GT vs CSK, IPL 2023: Probable XIs, pitch report, weather forecast, and live streaming details
Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to lock horns in the first qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will host this exciting clash on Tuesday, May 23.
The Titans have been unstoppable this season as they have ensured a top-of-the-table finish for the second consecutive season. The defending champions finished the league stage with 20 points, having won 10 of their 14 games and lost four.
GT were in action against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Sunday, May 21, where their bowlers failed to keep a check on the scoring rate. RCB posted a mammoth total of 197/5, courtesy of a brilliant ton from Virat Kohli who scored 101 runs off just 61 balls at a strike rate of 165.57.
In reply, Shubman Gill (104 off 52 balls) scored his second century of the season to help the team chase down the total with five balls to spare.
After a disappointing season last year, the CSK turned things around in style as they finished just one place below GT in the points table. The Super Kings ended the season with 17 points, having won eight of their 14 games and lost five.
In their last match against the Delhi Capitals, CSK registered an emphatic win. Batting first, Ruturaj Gaikwad (79) and Devon Conway (87) helped the team get off to a blistering start in the powerplay as the Super Kings posted a massive score of 223/3.
Later, Deepak Chahar destroyed the Capitals' batting unit to help the team seal an impressive 77-run victory. Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana picked up two wickets apiece.
Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings Match Details
Match: Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, Qualifier 1, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023
Date and Time: May 23, 2023, Tuesday, 07.30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings Pitch Report
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai provides an even contest between bat and ball. There will be some movement available for the seamers with the new ball, while the spinners will be able to generate turn and bounce in the middle overs. The batters need to be a bit cautious in the start, while they can exploit the conditions later on.
Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings Weather Forecast
Clear skies will greet both sides in Chennai on Tuesday, with the temperature expected to range between 29 and 36 degrees Celsius.
Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings Probable XIs
Gujarat Titans Team News
- Gujarat Titans might consider bringing in Sai Sudarshan and Alzarri Joseph in place of Dasun Shanaka and Yash Dayal on Tuesday.
- Vijay Shankar can come in as an impact substitute if they are chasing in the game.
Gujarat Titans Probable XI
Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sai Sudarshan, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma, Alzarri Joseph, Noor Ahmed
Chennai Super Kings Team News
- The Super Kings are unlikely to make any changes to their winning combination on Tuesday, as it’s their best XI.
- Ambati Rayudu can come in as an impact substitute if they are chasing in the game.
Chennai Super Kings Probable XI
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana
Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings Match Prediction
Both teams will be high on confidence after finishing in the top two positions in the league stages. The Super Kings registered a convincing 77-run victory against the Capitals, while the Titans beat the Royal Challengers by six wickets in a last-over finish.
However, the Men in Yellow will start the game as slight favourites as they play a completely different brand of cricket at home. Expect them to have an added advantage in the first qualifier of the IPL 2023.
Prediction: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to win the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2023.
Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings Live Streaming details and channel list
TV: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema