Will IPL 2023 final be MS Dhoni's swansong?
This year's Indian Premier League has exceeded all expectations, delivering one of the most keenly contested battles for play-off spots.
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LSG vs MI, IPL 2023 Eliminator Live Score: Mumbai Indians Face Lucknow Super Giants In Do-Or-Die Eliminator Battle
LSG vs MI Live Score: One team's IPL 2023 journey will come to an end today as Lucknow Super Giants take on five-time champions Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator in Chennai. On Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings booked their place in the final after beating holders Gujarat Titans by 15 runs in Qualifier 1.
"Slight Advantage": AB De Villiers' Pick Between Mumbai Indians And Lucknow Super Giants In IPL 2023 Eliminator
South Africa and Royal Challengers Bangalore legend AB De Villiers believes that Mumbai Indians holds a ‘slight advantage' over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 eliminator to be held in Chennai on Sunday. While Lucknow Super Giants booked their spot in the playoffs with a narrow win over Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad and had to wait for Royal Challengers Bangalore's loss against Gujarat Titans to become the final team to qualify for Top 4.
Did Deepak Chahar Get Injured During IPL Qualifier 1? Chennai Super Kings Star's Crucial Update
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast bowler Deepak Chahar played down injury concerns after win over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 and said he is ready to go for the big IPL 2023 final. Chennai Super Kings cruised into the final of the ongoing IPL 2023 as they beat Gujarat Titans (GT) by 15 runs in Qualifier 1 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chennai Super Kings will play the IPL 2023 final on Sunday in Ahmedabad. Chahar appeared to pull up after taking a fine catch that sealed the victory for the four-time champions in Chennai. Chahar was in fiery form in the match as he bagged two wickets, including that of Wriddhiman Saha and in-form Shubman Gill.
"Defiant, Stubborn": Sunil Gavaskar Criticises Delhi Capitals' Management For "Refusal To Promote In-form" Star
Delhi Capitals had a forgetful outing in IPL 2023, as they could register only five wins out of 14 matches. The fans had great expectations from the IPL 2020 finalists but they finished at the ninth spot on the points table. Despite having the likes of David Warner, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, DC miserably failed to leave a mark in the season. However, one player who definitely stood out from the other was all-rounder Axar Patel, as he remained consistent with both bat and ball. Though Axar was fetched many runs with his bat, he was still used at number six and seven in the order.
"Want To Win Title For MS Dhoni": Suresh Raina Reveals Chat With CSK Star
Former India batter Suresh Raina hailed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni for his "simple" tactics against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2023 on Tuesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. CSK defeated GT by 15 runs to reach a record-extending 10th IPL final. Speaking after the match, the four-time IPL winner said the entire nation wants Dhoni to win the IPL this season. Raina also recalled his chat with CSK star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad. who told him that the entire CSK team wants to win the IPL for Dhoni.
For "Absolute Genius" MS Dhoni, A Huge Praise From Pakistan
Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni gave another fine example of his leadership skills, marshalling his bowlers and making field standings to conceal the Gujarat Titans' chase of 173 runs in the Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. While Dhoni branded himself as an 'annoying captain', the cricketing world once again bowed down to his intelligence. As fans hailed Dhoni's genius, especially in plotting Hardik Pandya's dismissal, even former Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt was full of praise for the CSK skipper.
"...When We Didn't Qualify For Playoffs": Ruturaj Gaikwad On Secret Behind CSK's Rise
Opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has attributed Chennai Super Kings' success in the ongoing IPL to their pre-season camp and praised the team management for making the players feel secured and clearly stating their roles. Four-time champions CSK put themselves in line for a fifth IPL after they stormed into the final with a 15-run victory over holders Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 1 here on Tuesday. "The camp was very vital because a new surface was being laid over in Chennai," Gaikwad said at the post-match press conference.