In the thrilling final showdown at Wankhede (IPL) on May 27, 2018, Sunrisers Hyderabad set a competitive total of 178/6 against the formidable Chennai Super Kings showcased their batting prowess, reaching the target of 179 with ease, concluding the match at 181/2 in 18.3 overs. The Chennai Super Kings secured victory by 8 wickets with 9 balls remaining, claiming the IPL 2018 Champions.
Result
At Wankhede Stadium, May 27, 2018, a thrilling IPL final unfolded between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings. The Super Kings triumphed by 8 wickets, securing their third title.
Runner Up
Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged as the runner-up in the IPL 2018 final, displaying a commendable performance, but fell short against Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium on May 27.
Player of the Match
Shane Watson stole the show with a phenomenal unbeaten innings of 117 runs off 57 balls. His blistering knock included 11 boundaries and 8 towering sixes, guiding Chennai Super Kings to a comfortable victory.
Player of the Series
Sunil Narine was crowned the Player of the Series for his all-round performance throughout the tournament. He accumulated an impressive total of 357 runs and scalped 17 wickets
Points Table
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Ties | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.284 |
| 2 | Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.253 |
| 3 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | -0.070 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | -0.250 |
| 5 | Mumbai Indians | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.317 |
| 6 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.129 |
| 7 | Kings XI Punjab | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.502 |
| 8 | Delhi Daredevils | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.222 |
The IPL 2018 final at Wankhede Stadium remains a memorable clash of titans, and Chennai Super Kings rightfully claimed the IPL 2018 Champions.