Chennai reach 10th IPL final with win over Gujarat
Four-time Indian Premier League winners Chennai Super Kings qualified for their 10th final with a 15-run win over holders Gujarat Titans in the first qualifier at Chepauk on Tuesday.
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CSK Pacer Deepak Chahar Attempts To Run Out GT Star Vijay Shankar At Non-Striker's End, MS Dhoni Reacts
The high-profile IPL 2023 Qualifier 1 between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans could have been witness to a cheeky run out on Tuesday. After CSK had set GT a 173-run target, the defending champions lost quite a few wickets as Vijay Shankar came on to bat. On the second ball of the 14th over, CSK pacer Chahar attempted a run out at the non-striker's end with Shankar being the target. However, Shankar wasn't backing up. Though Chahar removed the bails, it resulted in nothing and even Dhoni could be seen smiling.
GT vs CSK: Chennai Super Kings Enter Record-Extending 10th IPL Final With 15-Run Win Over Gujarat Titans
Chennai Super Kings tamed a tenacious Gujarat Giants by 15 runs on a sticky surface to enter their 10th IPL final at Chepauk on Tuesday and extend their remarkable consistency in the tournament. CSK did well to reach 172 for 7 on a slow pitch in Qualifier 1 after Hardik Pandya opted to bowl. Considering the conditions, it turned out to be much more than a competitive total as Gujarat Titans had a rare off day to end with 157 all out in 20 overs. Rashid Khan made the CSK fans nervous with a 16-ball 30 towards the end but it was not enough for the Titans.
Watch: Shubman Gill's Joy Turns Into Disappointment As Dismissed CSK Star Ruturaj Gaikwad Gets Reprieve Due To No Ball
After an exciting league phase, the IPL 2023 playoffs started with the a high-profile Qualifier 1 between four-time champions Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Gujarat Titans. After Hardik Pandya opted to bowl, GT had an early success, well sort of, when Darshan Nalkande dismissed CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad on the third ball of the second over as Shubman Gill took a nice catch. The in-form GT star started celebrating, only to realise a little while later that it was a no-ball. Gaikwad went to slam a half-century.
"Under Guidance Of Gautam Gambhir, See How Naveen-ul-Haq...": Sunil Gavaskar On Indian Coaches In IPL
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 playoffs spots were confirmed on Sunday, with Mumbai Indians joining Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants being the top four sides. There was also disappointment for a number of franchises including Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore who narrowly missed out. Seeing the progress of certain franchises and their players, India great Sunil Gavaskar explained how Indian coaches have helped certain emerging talents step up their game.
GT vs CSK, IPL 2023 Qualifier 1: Head-to-head, Key Battles, Players To Watch Out For And All You Need To Know
The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings are set to face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. CSK are four-time title winners, bagging the coveted trophy in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021. On the other hand, Hardik Pandya and Co. are the defending champions. GT were one of the two teams added in IPL in the 2022 season. Both CSK and GT are known for their consistency and having proven match winners in their armoury. In IPL 2023, GT finished at the top spot in the table with 20 points while CSK ended at the second spot with 17 points to their credit.
What Happens If CSK vs GT Qualifier 1 Is Abandoned Due To Rain Or Other Issues?
Gujarat Titans will be squaring off against Chennai Super Kings in the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2023 on Tuesday, at MA Chidambaram Stadium. In their previous meeting this season, the Hardik Pandya-led side registered a five-wicket win over CSK in Ahmedabad. However, things can go the other way as both the teams will now be facing each other at Chepauk, the fortress of the Men in Yellow. Apart from the mouth-watering clash, all eyes will also be on the weather as the fans would not want the rain to play the spoilsport.
Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings: Predicted XIs For Both Sides In IPL 2023 Qualifier 1
Gujarat Titans will be taking on Chennai Super Kings in the Qualifier 1 match of the IPL 2023 on Tuesday, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The defending champions defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets in their last league stage match and finished as the table-toppers with 20 points. On the other hand, the MS Dhoni-led side registered a 77-run victory over Delhi Capitals and finished at the second spot on the points table. It will be an interesting encounter as both the teams will be putting their best foot forward to seal the finale berth.