Ashish Ranjan
CSK vs GT QUALIFIER 1: The IPL 2023 Qualifier 1 match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take place on Tuesday (May 23) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. GT finished first in the standings after winning ten of fourteen contests. CSK completed the league stage in second place after winning eight of 14 games.
In their previous match, GT defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets after pursuing down the target of 198 runs in 19.1 overs. Virat Kohli’s century propelled the RCB to a total of 197 runs with the loss of five wickets, despite the loss of five wickets. Additionally, Shubman Gill scored a century and aided his team cross the finish line.
In their previous match, CSK faced Delhi Capitals. They scored a massive 223 runs while losing three wickets. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway performed exceptionally well and gave the team a sturdy start. Together, they scored 141 runs prior to the first out. In response, DC scored 146 runs while losing nine wickets. David Warner acted as a lone combatant by scoring 86 runs off of 58 deliveries.
This year’s opening event featured a matchup between GT and CSK. GT attained its target of 179 runs in 19.2 overs, with five wickets remaining. GT have defeated CSK three times in the past.
CSK VS GT QUALIFIER 1: PITCH REPORT
Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium has a reputation for aiding both batsmen and bowlers. Due to its consistent spin, it typically favors stroke play and is conducive to shot-making. The team that wins the coin toss will likely choose to chase in order to have a distinct objective in mind.
CSK VS GT QUALIFIER 1: H2H RECORD
| Teams | Matches Won |
| GT | 3 |
| CSK | 0 |
CSK VS GT QUALIFIER 1: PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Probable XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(c/wk), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana
Probable XI: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), Sai Sudharsan/Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma, Yash Dayal
CSK VS GT QUALIFIER 1: TOP FANTASY PICKS
Shubman Gill: He has scored centuries in his last two matches and is in excellent form. Gill has scored 680 runs in 14 games with a batting average of 56.66 and a strike rate of 152.0%, making him the second-leading run-scorer this season.
Ruturaj Gaikwad: He scored his third fifty of the season in the most recent match against the Delhi Capitals. In 13 innings, he has scored 504 runs at an average of 42 and a strikeout rate of 148.23.
Rashid Khan: He is tied for the most wickets this season. In 14 outings, he has taken 24 wickets with an average of 18.25, an economy of 7.82, and a strike rate of 14.
Devon Conway: He has scored the most runs for CSK this season. Conway has scored 585 runs in 14 games, averaging 53.18 and striking out 138.62 times per game.
Ravindra Jadeja: This season, he has been in outstanding form with both bat and ball. In 14 matches, he has taken 17 wickets with an average of 22.05, an economy of 7.65, and a strike rate of 17.29.
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