Cricket Buzz: Social media trends on May 30

The Cricket World was buzzing with reactions on the incredible final of IPL 2023 on Tuesday, May 30 with players congratulating Chennai Super Kings for their fifth IPL title. Nepal cricketer Sandip Lamichhane wished good luck to his team for the Cricket World Cup Qualifiers. Players such as Shubman Gill, Ambati Rayudu, and Ravindra Jadeja reflected on the incredible night of the final.

Rayudu in particular announced his retirement with an emotional note. Aakash Chopra shared a fun video of AB de Villiers, Graeme Swann, and him dancing post the IPL final. Swann also shared a throwback video of his memorable spell against Sri Lanka from 2011. Find out what more the cricketing world is up to today:

Irfan Pathan@IrfanPathan

In a rain curtailed shortened final Yesterday CSK started batting with Shami. Rasid and Mohit losing one over each from their regular quota of 4 overs. That means league’s top 3 wicket takers were deprived of 18 balls and no wickets. That’s certainly played as an advantage to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

05:25 PM · May 30, 2023

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Sandeep Lamichhane@Sandeep25

I have faith in all of you and your abilities. You all have shown your potential to the world by bringing cricket to this level. Now is the time for all of you to have faith in your abilities again. Give your best wherever you go. Good luck ahead team and safe travels.❤️

05:24 PM · May 30, 2023

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ATR@RayuduAmbati

It feels so great to finally hold the trophy for a sixth time..been a great night for csk and also me personally…

04:33 PM · May 30, 2023

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Shubman Gill@ShubmanGill

Memorable one

05:20 PM · May 30, 2023

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ATR@RayuduAmbati

05:17 PM · May 30, 2023

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Naseem Shah@iNaseemShah

Thank you, @leicsccc, for an incredible time in the Vitality Blast! It has been an absolute privilege to be a part of this amazing team. Grateful for the memories and support from the fans. See you all very soon...😊 #ThankYouLeicestershire #VitalityBlast twitter.com/leicsccc/statu…

Leicestershire Foxes 🦊@leicsccc

Nas, it's been a pleasure. 💚 Once a Fox, always a Fox. 🦊 @iNaseemShah

05:04 PM · May 30, 2023

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Graeme Swann@Swannyg66

Crazy day of cricket 😁 twitter.com/skycricket/sta…

Sky Sports Cricket@SkyCricket

ON THIS DAY... May 3️⃣0️⃣, 2011 England roll Sri Lanka for just 8️⃣2️⃣ to win first Test of series in Cardiff as @Swannyg66 and @ChrisTremlett33 share eight wickets 🔥

04:35 PM · May 30, 2023

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Niall John O Brien@niallnobiobrien

Absolute pleasure to take a trip down memory lane with @tjmurtagh , genuine goosebumps going over those wickets. Many thanks @HomeOfCricket for giving me the opportunity to chat to not only a great Irish cricketer but a great friend. Enjoy youtu.be/_weFMGB4XfU ☘️🏏

04:23 PM · May 30, 2023

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Aakash Chopra@cricketaakash

And…it’s a wrap 🤗🫶 Thank You ☺️ #TataIPL @JioCinema

11:53 AM · May 30, 2023

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Rohit Sharma@ImRo45

What an @IPL it has been this year. So many wonderful talents have come through. Well done to @ChennaiIPL for winning the title and also very well done to @gujarat_titans for playing consistently well through the tournament.

03:26 PM · May 30, 2023

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Laxman Sivaramakrishnan@LaxmanSivarama1

The last time Tamil Nadu won the Ranji Trophy in 1987/88, Will the @udayanidhi Stalin be willing to honour the team with a big piece of land for the players to construct their own apartments which is done in Mumbai for their players @ t sports minister m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

09:23 PM · May 28, 2023

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Irfan Pathan@IrfanPathan

Csk fans are the most graceful and fun loving fans I have ever encountered. These scenes are from mid innings when GT was favourite to win the game ❤️

01:38 PM · May 30, 2023

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MANOJ TIWARY@tiwarymanoj

Hi @RayuduAmbati, It has been an exceptional career and there couldn't be any better way to sign it off. Throughout your career, you have been a warrior, a class cricketer and a wonderful human being. Even last night the pick up shots you played under pressure were nothing less… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

12:59 PM · May 30, 2023

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Siddharthh Kaul@iamsidkaul

What an amazing and outstanding season #MohitSharma . Big salute to you for efforts throughout the tournament and in life too. Love you Bro 💞!!! @gujarat_titans

12:38 PM · May 30, 2023

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Yuvraj Singh@YUVSTRONG12

Congratulations @ChennaiIPL @msdhoni on winning your 5th title! A great team effort with everyone contributing when it mattered the most! Sir Jadeja @imjadeja what a player 🙇🏻‍♂️ tough luck to my fav @gujarat_titans. Sport has its ups n downs & you’ve got to be proud of every effort… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

11:43 AM · May 30, 2023

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Irfan Pathan@IrfanPathan

Started on Sunday and finished on Tuesday morning. special final indeed. #CSKvsGT

11:10 AM · May 30, 2023

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Gautam Gambhir@GautamGambhir

Congratulations CSK! Winning 1 title is difficult, winning 5 is unbelievable! #IPL2023

10:54 AM · May 30, 2023

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Ravindrasinh jadeja@imjadeja

We did it for ONE and ONLY “MS DHONI.🏆 mahi bhai aapke liye toh kuch bhi…❤️❤️

10:24 AM · May 30, 2023

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Sachin Tendulkar@sachin_rt

What a finish to one of the most enthralling @IPL seasons ever! Both @ChennaiIPL and @gujarat_titans fought fiercely, but Chennai's batting depth proved to be the winning factor, just as I had mentioned. Choosing a winner was no easy task given the exceptional performances by… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

09:42 AM · May 30, 2023

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Brad Hogg@Brad_Hogg

Not ideal to have adjusted scores for a final, but it all came down to calmness of emotions from CSK when the chips were down that got them over the line. #CSKvGT

08:40 AM · May 30, 2023

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Jay Shah@JayShah

Fans are the backbone of @IPL. Unmatched dedication by our fans as they kept calm till the very end on a rain-washed Sunday & came back today! As we pull the curtain to another exciting season, a big thank you to all for their unwavering support throughout. @BCCI #IPL2023Final

10:02 PM · May 29, 2023

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