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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.

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.

"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.

"...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.

Video: Did MS Dhoni Intentionally Stall Play For 4 Minutes To Get Matheesha Pathirana Bowl?

One of the greatest captains of his generation, MS Dhoni has a plan in his head, no matter the situation his team is in, and he will do everything he can to keep his plans on course. During the Qualifier 1 showdown against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Tuesday, MS Dhoni looked to have intentionally stalled the game for about four minutes, just to ensure that Matheesha Pathirana became eligible to bowl again. The play had come to a halt before the start of the 16th over, with Dhoni involved in a debate with the on-field officials.

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.

On MS Dhoni's Knee Injury And Future, CSK Star Devon Conway's Big Statement

The entire cricketing world is asking the same question, "Is MS Dhoni going to retire after this IPL season?". Though only Dhoni knows whether he has another Indian Premier League season in him in the Chennai Super Kings shirt, opinions and predictions over his future have been coming in from all corners of the cricketing fraternity. However, CSK opener Devon Conway is hoping this isn't Dhoni's last season. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was also a part of the chat with Conway after the team's win over CSK, said that Dhoni has 5 more years in him.

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

Watch: Shubman Gill's Joy Turns Into Disappointment As Dismissed CSK Star Ruturaj Gaikwad Gets Reprieve Due To No Ball

"Want To Win Title For MS Dhoni": Suresh Raina Reveals Chat With CSK Star

"...When We Didn't Qualify For Playoffs": Ruturaj Gaikwad On Secret Behind CSK's Rise

Video: Did MS Dhoni Intentionally Stall Play For 4 Minutes To Get Matheesha Pathirana Bowl?

GT vs CSK: Chennai Super Kings Enter Record-Extending 10th IPL Final With 15-Run Win Over Gujarat Titans

Watch: Shubman Gill's Joy Turns Into Disappointment As Dismissed CSK Star Ruturaj Gaikwad Gets Reprieve Due To No Ball

On MS Dhoni's Knee Injury And Future, CSK Star Devon Conway's Big Statement