Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2023, Today Match Prediction

gt vs csk Match Prediction & Analysis

The league phase is over, and we are all set for the playoffs in the Indian Premier League 2023. Defending champions Gujarat Titans, who finished at the top of the points table, would take on the Chennai Super Kings. Both teams have their key players in good form, especially with the bat, and we expect to see a close contest as the two best sides fight it out.    

Gujarat Titans have a clean record against the Chennai Super Kings. They have won the past three matches between the two teams and shall look to build on this record. Chennai Super Kings are a different team when they play on this ground. They know the conditions well and shall look to take full advantage. As the two best sides of the tournament meet, we expect a high-voltage contest.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Gujarat Titans Preview

Hardik Pandya and his men can be proud of the campaign so far. They lost their key batsman Kane Williamson to injury in the first game of the season but didn't let it put them under pressure. They took the lead on the points table early and have maintained it since then. The bowling attack adds an X-factor to the side, and Pandya would like to take inspiration from their unblemished record against CSK and book a berth in the final, winning this game.  

Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill have delivered positive starts to the side, with close to 800 runs between them. The pair would like to set up a strong platform. Pandya, Sai Sudarshan, and David Miller have played match-winning in the middle order. They will have an important role in the middle order. Rahul Tewatia, Dasun Shanaka, and Rashid Khan add firepower to the batting.     
 
The Titans have had the most consistent bowling attack in the tournament. They will like early strikes from Mohammad Shami and Mohit Sharma as CSK draws its strength from its openers. Rashid Khan has been at his best this season, and he must trouble the batters for the side to win. They will also expect a good show in the supporting role from Noor Ahmed, Pandya, and Alzarri Joseph, given the kind of depth their opponents have with the bat.  

Top Batsman – Shubman Gill      
Top Bowler – Rashid Khan 

Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XI:

Hardik Pandya (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Mohit Sharma, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Noor Ahmad, Shubman Gill (Impact Player)

Gujarat Titans Actual Playing XI:

Shubman Gill, Noor Ahmad, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande, Dasun Shanaka, David Miller, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Mohit Sharma, WP Saha

Chennai Super Kings Preview

The Super Kings come here with a massive 77-run win against the Delhi Capitals. The side hasn't been consistent with the ball and has depended on its batters to with them games. They play at home, and MS Dhoni would look to make full use of the home advantage and crowd support. It will be a big test for their bowlers in this game, and Dhoni would like to see his bowlers deliver a knockout punch.  

Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad have had a brilliant season, with close to 1100 runs between the pair. The onus would be on them to deliver a good start. Shivam Dube and Ajinkya Rahane must bat well in the middle order. Ravindra Jadeja is enjoying a good tournament with the bat, and he adds to the firepower down the order with Moeen Ali and Dhoni.  

Deepak Chahar has looked good, and he must get the early breakthroughs along with Tushar Deshpande to put GT on the mat. Jadeja and Moeen Ali have vast experience, but they haven't been consistent. The side will need a strong show from the pair in the middle overs. Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana need to keep up the pressure on the Titans and not allow them to run away with the game.  

Top Batsman – Devon Conway     
Top Bowler – Deepak Chahar

Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:

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

Chennai Super Kings Actual Playing XI:

Ajinkya Rahane, Maheesh Theekshana, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Deepak Chahar, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over Chennai would be mostly clear on May 23, but we have seen tricky batting conditions. The bowlers have found a lot of assistance on this surface in the last few games, and batsmen must play the ball on its merit to do well. The side batting first here would be happy with a score of 180 runs.

Venue Details

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, balances it out between the batsmen and the bowlers. The ball stops on the batsmen, and spinners have enjoyed a good record. Fast bowlers get good rewards with the new ball, but we have also seen batsmen making good scores once they get their eyes set in.

Toss: To Bowl

Only once in the last five games has a side defended the score successfully in Chennai. The wicket slows down in the second half, which makes it tough for the batsmen. It will be a high-pressure contest, and both captains would like to play it safe by opting to bowl first on this track.

GT vs CSK
Winning Prediction

Chennai Super Kings would need a strong show from its bowlers to win this game. They are even with the Gujarat Titans with the bat, but their bowlers have been inconsistent and have to play a key role for them to win. Gujarat Titans have used their resources well. Their bowlers have troubled the batsmen and the Top 5 have scored runs. Though we expect this game to go down the wire, it is advantage Titans.

Gujarat Titans to win

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