GT vs CSK Pitch Report: Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will face off in the opening match of the 16th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023). The Narendra Modi Stadium will host the match, which will start at 7:30 pm. Both captains will reach the ground for the toss at 7 o'clock. Toss can be very important in the first match. Because the pitch here is beneficial for the bowlers.
It may be noted that Hardik had made Gujarat the champion in his first season as captain of the IPL last year. In such a situation, the team is expected to get the advantage of playing on its home ground. Let's know-how is the pitch report of Narendra Modi Stadium. The first match is also being seen as Guru and Chele. Hardik considers Mahendra Singh Dhoni as his mentor.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
Due to the large boundary line of the Narendra Modi Stadium, the batsmen may have to struggle. There will be more focus on singles and doubles. After winning the toss, the captain may prefer to bowl first. If the team batting first sets a target of 180 runs, then its chances of winning the match increase. 160-170 is easily chased in the second innings on this pitch.
Spinners can get help
In the beginning, the focus will be on scoring more runs here, while in the middle order, the focus will be on single doubles. There is grass on the ground, due to which spinners can get help in the second innings of the match. Air firing has to be avoided here.
Narendra Modi Stadium, also known as Motera Stadium, is located in Ahmedabad. It is the largest cricket stadium in the world with a seating capacity of 1,10,000 spectators. The pitch has a dry and hard surface, making it difficult for fast bowlers to generate swing and bounce.
