GT vs CSK kicks off the IPL 2023 season. Go through a preview and prediction of the clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Get ready for an exciting clash between two Indian Premier League (IPL) teams with different fortunes in their previous campaigns. The game will be held at the magnificent Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 31 at 7.30 PM.
Under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy, the Titans are high on confidence after their comprehensive win against the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022 final, while the Super Kings have a seasoned and triumphant team, having secured four IPL titles so far.
Team Analysis | GT & CSK
GT performed excellently during the IPL 2022 season, culminating in a well-deserved victory. With Hardik, Mohammed Shami, and David Miller leading the way, the Titans boast a well-rounded team that can excel in all aspects of the game.
Miller and Rashid Khan are two players who have proven their worth in the T20 format, while the addition of Kane Williamson adds a touch of class and experience to the batting order. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill, Alzarri Joseph, Rahul Tewatia, and Yash Dayal are players who can make a significant impact in the upcoming season.
GT Player List
Complete list of GT players in IPL 2023:
- Hardik Pandya (captain)
- Mohammed Shami
- Rashid Khan
- David Miller
- Kane Williamson
- Shubman Gill
- Urvil Patel
- Matthew Wade
- Rahul Tewatia
- KS Bharat
- R Sai Kishore
- Mohit Sharma
- Yash Dayal
- Wriddhiman Saha
- Vijay Shankar
- Alzarri Joseph
- Jayant Yadav
- Odean Smith
- Abhinav Manohar
- Joshua Little
- Shivam Mavi
- Pradeep Sangwan
- B Sai Sudharsan
- Darshan Nalkande
- Noor Ahmad
On the other hand, CSK is undoubtedly one of the most successful franchises in IPL history. Known for its dynamic batting order, led by the legendary MS Dhoni, and a well-balanced bowling attack, the CSK squad is always a force to be reckoned with.
The team boasts some of the best players in the T20 format, including Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ben Stokes, Maheesh Theekshana, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube.
CSK Player List
List of players who will feature for CSK in IPL 2023:
- MS Dhoni (captain)
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Bhagath Varma
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Shivam Dube
- Prashant Solanki
- Deepak Chahar
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Simarjeet Singh
- Shaik Rasheed
- Tushar Deshpande
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Ajay Mandal
- Nishant Sindhu
- Mukesh Choudhary
- Devon Conway
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Ben Stokes
- Subhranshu Senapati
- Moeen Ali
- Sisanda Magala
- Mitchell Santner
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar
- Ambati Rayudu
Head-to-Head | GT vs CSK
During the IPL 2022 season, the GT and CSK played against each other twice, with both matches resulting in convincing wins for the Titans.
The first encounter saw GT emerging victorious by three wickets at MCA Stadium, Pune. In the reverse fixture, GT won by seven wickets at Wankhede.
IPL 2022 Stats
- Most Runs: Hardik Pandya – 487 (GT); Ruturaj Gaikwad – 368 (CSK)
- Highest Wickets: Mohammed Shami – 20 (GT); Dwayne Bravo & Mukesh Choudhary – 16 (CSK)
- Most Sixes: David Miller – 23 (GT); Shivam Dube – 16 (CSK)
Final Thoughts on GT vs CSK Match
It promises to be an exciting opening match in the IPL. Both teams have plenty of quality players on their rosters. However, GT has the edge over CSK and could pick up all two points at Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday.
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