The excitement is building up as the Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings gear up to face each other in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. The defending champions Gujarat Titans, led by the charismatic all-rounder Hardik Pandya, will take on the four-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings, captained by the legendary MS Dhoni, on March 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Here’s everything you need to know about the IPL 2023 opener between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, including where to watch online, match details, complete squads, and key players to watch out for.
IPL 2023 GT vs CSK: Live Streaming App
The Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings match will be available for streaming on the JioCinema app and website.
IPL 2023 GT vs CSK: Live Broadcasting Channel
The Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings match will be broadcasting live on the Star Sports Network in India.
IPL 2023 GT vs CSK: Match Details
The match is scheduled to take place on March 31 (Friday) at 7:30 PM IST. The venue for the match is the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans’ and Chennai Super Kings’ Journey
The two teams have a contrasting history in the IPL. Last season, the Gujarat Titans emerged as champions after defeating Rajasthan Royals in the final. While, Chennai Super Kings had a forgettable IPL 2022 season as they finished in the 9th spot in the points table and failed to qualify for the playoffs. However, both teams have strong players and will be looking to start the season on a winning note.
Gujarat Titans: Key Players to Watch Out For
The Gujarat Titans have a strong batting line-up with the likes of Shubman Gill, David Miller, and Matthew Wade. Hardik Pandya, who has been in great form, will also be crucial for the team. In the bowling department, Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, and Shivam Mavi will be the key players to watch out for.
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Chennai Super Kings: Key Players to Watch Out For
The Chennai Super Kings have a formidable batting line-up with the inclusion of Ben Stokes, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Devon Conway. Moeen Ali, who has been in great form for England, will also be a key player for the team. The bowling department is spearheaded by Deepak Chahar, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mukesh Choudhary, who have the potential to create a dent in the opposition’s batting order.
IPL 2023 GT vs CSK: Complete Squads
Gujarat Titans (GT) squad: Hardik Pandya (Captain), Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, Pradeep Sangwan, Rahul Tewatia, Shivam Mavi, Vijay Shankar, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Shami, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Yash Dayal, Kane Williamson, Joshua Little, Odean Smith, Urvil Patel, K.S Bharat and Mohit Sharma.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squad: MS Dhoni (Captain), Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Subhranshu Senapati, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, K Bhagath Varma, Moeen Ali, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Shivam Dube, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Mukesh Choudhary, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, Ajinkya Rahane, Tushar Deshpande, Ben Stokes, Matheesha Pathirana, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Kyle Jamieson, and Ajay Mandal
Don’t Miss the Action – Tune in to the IPL 2023 Opener
The IPL 2023 opener promises to be a cracker of a match, with two strong teams facing each other in a battle for supremacy. So mark your calendars and don’t miss the action as the Gujarat Titans take on the Chennai Super Kings on March 31.
