Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by 15 runs in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on May 23 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
CSK won the toss and elected to bat first. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway scored 60 and 40 runs respectively to help CSK post a competitive total of 170-5 in their 20 overs.
In reply, GT were restricted to 155-7 in their 20 overs. Deepak Chahar and Ravindra Jadeja took two wickets each for CSK.
With this win, CSK have qualified for the final of the IPL 2023. They will face the winner of the Eliminator between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the final on May 29 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Here are some of the key highlights of the match:
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway put on a 92-run opening partnership for CSK.
Deepak Chahar and Ravindra Jadeja took two wickets each for CSK.
Shubman Gill top-scored for GT with 42 runs.
Mohit Sharma and Mohammad Shami took two wickets each for GT.
With this win, CSK have made a strong case for being the favorites to win the IPL 2023. They have a well-balanced team with a good mix of experience and youth. They have also been playing some good cricket in recent matches.
The final of the IPL 2023 is set to be a mouth-watering contest between two of the most successful teams in the history of the tournament, CSK will be looking to add another title to their trophy cabinet.