IPL 2023 Qualifier 1: GT Vs CSK - Playing XI, Pitch Report, And Injury Updates

IPL 2023 Qualifier 1: GT vs CSK – Playing XI, Pitch Report, and Injury Updates

GT vs CSK, IPL 2023, Qualifier 1

Date and Time: May 23rd, 2023, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema
Broadcast: Star Sports Network

The inaugural Qualifier match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is set to showcase a clash between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, May 23rd. Before the highly anticipated match, here’s a comprehensive overview of the GT vs CSK showdown.

During the group stage, these teams faced each other on only one occasion, with Gujarat Titans winning by a margin of 5 wickets. Dominating the group stage, the Gujarat Titans secured 10 wins out of their 14 matches, finishing atop the points table with an impressive tally of 20 points and a commendable net run rate of +0.809. Conversely, the Chennai Super Kings secured 8 wins out of their 14 matches this season, securing the second spot on the points table with 17 points and a net run rate of +0.652.

In the history of the IPL, these teams have clashed three times, and Gujarat Titans have emerged triumphant on all three occasions. With the stage set for an exhilarating encounter, fans can expect an enthralling match between these two teams on Tuesday.

GT vs CSK, IPL 2023, Qualifier 1: Head to Head

Teams	Matches Won
Gujarat Titans	3 wins
Chennai Super Kings	0 win

GT vs CSK, IPL 2023, Qualifier 1 Pitch Report

The pitch at Chepauk, known for its batting-friendly nature, offers substantial support to batsmen throughout the game. However, as the match progresses, the surface tends to deteriorate in terms of hardness. With minimal grass covering, the pitch becomes particularly conducive to spinners, while pacers find limited assistance. It is anticipated that this upcoming encounter will witness a similar behavior from the pitch, providing an intriguing playing field for both teams.

Record in IPL 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

1st-innings score: 167
2nd-innings score: 161
Matches won by the team batting 1st: 3
Matches won by the team batting 2nd: 4

GT vs CSK probable playing 11s for today’s match

Gujarat Titans injury/team news

There are no injury concerns for the Gujarat Titans.

Gujarat Titans probable playing 11

Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), Sai Sudharsan, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma and Noor Ahmad.

Chennai Super Kings injury/team news

No new injury concerns for the Chennai Super Kings.

Chennai Super Kings probable playing 11

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c&wk), Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana and Tushar Deshpande.

IPL 2023 Qualifier 1 Probable Winner:

Both teams have enjoyed a fantastic season thus far, creating a challenging scenario to ascertain the superior side, given that it is a clash of the best. However, considering the high-pressure situation in today’s match, it is safe to say that Chennai holds the upper hand under the captaincy of Mr. Cool. Therefore, Chennai is the favorite to win today’s match at their home ground.