The biggest cricket extravaganza is back with the highly anticipated match of Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set to begin the IPL 2023 season on March 31st, 2023, at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, at 7:30 PM (IST).
The defending champions, Gujarat Titans, will clash with Chennai Super Kings, aiming for their 5th IPL title. The match is sure to bring a lot of excitement as both teams look to start the season with a win. Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings in both their IPL 2022 games, but can they repeat their victory against the strong CSK team this season? In this article, we will analyze the top run-scorer prediction for the match and provide a detailed preview of both the teams.
Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings: Top Run Scorer Prediction
The top run scorer predictions are here to guide you on which players to look out for in the GT vs CSK match.
Top Run Scorer from GT – Shubman Gill will score above 80 runs in today’s match against Chennai Super Kings.
Top Run Scorer from CSK – Devon Convey will score above 65 runs in today’s match against Gujarat Titans.
IPL 2023 GT vs CSK: Preview
The Gujarat Titans’ skipper, Hardik Pandya, likes leading from the front and would aim to do the same in this game. They are up against a strong group of players, and Pandya will look to draw inspiration from last season’s dream run. The Titans’ team will be looking for a strong show from openers Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill. Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan will look to add runs down the order. Mohammad Shami and Yash Dayal did a good job last season with the new ball, and the side will expect them to perform well in this game. Rashid Khan is the key bowler for the side, and his spell in the middle overs will be important for the team.
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MS Dhoni’s CSK made headlines for the wrong reasons last year and finished 9th on the points table, the worst season ever for the four-time champions. The team needs to get the playing combination right, which was one of the problems for the side last season. Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad will be key players with the bat, and the side needs a good start from them. The middle order has experienced players, and the team will expect Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, and Ben Stokes to contribute. Deepak Chahar must get early breakthroughs for the side as he opens the bowling. Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali must bowl tight spells in the middle overs, as the Titans have good strikers in the side.
IPL 2023 GT vs CSK: Team Updates
- From Gujarat Titans, Kane Williamson will make his debut for the franchise.
- From Chennai Super Kings, Ben Stokes will make his debut for the franchise.
IPL 2023 GT vs CSK: Predicted Playing 11
Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XI
| Wriddhiman Saha (w/k) |
| Shubman Gill |
| Kane Williamson |
| Hardik Pandya (c) |
| Matthew Wade |
| Rahul Tewatia |
| Vijay Shankar |
| Rashid Khan |
| Mohammad Shami |
| Yash Dayal |
| Joshua Little |
Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI
| Devon Conway |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Ben Stokes |
| Ambati Rayudu |
| Shivam Dube |
| Moeen Ali |
| MS Dhoni (c/wk) |
| Ravindra Jadeja |
| Deepak Chahar |
| Maheesh Theekshana |
| Mukesh Choudhary |
To summarize, IPL 2023 GT vs CSK match is set to be a thriller with a lot of expectations from both sides. The Chennai Super Kings are predicted to win the match, but it is cricket, and anything can happen. So, stay tuned, and let’s watch it all unfold!
