GT vs CSK: Qualifier 1 IPL match prediction

GT vs CSK: On Tuesday, May 23, the Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will square off in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2023 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The reigning champions, GT, have made the playoffs in each of the past two IPL seasons. CSK has qualified for the playoffs 12 times in the IPL's history, making them one of the league's most reliable teams. Due to the competition between the two teams to advance to the final, this game will be more engaging. Read the complete match preview, pitch report, and information regarding the GT vs CSK encounter with our sports section's probable squad prediction.

GT vs CSK: Head to head

Both the top-level franchises in the Indian Premier League have met 3 times so far, and GT has prevailed all three times. The two sides' most recent meeting took place on May 15 in Mumbai, with Gujarat Titans winning by a margin of seven wickets. Ruturaj Gaikwad (53) and Narayan Jagadeesan (39*) helped Chennai, who were batting first, achieve a lackluster total of 133/5 in 20 overs. Wriddhiman Saha responded by smashing the bowlers all over the place with his 67-run innings to assist GT in easily chasing down the goal and ultimately winning by seven wickets.

GT vs CSK: Match details

Match: GT vs CSK Qualifier 1 Match (Indian Premier League 2023)

Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Time: 7:30 PM

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

GT vs CSK: Match Overview

Gujarat Titans

The most reliable team in the competition thus far has been GT, who are continuing their previous season's tradition of finishing first in the points standings and making the playoffs. Both their batting and bowling lineups are loaded with talent. With the bat, Gill had a fantastic season, averaging 48 runs per game while scoring one century and four half-centuries for a total of 576 runs. He is now the IPL 2023 player with the fourth-highest run total. Top wicket-takers in the IPL 2023 are Shami and Rashid Khan, respectively. Shami, the GT strike bowler who also has the most wickets in powerplay overs, and the other player each grabbed 23 wickets this season.

Chennai Super Kings

CSK has qualified for the playoffs more frequently than any other team in IPL history, making them the most reliable squad. However, they have worked really hard as a team this year to finish the group stage with 8 victories and qualify as the second team. They have a strong-hitting team, and Conway and Ruturaj are both playing well. In the IPL 2023, Conway is the third-highest run-scorer while Ruturaj is ranked seventh. They didn't have Deepak Chahar in the opening round of the competition, and their bowling attack was somewhat inexperienced and youthful.

But Pathirana also bowled exceptionally well this season, taking 15 wickets, while Tushar Deshpande made the most of the opportunity that was handed to him by taking 20 wickets. Jadeja has used spin to take 17 wickets while also contributing with the bat. For the fifth time this year, they intend to win the crown.

After an unsuccessful IPL 2022 season, CSK will attempt to turn things around in the IPL 2023 qualifiers under the seasoned MSD. As someone who gave up playing international cricket years ago, Dhoni will need to do well this season. His wisdom and exceptional leadership will be the key factors.

The possibility exists that Chennai will be fortified and that CSK will take control from there. Players like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway have the edge when batting. Ravindra Jadeja must deliver a season that is exceptional after a forgettable showing in 2022. It is undoubtedly advantageous that Deepak Chahar is available.

GT vs CSK: Probable XI

Gujarat Titans

Mohammed Shami, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Yash Dayal, Shubman Gill, David Miller, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, R. Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia, Hardik Pandya (c), Kane Williamson

Chennai Super Kings

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

GT vs CSK: Pitch report

The wicket at Chepauk Stadium has always favored spinners. Despite winning four occasions this season when pursuing, clubs have often won more games in this situation by batting first. It will be a fascinating match between the two teams here at the first qualifier of the IPL 2023 since GT boasts a capable spinner in Rashid Khan and CSK has Jadeja and Moeen Ali.

GT vs CSK: Weather report

The weather forecast for the Delhi stadium for the match between DC and CSK today. On game day, the Arun Jaitley Stadium is predicted to have temperatures between 34.5° C and 30° C, a wind speed of 17.05 km/hr, and humidity of 67.95%.

GT vs CSK: Toss prediction

Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will square off in the first Qualifier game of the Indian Premier League 2023 season, predicts Exchmarket. Choosing to bat first is a smart choice since the Gujarat Titans would lose the toss and the Chennai Super Kings have a greater chance of winning it.

GT vs CSK: Pre-play prediction

Best batter: Wriddhiman Saha (GT), Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)

Best bowler: Mohammad Shami (GT), Maheesh Pathirana (CSK)

Best all-rounder: Rashid Khan (GT), Moeen Ali (CSK)

Player of the match:  Rashid Khan (GT)

GT vs CSK: Match Prediction

Taking into account the outcomes of the last encounter between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, make an accurate prediction for GT vs CSK. The Gujarat Titans have a stronger chance of winning since they have advanced to the finals. Therefore, Gujarat Titans will defeat Chennai Super Kings in the game.

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