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Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2023 Final: CSK's Strength And Weakness

Gujarat Titans registered a comfortable 62-run victory over Mumbai Indians in a high-scoring Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023 on Friday. Asked to bat first, the defending champions posted a whopping total of 233/3 in 20 overs after Shubman Gill smashed 129 runs off just 60 balls. Later, MI were bundled out for 171 as Mohit Sharma took a five-wicket haul. The Hardik Pandya-led have entered the final of the tournament and will now be going up against Chennai Super Kings in the summit clash on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. It will be an interesting battle as both the teams had finished in the top two on the points table during the league stage.

"Crowd Started Hooting...": CSK Star On Being At Receiving End Of MS Dhoni's Craze

Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 on Wednesday at their fortress Chepauk and entered into the final of the tournament. However, the summit clash will be a Deja Vu for the four-time champions and they will be up against GT, who also paved their way into the final after thrashing Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2. It was a visual treat for the crowd at the MA Chidambaram Stadium to witness MS Dhoni, who is in the final phase of his career. The craze of the fans for Dhoni is not new as every stadium goes berserk on seeing the CSK skipper coming on to bat.

"Went To Washroom And...": Shubman Gill's Reaction On Winning Orange Cap

Shubman Gill showed his mettle on Friday as the young batter played a blistering knock of 129 off 60 balls and helped Gujarat Titans defeat Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023. It was Gill's third century of the season as he completed 851 runs. With this score, he has surpassed Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis's total of 730 runs and became the highest run-scorer of the edition, so far. On being asked about winning the Orange Cap, the GT batter stated that he had no idea that he will be wearing it.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav's Heartbreaking Reaction After Getting Clean Bowled By Mohit Sharma

A brilliant team effort helped Gujarat Titans thrash Mumbai Indians by 62 runs in the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023 and gave them an entry into their second successive final. The defending champions posted a whopping total of 233/3 in 20 overs, courtesy of the magnificent 129-run knock from Shubman Gill. However, the second-half of the match was completely dominated by pacer Mohit Sharma, who took a five-wicket haul as MI were bundled out for 171. Out of the five wickets, the dismissal of batter Suryakumar Yadav turned out to be the game-changing moment for GT.

Mumbai coach Boucher laments injuries after IPL exit

The loss of fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer to injuries left a hole that was difficult to fill for Mumbai Indians, coach Mark Boucher said after his team's IPL exit.

IPL 2023 Prize Money Details - Winning Team Will Get This Whopping Amount: Report

Over the years, the popularity of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has grown by leaps and bound. Since its inception back in 2008, IPL has seen massive rise in the viewership, which has made the tournament more lucrative in terms of prize pool. In the first two editions, the winning side received Rs 4.8 crore, whereas the runner-up was awarded with Rs 2.4 crore. Last season, Gujarat Titans won Rs 20 crore for winning the IPL, while the runner-up, Rajasthan Royals, were awarded Rs 13 crore.

'Old Man' And A 'Pretender': Shubman Gill Gets Ready To Spoil MS Dhoni's Farewell Party

Mahendra Singh Dhoni wouldn't mind a 'Farewell to Remember' but a young Shubman Gill, oozing grace, would do everything under his control to prevent Chennai Super Kings from beating Gujarat Titans to its fifth IPL title, in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Nearly 19 summers back when a young Dhoni was making his first strides in India blue, a four-year-old Gill was taking stance on a vast farmland in Punjab's Fazilka village on Pakistan border, with a handmade customised bat, prepared by his doting grandfather.

'God Blessing The Prince': Sachin Tendulkar, Shubman Gill Catch Up In Ahmedabad, Picture Goes Viral

Shubman Gill took the cricketing fraternity by storm after he smashed his third century of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season to fire Gujarat Titans to their second final in as many years. Gill's 60-ball 129 fired Gujarat to 233-3, a total they defended by bowling out five-time winners Mumbai for 171 in 18.2 overs in the final playoff which started late due to rain in Ahmedabad. The 23-year-old struck 10 sixes and put on a second-wicket stand of 138 with Sai Sudharsan, who made 43, to tear into the opposition attack at the world's biggest cricket stadium.

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Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2023 Final: CSK's Strength And Weakness

"Crowd Started Hooting...": CSK Star On Being At Receiving End Of MS Dhoni's Craze

"Went To Washroom And...": Shubman Gill's Reaction On Winning Orange Cap

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav's Heartbreaking Reaction After Getting Clean Bowled By Mohit Sharma

Mumbai coach Boucher laments injuries after IPL exit

IPL 2023 Prize Money Details - Winning Team Will Get This Whopping Amount: Report

'Old Man' And A 'Pretender': Shubman Gill Gets Ready To Spoil MS Dhoni's Farewell Party

'God Blessing The Prince': Sachin Tendulkar, Shubman Gill Catch Up In Ahmedabad, Picture Goes Viral