The highly anticipated match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on 31st March in the Indian Premier League (IPL) promises to be a thrilling encounter. CSK made headlines in the auction when they bought Ben Stokes for a whopping 16.25 crores, but Aakash Chopra has raised questions over his place in the CSK setup.
In a recent YouTube video, Chopra said, “It surprised me when they broke the bank for Ben Stokes because I don’t know how he will perform in the conditions in Chennai. He is someone who likes to take a bit of time before playing his shots and also likes to bat in the top order. So will it be Ruturaj who will hit the ground running? It will be interesting to see.”
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CSK skipper MS Dhoni has a lot riding on this season, which according to reports, could be his last in the IPL. CSK has depth in both their batting and bowling lineups, with Ravindra Jadeja being in top-notch form. However, the news that Stokes will not bowl for the first half of the tournament has come as a huge blow to the team.
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CSK has a dangerous track record in Chepauk, and the team will aim to make the most of their home games. Deepak Chahar, who is making a comeback after a long injury layoff, will be one to watch, with huge expectations riding on him.
Albie Morkel, who played the role of a flamboyant all-rounder for CSK, will be missed. It remains to be seen whether Stokes can fill the void and resume bowling in the latter half of the tournament. The GT vs CSK IPL opener promises to be an exciting match, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see how CSK performs this season.