2009 Indian Premier League Final

The 2009 Indian Premier League (IPL) Final was the concluding match of the second season of the IPL, a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, held on June 21, 2009, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The final featured the Deccan Chargers and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Deccan Chargers emerged victorious, clinching their maiden IPL title by defeating the Royal Challengers by six runs in a thrilling encounter. The match was notable for its dramatic finish, where the Chargers, despite posting a modest total of 143 runs, successfully defended it, thanks to a brilliant bowling performance led by Adam Gilchrist and other key players. The final highlighted the growing popularity and competitiveness of T20 cricket in India.