IPL 2021 Final, CSK vs KKR: Shane Watson praises MS Dhoni's leadership, Michael Vaughan predicts winner

Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders clash in the IPL 2021 final in Dubai on Friday. While Shane Watson has applauded MS Dhoni's bounce back in form, Michael Vaughan predicts the winner.

It would be a clash to cherish, as former champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lock horns in the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) final at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday. CSK and KKR are chasing their fourth and third titles individually.

CSK was notable for its bounce back in Qualifier 1, defeating Delhi Capitals (DC), especially after losing three league games. Also, skipper MS Dhoni's rise back to form was noteworthy.

On the same note, former CSK opener Shane Watson said, "MS Dhoni just knows how to continuously bring an environment together and get the best out of the players. That is why CSK has always had these different match-winners. It is not just about one or two players."

"He just knows how to allow people to get out of their way, and yes, CSK has not been relying on MS to score the runs that he has done in the past, but when the team needed him the most in the Qualifier, the great man just stood up like he has done in the past," he added while talking to Star Sports during the Super Kings Show.

In the meantime, former English skipper Michael Vaughan has made his prediction for the final. Besides predicting that CSK would walk away with the title, he also feels that all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja could be the Man of the Match.

"As all my predictions this year have been spot on .. I think @ChennaiIPL will win the Final today .. Man of the match will be @imjadeja #IPL2021Final," he wrote in a tweet.