Produced by: Tarun Mishra
Tuesday evening will see a rematch of the previous year's IPL final when the 2023 champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), go head-to-head against the 2022 titleholders and 2023 runners-up, Gujarat Titans (GT). After securing wins in their opening matches over the weekend, both teams are now set to clash in Match 7 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Ruturaj Gaikwad of Chennai Super Kings and Shubman Gill of Gujarat Titans are both leading their teams for the first time in IPL 2024. Gaikwad secured victory in his debut match as captain, while Gill aims to bounce back after a loss against Mumbai Indians.
Chennai Super Kings displayed dominance against Royal Challengers Bangalore, but will seek improved batting performances after none of their players crossed 37 runs in the opening match. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans emerged victorious against Mumbai Indians, showcasing their determination to succeed after falling short in the 2023 Final.
The Chepauk pitch provided favourable conditions for batting in the IPL 2024 opener, with both teams enjoying their time at the crease. The same could be expected for today's match. Also expect minimal assistance for bowlers, although variations in pace could prove effective.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Mustafizur Rahman, Tushar Deshpande.
Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha, Sai Sudharsan, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Umesh Yadav, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Spencer Johnson.
The match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday, March 26.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is crucial for CSK's batting lineup, aiming to convert starts into substantial scores. Meanwhile, Rashid Khan, known for his T20 bowling prowess, seeks to bolster his wicket column with impactful performances for GT.
All eyes will be on the battle between Gaikwad's batting prowess and Rashid Khan's bowling excellence, as both players hold significant roles in determining their team's success in the match.