first qualifier of IPL 2023 is scheduled to be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT). Both the teams finished on the top two positions in the points table with 8 and 10 wins respectively in the league stage. GT ended up with 20 points while CSK’s qualification was only confirmed in their last league game. Interestingly, both the teams have met only once this season in the season opener. Notably, CSK have lost all their three matches against GT so far in the IPL. Before all the action begins, here’s all you need to know about the venue of the match – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Pitch Report – GT vs CSK
The surface at the MA Chidambaram Stadium has changed as the season progresses. The average first innings score in the first three matches played at this venue was 180 and now it has come down to 152 in the last four matches. This proves that spinners now dominate this surface.
Will the toss matter?
The chasing team has won four out of seven matches at Chepauk this season. With dew also likely to make its presence felt, the toss will be crucial.
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – number game
Basic IPL 2023 Stats
- Total Matches: 7
- Matches won batting first: 3
- Matches won bowling first: 4
average ipl 2023 stats
- Average 1st innings score: 168
- Average score in 2nd innings: 163
Score statistics for IPL 2023 matches
- Highest Total Recorded – 217/7 (20 overs) by CSK vs LSG
- Highest score chased – 201/6 (20 overs) by PBKS vs CSK
full squad
Chennai Super Kings team: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati RayuduShivam Dubey, moeen ali, Ravindra Jadeja, M S Dhoni(w/c), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mahesh Thikshana, Mathisha Pathirana, Mitchell SantnerSubhranshu Senapati, Sheikh Rashid, Akash Singh, Sisanda Magala, Dwayne Pretorius, Ben Stokes, Ajay Jadav Mondal, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, RS Hangergekar, Bhagat Verma, Nishant Sindhu
Gujarat Titans Squad: Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha(W), hardik pandya(C), Dasun ShanakaDavid Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmed, Mohammed ShamiYash Dayal, Vijay ShankarSreekar Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Ravishrinivasan Sai Kishore, Abhinav Manohar, Odion Smith, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Wade, Darshan Nalkande, Urvil Patel, Sai Sudarshan, Jayant Yadav, Pradeep Sangwan