Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, 1st Qualifier Match, IPL 2023: head-to-head and other key stats

Gujarat Titans will lock horns with the Chennai Super Kings in their den at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk. Gujarat Titans have continued where they left off last season, the defending champions have a well-rounded team with plenty of match-winners. Shubman Gill has been in brilliant form and is coming into this game on the back of an excellent hundred against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan have been the pick of the bowler for Gujarat Titans. Noor Ahmed was slightly expensive in the previous but had done well throughout the season. Mohit Sharma has been the unsung hero of the team, he has been fantastic in the death over. Vijay Shankar has contributed with the bat when required. It will be a tough battle for GT as they will be playing at CSK in their den.

Chennai Super Kings started the season very well and have been led excellently by MS Dhoni, they have one of the best bowling attacks in the tournament and will be lethal playing at their home in the MA Chidambaram Stadium. CSK has a brilliant record at home and is one of the toughest teams to beat when playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Their top order has been brilliant, Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad have taken them off to some fantastic starts. Shivam Dube has stepped in when needed as well and played some crucial match-winning knocks. Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, and Maheesh Theekshana have been brilliant with the ball. Deshpande has picked up wickets but has conceded a lot of runs. Chennai Super Kings will get their best game out and looks to take the home advantage on Tuesday, 22nd May 2023.

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Pitch

The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk has traditionally supported spin bowling. The batters have found it tough to get quick runs against spinners at this venue. The ball might do a little bit for the fast bowlers in the initial stages of the match as well, but it will get easier to bat as the match progresses. The batters need to get their eye in before going for the aggressive shots. The team winning the toss would be inclined to bowl first at this venue and chase the score down in the second innings with some dew expected.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches – 3

Gujarat Titans – 3

Chennai Super Kings – 0

Match Details:

Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, 1st Qualifier

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk

Date & Time: 23rd May, at 7:30 PM IST

FACTS

STATS – T20I