The Deccan Chargers won the 2009 IPL final by 6 runs.
Played on 24 May 2009 at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, the final was contested by the Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Deccan Chargers batted first and made 143 for 6 in 20 overs, with Herschelle Gibbs top-scoring with an unbeaten 53.
Royal Challengers Bangalore began the chase steadily but lost wickets at regular intervals. They finished on 137 for 9, leaving Deccan Chargers six runs short of being caught. The victory gave Deccan their first IPL championship, a remarkable turnaround after they had finished last in the inaugural 2008 season.
Anil Kumble was named Player of the Match despite playing for the losing side, taking four wickets for 16 runs. Pragyan Ojha was Deccan’s most successful bowler, claiming three wickets, while captain Adam Gilchrist provided important leadership throughout the campaign. The final was held in South Africa because the 2009 tournament was moved there amid security concerns in India.