Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans - IPL 2023 Final Match
CSK vs GT Match Preview:
Gujarat Titans will be very confident when they face CSK at home. In the previous encounter here, the reigning champs outplayed a strong and in-form MI, and considering the field conditions, we expect a similar performance from the home club.
However, it is not only the Titans who will take advantage of these pitching conditions. CSK also has an excellent batting lineup that can make the most of this pitch. In CSK, Gaikwad and Dube will be vital players to keep an eye on.
CSK would be on unstable ground considering their inexperienced attack on a pitch where even Shami was taken to the cleaners by a rookie batsman like Tilak Verma. Pathirana, Theekshana, and Tushar Deshpande are three CSK players who have the potential to be weaknesses.
CSK has a chance if MS Dhoni can prepare for Gill’s early departure, exposing the middle order of GT, which hasn’t produced many huge contributions in recent games because they’ve been relying on Gill’s performances.
CSK Preview:
- As this may be MS Dhoni’s final IPL season, CSK fans would be hoping to see the former India skipper capture the title one last time. However, it is not an easy task. Though CSK overcame GT in Qualifier 1, the defending champs appear to be a different beast on their home turf in Motera.
- An early removal of the in-form batsman would provide CSK with more options. Pathirana is the death overs bowler, and even if CSK loses Gill early on, Miller and Tewatia in the lower order can dominate the young Sri Lankan bowler.
GT Preview:
- Gujarat Titans appeared to be on the back foot following their loss to CSK in Chepauk. However, following their recent victory over MI, the defending champs have recovered admirably. They will carry the energy from that game into the final, and their important batsman, Shubman Gill, will be even more confident because it will be held at the same stadium in Ahmedabad.
- There was a lot of dew in the last match, which Pandya will consider when he calls the coin toss. If the pitch turns out to be two-paced or slower, things could get interesting.
CSK vs GT Match Details:
| Venue: | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date and Time: | 29 May 2023 (07:30 PM IST) |
Chennai Super Kings Predicted Squad:
MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana
Gujarat Titans Predicted Squad:
Hardik Pandya (c), Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Dasun Shanaka, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Darshan Nalkande, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami
Head to Head (Last 5 IPL Matches)
| CSK | GT | |
| Matches Won | 3 | 4 |
| Matches Lost | 1 | 1 |
| Draw | 0 | 0 |
Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans : Key Players
| Chennai Super Kings |
| Ravindra Jadeja |
Shubman Gill | Devon Conway |
Toss Prediction:
Both teams want to bat first and establish a target on this pitch. We predict GT that wins the toss and will elect to bat first.
Pitch Report:
Gujarat Titans will defend their title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in front of their home audience. Based on the latest battle, it appears like a 190-210 score will not be adequate, and clubs will need to put up a large total, as GT did in the previous game. The boundaries aren’t small here, and batters must timing their pitches perfectly to clear the barrier.
CSK vs GT Weather Report:
Motera is a paradise for hitters, as the ball lands perfectly on the bat. The conditions for batting improve as the game progresses. The temperature will reach a maximum of 41 degrees Celsius with partly cloudy skies. By the time of the match, the sky will be clear and the temperature will not drop significantly, remaining between 35 and 36 degrees.
CSK vs GT CricAdvisor Predictions:
It’s the IPL final, so tensions will be high, and experience will be crucial. It is anyone’s game. In this match, there is no clear favorite. GT possesses a strong bowling attack and a strong batting team, led by an in-form opener. CSK, on the other side, is led by MS Dhoni and boasts a strong batting lineup. Given the home advantage and the general balance of the XI, we believe the Gujarat Titans have a minor advantage in this match.
Gujarat Titans will win the IPL in 2023.
