185.00
Extras	6	(lb 1, w 5)
Total	192/3	20 overs

Bowling (KKR): Sunil Narine 2/26, Shakib Al Hasan 0/33, Lockie Ferguson 0/56, Varun Chakravarthy 0/38, Shivam Mavi 0/32.

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings (165/9, 20 overs)

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Shubman Gill	51	43	6	0	118.60
Venkatesh Iyer	50	32	5	3	156.25
Nitish Rana	0	1	0	0	0.00
Sunil Narine	2	2	0	0	100.00
Eoin Morgan (c)	4	8	0	0	50.00
Dinesh Karthik	9	7	0	0	128.57
Shakib Al Hasan	0	3	0	0	0.00
Rahul Tripathi	2	3	0	0	66.67
Lockie Ferguson	18*	11	1	1	163.63
Shivam Mavi	20	13	1	1	153.84
Extras	9	(lb 2, w 7)
Total	165/9	20 overs

Bowling (CSK): Shardul Thakur 3/38, Josh Hazlewood 2/29, Deepak Chahar 1/32, Ravindra Jadeja 2/37, Dwayne Bravo 1/29.

Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 27 runs.

IPL 2021 Schedule

The IPL 2021 schedule was announced on March 7, 2021, with the first phase in India from April 9 to May 2, 2021, covering 29 matches. After the suspension due to COVID-19, the remaining 31 matches, including playoffs, were scheduled in the UAE from September 19 to October 15, 2021. Matches were played at 7:30 PM IST on single-match days and at 3:30 PM IST and 7:30 PM IST on double-header days.

Key Matches

First Match: April 9, 2021 – MI vs RCB at Chennai (7:30 PM IST).
League Stage End: October 8, 2021 – DC vs RCB and MI vs SRH (concurrent matches, a first in IPL history).
Playoffs:
- Qualifier 1: October 10, 2021 – DC vs CSK at Dubai.
- Eliminator: October 11, 2021 – RCB vs KKR at Sharjah.
- Qualifier 2: October 13, 2021 – DC vs KKR at Sharjah.
- Final: October 15, 2021 – CSK vs KKR at Dubai.

For a detailed schedule, visit IPLT20.com or Cricbuzz.com.

IPL 2021 First Match

The first match of IPL 2021 was played on April 9, 2021, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore. RCB won by 2 wickets, chasing MI’s total of 159/9.

Key Highlights of the First Match

MI Innings: 159/9 (20 overs), with Chris Lynn (49 off 35) top-scoring. RCB’s Harshal Patel took 5/27, including a joint-most expensive over conceding 37 runs.
RCB Innings: RCB chased 160 in 20 overs, finishing at 160/8, led by AB de Villiers (48 off 27). MI’s Jasprit Bumrah took 2 wickets.
Player of the Match: Harshal Patel (RCB) for his 5-wicket haul.

IPL 2021 Points Table

The IPL 2021 points table followed a double round-robin format, with each team playing 14 matches. The top four teams qualified for the playoffs. Below is the final league-stage points table:

Team	Matches	Won	Lost	Points	NRR
Delhi Capitals	14	10	4	20	+0.481
Chennai Super Kings	14	9	5	18	+0.455
Royal Challengers Bangalore	14	9	5	18	-0.140
Kolkata Knight Riders	14	7	7	14	+0.587
Mumbai Indians	14	7	7	14	+0.116
Punjab Kings	14	6	8	12	-0.001
Rajasthan Royals	14	5	9	10	-0.993
Sunrisers Hyderabad	14	3	11	6	-0.545

Notes:

Delhi Capitals topped the table with 20 points.
CSK and RCB tied on 18 points, with CSK securing second place due to a better net run rate (NRR).
KKR qualified for the playoffs over MI due to a better NRR.

Orange Cap in IPL 2021

The Orange Cap is awarded to the leading run-scorer of the season. In IPL 2021, Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) won the Orange Cap with 635 runs in 16 matches, surpassing teammate Faf du Plessis during the final. Gaikwad became the youngest Orange Cap holder in IPL history at the time.

Top 5 Run-Scorers in IPL 2021

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): 635 runs, 16 matches, Avg: 45.35, SR: 136.26
Faf du Plessis (CSK): 633 runs, 16 matches, Avg: 45.21, SR: 138.20
KL Rahul (PBKS): 626 runs, 13 matches, Avg: 62.60, SR: 138.80
Shikhar Dhawan (DC): 587 runs, 16 matches, Avg: 39.13, SR: 124.62
Glenn Maxwell (RCB): 513 runs, 15 matches, Avg: 42.75, SR: 144.10

Notable Mention: Harshal Patel (RCB) won the Purple Cap with 32 wickets and was also named the Player of the Tournament.

Why IPL 2021 Was Memorable

CSK’s Redemption: After missing the playoffs in 2020, CSK won their fourth title under MS Dhoni.
COVID-19 Challenges: The tournament’s suspension and relocation to the UAE showcased resilience.
Emerging Stars: Players like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Venkatesh Iyer made significant impacts.
Close Contests: The season featured competitive matches, with CSK’s consistency prevailing.

Conclusion

IPL 2021 was a season of resilience and brilliance, with Chennai Super Kings clinching their fourth title in a dominant final against Kolkata Knight Riders. The schedule adapted to unprecedented challenges, the points table reflected fierce competition, and Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Orange Cap win highlighted emerging talent. For detailed stats, scorecards, or schedules, visit IPLT20.com, Cricbuzz.com, or ESPNcricinfo.com.

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