IPL 2023 CSK vs GT Playing 11: Dhoni and Hardik Pandya will face each other on March 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The first match of IPL 2023 (IPL 2023) will be played between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Both teams have clashed twice in the last season. Gujarat has won both times. This time both teams will look to change the numbers.
It may be noted that defending champions Gujarat Titans would like to continue their winning streak against CSK. However, it will not be easy as CSK has built a formidable team under the experienced Dhoni. Gujarat also has quality players who can change the course of the match anytime. Where Gujarat has bought Kane Williamson in the mini auction, CSK has included Ben Stokes in their camp.
Kane Williamson's experience will be beneficial
Gujarat's opener batsman Shubman Gill is in excellent form. Has scored a century in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Had a great performance for Gujarat in the last season as well. The top order has been strengthened by the arrival of Kane Williamson. David Miller, Matthew Wade, and Rahul Tewatia are present in the middle order. If the bowling line-up has deadly bowlers like Shami and Alzarri Joseph, then Rashid Khan can lead the spin.
Chennai strengthened due to the arrival of Ben Stokes
If we talk about Chennai, the last season was not good for the fans of CSK. The team finished in 9th place. This time the team led by Dhoni would like to win the tournament. Rituraj and Devon Conway are experts in giving the team a quick start. Ambati Rayudu, Moin Ali, and Shivam Dube are present at numbers 2-3 and four. Captain Dhoni and Jadeja in the middle order are capable of changing the course of the match. CSK has got more strength with the arrival of Ben Stokes. It will be interesting to see at what number Ben Stokes comes to bat.
Gujarat Titans Possible Playing 11: Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, David Miller, Hardik Pandya, Vijay Shankar, Matthew Wade, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Joshua Little
Chennai Super Kings Possible Playing 11: Devon Conway, Rituraj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ambati Rayudu, Ben Stokes, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, Mukesh Chowdhary, Mahesh Tikhsna
