Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is currently underway and we are nearing the all-important summit clash which will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 28. Four-time champions Chennai Super Kings will be taking on defending champions Gujarat Titans in this final match. The two teams finished in the top two during the league phase and are equally matched. Cricket fans can expect a blockbuster of a game. However ahead of that, today in this article, let's take a look at the preview, playing XIs, key battles, head-to-head and other important details of this IPL 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. ‘Old Man’ and a ‘Pretender’: Shubman Gill Gets Ready To Spoil MS Dhoni’s Farewell Party in IPL 2023 Final.
Known as the most consistent team in the history of IPL, CSK shrugged off their last season's performance and qualified for the IPL 2023 Playoffs after finishing in 2nd place. Then they defeated Gujarat Titans convincingly to cement their place in yet another IPL final. CSK's batting in this season's IPL has relied heavily on their top order of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway and Ajinkya Rahane. The two Sri Lankans Maheesh Theeksana and Matheesha Pathirana have been the backbone of CSK's bowling. Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali's all-around ability gives them the balance. Meanwhile, Shivam Dube and Tushar Deshpande's rise have made them a very strong unit.
Opponent Gujarat Titans shocked everyone after winning IPL in their debut season. Hardik Pandya's team has now backed it up with yet another playoff appearance. After losing to CSK in Qualifier 1, GT came back strong and defeated Mumbai Indians in the Qualifier 2 to cement their place in the summit clash. Shubman Gill has established himself as one of the best players in this format. Gujarat's batting is heavily reliant on him. Meanwhile, others like David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha, Rashid Khan and Hardik Pandya can play match-winning innings too. Three GT bowlers, Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan and Mohit Sharma are the top three wicket-takers in the tournament. Overall similar to CSK, GT also possess a very balanced squad.
CSK vs GT Head-to-Head Record in IPL
Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans have faced each other four times. Gujarat have won the first three matches while Chennai came out victorious in their last outing.
CSK vs GT TATA IPL 2023 Final Match Key Players
Devon Conway (CSK)
Shivam Dube (CSK)
Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)
Shubman Gill (GT)
Hardik Pandya (GT)
Rashid Khan (GT)
CSK vs GT TATA IPL 2023 Final Match Mini Battles
Deepak Chahar vs Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Rashid Khan are the two key battles to watch out for in the final match of IPL 2023.
CSK vs GT TATA IPL 2023 Final Match Venue and Match Timing
Chennai Super Kings will be locking horns with Gujarat Titans in the final of IPL 2023 on Sunday, May 28. The game will begin at 7:30 pm IST (Indian Standard Time) at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
CSK vs GT TATA IPL 2023 Final Live Telecast and Online Streaming
Star Sports Network has the broadcasting rights of TATA IPL 2023 in India. Fans can tune into Star Sports Network channels to catch the live telecast of the CSK vs GT Final Match on TV in India. JioCinema, the OTT platform of Viacom 18, have the online Streaming rights of the TATA IPL 2023 in India. Fans can turn to the JioCinema app or website to catch the free live streaming of the CSK vs GT Final Match in India. ‘Best Picture on Internet Today’ Twitterati React As Pic of Sachin Tendulkar and Shubman Gill’s Intense Chat Goes Viral After Latter's Match-Winning Century in GT vs MI IPL 2023 Qualifier 2.
CSK vs GT TATA IPL 2023 Qualifier 1 Match Likely Playing XI:
Chennai Super Kings: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana.
Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Shah, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami, Joshua Little.
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