Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will battle it out in the IPL 2023 final on Monday (May 29) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

If CSK emerges victorious, they will equal Mumbai Indians’ record of five trophies. On the other hand, if GT wins, they will match CSK and GT’s achievement of successfully defending their IPL title.

The stakes are high not just for the teams, but also for individual players. Either Hardik Pandya or Ambati Rayudu has a chance to equal Rohit Sharma’s record of winning the most IPL titles – six in total.

Rohit Sharma, the captain of Mumbai Indians, has an impressive tally of six IPL titles. Rohit won his first title in 2009 with Deccan Chargers and has since led MI to triumph five times as their captain.Hardik Pandya, the captain of Gujarat Titans, comes second with five IPL titles to his name. Hardik secured four titles with Mumbai Indians (2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020) and added one more with the Gujarat Titans in the previous season.Ambati Rayudu, a key player for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), also boasts five IPL titles.

Jasprit Bumrah, the star bowler of Mumbai Indians, has been an instrumental figure in their success, claiming the IPL trophy five times. Kieron Pollard, the only overseas player in the list, has been a vital part of Mumbai Indians’ triumphs. Pollard has secured five IPL titles, playing an integral role in MI’s victories in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.

Aditya Tare, a wicketkeeper-batter, has also accumulated five IPL titles. Tare won the tournament with Mumbai Indians in 2013, 2015, 2019, and 2020, and emerged victorious with Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016.

MS Dhoni, the legendary captain of Chennai Super Kings, has lifted the IPL trophy four times with his team. Dhoni guided CSK to victory in 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021.Lasith Malinga, renowned as one of the greatest pacers of all time, secured four IPL titles with Mumbai Indians. Malinga played a crucial role in MI’s successes in 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019.

Harbhajan Singh, a former Mumbai Indians skipper, has won three IPL titles. Harbhajan claimed the trophy with Mumbai Indians in 2013, 2015, and 2017, and triumphed with CSK in 2018.Dwayne Bravo, an all-rounder, has been a part of three IPL-winning teams.

These players have made significant contributions to their respective teams’ success and have etched their names in IPL history with their remarkable title-winning achievements.