CSK vs GT, IPL 2023 Qualifier 1 Highlights: Chennai Super Kings reach IPL 2023 final with 15-run win over Gujarat Titans
CSK Vs GT, Qualifier 1 IPL 2023 Highlights: Chennai Super Kings maintained their good record at the Chepauk Stadium as they beat Gujarat Titans to storm into the title clash of the IPL 2023. Playing at the MA Chidambaran Stadium, Chennai managed a fighting total of 172 for seven despite losing some quick wickets at the end of their innings. In reply, they bundled out Gujarat for 157 runs in 20 overs to register a 15-run victory in an exciting match. This is Chennai's 10th appearance in the final in 14 IPL tournaments they have participated at.
Earlier, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Davon Conway gave a good start to Chennai as they scored 87 runs in 10.3 overs for the first-wicket partnership. Gaikwad scored 60 off 44 balls, while Conway was the second-best scorer for Chennai with 40 runs off 34 balls. Earlier, Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Chennai today (May 23).
GT are the reigning champions, while CSK have won the IPL title four times. GT were in excellent form and had beaten CSK in the opening match of IPL 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 31. But Chennai turned the tables on Gujarat in their home ground.
Earlier, both the teams had met three times, with GT emerging the winner on all three occasions.
Gujarat, however, will have one more chance to make the final as they will play against the winners of Eliminator in Qualifier 2 on Friday (May 26).
CSK Vs GT, Qualifier 1 IPL 2023 Highlights: Chennai Super Kings maintained their good record at the Chepauk Stadium as they beat Gujarat Titans to storm into the title clash of the IPL 2023. Playing at the MA Chidambaran Stadium, Chennai managed a fighting total of 172 for seven despite losing some quick wickets at the end of their innings. In reply, they bundled out Gujarat for 157 runs in 20 overs to register a 15-run victory in an exciting match. This is Chennai's 10th appearance in the final in 14 IPL tournaments they have participated at.
Earlier, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Davon Conway gave a good start to Chennai as they scored 87 runs in 10.3 overs for the first-wicket partnership. Gaikwad scored 60 off 44 balls, while Conway was the second-best scorer for Chennai with 40 runs off 34 balls. Earlier, Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Chennai today (May 23).
GT are the reigning champions, while CSK have won the IPL title four times. GT were in excellent form and had beaten CSK in the opening match of IPL 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 31. But Chennai turned the tables on Gujarat in their home ground.
Earlier, both the teams had met three times, with GT emerging the winner on all three occasions.
Gujarat, however, will have one more chance to make the final as they will play against the winners of Eliminator in Qualifier 2 on Friday (May 26).
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LIVE IPL 2023 CSK vs GT: Gujarat 157 in 20 overs: Chennai reach IPL final for 10th time; beat Gujarat by 15 runs
27 runs were required in the last over, which was bowled by Pathirana. But Chennai made sure that Gujarat make no turnaround. Pathirana for the wicket of Mohammad Shami on the last ball. Chennai won the match by 15 runs. They are in the final of IPl for the 10th time in their 14 appearances. The team was banned for two seasons. What a turnaround for Chennai from their last-year's poor performance of a ninth-spot finish. However, Gujarat still have one more chance to make final as they play the winner of the Eliminator match in the second Qualifier on Friday (May 26).
Mohammed Shami c Chahar b Pathirana 5 (5b 1x4 0x6 8m) SR: 100
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 23, 2023
Anbuden Ahmedabad with a million whistles! #GTvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/Tyjhxd1Nsf
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 23, 2023
Roaring our way into the big stage! #GTvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/6Eb4a4n51w
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 23, 2023
LIVE IPL 2023 CSK vs GT: Gujarat 149/9 in 19 overs: Chennai in firm control as Gujarat lose nine wickets
Despande comes up with his fourth over. Rashid hits him for a four on the first ball. An ideal way to start a new over by the Gujarat batsman. But Rashid loses his wicket on the third ball, and with the wicket, Gujarat's possibility of winning the match are lean. Eight runs off the over.
Rashid Khan c Conway b Deshpande 30 (16b 3x4 2x6) SR: 187.5
LIVE IPL 2023 CSK vs GT: Gujarat 138/8 in 18 overs: Chennai in firm control as Gujarat lose eight wickets
In the beginning, it was looking a bit scary for Chennai as Gujarat batsmen hit some kusty blows in the previous over. But Chennai wrest control back. Pathirana got the wicket of Shankar, who was going for a six but was caught at midwicket. On the next match, Nalkande got run out. Four runs with two wickets in the over. Gujarat need 35 runs off 12 balls now. Will Rashid win it for Gujarat.
Vijay Shankar c Gaikwad b Pathirana 14 (10b 0x4 1x6) SR: 140
Darshan Nalkande run out (sub [SP Senapati]) 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0
LIVE IPL 2023 CSK vs GT: Gujarat 134/6 in 17 overs: Gujarat try to recover lose ground against Chennai
Shankar starts on a positive note as he hit a six on the first ball of Deshpande's over. Rashid also followed in his footsteps as he also hit Deshpande for a six on the fourth ball of the over. A four on the next ball, and Chennai look under pressure suddenly. The last ball of the over is a fulltoss and Rashid missed it. 19 runs off the over. Gujarat now need 39 runs off 18 balls.
LIVE IPL 2023 CSK vs GT: Gujarat 115/6 in 16 overs: Chennai in firm control as Gujarat lose sixth wicket at Chepauk
Rashid Khan is trying to accelerate the run speed as he hits a six and a four in the over of Matheesha Pathirana. Gujarat took 13 runs off the over. But they still need 58 runs from 24 balls to win the match.
In Rashid bhai, we trust! #GT 111/6 (15.4 overs)#GTvCSK | #PhariAavaDe | #TATAIPL 2023 | #Qualifier1
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) May 23, 2023
LIVE IPL 2023 CSK vs GT: Gujarat 102/6 in 15 overs: Chennai in firm control as Gujarat lose sixth wicket at Chepauk
Chennai get the wicket of Rahul Tewatia. Gujarat are six wickets down. Winning the match seems an ulhill taks for them from here. Theekshana takes his second wicket and finishes his day with 2 for 28 in four overs.
Rahul Tewatia b Theekshana 3 (5b 0x4 0x6) SR: 60
Ladies and Gentlemen, CHERRY! #GTvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/AKb3HzptEt
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 23, 2023
LIVE IPL 2023 CSK vs GT: Gujarat 95/5 in 14 overs: Chennai wrest control as Gujarat lost Gill's wicket
With Gill gone, Chennai need 78 runs from 36 balls.
YAAY! Double Pumped Up! #GTvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/VyIy6i1f5m
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 23, 2023
LIVE IPL 2023 CSK vs GT: Gujarat 95/5 in 14 overs: Chennai wrest control as Gujarat lost Gill's wicket
This is a serious blow to Gujarat. Shubman Gill is out on the first ball of the 14th over. Chahar gets his wicket. Gill's 42-run innings comes to an end. It will be very difficult for Gujarat to make a comeback from here. Chennai have a clear edge at this point in time.
Shubman Gill c Conway b Chahar 42 (38b 4x4 1x6) SR: 110.52
LIVE IPL 2023 CSK vs GT: Gujarat 88/4 in 13 overs: Chennai wrest control as Gujarat lost fourth wicket
Jadeja gets his second wicket, and it's the pricey wicket of Miller. Now Gill has to shoulder the responsibility of taking his team to win. Will he able to do that. Let's see!
David Miller b Jadeja 4 (6b 0x4 0x6) SR: 66.66
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 23, 2023
CSK VS GT IPL 2023 Live Score: Gujarat 84/3 in 12 overs: Chennai gain momentum back against Gujarat
Ravindra Jadeja comepletes his 150 wickets in IPL with Shanaka's scalp.
Namma Eighth Wonder! #GTvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/tNafXFh0Hr
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 23, 2023
CSK VS GT IPL 2023 Live Score: Gujarat 74/3 in 11 overs: Chennai gain momentum back against Gujarat
Shanaka was looking dangerous, but Jadeja finished his innings. The batsman went for a reverse sweep. But he mistimed it and Theekshana caught him at short third.
Dasun Shanaka c Theekshana b Jadeja 17 (16b 1x4 1x6) SR: 106.25
CSK VS GT IPL 2023 Live Score: Gujarat 72/2 in 10 overs: Gujarat make steady recovery after early wickets against Chennai
Shanaka hits Theekshana for a four and a six. 13 runs off the over. Gujarat are making a steady recovery.
CSK VS GT IPL 2023 Live Score: Gujarat 52/2 in 8 overs: Gujarat complete 50 after losing early wickets against Chennai
Dasun Shanaka is the new batsman. Shubman Gill needs to play carefully. One more wicket can make things difficult for Gujarat.
CSK VS GT IPL 2023 Live Score: Gujarat 46/2 in 7 overs: Gujarat lose early wickets in chase of 173
Dasun Shanaka is the new batsman. Shubman Gill needs to play carefully. One more wicket can make things difficult for Gujarat.
CSK VS GT IPL 2023 Live Score: Gujarat 41/2 in 6 overs: Gujarat lose early wickets in chase of 173 against Chennai
Maheesh Theekshana comes up with his first over. He has given just one run on the first four balls, and he gets the pricey wicket of Pandya on the very next ball. It's a length ball and Pandya miscues the cut, only to be caught by Jadeja at points. Theekshana burst into celebrations. Just two runs off the over and a wicket. What a start to Theekshana!
Hardik Pandya c Jadeja b Theekshana 8 (7b 1x4 0x6) SR: 114.28
The Cheers that keep the lions going! #GTvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/taXw4onMC4
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 23, 2023